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Births, Marriages & Deaths From The Carbon Advocate, 1886-1887
This is the seventh in a series of vital records extracted from the Lehighton Newpaper,
The Carbon Advocate.
Like the previous parts, in extracting the births, marriages & deaths, I have not included
the following types of items:
1. Items that did not pertain to Carbon or the surrounding counties. I excluded anything west
and south of Berks County, and south of Lehigh & Northampton Counties. I generally included
anything north of Carbon county.
2. Estate notices.
3. Murder trials.
4. Coroner inquests when they are not part of the original death notice.
In extracting these records, I have copied items as completely and exactly as possible. I
have not attempted to correct any spelling errors. If I felt a need to add any text, I did so in
brackets. Although most of the papers on microfilm were easy to read, there were some times
where the image quality made things difficult. Because of this, researchers are advised to consult
the original records.
Volume 14, Number 7, Saturday, January 2, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. George Judge, of Luzerne county, who died in Pittstown township
on Thursday evening, 22nd ult., served in the Legislature in 1877 and held several local offices.
He was a Democrat.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Charles Saeger, aged sixteen, son of one of Allentown's prominent
citizens, died Tuesday morning. He fell off a wall six feet high on Monday and struck on his
head, producing concussion and fracture of the skull.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Elias Morgan was killed on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, near Chain
Dam, on Wednesday night of last week. The body was cut in two, the head cut off and mangled
beyond recognition, the arms and legs crushed and the clothing literally torn to pieces.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. George Diehl, the yard-master at the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad Station, Tamaqua, boarded a passenger train on Saturday to save himself a walk of five
hundred yards to his breakfast. In jumping off the train he was thrown under the cars and his leg
was cut off. He remained unconscious for several hours and then died.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. The barn of James Wilson, in Scott township, Lackawanna county,
was burned, with three horses and its contents, on Tuesday night. Mr. Wilson was fatally burned
in trying to save his horses.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. By the premature explosion of a blast in the tunnel of the Pottsville
and Mahanoy Railroad at Horse Shoe Bend Monday night, the foreman of the work, named
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Cook, and a laborer, Patrick Tray, were instantly killed.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Malachi Brennan, aged 40 years, started from Hazleton Sunday
evening to walk to his home, near Shenandoah. Monday morning his dead body was found lying
near the Lehigh & Susquehanna Railroad crossing at Tresckow. A Coroner's jury found that he
had been frozen to death.
Obituary. Patrick Brady of Beaver Meadow was hurt in the Jeanesville mines several weeks ago
and the following day was taken to Penn's Hospital Philadelphia for treatment, having sustained
a fracture of the leg. After his arrival at the hospital the treatment afforded him was of such a
character that he improved rapidly until Monday of last week when, much to the surprise and
astonishment of the attending physicians, he was suddenly seized with an attack of pneumonia of
the most virulent type, and notwithstanding that the best medical skill in the institution had been
called to his assistance, he sank gradually until his sufferings ended in death last Saturday
morning. The sad news was telegraphed to his mother at Beaver Meadow, and the remains were
brought to this borough on the evening train and conveyed to his late home, followed by a
number of sorrowing friends and relatives. Deceased was the son of the late Michael Brady of
Jeanesville at which place he was born about twenty-eight years ago and where he continued to
reside until last spring when he removed to Beaver Meadow with his mother. He was a brother
of Miss Mary and Messrs. Edward and J. T. Brady, of Beaver Meadow. The two former are
school teachers and the latter is one of Banks township school directors. The funeral took place
yesterday afternoon and interment was made in Saint Mary's cemetery at Beaver Meadow.-Hazleton Plain Speaker.
Beaver Run Items. Rev. W. K. Wieand, formerly pastor of the Evangelical church at Lehighton,
was married on the 22nd inst. to Miss Lizzle F. Baker, both of Reading.
Fatally Hurt. Aaron Romig, of Allentown, hired a team Saturday to drive into the country with
his family. He had returned and left his wife and children at their home, when within half a
block of the livery stable one of the shaft bolts dropped out and the shaft fell on the horse's legs.
The animal, which had hitherto been a gentle and safe one, began to kick and run towards the
stable. In rounding a corner the team struck a post and Romig was dashed violently against the
wall of the stable and had his skull fractured.
Jacob D. Rice, who for sixty years was an Odd Fellow and for forty years a Mason, died at
Pottsville Wednesday, aged eighty-two years. Mr. Rice was a member of many secret societies
and held positions of honor in all of them at the time of his death. He was Tyler of Pulaski
Lodge, F. and A. M., and occupied similar positions in Mountain City Chapter and Constantine
Commandary. He was the oldest Noble Grand of the Odd Fellows in the State.
MARRIED. HALL-RIMBACK.--In Hazleton, Dec. 24th, by Rev. E. A. Bauer, Mr. Samuel
Hall and Miss Kate Rimback, both of Jeanesville.
Volume 14, Number 8, Saturday, January 9, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A very enjoyable birthday surprise party in honor of Mrs. Jacob
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Walters, came off at their residence on South Lehigh street, last Friday evening. A large number
of folks were present and enjoyed themselves until a late hour.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Louisa Schwartz, daughter
of Mr. V. Schwartz, to Mr. Andrew Bayer. The ceremony will take place at 9 o'clock a. m., on
the 19th inst., at Sts. Peter and Paul's church, this borough.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Michael Riley, a well-to-do farmer of Preston township, Wayne
county, was found near his house New Year's morning murdered. A deep gash was cut in his
neck and his head was horribly mangled. An axe, with which the deed had been committed, was
found near his body. He was married about two years ago, but his wife and infant were absent,
visiting her parents in Clinton, and he was alone at the time of the murder. He had just sold a lot
of butter, a yoke of oxen and received two hundred dollars in money which had been loaned,
having altogether in the house about five hundred dollars. This is missing and it is supposed he
was killed for the money. He was aged about 33 years.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. John Balliet, aged 68, a wealthy resident of Slatington, died
suddenly on Tuesday of heart disease.
Towamensing Items. Augustus Noll was made extremely happy several weeks ago by his wife
presenting him with a little boy.
Towamensing Items. Mrs. Franklin Boyer, of Parryville, died last Saturday.
MARRIED. MANTZ-BIELMAN.--On Dec. 25th, 1885, by the Rev. I. E. Graeff, Mr. Charles
Elwin Mantz, to Miss Lydia Bielman, both from near Kepnersville, West Penn, Pa.
MARRIED. ZELNER-WOLFRAM.--At the English Lutheran parsonage, Hazleton, by Rev. J.
Wagner, Dec. 31, 1885, Mr. Daniel S. Zeiner of Hazleton, and Miss Kate E. Walfram of
Audenried.
Volume 14, Number 9, Saturday, January 16, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Valentine Smith, aged 50, residing at Penobscot, an engineer on the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, dropped dead of heart disease on his engine at Rockport
Saturday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Our neighbor, Mr. David Kreamer, was made happy one day last
week by his wife presenting him with a "bouncing baby boy." We are pleased to state that both
mother and child are doing well.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. At four o'clock Friday morning Ford, the engineer at Thomaston
Colliery, near Pottsville, went down the pumping slope to oil the machinery. At daylight he had
not come up yet, and a man descended to look for him. His hat and oil can were found hanging
on the machinery. The rods which afforded the only foothold over the water-filled slope were
very oily, and the conclusion was reached that he had slipped off and was drowned. After
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working all day his body was a night drawn out. It was grappled sixty feet below the surface of
the water.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Late on Tuesday night Adam Becker, while top-filling No. 4
furnace of the Bethlehem Iron Company, was burned to death.
Robert E. Wright Dead.
Robert E. Wright, the oldest member of the Allentown bar, died Sunday morning at 8
o'clock, at Allentown, of pneumonia, after an illness of about twelve days. His condition since
the previous Wendesday had been critical and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Wright was
born at Carlisle November 30, 1810, and when sixteen years of age entered a drug store at that
place. In 1828 he came to Allentown and entered the drug store of the late John B. Moser, with
whom he remained three years. When he was twenty-one years old he went into the drug
business for himself but not caring particularly for this or any other mercantile pursuit he
abandoned it and entered his name as a student at law and in 1838 was admitted to practice. His
ability was soon recognized and his practice was extensive. He was a Democrat, but no
officeseeker, and the possession of fitting qualities led to his appointment to a number of
responsible and important positions. He was twice appointed District Attorney by Attorney
General J. K. Kane. Twice he held the position of Postmaster of Allentown and served two
terms as Burgess. He was a School Director for twenty-three years and was actively
instrumental in the establishment of Muhlenberg College and the Allentown Female College.
Few men have done more than he for the educational advancement of the community.
Governor William T. Packer appointed him Reporter of the Supreme Court and he published the
first index digest of the Supreme Court Reports. He wrote a number of law books which are
accepted as standard works by the profession. Mr. Wright was noted for his charity, and no
deserving person ever applied to him in vain. No one in the community was more universally
esteemed and his death is deeply deplored.
In 1836 Mr. Wright married Maria Hutter, who survives him. He was the father of nine
children, eight of whom survive. One is Robert E. Wright, a leading lawyer and well known in
politics; another son, J. Marshall Wright, is the present District Attorney of Lehigh county. One
daughter is the wife of Ex-State Senator Holben and another is married to Alexander C. Brooks,
of Philadelphia.
Mahoning Items. Last week Mr. Shitz, a widower of about 60 years of age, was married to Miss
Eliza Kemerer, aged 45 years. Emanuel Cochran and Miss Drumbore were also married. We
wish both the married couples a happy journey through life.
Buried in an Ore Mine.
A terrible cave-in occurred about half past 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Rittenhouse
Gap, a small village located near Red Lion, a station on the Catasauqua and Fogelsville Railroad,
in the ore mine owned and operated by H. K. Hartzell, of Alburtis, buring quite a number of
men. At seven o'clock Wednesday night the following bodies were dug out at one of the slopes:
James Shiffert, aged 28 years; leaves a wife and three children.
Frank Eck, aged 36; leaves a wife and one child.
George L. Miller, aged 21 years; single.
The bodies wshowed that the men were suffocated. When found they were in an upright
position with tools in their hands. Large gangs of men have been put to work to rescue the others
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who are entombed in the slope, which is nearly 300 feet deep.
The cause of the cave-in cannot be ascertained, as the mine was one of the ore region.
The mine gave employment to a large number of men, but, fortunately, most of them had quit
work at noon.
In view of the excitement prevailing it is impossible to learn definitely how many more
men are buried in the mine, though it is reported that there at least a dozen.
Beaver Run Items. Emanuel Cockery, of Beaver Run, was married to Elsie Drumbore, of the
same place, on New Year's day. The happy couple have the best wishes of their friends for a
prosperous journey through life.
Two Men Instantly Killed by Cars. Abraham Nungesser and Edward Billig, two carpenters,
were struck by the locomottve of passenger train No. 21, on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, a short
distance above Mauch Chunk, at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning, and both were instantly killed.
The men were going to work at Glen Onoko and were walking on the railroad. They turned their
heads to look back at a freight train opproaching them and as it came near them they stepped
over on the down track. Just ahead of where they were there is a curve in the road and as they
stepped from one track to the other the passenger train came thundering around the curve at the
rate of thirty miles an hour and was upon them before they saw or heard it. Nungesser's legs,
left arm and neck were broken and his forehead was crushed in. Billig's injuries were almost
precisely the same as Nungesser's. The bodies were taken back to Mauch Chunk in baggage car
of the train and from there was sent to their homes, in Hazleton, in the afternoon. They were
both married men and each leaves a wife and several children.
Volume 14, Number 10, Saturday, July 23, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. John Lerch, one of the oldest and best known business men of
Bethlehem, died Saturday from the effects of blood poisoning.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A very enjoyable birthday surprise party came off on Tuesday
evening at the residence of John Swartz, on Fourth street, it being the 31st anniversary of Mr. S's
birth.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. About nine o'clock Saturday morning Henry Fear and old and
highly respected citizen of the Hazleton region, left his work at the Black Ridge Colliery, where
he was employed, went to his home and upon entering the house drew from his pocket a large
knife and plunged it into his breast, near the heart, causing death a few moments afterwards. He
was seventy-six years of age. His friends know of no motive for the act beyond the fact that he
was in poor health.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A report was prevalent on Monday that Samuel Hudson, of
Hudsondale, Quakake Valley, died suddenly of heart disease on Sunday. Mr. Hudson was well
known in this section and was the owner of considerable property. He was aged about sixty
years, and was the father of Samuel Hudson, Jr., well known in the county. Eight years ago he
was nominated for the legislature on the Republican ticket in opposition to Hon. Michael
Cassidy, of Nesquehoning, the Democratic nominee.
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Our Neighborhood in Brief. While Abraham Roth, in company with his uncle, Peter Roth, was
driving across the railroad at Sellersville Monday their conveyance was struck by a locomotive.
Young Roth, who was married on Saturday last, was instantly killed and his uncle seriously
injured.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. The beautiful daughter of John Sobieski, a wealthy Pole of Mount
Carmel, recently left home upon pretense of visiting friends in Philadelphia. Monday the father
was informed that his daughter had married John McKeown in Jersey City. Sobieski had
selected a merchant of Shenandoah for his daughter, and he was on hand to carry out his part of
the contract when the news of the marriage reached the father.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Early Thursday morning of last week, while Mike Kukarick and
Andrew Kerchuff, two laborers, were on their way to work at No. 4 colliery, two miles west of
Shenandoah, they were overtaken by a coal train on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. The men
attempted to board the moving train. Kerchuff was flung down an embankment, receiving slight
bruises, but his companion, Kukarick, was drawn under the wheels and instantly killed.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mrs. Joseph Moore died at her residence, in Upper Mauch Chunk,
on Sunday morning, aged about 50 years. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A large number of the friends of Miss Ida Hontz assembled at her
home on Northampton street, last Saturday evening, in honor of her birthday anniversary. The
evening was very delightfully spent by those present.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. The wife of Mr. Joseph Sheckler, of town, died Tuesday night, after
a sickness of about one week. She was highly respected by all who knew her. The funeral will
take place this (Saturday) morning at 10 o'clock.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. On Saturday afternoon Geo. Boyer and Ella Prutzman, of East
Penn, Forest Township, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by 'Squire Stroh.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Neal O'Brien was employed as a breaker boy at Prospect Colliery,
Wilkesbarre. Tuesday night he was standing in the middle of the track when two coal cars came
together with great force and before he could get out of the way he was caught and jammed
almost to a jelly.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. George A. Esch, of Moscow, Pa., formerly of town, and Miss Aggie
Dorward, of Slatington, were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony on Saturday last, 16th inst.,
Rev. Strassberger tying the knot, at his residence in Allentown. We join with the many friends
of the young couple in wishing them a full measure of prosperity and happiness in their journey
through life.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Austin Sheldon, better known as "the Hermit of Lehman," died at
the residence of a citizen of Lehman township, Pike county, on Monday, aged 83 years. He was
born in Stony Brook, Conn., in 1802. He was a member of a prominent and well-to-do family
New Mahoning Squibs. Mrs. Elizabeth Sitler, widow of the late Samuel Sitler, of Mahoning
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township, died last Sunday at the residence of her son, Wm. Sitler's, at the advanced age of 80
years. Funeral took place on Friday.
Obituary. died in East Mauch Chunk, Monday morning, Jan. 18th, Joseph H. Chapman, in the
84th year of his age. The subject of the above notice was probably the oldest citizen of Mauch
Chunk, and the oldest employee of the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company, having for upwards
of fifty years been almost constantly in the company's service, occupied chiefly in superintending
construction and repairs of their canal, railroads, buildings, machinery, &c. He was also
probably the last survivor of those who had seen the locality of Mauch Chunk and its vicinity
while it was a wilderness, having with his uncle, Isaac A. Chapman, several years before its
settlement, been an assistant in surveying lands in this neighborhood. He was of great executive
ability, of good education, retentive memory, kind, genial, an excellent conversationalist, and
was beloved and respected by all who knew him. He died at the residence of his nephew, C. E.
Foster, with whom he lived since the deceased of his wife, a few years ago. He leaves one son,
Chas. W. Chapman, of Catasauqua, and two daughters, Mary, wife of C. Butler Worthington,
of Des Mones, Iowa, and Grace, wife of John Shafer, of Elizabeth, Pa. Interment took place in
the cemetery at Upper Mauch Chunk, on Thursday afternoon, 21st inst.--Mauch Chunk Gazette.
Wedding Bells.--Bayer-Swartz. In the Sts. Peter and Paul's Catholic church, on the corner of
Northampton and Coal streets, by the Rev. Father Hamacke, Mr. Andrew Bayer and Miss
Louisa Swartz were happily united in the golden bonds of matrimony on Tuesday morning at
nine o'clock. The bride and bridegroom were beautifully dressed and were escorted up the aisle
of the church by the bridesmaids and groomsmen--Misses Rosa Swartz and Josephene Boll, and
Messrs. Henry Swartz and Frank Sweinbenz. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a
very large number of the relatives and friends of the young couple. After the ceremony the
invited guests assembled at the residence of the bride's parents, on Bank street; where the young
couple received showers of well-wishes for a happy and prosperous journey through life. Mr.
and Mrs. Bayer were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. Dinner was served at
a reasonable hour and was the occasion of much pleasant repartee. The Carbon Advocate
extends its best wishes to the young couple; hoping that the bright and happy present will but
gain new lustre as the years, one by one, roll on in their relentless flight.
Lower Towamensing Items. Martin Beer is the happiest man in this place--because it is a boy.
Lower Towamensing Items. A ten year old boy of Wesley Stroup, died last week. He was
buried last Sunday.
Volume 14, Number 11, Saturday, January 30, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Richard Currow, the oldest coal operator in the State, was found
dead in bed at Mount Carmel Saturday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Theodore F. Caine, the largest manufacturer in Easton, was stricken
with apoplexy on Friday and died soon afterward.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. The mangled body of Oscar Eisenhower was found Monday
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morning on the Lehigh Valley Railroad track, in a cut a few hundred yards west of the railroad
crossing on South Main street, Shenandoah. He was employed as a driver on the dirt bank at
West Shenandoah Colliery and left home about seven o'clock, to go to work. He was seen
entering the cut, where he stepped out of the way of an east-bound train and in front of the
Reading passenger train. None of the train hands were aware of the accident until they reached
the depot, when his dinner kettle was found on the pilot of the engine.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Frank Ferry a laborer was killed Tuesday shortly before noon in the
Upper Lehigh mines. He and a miner were standing a timber somewhat longer than is
customary, and about the time they had it in a perpendicular position it fell, striking Ferry and
killing him almost instantly. He was aged about thirty-five years and leaves a wife and family in
Ireland.
James Mulligan, a brakeman on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, was struck by a passenger train and
killed last Monday at Wilkesbarre.
New Mahoning Correspondence. On Saturday Amandus Kistler and Alvenia Zimmerman were
united in the holy bonds of matrimony. That their matrimonial bank thus auspiciously launched
may steer clear of life's shoals and dangers and safely bring its burden into the Heavenly haven is
our wish.
A Noted Woman's Death. Mrs. Elizabeth Beaumont Collings, widow of Samuel B. Collings,
who was at one time distinguished in Luzerne county as a journalist and politician, died rather
suddenly at Scranton, on Thursday night of last week. Mrs. Collings was the eldest of the nine
children of Andrew Beaumont, of Wilkesbarre, all of whom achieved distinction. During her
residence in Washington with her father she met all the statesmen prominent in 'the thirties,' and
her autograph album contains bits of sentiment from President James K. Polk and Andrew
Jackson and a poem of four stanzas by John Quicy Adams, besides the autographs and good
wishes of scores of other names well known in the poliltical history of the country. After her
return from Washington to Wilkesbarre Miss Beaumont was one of the leading society women
and finally married Samuel P. Collings. President Pierce appointed Mr. Collings Consul to
Tangiers. Thither she went with him to reside a year.
Death of a Prominent Slate Operator. Daniel D. Jones, a leading citizen of the Lehigh Valley
and a pioneer in the slate industry, died Wednesday morning, at his home, at Slatington, in the
fifty-ninth year of his age. He built the first house in Slatington and gave the town its name. He
was its first postmaster and four years its burgess. For nine years he was a director of the
Manufacturers' National Bank, of Philadelphia, and represented that city in the directorship of
the North Penn Railroad and was a life member of the Pennsylvania Historical Society. He was
an active Mason, being a member of Meridian Sun and Girard Mark Lodges and Columbia
Chapter, of Philadelphia. He served two terms on the Republican State committee.
Volume 14, Number 12, Saturday, February 6, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Owen Moyer, who fell from the coping of the L. & S. R. R., bridge,
which crosses the Lehigh Valley road, at the upper end of town several months since, severely
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injuring himself internally and breaking several bones, died last Saturday after great suffering.
He was buried Wednesday. Everybody around here knew poor Oney. He was about twenty
years of age.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Joseph Nothstein, an old and respected resident of Mahoning street,
this borough, was sawing fire-wood last Tuesday evening, when he fell and suddenly expired.
Deceased was nearly 70 years of age.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Lizzie Marbach, a German girl, residing at Locust Gap,
Wednesday gave birth to twin negro babies. She had sworn that a young white man of Mt.
Carmel was the prospective father, but now suspicion points to a colored barber living at Locust
Gap. The mother and babies were removed to the poorhouse.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Burned to Death in a Saloon. Thomas Higgins, aged 25 years, was
burned to death in Kate Noon's saloon, Girardville, early Tuesday morning. Mrs. Noon left her
home Monday night to attend a wake and left Higgins and a few of his friends in charge of the
saloon. She had no sooner left than the men began to drink freely and all became greatly
intoxicated. Higgins stretched himself out on a bench behind the stove and fell asleep. The
others fell into a dead sleep, which lasted for about two hours. The door of the stove was closed
and the stove became red hot. Higgins rolled from the bench on which he was lying and rolled
against the stove. His clothing caught fire and when his companions recovered consciousness
they found his charred body lying against the stove. Higgins was married and had three
children.
Obituary.--Miss Hattie H. Williams.
On Last Friday morning, at her home in Packerton, after a long period of confinement
and intense bodily sufferings, the soul of this exemplary young lady wafted its flight
heavenward. Several years ago Miss Williams was converted to God, and since then she has
lived in such close communion with Him that death, to this disciple of Jesus, was only like
stepping from one room to another, and a far better room of our Father's house. During Miss
Williams' residence in this place a few years ago she made hosts of friends, many of whom
followed her remains, slowly and sadly to their last resting place in the Lehighton cemetery.
What tender and sorrowful thoughts thrill one at a time like this, when we look upon the face of a
departed friend for the last time; how our memory goes back to the days of early acquaintance
and recalls the many pleasant associations connected with the deceased, and how sad to know
that they shall be no more.
Miss Hattie H. Williams was born in Mauch Chunk, in the year of our Lord 1865, and
departed this life at Packerton, Friday, January 29th, 1886, aged twenty years, five months and
twenty-two days; on Sunday the 31st ultimo, was interred in the Lehighton cemetery, services
were held in the M. E. church, this borough, Rev. Cook, the pastor, and Rev. Powell, of
Packerton, officiating. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends followed the remains
to their last resting place. We extend to the afflicted mother and brothers our heartfelt sympathy
in this sad hour of their bereavement.
"Oh, what are all my sufferings here,
If, Lord, thou count me meet
With that enraptured host to appear,
And worship at thy feet!
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Give joy or grief, give ease or pain;
Take all my friends away,
But let me find them all again
In that eternal day."
Lower Towamensing Items. Charles Reddatz, residing at Parryville, fell from a hot-blast at No.
3 furnace, at that place, one day last week and received injuries which will prove fatal.
Lower Towamensing Items. Joseph Andrew, an aged resident of this community, died last week.
MARRIED. KISTLER-ZIMMERMAN.--On the 16th of January, by Rev. A. Bartholomew,
Mr. David Amandes Kistler of Mahoning, Carbon county, and Miss Alvenia Zimmerman of
West Penn, Schuylkill county.
MARRIED. NOTHSTEIN-NICHOLAS.--On the 30th day of January, by Rev. A.
Bartholomew, Mr. John F. Nothstein of Lehighton, and Miss Comilla Nicholas, of Mahoning.
DIED. SITLER.--On the 17th day of January, in Mahoning, Elizabeth, widow of Samuel Sitler,
aged seventy-nine years, seven months and four days.
DIED. CORRELL.--On the 21st day of January, in West Penn, Mary Ann, wife of Daniel
Correll, aged fifty-two years, six months and twenty-three days.
Volume 14, Number 13, Saturday, February 13, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Engineer Alvin Hofford, of town, buried a three months old son,
last Tuesday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mr. Casper Giess, a highly respected citizen of Allentown, died last
week, at the age of 79 years. He was one of the first coverlet weavers in Allentown. For many
years past he applied himself to the business of peddling coverlets, and in his travels visited all
sections of the country.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mr. Tilghman H. Yehl, proprietor of the Broadway hotel, at
Slatington, died on Saturday morning, last, of apoplexy, after an illness of a few days. He was
about fifty years of age, and left a wife and children, near by all of whom are grown.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. George Martin, aged 77 years, who was at one time in comfortable
circumstances, was found frozen to death in a hut which he occupied near Trexlerville.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. John F. Kilkeily was instantly killed and two or three others more
or less injured by a boiler explosion at Coxe Bros. & Co's. No. 1 breaker, at Drifton Monday
afternoon. Kilkelly was 27 years of age and leaves a wife and two children.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Lydia, widow of the late George Reichard, and mother of Simon
Reichard, of Mauch Chunk, of Mahoning Valley, died about nine o'clock on Tuesday morning,
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aged about sixty-five years. The funeral will take place this (Saturday) morning at 9:30 o'clock.
Services at the late residence.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. On the afternoon of the 4th inst., a heavy fall of coal and top rock
occurred in No. 4 slope of the Landerman Colliery, at Stockton, near Hazleton. Charles Bray, a
miner, working in a breast at the time, was crushed to death beneath the heavy mass of debris,
and Charles Garahan, a laborer, working with Bray, was injured fatally. The bodies of both
were horribly mangled. Both were married and leave families at Beaver Meadow, where they
resided.
Mayor Broderick Dead. Thomas E. Broderick, for the past six years Mayor of Wilkesbarre,
died at his residence in that city, at 8.20 Sunday evening. The immediate cause of his death was
kidney disease, complicated with mental anxiety over the munisipal election which takes place
Tuesday next and in which he was to take an active part as a candidate for re-election. Mayor
Broderick located in Luzerne county in 1859 and in 1870 was known as one of the leading coal
operators in the Wyoming valley. He was very successful and accumulated considerable wealth.
Through the defalcation of a partner, however, he was rendered almost penniless. Disease
prevented him from resuming active operations as a coal operator and he announced himself as a
candidate for the city's chief executive office. He was a great favorite with the workingmen and
had no difficulty in being elected. In the coming Mayorality election there was some doubts as
to his re-election, owing to the presence of so many candidates in the field, and it was while
pursuing an active canvass that he was stricken down. During the war Boderick was a
Republican, but of late years inclined to the Democracy. He was sixty-nine years old.
Mahoning Items. Mr. Zeigler, of West Penn, and Miss Sarah Fritz, of this place, were married
last week.
Mahoning Items. A birthday party came off at the residence of William Sitler Saturday evening.
MARRIED. JONES-DRISSEL.--On January 21st, by Rev. J. S. Erb, Quincy S. Jones, of
Slatington, and Miss Ellen J. Drissel, of Mahoning Valley.
MARRIED. SMITH-LINK.--On February 4th, by the same, Talbot S. Smith and Miss Emma
L. Link, both of Slatington.
DIED. HUFFORD.--Elias George, son of Alvin and Comalleta Hufford, aged 2 months and 19
days.
Volume 14, Number 14, Saturday, February 20, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. James O'Donnell, aged 80 years, while intoxicated, fell from a
railroad bridge at Ashley, Luzerne county, on Friday night and was killed.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. On last Monday evening a party of young ladies and gentlemen
assembled at the residence of Mr. Ed. Peters, on Bank street, to celebrate his 30th birthday
anniversary. All present enjoyed themselves until a late hour and departed wishing that Ed may
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live to see many more such anniversaries.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. George Phillips, Albert Zimmerman and Henry Weaver, who were
arrested and jailed at Allentown, for having committed a number of robberies in the southern
portion of Lehigh county, whereby they secured property aggregating over $2,000 in value, have
made a confession as to their misdeeds. Zimmerman and Phillips also confesed to having
waylaid him on a railroad track. The next morning the man's mutilated body was found and the
Coroner's jury rendered a verdict of accidental death. Zimmerman has served two terms in
Lebanon and Weaver is on the register in Lehigh Jail twice.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Robert McNair and James McDermott, two boys, aged fourteen
and twelve years respectively, residing in Hazleton, engaged in a quarrel on the 10th inst.
McDermott, who was on his way to the grocery store to purchase coal-oil, struck McNair on the
head with his oil can, fracturing McNair's skull and causing his death three hours afterwards.
McDermott says McNair and a crowd of other boys snow-balled him and that he was chased by
McNair, who wanted to whip him, and that he struck the blow in self defense, not with the
slightest idea of killing his antagonist, however. Young McNair was the son of Thomas S.
McNair, a prominent official of the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
Weissport Budget. An infant child of Wm. Fisher died on Monday and was buried on
Wednesday forenoon.
Weissport Budget. On Sunday a large concourse of friends assembled at the residence of Mrs.
John Arner to do honor to Mrs. Amanda Arner, who celebrated her 55th birthday. It was a
jovial and happy crowd. Mrs. Arner served a sumptuous dinner to her friends. The table was
laden with many good things, and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The common wish is that
he host might have 55 more birthdays.
MARRIED. ZEIGLER-KRITZ.--On Feb. 14, by Rev. Wm. H. Strauss, Mr. Wm. Zeigler, of
West Penn, Schuylkill county, and Miss Sarah Fritz, of Mahoning.
DIED. HOPPES.--On Jan. 10th, in West Penn, Mr. John Hoppes, aged seventy-eight year, three
month and nine days.
DIED. REX.--On Jan. 17th, in East Penn, Mr. Joel Rex, aged seventy-four years, seven month
and ten days.
DIED. NOTHSTEIN.--On Feb. 2nd, in Lehighton, Mr. Joseph Nothstein, aged sixty-nine years
and nine month.
Volume 14, Number 15, Saturday, February 27, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Harry Erwin aged forty-seven years long a resident of Beaver
Meadow, died at that place Monday afternoon from his late home.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A month ago Lloyd Sensenbach, of South Bethlehem, killed two
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hogs, and the family ate freely of the meat. Since then all the members became ill, but those
most affected were Kate, the mother, and Annie, aged 14 years, one of the daughters. Friday
night the later died from trichiniasis, and the mother died on Monday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. While a number of workmen were engaged in building the
abutment at the north end of the Lehigh suspension bride, Easton, Friday the derrick gave way
and the boom, swinging round, struck James D. Wheeler, inflicting injuries from which he died
shortly afterwards. Thomas M. Lesher, the contractor, was also injured. Wheeler was not
working, being a looker-on. He leaves a wife and three children, and was 25 years of age.
People in and out of Town. Mrs. J. S. Webb was in attendance at the Bower-Miller wedding at
Tamaqua, Wednesday.
Mortality Among Lehigh's Old Citizens. An Allentown despatch of the 18th inst., says: On
Monday morning David Harlacher, a life-long resident of Centre Valley, died, in the eightyninth year of his age. He was the oldest citizen of Saucon township. On Monday afternoon John
Hower, a soldier of the war of 1812, died in Hanover, at the age of ninety-one years, seven
months and eleven days. He was the oldest citizen of that township. Wednesday John
Reinhard, the oldest resident of Salisbury, died at the age of eighty-nine years, nine months and
nine days. Two of his brothers survive, at the age of eighty and eighty-three years.
New Mahoning Squibs. On Friday evening a number of relatives and friends assembled at the
residence of Emanuel Rex to celebrate his wife's birthday.
Terribly Mangled.
Phaon Clauss, an old and respected citizen of this borough, a brother of T. D. Clauss, had
for sometime been employed at Packerton, and on Wednesday morning was engaged beneath a
caboose riveting down a stove, when an engine backed against the caboose and passed over Mr.
Clauss, cutting off both legs and inflicting several deep gashes in his head and arm. Medical aid
was immediately summoned from Mauch Chunk, but death ended his sufferings before help
could be rendered him.
Phaon Clauss was born in Claussville, Lehigh county, Pa., June 13, 1835, being a son of
Daniel and Judeth Clauss. In the spring of 1851 he, with his parents, moved to this place, and on
May 20, 1857, was married to Miss Lucreta Bower, daughter of Charles S. and Elizabeth Bower,
the Rev. E. A. Bauer performing the marriage ceremony. Their union was blessed with ten
children, six sons and four daughters, of whom five survive him, two sons and three daughters.
We extend to the sorrow stricken wife and family our sincere sympathy in this dark hour of their
bereavment.
The funeral will take place to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The relatives
and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral without further notice.
Killed While Stealing a Ride. Three tramps, who were stealing a ride on a freight train on the
Lehigh Valley Road, were put off when the train reached Wilkesbarre Friday night. When the
train stopped at Fairview it was found that the men were still aboard. They were put off again,
and just at this time the midnight passenger train came along and struck one of them, John
McHale, inflicting injuries from which he died three hours later. The dead tramp was a hatter by
trade and said to be from Buffalo.
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MARRIED. DREISBACH-FESS.--In this borough, on the 18th inst., by Rev. G. W. Stibitz,
Joseph Dreisbach and Miss Mena Fess, both of New Mahoning.
MARRIED. EVERITT-HAYDT.--On the 20th inst., by the Rev. G. W. Stibitz, Nathan Everitt,
of McMichael, Monroe county, and Miss Eliza A. Haydt, of Drakes Creek, Pa.
DIED. LONGKAMMER.-On February 16th, Sarah W., child of Christian and Maria
Longkammer, aged 9 years, 1 month and 20 days
DIED. BOHLIG.--At West Penn, on the 16th inst., Levi F. Bohlig, aged 50 years, 3 months and
21 days.
DIED. TONNER.--At West Penn, on the 18th inst., Susanna Tonner, aged 86 years, 8 months
and 16 days.
DIED. ADAM.--At West Penn, on the 18th inst., Milton A., son of Daniel and Hannah Adam,
aged 18 years, 6 months and 5 days.
Volume 14, Number 16, Saturday, March 6, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Rose Schmaden, whose clothing took fire from a cinder-bank in
Reading, was burned to death Monday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mrs. Bridget Delaney, aged 75 years, was burned to death Monday
at Scranton, by her clothing catching fire while she was raking the embers in a grate.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Jordan Miller, aged 65 years, of Nazareth, Northampton county,
committed suicide by hanging, on Friday, because he was out of employment and had no food in
the house.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Charles McGinley, one of the oldest engineers on the Lehigh and
Susquehanna Railroad, was killed on Friday evening, near Treichler's Station, by a tree falling on
the cab of his engine, which was drawing a passenger train en route for Scranton.
New Mahoning Squibs. A birthday surprise party was held at the residence of Thomas Beltz, on
Monday night in honor of his wife.
Death of an old Fireman. William Higgins, who died on Sunday last, in his eighty-sixth year,
and was buried at Tamaqua Wednesday, was not only the oldest resident of that place, but the
first locomotive engine fireman in America. In 1831 the Little Schuylkill Railroad Company
purchased three locomotives in London, and were taken to Tamaqua to take the place of the
horses used between that point and the canal at Port Clinton. Geo. Mann and John Bower
accompanied the engines to this country and put them in running order. Mr. Higgins, a miner,
was transferred to the first engine put in order, the Comet, to act as fireman. Robert Burt, who
was also working in the mines of the company, was made engineer. The names of the other two
engines were the Tamaqua and Catawissa.
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MARRIED. EBERT-STEIGERWALT.--On Feb. 28, at the Lutheran parsonage of Cherryville,
by Rev. G. A. Bruegel, Mr. Henry Ebert, and Miss Alvena Steigerwalt, both of East Penn.
DIED. LONGKAMMER.--On February 28th, in in this borough, Maggie F., daughter of
Christian and Maria Longkammer, aged 7 years and 5 days.
Volume 14, Number 17, Saturday, March 13, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. An infant child of Harrison Rouse, of Weatherly, died last Saturday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Prof. H. A. Eisenhardt, principal of the East Mauch Chunk
schools, died on Sunday evening about 11 o'clock, after an illness of about 7 weeks. He was
buried on Thursday afternoon. He was a very exemplary young man and a native of Lehigh
county. He leaves a wife and one young child.
Determined Sadie Canfield
A despatch from Ashland, Pa., dated 8th inst., says: George Reinert is 23 years old, and
the son and heir of the proprietor of the Reinert House of that village. Sadie Canfield is the
pretty 20-year-old daughter of Widow Canfield, also of Ashland. Young Reinert wanted to
marry the widow's daughter, who was determined that Sadie should marry another young
gentleman.
Last Wednesday night the young lady went to prayer meeting at the United Brethern
church. While the first hymn was being sung a carriage drove up to the church door. Miss
Canfield had apparently been expecting it, for when she heard it stop she walked quickly out of
the church. Her lover met her at the door and hastily helped her into the carriage. He jumped in
after her and whipped up his horse. At that moment a woman came rushing down the street, and,
dashing at the horse's head, caught the bridle and hung on at risk of her life. The woman was
Mrs. Canfield. Her cries brought a number of worshippers out of the church, and when they saw
the situation they went to Mrs. Canfield's aid and stopped the elopement.
Aided by five men Mrs. Canfield carried the struggling young lady home. The next
night Mrs. Canfield went to her daughter's room and found it empty. She started out on the trial
and traced Miss Sadie to Reinert's Hotel. The irate mother obtained a warrant, and a constable
arrested the girl, on what charge does not appear, and took her forcibly back home. She was then
locked up in her room.
When Mrs. Canfield went to the room next morning it was again empty. The window
was up and a bed quilt, one end fastened in the room and the other end reaching to within two or
three feet of the ground, hung out of the window. Mrs. Canfield started in pursuit of her
daughter the third time. She was too late. Mrs. Canfield followed them post haste to Pottsville,
where she knew they must obtain a license before they could be married. No license had been
taken out by the eloping pair. No trace of them could be found, and Mrs. Canfield returned
home. On Saturday she received the following telegram from Camden, N. J.:
No license needed here. Sadie Reinert.
Obituary.
Andrew Graver, Sr., died at the residence of his son, Andrew Graver, Jr., in the borough
of Weissport, on Wednesday last, after an illness of several months.
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Deceased was born in Lehigh county, April 22, 1809, and removed to Lehighton in 1861;
he assisted in building and opening the Lehigh canal, and was one of the first men to run a boat
through that watercourse, and was afterwards engaged in various other enterprises, in which he
accumulated considerable property. Always a staunch Democrat in politics; he was respected by
his neighbors as an honest and upright citizen and a good neighbor. He leaves five sons and two
daughters to mourn the loss of an affectionate parent.
The funeral will take place to-day (Saturday) at one o'clock, from the residence of his
son, Andrew, in Weissport. Rev. A. Bartholomew will officiate in German, and Rev. J. E.
Freeman in English.
MARRIED. FREY-GERNERD.--On Saturday afternoon, March 6, by the Rev. James A. Little,
at Sunnyside Parsonage, Hokendauqua, Sarah J. Gernerd, of Allentown, and Henry W. Frey, of
Ironton, Lehigh county, Pa.
MARRIED. ARNOLD-WHITE.--In Stroudsburg, on March 8th, 1887, by Rev. Kershner, Mr.
Freeman Arnold, of Gaylord, Mich., formerly of this place, and Miss Martha White, of
Stroudsburg.
DIED. DITTERLINE.--At Packerton, on Monday, March 8th, Millie, daughter of Timothy and
the late Sarah Ditterline, aged 13 years and 2 days.
Volume 14, Number 18, Saturday, March 20, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. H. B. Beardslee, an ex-member of the Legislature from
Wilkesbarre, died Saturday, aged 66 years.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Henry Stupp, of Pinegrove, Schuylkill county, fell dead in the
woods Saturday from a stroke of apoplexy.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. John Womelsdorf, a resident of Tamaqua, committed suicide at 11
o'clock Thursday morning of last week by throwing himself in front of a coal train on the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad at Drehersville, a station fifteen miles south of that place.
The engineer saw him walking alongside the railroad track until the engine was within two or
three yards of him, when he suddenly threw himself on the track and was literally ground to
pieces. During the last few days Womelsdorf had been drinking heavily. He was a soldier in the
Mexican war, and served several years in the regular army. He was 54 years of age and single.
Lower Towamensing Items. A child of A. C. Prince, died last week, it was buried last Saturday
in the cemetery near St. John's church. Mr. Erb of Slatington officiated.
Saturday's Accident on the L. V. R. R. Thomas Moore, one of the best known engineers on the
Lehigh Valley railroad, was instantly killed at Hokendauqua at half-past three o'clock Saturday
afternoon. Mr. Moore was the engineer of the fast passenger locomotive "William H.
Stevenson." No. 202, built at the shos at Sayre, of which James Weaver, is master mechanic.
The engine had been repaired in the shops there the week previous and was sent to Easton for a
trial on the Easton and Amboy railroad and to test a spark arrester gotten up by Mr. Weaver. It
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left Mauch Chunk as the first section of the train that arrives at Easton at 4.20 p. m. with James
Andrews, formerly of Phillipsburg, as fireman and Engineer Wm. Zehner, of this borough, as
pilot. As the train is a fast one Mr. Moore had to run at a lively speed to keep out of its way.
Everything ran smoothly till the engine reached Hokendauqua, where its stack struck an
overhead bridge. The stack was broken off short and thrown back on the cab, crushing in the top
of the house and mangling the top of Mr. Moore's head. Mr. Moore was found dead on the floor
of the cab with his head against the rear door. Mr. Zehner was slightly injured about the head,
but the fireman escaped unhurt. Besides the smashing of the cab, the oil cups and steamguage
were broken, causing the steam to escape in large quantities. The engine ran to Catasauqua, a
mile distant before it could be stopped. It was side-tracked there and fire drawn by the fireman.
The accident was caused by the stack of the engine being several inches higher than those on the
locomotives running on the Lehigh division. The remains of the dead engineer were dressed at
Catasauqua and sent to Wilkesbarre on an evening train. Mr. Moore was about forty-two years
of age and a number of years ago was married to Miss Miriam Levan, a daughter of Henry
Levan, of Easton, who survives him. Their residence was at Wilkesbarre. He was a nephew of
Cashier Morris, of the Lehigh Valley railroad.
Weissport Items. Mr. Andrew Graver, Sr., was buried on Saturday. A large concourse of
mourning relatives and friends accompanied the remains of this old resident to their last resting
place. Mr. Graver was during his time one of our most exemplary and best citizens.
Mahoning Items. On Sunday last Mr. A. A. Eberts and Miss Emma Sitler were united in the
holy bonds of matrimony. A host of friends had assembled at the home of the groom where they
awaited the arrival of the bridal party. Lunch was then served and all had a good time. Mr. and
Mrs. Eberts have our best wishes for a long and happy journey through life.
MARRIED. BENNINGER-CHRISTMAN.--On the 23d day of February, by Rev. A.
Bartholomew, Mr. J. M. Benninger, of Walnutport, Northampton county, and Miss Sallie A.
Christman, of Penn Forest.
MARRIED. EBBERTS-SITLER.--On the 14th day of March, by the same, Mr. Amandus A.
Ebberts, and Miss Emma E. Sitler, both of Mahoning.
MARRIED. STIBITZ-HEIN.--In this borough, on March 6, by Rev. G. W. Stibitz, Wm. Stibitz
and Miss Diana Hein, both of Lewistown, Schuylkill county, Pa.
DIED. KNELL.--On the 3rd day of February, in West Penn, Rebecca, wife of Joseph Knell,
aged 69 years, 10 months and 18 days.
DIED. WHER.--On the 8th day of February, in East Penn, Lafayette, son of Thos. and
Catharine Wehr, aged 11 years, 5 months and 16 days.
DIED. REICHARD.--On the 9th day of Feb., in Mahoning, Lydia, widow of George Reichard,
aged 57 years, 11 months and 27 days.
DIED. FORREIDER.--On the 6th day of March, in Mahoning, Samuel Forreider, aged 80
years.
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DIED. GILBERT.--At Beaver Meadow on March 12th, Richard Gilbert, aged 70 years.
DIED. PURDON.--In Beaver Run, on the 12th inst., Thomas Purdon, aged 59 years, 11 months
and four days.
Volume 14, Number 19, Saturday, March 27, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Sylvester Pensil, aged 42 years, a lumber merchant of
Montoursville, was Saturday driving along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, when the
horses drawing his carriage became frightened and ran away, throwing Pensil into the river, and
he was drowned. When the body was recovered and taken to his home his wife dropped dead
upon seeing it. They leave three little children.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. George L. Pringle, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of
the Wyoming Valley, was walking along the road, near Columbus, Friday afternoon, when he
was struck by lightning and killed. The current struck his umbrella, and passed down the handle,
badly blistering his face and hands. Loud roars of thunder were heard in the valley and sharp
flashes of lightning seen at frequent intervals.
Buried in a Railroad Tunnel. Monday morning in the tunnel of the Pottsville and Mahanoy
Railroad, at Horseshoe curve, just outside of Pottsville, shortly after the day shift went on, a
tremendous fall of top-rock took place, burying some twenty workmen, mostly Italians. Jim W.
Wright and "No. 5" were killed outright. Sam Backus and Lew Ruber were badly hurt
internally, and John Coller, of St. Clair, an American and a steam driller, besides terrible cuts and
bruises, was seriously injured internally. Besides the three last named, who are probably fatally
hurt, a dozen others sustained painful scalp and flesh wounds.
MARRIED. MCKEEVER-FRITZINGER.--On Thursday evening March 18th, by the Rev.
James A. Little, at Hokendauqua Presbyterian Manse, Mr. Oliver McKeever, and Miss
Katharine, daughter of Mr. Aaron Fritzinger, all of Hokdauqua, Pa.
DIED. ZEHNER.--On Feb. 23rd, in West Penn, Lizzie Elenore, daughter of Thomas and
Caroline Zehner, aged 3 years, 1 month and 11 days.
DIED. HAAS.--On March 3rd, in West Penn, Lafayette, son of David and Alice Haas, aged 28
days.
DIED. XANDER.--On March 11th, in Mahoning, Blanche Lenella, daughter of Josiah and
Amelia Xander, aged 1 year, 10 months and 17 days.
Volume 14, Number 20, Saturday, April 3, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A dairy farmer named Simon Smith, residing in the neighborhood
of Weatherly, committed suicide by shooting on Wednesday of last week, while laboring under a
fit of temporary insanity. He leaves a wife and five children. His father committed suicide by
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hanging about twelve years ago.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mrs. Mary Hall, of Miner Mills, Luzerne county, the largest woman
in that section of the State, fell dead while eating breakfast Monday morning. She was six feet
two inches high and weighed three hundred and twenty-eight pounds. She was born in England.
She leaves two sons, who are over six feet in height.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Jacob Muschlitz, the last surviving veteran in Lehigh county of the
war of 1812, and with two exceptions the oldest inhabitant of Allentown, died Friday night, in
the ninety-first year of his age. He was a native of Northampton county. When eighteen years of
age he enlisted in the war with England and for many years he drew a pension of ninety-six
dollars per month.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A tramp, known as Barron, of Warrington, N. J., was killed on the
L. V. R. R., about a mile below Weatherly on Wednesday afternoon. 'Squire Hunter
empannelled a jury who exonerated the L. V. Co., from all blame.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Joseph Netscher, a German who has been a sojourner at Macungie
for many years without doing much at anything, was found lying dead in the engine room of the
furnace there on Sunday night, he having died of paralysis, as is supposed. He complained of
not feeling well, and owing to this the engineer of the Works permitted him to sleep in the room.
Deceased was about 68 years of age.
Found Dead. The Hazleton Plain Speaker of last Monday says: Carbon county is somewhat
agitated over the finding of a dead body of a man on Friday, whose name we did not learn, near
the spot well known as "The Powder Hole," on the Broad Mountain. The dead man is said to be
of Irish birth. On Thursday last he was last seen in the vicinity of Hartz's, near Hudsondale,
when he complained of being sick. This gave rise to the belief that the deceased was suffering
from some ailment, and being away from friends died from exposure and for the lack of medical
treatment and care. The body has since been identified as that of Neal McFadden, of Freeland.
The supposition is that he was stooping to take a drink from a spring when he was stricken with
apoplexy and died suddenly. He was taken to Mauch Chunk where he has a daughter residing,
and thence to Freeland where he was interred. McFadden as far as could be learned, had in the
neighborhood of $1,500 in a bank in Mauch Chunk and went there for a portion of it, and while
on his return lost his life. He was sober and industrious in his habits.
Matrimonial.
ASH-CLAUSS.
On last Thursday afternoon at five o'clock, at the Lutheran church, on the corner of Iron
and Northampton streets, Mr. Wm. Ash, a prominent young gentleman, of Philadelphia, and
Miss Laura J. Clauss, an estimable young lady of this place, were united in the holy bonds of
wedlock--Rev. J. H. Kuder officiating. At the hour of five, to the beautiful music of
Mendelsohn's Wedding March, the ushers--B. T. Ash, H. F., M. G., and W. T. Clauss followed by
the bridesmaids and groomsmen--Misses Lulu Zehner, Gussie Clauss, and Messrs. J. W. Ash,
Frank Clauss--proceeded up the aisle of the church, followed by the groom and bride, who, in
the presence of many relatives and friends were made man and wife. The young couple were the
recipients of many very valuable gifts.
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The groom's present to the bride, diamond brooch; Gussie Clauss, silver soup ladle; H. F.
Clauss, silver cream jug; Willie Clauss, napkin ring; J. W. Ash, half-dozen silver knives; R. T.
Ash, half-dozen silver tea spoons; Mrs. H. T. Mallery, silver berry spoon; Mrs. N. Mitchell, blue
satin dusting bag; Mr. J. H. Dusenbury, blue satin scent bag; J. W. Dusenbury, hammered brass
lamp; W. Newman and wife, two silver napkin rings; F. D. Clauss, card-stand and berry dish
combined; Miss Emma Kistler, silver cake basket; S. T. Kistler and wife and J. W. Larrabee
and wife, books; A. B. Bird and wife, panel pictures; Laf. Lentz, plush case with silver knives
and spoons; J. S. Lentz, half-dozen table spoons; Thos. Kemerer and wife, butter dish and knife,
John Seaboldt and wife, sugar bowl; David Ebbert, wife and daughter, spoon holder; Wm.
Zehner and family, double pickle castor; W. P. Long, clock; G. D. Knerr and wife, butter dish;
A. J. Durling and wife, silver pickle caster; E. H. Snyder and wife, silver tea spoons; Mr. Ash,
plush mirror; George Bower and wife, Roger's group statue and hammered brass panel; J. T.
Nusbaum and family, silver cake basket; Mrs. P. Clauss and familiy, picked eastor and towel;
Miss Ella Eckert, lond painted banner; Miss Bertie Bruegel, painted tambourine; Wm. Reed and
wife, lemonade set; Miss Eliza Buchman, glassware; Rev. Berndt and wife clock; E. B. Lynn
and wife, hand-painted banner.
Mr. Ash and wife left the same evening on an extended wedding tour; they were escorted
to the L. V. depot by a large number of their friends.
The Carbon Advocate wishes for the young couple a happy and prosperous journey
through life.
Matrimonial.
Morthimer-Pettit.
We have to record this evening the marriage of Miss Belle, the daughter of John Pettit, of
South Easton, to Harry V. Morthimer, Jr., of Lehighton, Pa., who is the publisher and editor of
the Carbon Advocate. We congratulate our fellow craftsman upon his choice, which evidences
his good taste in selecting one of the most beautiful of South Easton's many beautiful maidens as
his wife. May he never know what "pl" is except at his own table, and in that "case" he will not
object.--Easton Daily Argus of the 29th ultimo.
We notice to-day the marriage of Harry V. Morthimer, Jr., of Lehighton, Pa., with Miss
Belle, daughter of John Pettit, of South Easton. Mr. Morthimer is a fellow craftsman, being
publisher of the Carbon Advocate. It is good "form" for us to extend congratulations to the
happy pair. The Carbon Advocate will hereafter be an advocate of the United States, at least of
the "United State" of matrimony. Here's a [a picture of a hand with the index finger pointing].-Easton Daily Express, 29th ult.
Towamensing Items. A child of Eli Zeigenfuss, of Bethlehem, died, and was brought to St.
John's cemetery at this place, on Monday, for interment.
Towamensing Items. Benjamin George is a happy man, owing to a little baby girl who arrived
at his home.
Killed With a Bar of Iron. At noon Friday Mike Mazulick and John Kropowinczi, the former a
Hungarian and the latter a Pole, got into an altercation at Ellangowan Colliery, near Shenandoah,
and the Hungarian struck Kropowinczi on the head with a bar of iron, inflicting injuries from
which he has since died. There were several other persons present when the fatal blow was
struck, but so quickly was it done that they were powerless to prevent it and almost before they
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could realize it the murderer made a dash for liberty and was away to the mountain. When it was
discovered that the Pole's injuries were of a fatal character a band of men followed the murderer
and arrested him on the mountain near Mahanoy City.
MARRIED. BEERS-KLINE.--In the Lock Ridge Presbyterian church, Tuesday March 30th, by
Rev. James A. Liltle, Henry U. Beers, and Miss Emma C. Kline, both of Lock Ridge, Lehigh
Co., Pa.
Volume 14, Number 21, Saturday, April 10, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. John Lynn was killed by a fall of coal in a colliery at Miners' mills,
Luzerne county, Saturday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Timothy Buckley, a hotel keeper in Cork lane, Pittston, committed
suicide Monday morning by shooting himself through the head at the house of his sister.
Buckley was married three months ago to a young woman named Coleman, whose home was in
Scranton. Their wedded life was miserable from the start, and the bride returned to her parents a
few days ago. Buckley indused her to go back with him, but they quarreled again, and Monday
he put an end their misery by taking his life.
Mahoning Items. Raymond, infant son of C. H. Seidle, died last week. The funeral took place
on Monday at the Brick church, East Penn.
Accidentally Drowned. James Alexander, the colored man, so universally known among tourists
as "Mansion House Jim," was wheeling debris to the Lehigh river at Mauch Chunk Thursday
afternoon, of last week, and in going close to the high wall of the bank fell into the stream and
was drowned. The river being very high, he was carried away and his body has not been
recovered. Jim was the most conspicious of the Mansion House employes, having served there
faithfully ever since the war. Being an industrious man, he saved his earnings and had an estate
valued at $5,000. He was also the owner of a valuable house and lot in South Bethlehem, his
eldest daughter, is now engaged as a school teacher in Maryland.
Volume 14, Number 22, Saturday, April 17, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. An unknown Hungarian died on a Lehigh Valley train near Beaver
Meadow Friday. He had a card on his back directing that he be taken to the hospital at
Bethlehem.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Dr. B. H. B. Brower died at Lock Haven Wednesday morning, 7th
inst., aged 62 years. He was widely known throughout the State, having been editor of the
Montour American, at Danville; the State Journal, at Harrisburg; the Danville Record and the
Danville News. He was elected a member of the Legislature in 1850 and served two terms. He
was also one of the original organizers of the Pennsylvania Editorial Association.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Charles W. Cooper, cashier of the Allentown National Bank since
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1855 and its president since last May, died Sunday evening, from Bright's disease of the kidneys,
after two days' confinement to his bed. He was the second oldest member of the Lehigh county
bar and was for a number of years presidnt of the Allentown Board of Trade. He was identified
with the origin and development of many of Allentown's industries and his death will be a great
loss to the community. He was sixty years old.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. The 2-year-old child of Mrs. Wm. Wint was accidentally suffocated
by coal gas at Catasauqua Tuesday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. J. W. Brown, aged 45 years, a painter at Mahanoy City, in a fit of
jealousy Monday shot and fatally wounded his wife and then shot himself, making but a slight
wound, however. He was lodged in jail.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. The body of James Alexander, who was drowned in the Lehigh
River, at Mauch Chunk, week before last, has not yet been recovered.
MARRIED. HOUSER-CORRELL.--On the 21st day of March, by Rev. A. Bartholomew, Mr.
Alfred Houser, of West Penn, and Miss Alice Correll, of New Philadlephia.
MARRIED. YOUSE-BELTZ.--On the 24th day of March, by the same, Mr. Milton A. Youse,
and Miss Celesta Beltz, both of East Penn.
MARRIED. ZELLNER-HOFFMAN.--On the 11th day of April, by the same, Mr. Moses
Zellner, and Miss Alice Hoffman, both of Mahoning.
DIED. BILLMAN.--On the 20th day of March, in East Penn, Samuel Billman, aged 88 years,
10 months and 12 days.
DIED. KEMERER--On the 26th day of March, in West Penn, Katie R., daughter of Frank S.
and Kate Kemerer, aged 2 years and 16 days.
DIED. REHRIG.--On the 1st day of April, in Lehighton, Sarah, widow of George Rehrig, aged
79 years, 2 months and 22 days.
DIED. BELTZ.--On March 21st, in Bloomingdale, Polly, wife of Charles Beltz, aged 52 years,
2 months and 10 days.
DIED. SEIDEL.--On April 5th, in Mahoning Raymond Daniel, son of Charles H. and Kate
Seidel, aged 11 months and 6 days.
DIED. BELTZ.--On April 9th, in West Penn, Mary A. wife of Lewis Beltz, aged 61 years, 3
months and 16 days.
Volume 14, Number 23, Saturday, April 24, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Daniel Alspach, of Orwigsburg, handled a corpse recently while he
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had a splinter in his right hand which had festered. The member soon after began to swell, and
he died a few days afterward of blood poisoning.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mary, daughter of Mr. James Fry, of this borough, died on Monday
evening, the 12th inst., after a short illness, aged 16 years, 4 months and 26 days. The deceased
was interred in the Lehighton cemetary on Thursday afternoon. We extend our sympathy to the
bereaved parents.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. P. H. Thompson, one of the most prominent business men of
Hazleton, died at his residence Sunday, suddenly, of pneumonia, aged fifty-five years. Mr.
Thompson was for many years superintendent of the company store of G. B. Markle & Co., at
Jeddo, but of late years had been extensively engaged in the coal and ice business at Hazleton.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. During the heavy thunder-storm which passed over Luzerne county
Tuesday afternoon the lightning struck a public school house at Freeland, passing down the
chumney into one of the primary rooms and striking four little girls who were sitting near the
stove. Florence Hodgson, aged nine years, was fatally injured, her whole right side being
paralyzed; her clothes also took fire and she was terrible burned. The other three girls--Mary
McCarthy, Jennie Mulnder and Maggie McDonald--were severely injured, but are expected to
recover.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. William T. Grove, of Lower Saucon, Northampton county, was
thrown from his wagon Tuesday by runaway horses and killed.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Jacob Nicholas, formerly a passenger train conductor on the Lehigh
Valley railroad, died in Chicago in the early part of last week.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Robert D., infant son of Mr. David Kreamer, on Bank street,
departed this life on last Friday afternoon, and was interred in the Lehighton cemetery on
Monday.
Around Pleasant Corner. J. C. Xander is happy--a little girl is the object of his joy.
MARRIED. HEYDT-RABE.--On April, 18, by G. W. Stibitz, Daniel Heydt, of Trachsville,
Carbon co., and Miss Mary E. Rabe, of Danielsville, Northampton county.
MARRIED. DOTTER-KNERR.--On April 6, by the same, Chas. Dotter, of this borough, and
Miss Diana Knerr, of South Bethlehem.
Volume 14, Number 24, Saturday, May 1, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Joseph Brown, a cripple, residing on Bushkill Creek, Monroe
county, attempted to extinguish an incipient forest fire Saturday by rolling over it, but his
clothing taking fire he was burned to death before assistance could reach him.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A powder and dynamite chest at the mouth of the Buck Mountain
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colliery, near Mahanoy City, exploded on Saturday, killing a Hungarian, whose carelessness in
failing to put out his lamp caused the disaster.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Robert H., aged eight months and one week, son of Robert Klotz,
on Bank street, died on Friday evening last, and was buried on Monday afternoon. The parents
have our sympathy in their bereavement.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A very enjoyable birthday surprise in honor of Mrs. Joseph Obert's
60th anniversary, was celebrated at their residence on Bank street, last Thursday evening. A
large number of relatives and friends were present on the occasion who partook of Mrs. Obert's
generous hospitality.
Volume 14, Number 25, Saturday, May 8, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Our young friend Ed. Raudenbush wears a smile of contentment-it is a baby girl and tips the beam at ten pounds. How are you pop? And Grandpop Jake is
supremely happy.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A birthday party in honor of Jacob Blank, on last Thursday
evening, was quite a success. All present enjoyed themselves until a late hour.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Hugh Connor, aged 50 years, engineer on the steamer Wilkesbarre,
plying between Wilkesbarre and Nanticoke on the Susquehanna river, was found dead at his post
Sunday afternoon. At the time he died he was in the act of putting coal on the fire in the furnace
of the boiler. Heart disease is the probable cause of his deat.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Conrad Keich, of Tamaqua, committed suicide Sunday night by
cutting his throat from ear to ear. He had threatened his family early in the evening and they all
left the house, except a boy of ten years. Keich went into the cellar and called to the boy to
bring him a chair and a glass of water. The boy obeyed and left his father alone. When the
family returned they found him lying on the cellar floor, dead. A bloody razor was lying by his
side.
Owen Roberts, one of the oldest engineers on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, and well known by
railroaders in this region, died at his home in South Easton Sunday afternoon aged 56 years.
MARRIED. SWEENEY-CUNNINGHAM.--At Hazleton, on Thursday, April 29, by Rev. T.
Marron, Hugh Sweeney, of East Mauch Chunk, to Miss May Cunningham, of Audenried.
DIED. ACKERMAN--On April 24th, at the residence of his sister in Nis Hollow, Mr. David
Ackerman, aged 35 years, 6 months and 1 day.
DIED. FRONHEISER.--On April 29th, in Scranton, Lewis E., child of Chas A., and Ellen A.
Fronheiser, aged 3 years, 7 months and 17 days.
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Volume 14, Number 26, Saturday, May 15, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Jeanette, wife of Morgan Isaac, died Friday at Beaver Meadow.
The deceased was a sister-in-law of Thos. Howells, mine superintendent at Beaver Meadow, and
was aged 51 years.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Miss Maggie Mahr, a highly respected young lady, formerly of
Packerton, died in Bristol, Pa., on Monday last and was interred in the Catholic Cemetery, in this
place on Wednesday afternoon. A large number of relatives and friends followed her remains to
their last resting place.
Charles Meyers, an old and respected citizen of Catasauqua, for the past twenty years in the
tobacco business, died at his residence in said place on Monday night of last week, of dropsy,
after an illness of over six months' duration. Mr. Meyers had lived in Catasauqua for upwards of
twenty-five years.
MARRIED. LOVELY-ATWOOD.--At the mansion of James Little, Esq., Vanderbilt Avenue,
Staten Island, N. Y., by the Rev. J. A. Little, of Hokendauqua and Dr. J. C. Eccleston, of Clifton,
N. Y., on April 29, Mr. John E. Lovely, of Brooklyn and Miss Lillian M. Atwood, of Stapleton,
Staten Island.
Volume 14, Number 27, Saturday, May 22, 1886
Gideon Youst, of Coplay, during the war of the rebellion a member of the 21st Penna. regiment,
died at said place on Tuesday of last week. The funeral took place on Friday last.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. William Gippert, an old resident of Lansford, met a horrible death
at No. 5 Colliery, operated by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. When last seen he was
sitting near the rollers and fell into them and from them into the screens. When found he lay in
the screens, horribly mangled. The accident occurred between nine and ten o'clock Friday
morning. Gippert was about fifty years of age and leaves a family.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Grandmother Patterson, widow of the late Charles Patterson, of
this borough, died at the residence of her son Charles, on Wednesday morning, about 5:30
o'clock, aged 79 years and 3 months. The funeral will take place this (Saturday) afternoon at 2
o'clock. Services in the Reformed church; Revs. G. W. Stibitz and J. E. Freeman officiating.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mr. Henry C. Lerch, merchant and postmaster at Cherryville, died
at said place on Sunday morning last, at the age of 34 years.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Jacob Zimmerman, a wealthy farmer, living near Lynnport, Lehigh
county, was killed Wednesday by a falling tree.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mrs. Campbell, wife of Rev. Mr. Campbell, of Lower Mount
Bethel, Northampton county, recently gave birth to triplets.
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Matrimonial--Yenser--Fritz. On last Thursday evening, at the residence of the groom's parents,
Bank street, this borough, John Yenser, of this place, and Miss Annie A. Fritz, of Hazleton, Pa.,
were united in the holy bonds of wedlock by Rev. G. W. Stibitz, of the Reformed congregation.
The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. The
young couple were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. After the ceremony the
guests were invited to partake of a sumptuous repast which has been prepared for the occasion,
and to which all did full justice. The Carbon Advocate joins with their large number of friends in
wishing them a happy and prosperous journey through life.
Lower Towamensing Items. George Montz and Lillie Umberly were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony last Saturday.
Lower Towamensing Items. Lewis Blose is at present the happiest man hereabouts, owing to the
arrival of a little girl baby at his home.
Lower Towamensing Items. Levi Shoenberger and Elmira Peters were married several weeks
ago. They have our hearty congratulations.
East Mauch Chunk Items. Allen Jacoby, a 3-year-old son of Benj. Jacoby, died on Friday
morning of last week, of croup, and was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery on Sunday at 3
o'clock p. m. Rev. Woodburne officiated.
East Mauch Chunk Items. Willie, a small son of Fred Bruckle, died last Monday of croup; aged
2 years, 7 months and a few days. Funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon.
Volume 14, Number 28, Saturday, May 29, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Rev. A. B. Jack, who died at Hazleton on Friday, was one of the
most popular Presbyterian preachers in the State. He was a Scotchman, who came by his
Presbyterianism in an orthodox way, believing it firmly and preaching it eloquently to the last.
His death is a great loss to the Church in Central Pennsylvania.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. John Guinney John Higgins and Harry Dryer, boys, ranging in
years from seven to eleven, went out rafting on a pond near Wilkesbarre, Friday evening, when
the raft upset and Guinney and Higgins were drowned. The two latter were cousins. Guinney
was able to swim and could have reached shore, but he went to the rescue of his cousin and was
dragged down. He cried to Dryer: "Tell papa I couldn't save Johnny!"
Our Neighborhood in Brief. At Shenandoah Tuesday Franz Tiniez, aged about 50 years, who
had been drinking heavily for several days, fell down in the street, and a Pole was seen to kick
him, evidently with the intention of arousing him, and then continue on his way. A few minutes
later it was discovered that Tiniez was dead, and the Polander was arrested and held to await the
result of the Coroner's investigation.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Frank McCann, of Nesquehoning, and Miss Bridget Welsh, of
Lansford, were united in marriage at Summit Hill, last Friday, May 21st. After the ceremony the
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bridal party drove to town and stopped at P. F. Clark's, on Bank street, where an elegant supper
was served about nine o'clock. May success attend the young couple through life.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Henry Boyer, of Weissport, died Monday last. Deceased was
highly respected by a large circle of friends, he had during his life filled several public offices-County Commissioner, County Surveyor and several terms as Justice of the Peace. He was
buried Thursday. A large concourse of people attending the funeral.
Mahoning Items. A birthday party was held on Monday evening in honor of our popular
landlord, Stephen Fenstermacher. The Summit Hill band furnished the music.
East Mauch Chunk Items. Carrie, a young daughter of H. J. Sigfried, passenger conductor on
the Mahanoy Division, died on Wednesday morning of membranous croup.
In Memoriam.
Mrs. Amelia Patterson, mother of John and Charles Patterson, and of Mrs. Levi Miner,
and Mrs. Nathan Kemerer, was buried on last Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, in the Gnaden
Hutten Cemetery, at Lehighton; Revs. Stibitz and Freeman officiating.
Mrs. Patterson has been a friend to all; her kind words drew the children to her dying
bed-side; she loved the children; her spirit was childlike and therefore christian. She was poor in
this world's goods but she promised the Lord she would not murmur, and it is said, she kept that
promise. She planted many a flower upon the graves of those whose bodies were gently laid into
the lap of mother earth. Her hands are folded. Her work is done. Her deeds now follow her.
Now sainted mother let us strew
The flowers of mem'ry o'er thy head;
The breath of death upon thee blew,
Now sleepest thou in thy cold bed.
Mother, dear, plant flowers above,
Let them bloom in Eden's bower;
Plant one for me, plant it in love,
We see thee here in every flower. J. E. F.
Volume 14, Number 29, Saturday, June 5, 1886
Death of a Veteran of Two Wars. Samuel A. Leads, a veteran of the Mexican and civil war, died
at Wilkesbarre Monday. He was 69 years old. Samuel Lewis, his grandfather, was a
distinguished lawyer in Philadelphia during the revolutionary period and was one of the counsel
before the High Court at Trenton to try the question of jurisdiction between Connecticut and
Pennsylvania as regards the territory in Wyoming settled by Connecticut claimants. His maternal
grandfather, Sharp Delaney, was Collector of the Port of Philadelphia under President
Washington.
Death of Ephraim Grim, of Allentown. Ephraim Grim, one of the wealthiest and most widely
known citizens of Allentown, died Monday morning of peritonitis, after a brief illness. He was
born in 1819 and since he was twenty years of age had been engaged in the mercantile business.
He was also largely interested in numerous local enterprises nad was connected with banking,
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insurance and other institutions. For twelve years he was treasurer of the Lehigh County
Agricultural Society and was one of the incorporators of the Allentown Bank. He was the first
person in Allentown to subscribe for telegraph stock, which was shortly after the early lines were
put in operation. In politics he was a Republican and for several years was chairman of the
county committee and president of the Lincoln Club. He leaves a widow and two children. His
father is the oldest resident of Allentown and is nearly ninety-two.
Towamensing Items. Mrs. Nicholas D. Strohl died last week and was buried on Tuesday of this
week.
Towamensing Items. A very sad accident occurred on Monday of this week, at Lehigh Gap.
Richard Green was visiting at the residence of Josiah Klotz before school time; Klotz's son,
about 8 years old, asked him to come into another room, telling him he wanted to show him
something. Mrs. Klotz did not pay any attention to them--thinking they were looking at some
pictures. She soon heard the report of a gun, and to her horror, found that her son had shot little
Richard Green, blowing the top of his head completely off; scattering his brains all around the
room; killing him instantaneously. Richard Green is about 10 years of age, and is a son of
Thomas Green, of Lehigh Gap.
In Memoriam. Henry Boyer, Esq., son of Henry and Magdalene Boyer, and brother of Joseph
and Reuben Boyer, died at his home in Weissport, on May 24th, in his 65th year. 'Squire Boyer
was a man in all the different relations of life. He was a good husband, was interested in the
welfare of his family; a kind and indulgent father, who loved his children, who walked before
them with good advice and example; an officer of the law who communicated wise counsel and
judgment to all who sought either, helping many a one out of serious difficulties. He was a
communicant and church-going member of the Reformed church, at Weissport. He knew the
justice of civil law, and he also knew and experienced the law of Grace, the royal law of liberty.
The truth made him free in the Son. His Master called him higher. His hands are folded. He
rests. Pax Vobiscum.
Rest in peace, our father dead,
In thy dark and narrow bed;
You lived in hope--within God's care,
Then met your Master in the air.
Rest in peace our father dear,
Sleep the sleep that knows no fear;
Rest in peace--in Jesus' love
Till we meet in Heaven above.
His Pastor, J. E. F.
East Mauch Chunk Items. Miss Bessie Bennett died last week and was buried on last Friday.
Three Fatal Accidents.
Three fatal accidents occurred Saturday down the Lehigh Valley, one Geo. Louder, of
Hokendauqua, while walking on the Lehigh Valley tracks stepped out of the way of one train and
was run down by an express, dying instantly. A wife and several children survive him.
After quitting work the men in the West Bangor quarry began ascending to the top. Peter
Stocker had nearly reached the top of the ladder when he lost his hold and fell to the bottom, 150
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feet. He was dead before friends reached him.
While playing along the Lehigh river Willie Arndt, son of William Arndt, fell into deep
water and was drowned. His body was recovered soon after.
Volume 14, Number 30, Saturday, June 12, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Daniel Kresge, a member of John D. Bertelotte Post, G. A. R., of
this borough, died at his home in East Weissport, at 12 o'clock Monday night, after a few days
illness, aged about 48 years. His funeral will take place to-day (Friday) at 2 p. m.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A collision occurred at the Laurel Run, near Wilkesbarre, Friday
afternoon, between two frieght trains on the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. Both engines
were disabled, a number of cars were derailed and broken to pieces and two cabooses were
wrecked. Joseph Seager, a tramp who was stealing a ride, was fatally injured.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A three-year old child of Nathan Hunsicker, of Lizzard Creek
Valley, strayed from home on Tuesday morning last, and the mother thinking it with the father in
the field, did not trouble herself until he came home to dinner, and the child not being with him,
they proceeded to hunt for her, and at about noon found her dead body in one of the vats of
'Squire Longacker's tannery. She had fallen in and was drowned.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. As Elmer Osenbach and Forrest Mack were driving over a Lehigh
Valley Railroad crossing in Allentown Sunday night their team was struck by a passenger train
and both men were almost instantly killed. They were about 23 years of age and were highly
connected. Their parents live near Bethlehem. The Coroner's jury placed the responsibility for
the accident on the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company for neglecting to have a watchman at the
crossing.
Obituary.
Mrs. Wm. M. Rapsher, daughter of Thomas and Eliza Fath, of this plae, departed this
life at her home in Mauch Chunk, last Saturday morning, June 5th. The deceased was born in
Lehighton, June 12, 1849, and at an early age connected herself with the Trinity Evangelical
Lutheran church, to which faith she was a firm adherant up to the time of her death. On the 5th
day of September 1869, she was united in marriage to Wm. M. Rapsher, and up to about a year
ago had their home in this borough, where they had a large circle of friends; four children were
the fruits of their marriage--three boys and one girl--of whom two boys, Charlie and Willie
survive her. She was interred in the Lehighton cemetery, last Tueaday afternoon; a large
concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place. The
floral offerings from relatives and friends were many and beautiful. We extend our sympathy to
the sorrowing husband and children, to the bereaved father, mother, and sisters of the deceased,
who has left this world of sorrow and trial to enter the better one above where all is joy, peace
and love.
"Yes, the sweet Gardener hath borne her hence,
Nor must thou ask to take her thence away;
Thou shalt behold her in some coming hour,
Full blossomed in his fields of coming day."
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East Mauch Chunk Items. Raymond, a 13 months old son of W. H. Arndt, died last Saturday, of
croup and was taken to Phillipsburg for interment, Monday last.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Simon Loyeonski, a Polish miner aged 26 years and married, was
killed on Tuesday by a fall of top coal in a Wilkesbarre colliery.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Zwia Benjamin, a Towanda boatman, died Wednesday at the
Wilkesbarre Hospital from injuries received on Tuesday while attempting to jump on a moving
coal train at Grand Tyrone.
A Frightful Explosion in the Mineral Spring Colliery at Wilkesbarre.
The Mineral Spring Colliery of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company, at Wilkesbarre, was the
scene of a disastrous explosion of mine gas Monday morning, by which great damage was done
to the mine and six men terribly injured. One died shortly after the accident and others are
fatally injured. The names of the victims are: Patrick Joyce, aged 26, dead; Barney Farrell,
Patrick Lawler, James Hammond, John Reese and Michael Corbey are terribly burned and the
former has also several ribs broken. Their injuries are fatal. The others are all badly burned and
much crushed and bruised. Owing to the uncertainty always attending burns of this nature it
cannot be said whether they will recover or not.
The explosion occurred in a gangway in process of construction in the lower vein. The
men injured were all employed under Farrell, who was the contractor in driving the gangway,
and went to their work as usual about 7 o'clock. They were told at the foot of the shaft that the
fire boss, Thomas Thomas, had examined the gangway and found all safe. They therefore
entered with naked lights, but in a few moments a terrible explosion echoed through the mine. A
volume of smoke and flame rushed from the gangway with tremendous force, carrying with it
timbers and wreck.
The explosion was heard all through the mine and terrified miners, who were just coming
in to their work, fled for their lives. The alarm was spread on the surface and in a few minutes
the colliery was surrounded by an excited crowd, mostly the friends and families of the men
employed therein, who were in a terrible state of anxiety to find out the extent of the accident.
The mine foreman James Evans, having seen that all the men were out in safety, except
those in the gangway, got together a party of rescuers and entered the gangway. The light of
their safety lamps revealed a terrible scene of destruction. The force of the explosion had torn
down all the props, timbering and brattice work. Mine cars were overturned and broken and the
rails torn up. In places masses of coal and rock had been brought down from the surface and
scattered about. Among the ruins were found the bodies of the unfortunate, all terribly burned
and badly cut and bruised by the violence with which they had been hurled about by the
explosion.
Mrs. Emelia Victorine Packer, widow of the late Robert A. Packer, was married on Tuesday to
Mr. Richard Henry Eggleston, a wealthy banker of New York city.
MARRIED. FREDERICI-MILLER.--On May 23rd, at the home of the bride, by the Rev. W.
H. Strauss, Alfred Frederici and Mrs. Amanda Miller, both of West Penn, Schuylkill county, Pa.
MARRIED. WERTMAN-ZEHNER.--One June 3, at the home of the bride, by the same,
Amandes O. Wertman and Miss Mary E. Zehner, both of West Penn, Schuylkill county, Pa.
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Volume 14, Number 31, Saturday, June 19, 1886
MARRIED. KUNKLE-KLEINTOP.--On Saturday, June 12th, at the pastor's residence, by Rev.
J. H. Kuder, James Kunkle, of Little Gap, and Miss Emma L. Kleintop, of Kunkletown.
MARRIED. BOWMAN-HARLEMAN.--On Wednesday evening last, at the home of the
bride's parents, by the same, Fulton Bowman and Miss Elmira Harleman, both of
Bowmanstown.
DIED. SCHLEICHER.--At East Penn, on last Friday, June 11th, 1886, Hannah, wife of Paul
Schleicher, aged 47 years, 11 months and 27 days.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Our old friend Lewis J. Christman, of Little Gap, will celebrate the
anniversary of his birth on July 1st, upon which occasion the Lehighton Cornet Band will be
present. Lew, says they are going to have one of "those good old time frolics," and will be
pleased to meet all his old friends on the occasion.
Killed on the Railroad. John Essling, of Weatherly, a carpet weaver by occupation, visited
Mauch Chunk Tueday and attended court in the capacity of a witness in a larceny case. On
returning to his home in the afternoon he boarded a coal train at Mauch Chunk depot and rode to
the water tank one and a half miles east of Penn Haven Junction, where he stepped off the train
to secure a drink of water from a stream running in proximity to the track. After he had secured
a drink, he was returning to the train, when train No. 7, came along, struck him, and threw him
on an embankment from where he rolled under the wheels, severing the head and legs from the
body. The body, when picked up by the railroad employes, was terribly mutilated and presented
a ghastly sight. The victim's remains were taken to his home on passenger train No. 12. He was
aged about forty-five years.
Volume 14, Number 32, Saturday, June 26, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Jacob Kist accidentally fell into the canal at Easton on Monday and
was drowned.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Jacob Baltz and Conrad Haas, well-known citizens of Easton, died
suddenly on Monday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Thomas McGee was killed in the mines at Jeansville, Luzerne
county, Tuesday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. William P. Slocum, Postmaster at La Plume, Lackanwanna county,
was accidentally killed by cars on Sunday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mrs. Catharine Marx, who died at Reading on Monday at the age
of 93, was the mother of twelve children. Her surviving descendants are 6 children, 88
grandchildren, 118 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. A total of 216.
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Our Neighborhood in Brief. Thomas McGee aged about forty years, a resident of Jeanesville
and a miner by occupation, met his death Monday afternoon by a fall of coal in No. 1 slope
where he has been continuously employed for upwards of twenty years.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Rev. Daniel Magorien, the oldest Catholic priest in the Archdiocese
of Philadelphia, died on Sunday at Port Carbon, Schuylkill county, where he was for many years
the pastor of St. Stephen's Church. He was born in Ireland over 80 years ago.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. On Friday last a 14-months-old child of George Enzian, of Franklin
township, fell into a kettle of buttermilk and was drowned. The child had only been missed a
few minutes previously. The funeral took place Tuesday. The family have the sincere sympathy
of the entire community.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Dennis O'Connor, a boss over a gang of Italians employed at the
Dutchtown Strippings, nine miles from Hazleton, Friday struck Michael Bestute on the head
with a shovel for refusing to obey an order. The blow crushed in the skull of the Italian and the
physicians pronounce the injuries fatal. O'Connor was arrested and committed to the Carbon
county jail.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A two-year old daughter of Frank Eck, section boss of the repair
department on the Lehigh Valley road between Black Creek and Penn Haven Junction, was on
Wednesday of last week drowned while crossing the creek at the latter place. The only means of
crossing the creek at that place is by a foot board about eighteen inches wide, which, together
with the unsteadiness of the child's step, caused its fall overboard and loss of life.
Fashionable Marriage at Easton. Miss Anna B. Morton, one of Easton's society ladies, was
married Monday afternoon to C. S. Kiggins, a manufacturer of Elizabeth, N. J. The bride is the
daughter of H. M. Morton. To afford room for the guests at the residence of the bride the lawn
was canopied. Fifty guests from Elizabeth and New York came and went by special train. The
ushers were Councilman Hulyck, United States Commissioner Kirkpatrick, Dr. John T. Green,
of Easton, and Dr. C. Paul, of Belvidere. The bridal trip will include Richfield Springs, the
Thousand Islands and the White Mountains.
Lower Towamensing Items. Fulton Bowman and Miss Elmira Harleman were married last
Wednesday evning by Rev. Kuder, of Lehighton. The happy couple left for Philadelphia on
Thursday morning.
East Mauch Chunk Items. The youngest child of Mr. Pius Schweibinz, which died at Shamokin,
on last Friday, was buried on Monday afternoon.
MARRIED. WENTZ-HUFSMITH.--On April 24, by Rev. A. Bartholomew, Tobias Wentz, of
Parryville, this county, and Miss Edna Hufsmith, of Brodheadsville, Monroe county.
MARRIED. HOUSER-CORRELL.--On June 12th, by the same, Roland Houser and Miss
Mary Correll, both of West Penn, Schuylkill county.
DIED. ADAMS.--On April 24, in West Penn, Charles Adams, aged 80 years, 5 mos. and 2 days.
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DIED. BALLIET.--On the 6th ult., in East Penn, Sallie Leah, daughter of James D. and Sophia
Balliet, aged 13 years, 5 months and 15 days.
DIED. ZIMMERMAN.--On the 11th ult., in West Penn, Jacob Zimmerman, aged 58 years, 8
months and 9 days.
DIED. MILLER.--On the 30th ult., in Mahoning, Joel Miller, aged 72 years, 9 months and 9
days.
Volume 14, Number 33, Saturday, July 3, 1886
Frightful Accident. William Seigenthal, an Easton boy, met with a frightful accident last
Saturday afternoon on the L. & S. Railroad near White Haven. He left his home on Friday and
leaped on a coal train on that road for the purpose of stealing a ride. Secreting himself in one of
the cars he remained unobserved until after the train had passed White Haven. He left it there
and remained in that vicinity until Saturday, when he leaped on a train coming east to return
home. When about three miles from White Haven he fell from the cars and had his arm torn
from the socket by the wheels. Notwithstanding the terrible accident and the great loss of blood,
young Seigenthal walked to White Haven, had his injury dressed by a physician and was well
cared for by a citizen of that town. On Saturday evening young Seigenthal was taken down to St
Luke's Hospital where he died Sunday night from the shock and loss of blood. His remains were
were sent to Easton on 1 Lehigh Valley passenger train Monday morning, where his mother
resides and where interment will be made.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Miss Martha Whetstone was married Thursday morning, 24th ult.,
to Mr. J. B. Irish, of Mahanoy City, at the residence of the bride's parents in Tamaqua. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. A. W. Whetstone, of Rhinebeck, an uncle of the bride, and
was witnessed only by the immediate families of the bride and groom. The couple left on a tour
of the Eastern coast.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mrs. Margaret E., wife of Hon. Michael Beard, of Tamaqua, died at
her home in that place on Saturday, after a protracted and afflicting illness.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Phil B. Connor, Assistant Superintendent of the Hazleton Division
of the Lehigh Valley Railroad died at his home in Hazleton Monday morning at about quarter
past three o'clock. He has been confined to the house only about three weeks suffering from a
complication of diseases.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Monday afternoon, John Weaver, a boy employed as a wiper at the
East Mauch Chunk engine house, was run over by a coal train, and fatally injured, both arms
being cut off and his legs terribly mangled. He is a son of the night watchman at the engine
house.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Nellie Pierson, a young colored girl of Wilkesbarre, was taken
suddenly ill early last week, and, on Friday night, to all appearances she died. Preparations were
made for the funeral, but Sunday night the supposed corpse came to life, and there was great
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consternation among the relatives and friends. Miss Pierson said she had been dreaming all the
time that she was falling from a great height, and that when she landed on the ground she awoke.
Monday morning Miss Pierson was found dead in bed, having committed suicide in the night.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. O. H. Meyers, late President Judge of Northampton, was married
Thursday afternoon 24th ult., to Miss Bella Heckman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Heckman. The
ceremony was a quiet one, at the bride's home in Easton, only the families and a few friends
being present. The bride and groom started on a wedding journey.
Resolutions of Condolence.
Whereas, It has pleased the "Great Commander: in his providence to remove from our
midst, our comrade, Daniel Kresge, and
Whereas, John D. Bertolette Post, 484 G. A. R., has been been bereft of a loyal son, a
brave soldier, and a faithful member. Therefore be it
Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to the will of the "Most High," whose ways
are mysterious and whose works past finding out, and we exclaim, "He doeth all things well."
Resolved, That one copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family of the
deceased comrade, and another copy to be spread upon the records of the post, and be published
in Carbon Advocate."
Resolved, That the Charter of the Post be draped in mourning for thirty days.
Wm. C. McCormick, Alfred Whittingham, C. H. MacDaniel, Committee
East Mauch Chunk Dots. James Diver died on Friday of last week and was interred in the
Catholic cemetery on Sunday.
Volume 14, Number 34, Saturday, July 10, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Peter Collins, a mute, was drowned at Scranton Tuesday while
bathing.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mary Barnes, aged 9 years, was run over by cars at Plymouth on
Saturday and killed.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mrs. Catharine Scull died in the Home of friendless at Scranton
Tuesday, aged 103 years.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A pile of lumber upon which a number of boys were playing at
Shenandoah Tuesday suddenly fell, killing John Kreigar, and injuring several others.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. John L. Bucker, of Mahonly City, one of the victims of the collision
on the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad at Tamaqua, on Saturday, died Monday. Mail Agent
John Decker, of Williamsport, is in a critical condition. The others injured are doing well.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Miss Jennie Stager, one of Audenried's most accomplished young
ladies, and Morris Williams, of Wilkesbarre, a former resident of Audenried, were married
Tuesday in the Presbyterian church at Audenried by Rev. S. S. McNair. The parents of the
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contracting parties with a few relatives and friends were present at the ceremony.
Volume 14, Number 35, Saturday, July 17, 1886
A Farmer Blows Off His Head. Godfrey Mosher, a well-to-do farmer, aged 65 years, living near
Stroudsburg, killed himself Monday afternoon. On Saturday last, while under the influence of
liquor, he abused his wife and daughter and his youngest son, wounding his wife quite severely.
Monday morning his wife became much worse and it is thought he killed himself fearing her
death. He placed the muzzle of a shot-gun in his mouth and pushed the trigger with his foot,
blowing off one side of his face.
MARRIED. SEDDON-KEARNEY.--On Tuesday, 6th inst., by Rev. J. H. Kuder, Harry G.
Seddon to Miss Mamie E. Kearney, both of Philadelphia.
MARRIED. WOLF-VOLL.--On June 3rd, by the Rev. J. S. Erb, Mr. Frederick Wolf to Miss
Theresa Voll, both of Walcksville, Carbon county.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Adam Corp, of Wilkesbarre, aged 50 years, and a widower,
committed suicide on Sunday by hanging.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Edward Jones, aged 21 years, was killed Tuesday at the Mount
Carmel Colliery by a piece of coal flying from a blast and striking him on the head.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Stroudsburg folks were much excited last Monday by Godfrey
Musher, aged sixty-five years, committing suicide.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mrs. Witman, aged 40 years, the mother of four children, died at
Hunlock's Creek, near Nanticoke, on Monday. She is believed to have taken a dose of paris
green because of domestic differences.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Charles A. J. Hartman, one of the proprietors of the Allentown
Item, and Miss Minnie E. Kline, also of that city, were married in Akron, O. The announcement
of the marriage was a great surprise to the friends of both parties.
Parryville Events Epitomized. A birthday party in honor of Harvey Scherer, last Monday
evening, passed off very nicely.
Lower Towamensing Cullings. Mrs. David Shafer, widow of the late David Shafer, departed
this life on Friday.
Lower Towamensing Cullings. Ellen, daughter of Reuben Snyder, died last Friday and was
interred at the Evangelical church, Millport. Rev. Gross officiated.
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Volume 14, Number 36, Saturday, July 24, 1886
Killed by Lightning on her Wedding Day.
Copley, Pa., July 20.--Anna, the eighteen-year-old daughter of James Bean, a farmer
living near this village, was to have been married on Saturday evening to George Lawson, a
young merchant of Copley. Miss Bean had a favorite Jersey cow which she called Daisy, and
which she always milked herself. At milking time on Saturday afternoon a thunder shower came
up. The girl took her milk pail and started for the barn.
"I am going to milk Daisy for the last time," she said to her mother as she went out the
door.
While Miss Bean was in the barn milking, lightning struck the building. The girl's father
ran to the barn. The bolt had killed both the girl and her cow, and they lay side by side in the
stall.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Joshua Hunt, one of the most popular iron men in the Lehigh
Valley died at his home in Catasauqua last Saturday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Three Hungarians, employes of Coxe Bros. & Co., Beaver Meadow,
were engaged standing prop-timber in a mine at that place Friday morning, when a fall of "clod"
occurred fatally wounding two of them and slightly injuring the third.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Wm. King, aged twenty-two years, of Joliet, Schuylkill county, was
killed in North Lincoln colliery on Monday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Freeland people were greatly excited on Sunday by the finding of
two new born infants buried in a field near that place.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. The lifeless body of Carl Ernst, a well-known dealer in glass and
chinaware, was found hanging in his store on Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, last Monday morning.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Cards are out announcing the coming marriage of Miss Katie M.,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. F. Brown, to Reuben F. Phillips, on July 28th, at Foundry M E.
church, Washington, D. C.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Thomas P. Simpson, formerly a prominent business man of Mauch
Chunk, but of late a resident of Mount Clair, N. J., died at his residence in that place, on
Thursday of last week Aged about 57 years.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Sanford Tinkerpaugh, aged twelve years, was drowned in the
Lehigh canal at Bethlehem.
Volume 14, Number 37, Saturday, July 31, 1886
Death of a Lehigh County Man. Owen L. Schreiber, one of the best-known citizens of Lehigh
county, died this afternoon in the sixty-seventh year of his age. He was a member of one of the
earliest and most influential families in the county and was universally esteemed. He took an
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active interest in agriculture and was a progressive farmer, owning what is regarded as the finest
herd of Devons in the State. For four years he was president of the Lehigh County Agricultural
Society. In politics he was a Republican and in 1874 was the competitor of Judge Albright for
State Senator. His widow and four children survive.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. William St. Clair, of St. Clair, Schuylkill county, died of a nervous
shock last Thursday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Nicholas Foreman, of Wilkesbarre, met, courted and married
Catharine Burgs, of Elmira, N. Y., in ninety minutes.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. John Hall aged fourteen years, was run over and killed, while
attempting to board a train at Lorberry, Schuylkill county.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. During a storm Tuesday evening Amaudus Diefenderfer, a farmer,
near Allentown, was struck by lightning and kiilled. Several farm hands who were working with
him were rendered unconscious for several hours by the shock.
Parryville Items Epitomized. On Saturday July 24th, Rev. J. S. McKinly, of Lansford united in
holy bonds of matrimony, Alfred Kettra, of that place, and Miss Annias Bamford, of this place.
We wish the young couple much success in their journey through life.
New Mahoning Twinklings. On Saturday evening a birthday party came of in honor of Mrs.
Kate Nothstein. Upwards of 300 guests were present. Everything passed off smoothly till Math.
Mertz made his appearance and being partly intoxicated, cretated a disturbance. A few of our
young men, not wishing him to get into mischief, tried to persuade him to leave, but he took a
sling shot from his pocket and hit Hebron Miller a stunning blow on the head. The wound is a
very ugly one, but fortunately, did not injure the skull.
MARRIED. WESNER-WAGNER.--On July 24th, by Rev. J. K. Seyfrit, at the Evangelical
parsonage, Mahanoy City, Mr. Thomas Wesner, of Mahanoy City, and Miss Kate B. Wagner, of
Weissport.
Volume 14, Number 38, Saturday, August 7, 1886
The Storm's Havoc in Pennsylvania. The storm in the Wyoming valley last night and this
morning caused serious damage. At Dallas, Ryman & Son's planing mill was partially destroyed
and $2,000 worth of lumber was carried away. James Harris of Kingston was drowned in
Toby's Creek, near Plymouth, while engaged in taking out lumber. Harvey's Creek, at West
Nanticoke, was ten feet higher this afternoon than it was ever known to be before, and many
bridges have been carried off. The Laurel Run colliery of the Delaware and Hudson Company, at
Parsons, was idle to-day on account of the storm, the timbers in the air shaft having been washed
out, which caused a cave-in preventing the fan from ventilating the mine. At Huntsville,
Tucksville, Harvey's Lake, and Luzerne the storm raged, carring away saw and grist mills and
stone and iron bridges. Railroads and carriage roads were washed out for miles, and the Western
Union wires throughout Wyoming valley were damaged.
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Our Neighborhood in Brief. Our friend Bryan, the gentlemanly agent at the P. & R. depot, this
place, wears a smile--a baby boy makes all the difference in the world. Mother and child are
doing well.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Col. T. R. Sitgreaves, a very prominent citizen of Easton, died
Sunday morning, aged eighty years. He was the prothonotary of Northampton county at one
time as also borough treasury. He was a son of the late Samuel Sitgreaves, at one time minister
to England.
Lower Towamensing Cullings. A number of friends and neighbors gathered at the home of
Moses Stroup last Friday evening to celebrate his birthday.
News Budget from Parryville. Mrs. Hottenstein was interred in the Parryville cemetery on last
Monday. Rev. Wm. Major, of Lehighton, officiated.
A Fatal Boiler Explosion.
Misery and Death in the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co's. Machine Shops.
Special to the Advocate.
Lansford, August 3.--A large boiler, which formerly belonged to an old camel-back
locomotive and which has been in use in the machine shops of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation
Company's Works here, exploded with terrific force at about half-past eleven this (Tuesday)
morning. About 400 men are employed about the works, forty of them being employed in the
machine shops, where the boiler was situated. The boiler was put in fifteen years ago, when the
shops were erected, and has been condemned several times within the past few years. Rumor
says that the company will be held responsible for to-day's disaster.
The machine and blacksmith shops were badly wrecked, splinters flying in all directions.
The report of the explosion brought many people to the scene of the disaster, where a horrible
sight met their gaze. The groans of the injured were quickly responded to by our people, and
they were taken from out the ruins to the homes of fellow workmen, where medical aid was
quickly summoned, and everything in the power of human hands and minds was done to
alleviate their sufferings. At four o'clock this afternoon the scene of the explosion is still
thronged with people and the greatest consternation prevails. Nero Weiss, of Weissport, was
fatally injured and was taken to his home on the 2:40 p. m. train. It is thought that he will die
before he reaches Weissport. Word was sent to that place and he will be removed to his home
immediately. The following is a list of the killed and injured:
Killed.
William Lewis, a young man.
Injured.
William Kissner, injured about the head; not exected to live.
Nero Weiss, both eyes knocked out and otherwise badly injured.
John Fleming.
Edward Mowry.
Jacob Albertson.
Daniel Iflaus.
Charles Weiss, son of Nero Weiss.
Cornelius Pollock.
Edward Stein.
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Edward Fester.
Joseph Heister.
John Haddinger.
Samuel Scott.
Joseph Williams.
Lansford, Pa., Aug. 4.--Yesterday's explosion in the machine shops has resulted in the
death of five men. Twenty are seriously injured, and seven of the wounded are likely to die. The
shops employed over 200 men, and it is almost a miracle that more were not killed or injured.
The force of the explosion was felt for miles, and the head of the boiler was thrown fully two
hundred feet high in the air. Many of the injured were buried beneath the ruins, and it was some
hours before they were rescued.
Casper Stopbel, a resident of Forty Acres, Schuylkill county, disappeared from his home about
four weeks ago. On Friday last his body was found hanging on a tree in that neighborhood.
Volume 14, Number 39, Saturday, August 14, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Daniel Muth, aged sixty-three years, residing in Steinsville, Lehigh
county, committed suicide Monday morning by shooting himself. He was a carpenter by trade.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. John Wolf, aged seventy-eight years, was struck and killed by an
engine Sunday afternoon while a flying switch was being made in South Easton. His head was
nearly severed from his body.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mrs. Caroline Hough, of Mahoning Valley, mother of Oliver
Hough, of this borough, died on Tuesday evening, the 10th inst., in her 72nd year. The funeral
will take place this (Friday) afternoon at 1:30 and proceed to St. John's cemetery.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Anthony Nealon, of Monet's Patch, Luzerne county, was run over
by a train and killed on Monday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. George Kuhl, the confectioner of Allentown, well-known in this
place, died last Saturday afternoon, after an illness of about one week with typhoid fever.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. The dead body of Charles Rohde, a child aged five months who
died of whooping cough at Minneapolis, Minn., on August 4, and on the following day was
shipped to this place, arrived here on Wednesday evening in a greatly decomposed condition.
The body was consigned to Joseph Zahn.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mrs. Barrol, of East Penn, this county, gave birth to a monster boy
weighing twelve pounds last Saturday. The peculiarities of the baby was a horny-like
excrescence two and a half inches long protruding from the forehead, only one eye, which
however, had two pupils with half an inch space between them, no nose adorned the face of the
child and its ears were shaped like those of a cat's, the mouth was so small that it would not take
in a cherry stone. The child died a few minutes after birth. Dr. A. M. Sittler was in attendance
at the birth of the child.
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DIED. KEMERER.--On Aug. 3rd, at East Penn, Mary Jane, wife of Thomas Kemerer,
deceased, aged 23 years, 5 months and 18 days.
DIED. SPANGLER.--On August 5, Estella May, child of James and Ella M. Spangler, aged 1
year, 11 months and 7 days.
Volume 14, Number 40, Saturday, August 21, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Mrs. Samuel McLean, of Bowmanstown, while walking on the
Lehigh Valley railroad track near that place last Thursday evening was struck by the engine of an
excursion train and instantly killed.
Volume 14, Number 41, Saturday, August 28, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Ex-Sheriff Rhoades, of Wilkesbarre, died Sunday, aged sixty-four
years.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. John H. Leibert, a prominent citzen of Northampton county, died
suddenly of heart disease Monday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. M. P. Groody, a Justice of the Peace, of Mahanoy City, was
drowned in the surf at Atlantic City on Saturday. His body was recovered.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Michael Gerber, an old and highly respected resident of Mahoning
Valley, died Thursday morning. Funeral on Monday morning at 9 o'clock.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Two Hungarians, while walking on the track near Bear Creek, a
short distance below Penn Haven, yesterday morning, were run over and killed by train No. 18.
People in and out of Town. Levan Rothermal, of Bay City, Mich., was called to Ringgold,
Schuylkill county, to attend the funeral of Daniel F. Faust, who died on the 16th inst. Before his
return he visited friends in this place.
DIED. HEILMAN.--On August 10, 1886, Geo. Heilman, aged 73 years, 6 months and 22 days.
DIED. EXNER.--On August 20, Francis Grover Cleveland, child of John and Ellenah Exner,
aged 2 months and 20 days.
Volume 14, Number 42, Saturday, September 4, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A Hungarian was killed at Wilkesbarre, last Sunday, while
attempting to board a moving train.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Raymond Kistler, aged five years, was run over by a wagon and
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killed, at Allentown, on Saturday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Samuel Jefferson, of Tamaqua, aged 104 years, died on Saturday.
He was the oldest person in Schuylkill county.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. By the explosion of a fire damp in the Fairlawn mines, near
Scranton, at eight o'clock Monday morning, five miners were instantly killed and two
dangerously injured. This mine has long been considered dangerous on account of the rapidity
with which the gas accumulates and the inadequacy of ventilation.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. John Ryle, Jr., superintendent of the Pioneer Silk Mill, at
Allentown, died Tuesday, aged 26 years. His father was one of the oldest silk manufacturers in
America.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Milton Stauffer of Central Valley, Lehigh county, on Saturday, had
his foot caught in a switch while working it, and a train of cars inflicted injuries from which he
died a few days later.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A Mrs. Worman, of Allentown, committed suicide Monday by
jumping in the Lehigh river, near the rolling mill, at that place. Ill health is supposed to have
been the cause. The body was recovered shortly afterward.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. On Monday morning, at about 1 o'clock, Benjamin Zellner, a young
man about 26 years of age, son of Charles Zellner, residing about three-quarters of a mile below
Slatington, died of constipation of the bowels. The young man was well and favorably known
here, and his death will be greatly mourned. Quite a number of our citizens were in attendance at
the funeral on Thursday morning.
Parryville Events Itemized. An infant child of Theodore Pettit was interred in the M. E.
cemetery in this place, last Monday. Revs. Wingert and Powell officiating.
Lower Towamensing Items. A child of Samuel Costenbader died of summer complaint on
Thursday of last week.
Lower Towamensing Items. Frances, a daughter of Mrs. Haup, of Allentown, formerly of this
place, died of pneumonia. She was brought to this place for interment last Saturday. The mother
being ill could not attend the funeral.
Volume 14, Number 43, Saturday, September 11, 1886
MARRIED. BOYER-GUMBERT.--On August 25th by the Rev. Abraham Bartholomew,
Frank P. Boyer, of Parryville, and Miss Emma Gumbert, of East Penn.
MARRIED. SERFASS-FRITZINGER.--On August 22nd, by the same, Charles Serfass, of
Lehighton, and Miss Ellen Fritzinger, of East Penn.
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MARRIED. HILL-STEIGERWALT.--On September 5th, by the same, Alfred Hill, of West
Penn, Schuylkill county, and Miss Hettie Steigerwalt, of East Penn, this county.
MARRIED. NOTHSTEIN-HOFFMAN.--On September 5, by the same, Milton Nothstein and
Miss Emma Hoffman, both of Mahoning.
DIED. KOONS.--On August 7th, in Mahoning, Anna Savilla, daughter of Willoughby and
Sarah Koons, aged 6 years, 2 months and 21 days.
DIED. HOUGH.--On August 10th, in Mahoning, Caroline, widow of Wilson Hough, aged 71
years, 7 months and 14 days.
DIED. HARTRAFT.--On August 12th in East Penn, Matilda, widow of David Hartraft, aged
44 years and 20 days.
DIED. GERBER.--On August 26th, in Mahoning, Michael, husband of Maria Gerber, aged 81
years, 3 months and 2 days.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. David Deitz, of Freemansburg, was run over by cars and killed near
that place Sunday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A shocking case of infanticide caused considerable excitement
amongst Hazleton folks lat Saturday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. George Horn, formerly of town, now of Chicago, was united in
marriage to Miss Pauline New, of Peru, Ill., last Thursday evening. George has the best wishes
of his many friends here, that the matrimonial barque may safely buffet the waves and breakers
usually encountered on the voyage of life.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Daniel Miller was crushed to death by cars at Bethlehem, Tuesday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Daniel Scott, who was so horribly injured at the Lansford boiler
explosion a few weeks ago died last Sunday. Three of the other victims are in a precarious
condition.
New Mahoning Events Epitomized. On Sunday Milton Nothstein and Miss Emma Hoffman
were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. We wish the young couple a prosperous journey
through life.
Lower Towamensing Cullings. A five-year-old son of Jacob Hanshue died last Saturday.
Lower Towamensing Cullings. Wm. Muschlitz, a highly respected citizen of this place, died
very suddenly in Easton on Thursday morning of last week.
In Memorium. The following lines were sent us for publication, in memory of Mrs. Charles D.
Fritz, of this place, who departed her life a few days ago:
Dear sister, sweet, sweet, is thy rest.
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We know in Jesus thou art blest,
For in thy troubles thou had'st faith,
In him who has prepared a place,
For you, in those bright realms above,
Where all is peace, and joy, and love. J. J. D.
Volume 14, Number 44, Saturday, September 18, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Nathan Shimer, of Bethlehem, was killed in a runaway accident
one day this week.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Simon Jacobs, a clothing dealer of Wilkesbarre, committed suicide
on Monday owing to business troubles.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Several men killed outright, many seriously injured and six men
entombed alife, is the result of a cave-in in a Scranton mine last Monday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A blast in a mine near Wilkesbarre exploded on Monday night while
John Jones, a miner, was looking at it. His head was completely blown off.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. The principal portion of the business section of Freeland, Luzerne
county, was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning. Loss, $28,000. A fireman name Wisner fell
from one of the burning buildings and was instantly killed.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Richard L., son of Charles and Annie Harding, aged four months
and seven days, departed this life on Wednesday, 8th inst., and was interred in the Lehighton
cemetery on Friday. The parents have our sympathy in their bereavement.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Our popular druggist T. D. Thomas is happy and all on account of
the presentation by his good wife of a bouncing little Thomas boy.
DIED. BURKHARDT.--On Thursday, Sept 9 in Packerton, Karl Willhelm, son of Michael and
Rosina Burkhardt, aged 3 months and 9 days.
Volume 14, Number 45, Saturday, September 25, 1886
DIED. JANUKE.--At Packerton, on Sept. 14, 1886, Sophia Maria, child of Henry and Elizabeth
Januke, aged 1 month and 29 days.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A four months old son of Dr. W. A. Derhamer died Sunday
afternoon and was interred in the Lehighton cemetery Tuesday.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. The entombed miners at Scranton have been reached by their heroic
comrades, but as was feared, the fumes of the deatly gasses had long before done its work, and
all were dead. The grief which the relatives feel, however, is not so pungent as that which fills
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the hearts of those whose friends lie buried in the Nanticoke mine. To be able to look upon one
four dead and be certain of their fate mitigates to a certain extent our sorrow.
Hymenial--Romig--Dorney. At 4 p. m. yesterday, at the residence of the bride's parents, No. 318
North Eighth street, Allentown, Albert E. Romig, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Romig,
Centre street, Bethlehem, and Miss C. M. Dorney, were united in holy bonds of matrimony. The
wedding was strictly private, only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties witnessing
the ceremony. Rev. E. A. Gernant, pastor of the Reformed Church of Allentown, was the
officiating clergyman. The bride was attired in her graduating suit. She was the recipient of a
number of beautiful and costly presents. A banquet was given after after the wedding. Mr.
Romig and bride left on an evening train for Philadelphia, whence they will proceed to
Baltimore, Md., where they will go to housekeeping. Mr. Romig is interested in the Larimore
buggy-top Manufacturing Co., of Baltimore. The Bethlehemites who were present at the
wedding were the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Romig, and sisters, Mrs. Minnie Lynn and
Miss Mame Romig.--Bethlehem Times. Al. has many friends in this place who wish him much
success on his matrimonial venture.
East Mauch Chunk Items. A small child of Mr. Herman Paschel died, and was buried last
Tuesday.
Volume 14, Number 46, Saturday, October 2, 1886
Our Neighborhood in Brief. A well-do-do bachelor named Miller, of Monroe county, recently
paid a neighbor $5 to find him a wife. One was found and they were duly married, but a few
days ago a man named Sargent claimed the bride as his wife. Miller satisfied his claim by
presenting him with a cow valued at $10, and now in the Miller mansion the "sweetness" of a
honeymoon reigns supreme.
Our Neighborhood in Brief. Michael Helfrich, a prominent citizen of Allentown, died recently,
aged ninety years.
Lower Towamensing Events Epitomized. Mrs. Josiah Bowman, a very charitable and christian
lady, wife of Josiah Bowman, of Bowmanstown, died suddenly of paralysis on September 17.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction.
MARRIED. ZEHNER-HAUSER.--On Sept. 4, at the Lutheran parsonage, by Rev. W. H.
Strauss, Amandus Zehner, of West Penn, and Miss Catherine B. Hauser, of East Brunswick,
Schuylkill county.
MARRIED. MILLER-BAILEY.--On Sept. 4, at the home of the bride's parents, by the same,
Austen J. Miller, of West Penn, Schuylkill county, and Miss Mary A. Bailey, of Wesnersville,
Berks Co.
MARRIED. REX-KRUM.--On Sept. 5, at the Lutheran parsonage, by the same, Dennis Rex, of
East Penn, Carbon county, and Miss Emma Krum, of Heidelberg, Lehigh county.
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MARRIED. GEORGE-HELLER.--On Thursday afternoon, Sept. 23, by Revs. C. I. Becker, of
Catasauqua, and James A. Little, of Hokendauqua, Mary E., only child of Evan Heller, Esq., of
Weaversville, Northampton county, and Rev. J. O. George, Presbyterian pastor at Sand Beach,
Michigan. Carbon county papers please copy.
Volume 14, Number 47, Saturday, October 9, 1886
MARRIED. JOHNSTON-CLADER.--At the Presbyterian parsonage, Hokendauqua, Sept. 24,
by the Rev. James A. Little, Charles Johnston, of Hokendauqua, to Miss Mar E. Clader, of
Coplay.
MARRIED. SHERRY-MEYERS.--On the 30th ult., at the M. E. parsonage, by Rev. Wm.
Major, J. Edward Sherry, of Mauch Chunk, and Miss Annie M. Meyers, of Hazzard's, Carbon
county.
DIED. LONGKAMMER.--On September 28, '86, Eva Wilhelmina, child of Christian and
Maria Longkammer, aged six months.
Current Events Epitomized. We ackowledge receipt of invitation to attend the marriage of J.
Frank Barr, formerly principal of our public schools, now of Lincoln, Neb., to Miss Mary Tyner,
of Madison, Wis., to take place at the home of the bride on Wednesday, October 13. The young
couple have the Advocate's best wishes for a prosperous journey through life.
In Memoriam.
The following memoriam in honor of the late William Muschlitz, of Lehigh Gap, who
died suddenly at Easton sometime ago has been sent us for publication:
Art thou dead? O, can it be?
Is it true? Too true for me.
My father, husband and friend-We must all in sorrow bend.
A man has fallen good and true,
A friend to me, a friend to you;
A man who knew his time and end,
He prayed and worked and dare depend.
Thy hands are folded father, dear,
Thy children weeping sorrow's tear;
Thy soul is safe, thy "title clear."
Christ's love has cast away thy fear.
Thy life boat still, thy helm at rest,
The sea is crossed, thy soul is blest:
Now bask thy soul in peace so sweet,
Until we come, for slumbers meet.
Oct. 2, 1886. Rev. J. E. Freeman.
"Our Man" Around Weissport. On Wednesday, morning at 10:30 o'clock, at the home of the
bride's parents, in this place, Frank D. Clauss, of Great Bend, and Miss Annie E. Mertz, of
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Weissport, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. Egge. The ceremony was
performed in the presence of relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties. The invited
guests partook of a sumptuous repast at the bride's home and shortly after the happy pair were
driven to the L. & S. depot at Lehighton, where they took the 12:32 p. m. train for Great Bend, at
which place they will hereafter reside. Their many friends in this vicinity wish them years of
prosperity, peace and joy.
Volume 14, Number 48, Saturday, October 16, 1886
Current Events Epitomized. Stephen Molen, a Bethlehem barber, dropped dead while shaving a
customer Saturday night.
Current Events Epitomized. Two miners were instantly killed by an explosion of gas in the Port
Bowlkey mine near Wilkesbarre, Monday.
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. Brunzunski, of Highland, Luzerne county, was knocked
down, brutally outraged and killed, one day recently, on the road between her home and Jeddo.
Current Events Epitomized. Adam Beers, a pioneer resident of county, died at his home in
Rockport, Sunday, at the advanced age of seventy-seven years. He was well and favorably
known throughout the county.
Current Events Epitomized. Peter Hess, a veteran of the war of 1812, and the only remaining
pensioner in this section of the State, died at his home in Williams township, Northampton
county, Monday night, at the age of ninety-five years.
Current Events Epitomized. Amandus Stephen, aged sixty years, a prosperous Lehigh county
farmer, residing at the Flats, about eleven miles from Allentown, committed suicide, Tuesday, by
hanging. Despondency is said to have been the cause for committing the act.
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. Wm. Hein, of Reading, committed suicide by hanging on
Wednesday last.
East Mauch Chunk Items. A surprise party was given the widow of the late Con. Gherster, in
honor of her 55th birthday. She was the recipient of quite a number of presents. All enjoyed
themselves hughely.
MARRIED. OHL-REED.--On the 3rd day of Oct., by the Rev. A. Bartholomew, Nathan Ohl
and Miss Mary A. Reed, both of West Penn, Pa.
MARRIED. HAAS-MILLER.--On the 9th day of October, by the same, Edwin A. Haas, of
West Penn, Schuylkill county, and Miss Jane Miller, of Mahoning, Pa.
DIED. MILLER.--On the 9th of September, in West Penn, Susanna, wife of Daniel Miller, aged
53 years, 3 months and 9 days.
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DIED. KNAPP.--On the 19th day of September in West Penn, Maria, wife of Alanson Knapp,
aged 58 years, 10 months and 29 days.
DIED. NEUMAYER.--On the 17th of September, in Weatherly, Harry, son of John and Emaline
Neumayer, aged 1 year, 7 months and 27 days.
DIED. SCHAFFER.--On the 19th day of September, in West Penn, John, son of George Miller
and Mary Schaffer, aged 7 months and 18 days.
DIED. WOMER.--On the 25th September, in West Penn, Lucy, daughter of Isaac and Hannah
Womer, aged 46 years, 6 months and 9 days.
DIED. BACHMAN.--On the 26th of September, in Mahoning, Elizabeth, widow of Peter
Bachman, aged 79 years, 8 months and 16 days.
Volume 14, Number 49, Saturday, October 23, 1886
Current Events Epitomized. An unknown Hungarian died suddenly at Mauch Chunk last
Tuesday. His body was taken to the poor house for burial.
Current Events Epitomized. Michael Fessler, a veteran engineer in the employ of the Lehigh
Coal and Navigation Company, was killed on the rail above Mauch Chunk last Saturday. He had
long been a resident of Lansford where he was highly respected.
Mahoning Events Itemized. Mahlon Nothstein is happy--it is a baby girl.
Stray Waifs. Robert App, of Mauch Chunk, and Miss Annie Pohl, of this place, were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony, Thursday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Erb,
of Slatington, at the bride's residence. The young couple have the best wishes of a large circle of
friends. They will go to Philadelphia and other places on a wedding trip.
MARRIED. SMITH-McLAUGHLIN.--On Thursday, 14th inst., by the Rev. James A. Little, of
Hokendauqua, Miss Mattie, daughter of Mr. James McLaughlin, formerly of Parryville, to Geo.
Smith, Esq., of Brooklyn, N. Y.
DIED. ZERN.--On September 27, in Weissport, Harry J., son of Dr. J. G. and Ella M. Zern,
aged 11 years, 2 months and 25 days.
Volume 14, Number 50, Saturday, October 30, 1886
Current Events Epitomized. A two-year-old child of Henry Hulber, of Gordon, Schuylkill
county, fell into a boiler of hot lard Tuesday, and was so badly burned that it died shortly after.
Current Events Epitomized. Intense excitement prevailed at Gowen, Luzerne county, Monday,
by the finding of the dead body of a Polander who is supposed to have been murdered by a party
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of Hungarians with whom he had been carousing the night before.
Current Events Epitomized. While Joel Baitey, a Berks county farmer, was returning home from
church last Sunday, his horse ran away, throwing him out of the wagon, his feet catching in the
harness. He was dragged for several miles and when extricated he was dead.
Current Events Epitomized. Two strange men were killed on the Lehigh Valley tracks at
Bethlehem last Saturday, and the same day brakeman Tomplin, of Easton, had his right leg
crushed, and Thomas McIlvaine, an employe of the Bethlehem Iron company was found near
the works with his head crushed.
Current Events Epitomized. James Kelly, of Coaldale, was instantly killed on the Jersey Central
Railroad at Bugtown, three miles from Tamaqua, on Wednesday afternoon. He leaves a wife and
three children.
Current Events Epitomized. David Evans, aged forty-five and his son aged fourteen, residing at
Millport, were buried under a thousand tons of rock and earth by a cave-in at the Sterling slate
quarries, near Slatington, last Thursday.
East Mauch Chunk Items. Frank Engler and Miss Sophia Maag, of this place, were united in
marriage Tuesday morning.
Volume 14, Number 51, Saturday, November 6, 1886
DIED. RUDOLPH.--At Weatherly, on Friday, Oct. 29, Geo. Rudolph, aged 78 years and 6
months.
DIED. GROW.--On Oct. 9, in Mahoning, Mrs. Susanna Grow, wife of Benj. Grow, aged 72
years.
MARRIED. SMOTHERS-GROW.--On Oct. 18, 1886, Albert Smothers and Miss Alice Grow,
both of Beaver Run, Carbon Co., Pa.
Current Events Epitomized. William Moses, one of the oldest mining engineers in Luzerne
county, committed suicide Sunday.
Current Events Epitomized. A two-year-old child of Thomas Herns, of Ashland, fell into a well
at Ashland, Tuesday and drowned.
Current Events Epitomized. William Lowther, well known throughout the State, died at his
home in Newport, Luzerne county, Sunday, aged 71 years. He was a member of the State
Legislature in 1861, and took great interest in the repeal of the Tonnage Tax law, for which he
voted. He was largely engaged in contracting on railroads and other public works in this and
other states.
Current Events Epitomized. The tenth anniversary, or tin wedding celebration, of the marriage of
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George W. Nusbaum and wife was auspiciously oberved at his residence on Bank Street last
Monday night. At an early hour a large number of relatives and friends had assembled, bringing
with them many useful articles of tinware. The usual convivalities were indulged in and at a late
hour the guests sat down at the luxuriously burdened festive board, and did full justice to that
which pleases the inner man.
Current Events Epitomized. A young man named McGroarty, employed int he Oakdale colliery,
near Wilkesbarre, was killed by a fall of rock on Tuesday.
Current Events Epitomized. By a fall of coal in the Locust Spring colliery, Wednesday, Charles
Koons, of Lucust Dale, was instantly killed and James Meaghan seriously injured.
Obituary--Mother Bowman. Mother Bowman died at Allentown last Sunday night, at the home
of her son Bishop Thomas Bowman, of the Evangelical Association. She was confined to her
bed for twelve weeks, during which time she suffered intense bodily pains. The body was taken
to Lehigh Gap on Thursday and interred in the cemetary at Snyder's church, where her husband
Jacob Bowman is buried. The deceased was the mother of our townsman W. W. Bowman,
cashier of the First National Bank, of this place. Mrs. Bowman was born at Weissport,
December 5th, 1808, and was aged 77 years, 10 months and 16 days. She was a grand-daughter
of Col. Jacob Weiss, one of the first settlers in the County. Mr. Thomas Weiss, her father, lived
at Weissport in a frame house near by where the Weissport Planing mill now stands. The present
borough of Weissport was his farm.
"Our Man" Around Weissport. Intense excitement prevailed in this place for several days last
week owing to a rumor that Robert Shonenberger, a young man aged about twenty years, had
been foully dealt with. Shanenberger, who comes from Lower Towamensing, had been in the
employ of Levi Horn, with whom he made his home, for the past several months. On last
Tueday night he left Mr. Horn's residence in East Weissport, and went to see a Mrs. Brown, who
lives some distance up the canal. Tuesday night was dark and disagreeable, a heavy rain which
was falling rendering the gloom more cruel and treacherous. It is supposed that after
Shanenberger left his sister's home he started down the road and in attempting to cross the
narrow foot bridge which spans the canal at Whitehead's lock, was precipitated into the waters
below, where he met his death. On Wednesday morning a hat was found on the tow-path by
several boatmaen, but as Shanenberger was supposed to have gone home, on account of not
being table to work owing to the disagreeable weather, no alarm was felt up to Friday, when
inquiry was made for him at the several places he was supposed to have gone and, upon word
being received that he had not been seen during the week the fear that he had met his death by
foul means was increased, and efforts to procure the hat found by the boatmen were immediately
made. All kinds of stories were afloat up to Sunday, and Shanenberger's mysterious
disappearance was the topic of discussion in all parts of town. A rumor that the water in the
canal between Whitehead's and O'Brian's locks was to be drawn off on Sunday morning created
the utmost excitement and in a shrot time the canal bank was crowded with an excited and
curious throng. As the water slowly receded the crowd was greatly increaced and the excitement
grew more and more intense, and was only surpassed when 'mongst the mud and weeds in the
bed of the canal the outline of a human form was seen. A few minutes later the greatly
decomposed form of young Shanenberger was brought to the canal bank and the bruised and
battered features was gazed upon with feelings of pity and sorrow by the excited and curious
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throng. A messenger had been despatched for Coroner Horn, of Mauch Chunk, who was soon
on the ground, and after viewing the body and appointing as a jury Messrs. Mertz, Kast, Emery,
Buck and Boyer, adjourned to the Weissport House to hear the witnesses and make a final
examination of the dead body which had been taken thither. Eager crowds lingered around the
hotel anxious to hear the verdict to be rendered. The idea that the dead man had been foully
dealt with however, was dispelled upon the jury reporting that, Shanenberger came to his death
by accidental drowning. An examiniation of the dead body showed that the left arm, several ribs
and collar bone were broken, besides a number of bruises on other parts of the body, the result of
being struck by the passing boats. Shanenberger being a genial companion, had a large number
of friends in this place who greatly mourn his untimely fate. The body of Shanenberger was
taken to his former home in Lower Towamensing, from whence he was buried on Wednesday, a
large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends following the remains to their last resting
place.
Volume 14, Number 52, Saturday, November 13, 1886
Current Events Epitomized. On last Friday Joseph Harris, of Allentown, was crushed to death at
Stein's quarry, near the former place, by a rock weighing over a ton falling on him.
Current Events Epitomized. Charles Malloy, father of Jame W. Malloy of the Lansford Record,
died early last Saturday morning. The bereaved family have our heartfelt sympathy.
Current Events Epitomized. James Ryan, of Shamokin, was instantly killed by falling down the
slope of the Reading Company's Big mountain mine. He was completely dashed to pieces.
Current Events Epitomized. Early on Thursday morning of last week James Roberts, a wellknown citizen of Wilkesbarre, committed suicide by shooting. Business difficulties is assigned
as the cause of his suiciding.
Current Events Epitomized. Danial Focht an aged and respected citizen of Allentown died late
Sunday night.
Current Events Epitomized. Adam David, of Pottsville, was found in the woods near Schuylkill
Haven, with his throat cut.
Current Events Epitomized. W. H. Woodin, one of the wealthiest manufacturers in the State,
died at his home in Berwick, Wednesday, aged sixty-five years.
Current Events Epitomized. The body of Timothy Gallagher was found floating in the Lehigh
river near Wilkes-Barre on Monday. Foul play is suspected.
Current Events Epitomized. Frank Whitehead, a resident of Tamaqua, and a brakeman on the
Philadelphia and Reading railroad, was run over by cars and killed at Mt. Carmel, Saturday.
Current Events Epitomized. Ella Lentz, aged about 18 years, died at Mahanoy City this week of
consumption; her remains were brought to this place and interred in the Gnaden Huetten
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cemetery. Deceased was a daughter of the late Lewis Lentz, and formerly resided in this place.
Lower Towamensing Cullings. David Evans, of Millport, who was buried several weeks ago in
Slatington by a cavein of a slate quarry has not been recovered yet.
Lower Towamensing Cullings. Roger Brown is very happy all because of a little girl.
Lower Towamensing Cullings. Mrs. Jacob Bowman, of Allentown, died last week she was
brought to this place for interment Thursday of last week.
Lower Towamensing Cullings. Mrs. Simon Snyder, of Big Creek, died, and was buried on
Thursday of last week in St. John's cemetery.
Volume 15, Number 1, Saturday, November 20, 1886
Current Events Epitomized. John Wroth, a prominent citizen of Wilkesbarre, died Wednesday,
aged fifty-seven years.
Current Events Epitomized. Miss Annie Engler, of New York, sister of Joseph Engler, of Upper
Mauch Chunk, died at the former place on Monday last, aged about 76 years.
Current Events Epitomized. William H. Hughes, of Hazleton, in a difficulty with an employee at
Orangeville, Columbia county, last Saturday, shot and instantly "killed his man"--Clem. Wells. It
is said that Wells provoked the attack which resulted in his death. Hughes imediately gave
himself up, and after an examination was released on bail.
Current Events Epitomized. Henry Gordon, of Ashland, was killed on the railroad at the above
place one day this week.
Current Events Epitomized. Peter Gorman, of Ashley, was instantly killed by a fall of top rock
in No. 10 shaft, at that place on Monday.
Current Events Epitomized. John Wilson, of Luzerne county, was accidentally shot and killed
by the premature discharge of his gun, while out hunting Monday.
Current Events Epitomized. Our young friend Elmer Beltz and Miss Belle Strohm, of this
place, were united in the holy bonds of wedlock on the 7th inst. The young couple have our best
wishes for a long and prosperous journey through life.
Matrimonial--Deshler--Bowman. Our good and clever friend, lawyer James B. Deshler, of
Deshler Brow., on Thursday last took unto himself a wife in the person of Miss Lizzie M.
Bowman, daughter of ex-Judge Dennis Bowman, of Parryville, Carbon county. He went so
quietly about it that no one hereabouts found out when, or where, or how it was done until after
the hymenial knot had been tied. Forgetful of the jolly life of a bachelor, which he will know no
more forever, in a moment of love delirium he, of his own free will, forged the silken shackles
that bind him to another heart, thus to find an elysium amid the beautiful dreams and visions, the
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sweet enchantments and unutterable ecstacies which are so thickly strewn along the pathway of
the newly wed. What opened his eyes to his wretched condition we are unable to say. We only
know that at last he has recognized the fact "that it is not good for man to be alone." He long
successfully dodged Cupid's darts, but has at last surrendered to the skill of the cunning archer,
or what is the same thing, to the charms of the gentle and captivating Miss Lizzie. We doubt not
the union is an entirely felicitous one, and we trust that athwart the alter thus established the
glow of the hearth fire may never bring to light anything not intended to promote and insure the
fullest possible measure of domestic happiness. The couple have many friends who will wish for
them many years of wedded bliss--plenty of big joys, and "little ones" too.--Allentown
Democrat.
MARRIED. RINKER-CLAUSS.--On November 5th, by Rev. G. W. Stibitz, M. W. Rinker, of
Allentown, and Miss Floy Clauss, of Lehighton.
MARRIED. ECKERT-SMITH.--On October 28th, by Rev. A. Bartholomew, Harry Eckert, of
Lehighton, and Miss Cora J. Smith, of Pennsville.
MARRIED. TROXEL-SCHOCK.--On November 7th, by the same, Frank A. Troxell, of West
Penn and Miss Agnes M. Schock, of Walker twp., Schuylkill county.
MARRIED. GREENOGLE-FETHER.--On November 9th, by the same, at the home of the
bride's parents, Ferdinand Greenogle, of Tamaqua, and Miss Louisa M. Fether, of Walker twp.,
Schuylkill county.
DIED. CUNFER.--On October 31st, in Wilkesbarre, Emma Luzette, daughter of John C. and
Mary L. Cunfer, aged 1 year, 1 month and 22 days.
DIED. MILLER.--On November 1st, in Hackelbernie, Mary Martha, daughter of William F.
and Mary E. Miller, aged 7 years, 8 months and 10 days.
DIED. GERBER.--On November 3rd, in West Penn, David Gerber, aged 75 years, 9 months
and 20 days.
DIED. KLOTZ.--On November 11th, in Milnesville, Sarah, wife of William Klotz, of Mauch
Chunk, aged 24 years, 15 days.
Volume 15, Number 2, Saturday, November 27, 1886
Dr. John V. Smith, of Tunkhannock, died Tuesday morning aged 71 years. He was elected to the
Legislature in 1844, in 1854, and again in 1858, and was afterwards elected Associate Judge of
Wyoming county. He has until late years been prominent in politics, being a leader of the
Democratic party in his county.
Current Events Epitomized. Naomi Walt, aged about twenty years, committed suicide at Lower
Pottsgrove, Schuylkill county, Tuesday.
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Current Events Epitomized. Freiny Klotz, probably one of the oldest residents of this place, died
on Tuesday morning this week.
Current Events Epitomized. John R. Jones, aged sixteen years, fell over a bank into a slate
quarry, at Slatington, Saturday, and was instantly killed.
Current Events Epitomized. A man of about 60 years of age 5 feet, 8 inches tall, was given
lodging at the Weston House, Stroudsburg, by the overseers of the poor of that place. Late in the
evening he was found unconscious and remained in that condition until he died. In his pocket
was found a note signed by Calvin Brodhead, of Dingman's Ferry, addressed to a Mr.
Leisenring, Mauch Chunk, asking him to procure the individual a ticket to Shenandoah.
Current Events Epitomized. Robert McDowell Shoemaker, one of the largest owners of coal
land in the Wyoming Valley, died at Forty Fort Tuesday evening, of rheumatic affection, aged 74.
He was a grandson of Lieutenant Elijah Shoemaker, who perished in the Wyoming massacre,
and brother of ex-Congressman L. D. Shoemaker, of Wilkesbarre. Mr. Shoemaker leaves one
son, Robert, who is the superintendent of a number of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company's
collieries.
A Surprise Party.
One of the most happy and agreeable surprise parties of the season was tendered Miss
Emma L. Kistler by her genial host and hostess Mr. and Mrs. Dr. W. G. M. Seiple and a select
party of her single friends on Monday evening, November 15th, the day succeeding her birthday.
Miss Kistler had concluded to go to Weissport for choir practice in the Lutheran and Reformed
church where she is organist, but was urged by her kind hostess not to go as it was rather cold
and unpleasant, and instead was persuaded to go to the home of Miss Emma Obert and meet a
few friends who were practicing for the next meeting of the Chatauqua Literary and Scientific
Circle.
The invited friends assembled at the home of Dr. Seiple about 8:30 o'clock, Mrs. Seiple
in the meantime had called for Miss Kistler, and by previous arrangement took her up town to
make a call, so as to give Miss Obert and her friends a chance to walk around to Seiple's before
the surprise. About 9 o'clock we were informed by Mr. Miller, Mrs. Seiple's brother, who had
been appointed to watch, that they were coming.
The lights had been turned low and the party consisting of about twenty-five ladies and
gentlemen, sat in perfect quiet awaiting her coming. As she caught sight of the first person after
opening the door, she took a step backward, then making another advance, and seeing the room
full of friends, she was so unexpectedly surprised that she hardly knew what to say or how to
act--showing slight embarrassment just as you or I would do under circumstances where things
in a very short time are metamorphosed so that it becomes difficult to believe even what sight
beholds. After bidding the friends "good evening," and asking several times, "What does this
mean?" and receiving several different answers, she excused herself and left the room for a few
moments. The lights were then turned up, and after her return the party was about equally
divided, and a number of intellectual and juvenile sports were heartily engaged in by all until
called to supper about 12 o'clock. the midnight meal was a very magnificent affair, consisting of
the luxuries, delicacies and substantials of the season which had been prepared by the hands of
Mrs. Seiple. After all, (amid many jokes and genuine sparkling cadences of human glee), had
eaten to satiety of turkey, a variety of fine cakes and fruits, and many other savory things to
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tickle the palate, the party again repaired to the parlor; after a little rest interspersed with music,
song and merriment, a number of new games were heartily engaged in until the hour of leavetaking, when after bidding all "Good night" and wishing Miss Kistler many happy returns of the
day all returned to their homes highly delighted with the evening's entertainment. Thus ended
one of the most enjoyable events of the season--one long to be remembered by Miss Kistler and
her friends.
Miss Kistler was a pupil of the Boston Conservatory of Music, one of the leading if not
the principal music schools in America; she is a very patient, kind and successful teacher as well
as an excellent performer on the piano, and by her lady-like deportment and agreeable manner
has endeared herself to a large circle of friends during her stay in town.
Pleasant Corner Items. Boaz Hontz, of New Mahoning, died very suddenly by the breaking of a
blood vessel last Sunday. He was buried on Thursday.
Pleasant Corner Items. Milton Miller wears a smile, and all on account of the arrival of a
bouncing baby boy.
Volume 15, Number 3, Saturday, December 4, 1886
Current Events Epitomized. Frank Reichard, a prominent Lehigh county man, died at his home
in Rittersville, last Saturday.
Current Events Epitomized. A miner, in the Wyoming coliery, near Wilkesbarre, last Saturday,
by experimenting with a fuse, with which he intended to do some blasting, was blown into
eternity along with several of his fellow workmen.
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. Kerner, the woman who met wuch a horrible death at the
hands of her husband, Francis Kerner, at Reading, Saturday, was at one time a resident of this
place, being employed in the family of Frederick Brinkman as a domestic.
Current Events Epitomized. Terrible excitement prevailed at the Conyngingham shaft, near
Wilkesbarre, Friday, by the explosion of fire damp, which resulted in the killing and wounding of
a number of miners. The dead were taken in charge at once by their relatives and friends and
everything possible was done to alleviate the sufferings of the wounded.
Current Events Epitomized. Peter Meitzler, employed as a conductor on the Catasauqua and
Fogelsville Railroad, was fatally injured Monday while uncoupling cars at Seipel's Station.
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. Joseph Orando, who emigrated from Liverpool, to Pen Argyl,
Northampton county, recently to join her husband, died last week from grief over the loss of a
child which died on the voyage over.
Current Events Epitomized. Comrade Joseph Drumbore, a veteran of the late war, died at his
home in this place on Sunday afternoon. Several weeks ago Drumbore had been severely
beaten in a fracas with Lafayette Schoch, of Pine street, at which time the latter had been
arrested and placed under $200 bail; upon Drumbore's death, fears being entertained that his
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death resulted from injuries inflicted at that time, Schoch was taken into custody and placed in
the county jail at Mauch Chunk. Monday afternoon a post mortem examination was held and
Schoch was exonerated from all blame and on Tuesday was released. The family of the
deceased have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. Funeral took
place on Thursday. The deceased was a member of John D. Bertolette Post, No. 484, G. A. R.,
the members of which followed his remains to their last resting place in the Lehighton cemetery.
Pennsville Items. The funeral of Al. Fry's child took place here last Wednesday, in the
Pennsville cemetery. His wife was buried here a few weeks ago.
Struck by an Engine and Killed. Stephen Kern, a German, about 60 years of age, while picking
coal on the Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad near Allentown, Monday evening, was struck by a
passenger train and instantly killed. He had a large bag filled with coal and noticing the train
approaching he left the bag on the track. A moment later, hoping to save the coal, he got on the
track and was struck. His neck and arm and a leg were broken and his head badly cut. He was
buried at the Poor House Tuesday afternoon. Kern occupied an old barn as his home and had no
relatives in this country. He made his living making baskets and repairing umbrellas.
Lower Towamensing Cullings. Widow Jonas Peter died week before last and was buried in St.
John's cemetery.
Lower Towamensing Cullings. John Shafer and Matilda Peter, and John Harper and Kate
Blose, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony last week. Both couples have our best
wishes.
Mahoning Items. John O. Reinsmith, who was teaching the Pleasant Corner school, died
Saturday morning of diphtheria, after a brief illness of two weeks. The funeral took place on
Thursday morning at St. John's church.
Matrimonial--Worsley--Musselman. We clip the following from South Bethlehem Star of last
Monday. "Last evening Lillie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Musselman, of New street,
above Fourth, was married to Mr. Albert S. Worsley, formerly of Lehighton, but now of this
place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. H. Hoch, pastor of the Moravian Church. The
wedding was strictly private, none but the immediate relatives and friends of the contracting
parties being present. The bride was dressed in a slate-colored cashmere dress trimmed with
satin and corsage boquet of natural flowers. After the wedding ceremony a banquet was partaken
of. The presents were numerous and costly. The young couple will immediately begin
housekeeping in a furnished residence at the corner of New street and Packer avenue. Mr.
Worsley is well known here amongst our young folks all of whom join with the Advocate in
wishing for the young couple a happy, prosperous voyage through life. Mr. and Mrs. Worsley,
will leave in a few days for Gothenberg, Sweeden, where they will spend several months visiting
points of interest. Bon voyage.
Resolutions of Respect.
At a special meeting of the School Directors and Teachers of the Mahoning District, held
on Tuesday evening, November 30th, the following resolutions of respect to the memory of John
O. Reinsmith were unanimously adopted:
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Whereas, It hath pleased God, in his allwise providence, to remove from our midst by
death our brother and fellow teacher John O. Reinsmith, and
Whereas, He has been, during the past two years, an active teacher, and by his constancy
to duty, amiability and kindness has endeared himself to us; therefore be it
Resolved, That we bow in submission to the inscrutable decrees of a Divine Will.
Resolved, That by his removal we mourn the loss of one of our warmest friends,
distinguished for his energy, gifted qualities, success in teaching and christian character.
Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family and friends our heartfelt sympathy.
Resolved, That we attend the funeral in a body, on Thursday, December 2nd, 1886, to pay
our last respects to our esteemed brother.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the bereaved family, and be
published in the Carbon Advocate.
D. M. Balliet, W. O. Xander, C. D. Kressley, Sophia J. Wehr, Minnie R. Mosser,
Committee.
Obituary
The following lines have been sent us for publication by a young man who was intimately
acquainted and enjoyed the good fellowship of John O. Reinsmith, of Pleasant Corner, who
departed this life at his home in that place last Saturday, aged 17 years, 11 months and 20 days:
A friend has left us in his youth,
Has gone to Heaven above-Guided by divine and living truth-Come Holy Spirit Heavenly dove.
Oh, what a vacant void it leaves
In hearts that are good and true-What grateful thoughts memory weaves
As flowers upon his grave we strew.
Perhaps our time may be as short,
Our days may fly as fast;
O, Lord, Impress the solemn thought
That this may be our last.
Oh, God, we pray thee, guide us right,
In paths that lead to you-Fill us with that new born light,
And in us noble thoughts imbue.
A. F. O.
Volume 15, Number 4, Saturday, December 11, 1886
Current Events Epitomized. Joseph Seaman, of Reading, died Tuesday, the result of drinking
ammonia.
Current Events Epitomized. Dr. Crocker Field, well and favorably known throughout the Lehigh
Valley, died suddenly at his home in Easton, last Friday, at the advanced age of ninety-six years.
Current Events Epitomized. Anson, only son of William Kemerer, died after a few days illness
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with typhoid fever, and was buried in the Lehighton cemetery on the 1st inst. A large concourse
of sorrowing relatives and friends followed his remains to their last resting place. He leaves a
wife and one child, who have our sympathy in their sad bereavement.
Current Events Epitomized. Peter Meitzler, who was injured on the railroad near Catasauqua
last week has since died of his injuries.
Current Events Epitomized. Paul Balliet, of Ballietsville, who died on Tuesday last, was one of
the best-known citizens of Lehigh county, having been County Commissioner and County
Auditor. He was largely interested in the North White Hall Mines and the Coplay Furnace.
Current Events Epitomized. George P., son of Frederick and Wilhelmina Miller, of this place,
died Monday of consumption, aged about twenty years. The young man was favorably and
popularly known throughout this section as a promising young musician, and had he lived would
in time have ranked among the best musicians in the country. His untimely demise is mourned
by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends, who have the Advocate's sympathy in this
their hour of affliction. He was well and popularly known at Mauch Chunk, having frequently
played in Concert Hall. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon. Resquiescat in pace.
Resolutions of Respect.
Headq'rs John D. Bertolette Post, No. 484, G. A. R.
At a regular metting of John D. Bertolette Post, held on Thursday evening, December 9th,
1886, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted;
Whereas, The Great Commander, who commands all the Grand Armies, has ordered the
final muster of Comrade Joseph Drumbore, and commanded him to answer the last great roll
call; therefore, be it
Resolved, That in the death of Comrade Joseph Drumbore this Post has lost a good and
faithful member, and the community a respected citizen.
Resolved, That me commend the bereaved wife and family in their sad affliction to look
for consolation to the Great Commander, who doeth all things well, and whose greatest
chastisements are meant as a mercy.
Resolved, That the charter of this Post be draped in mourning for the period of thirty
days.
Each soldier's name
Shall shine untarnished on the roll of fame,
And stand the example of each distant age,
And add new laurels to the historic page.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the widow, that they be entered on
the minutes and published in the Carbon Advocate.
H. V. Morthimer, Sr., Wm. C. McCormick, Chas. H. McDaniel, Committee.
MARRIED. HAWK-MECKES.--On September 18, by Rev. J. E. Freeman, at his residence in
Weissport, Samuel Hawk and Miss Sabilla Meckes, both of Easton.
MARRIED. HARPER-BLOSE.--On November 25th, by the same, John Harper and Miss
Katie Blose, both of Lower Towamensing.
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MARRIED. SHAFER-PETER.--On the same day, by the same, John R. Shafer and Miss
Matilda E. Peter, both of Lower Tower Towamensing.
MARRIED. ANTHONY-KERN.--On Nov. 27th, by Rev. J. S. Erb, O. O. Anthony, of
Walnutport and Miss Ella M. Kern, of Lehigh Gap.
MARRIED. KUNTZMAN-STRAUB.--On December 4th, by the same, Jacob Kuntzman and
Miss Hettie Straub, both of Bowmanstown.
DIED. FREY.--On Nov. 22, in Lehighton, Charles Alvin, child of Alvin and Emma Frey, aged 5
weeks and 3 days.
DIED. RITTER.--On Nov. 25, in Lehighton, Clifford Eugene, child of Willoughby and Ellen
M. Ritter, aged 4 months and 16 days.
DIED. MILLER.--On Dec. 7th, George, son of Fred. E. and Wilhelmina Miller, aged 19 years,
8 months and ten days.
Volume 15, Number 5, Saturday, December 18, 1886
DIED. HONTZ.--In Mahoning, on Nov. 21, Boaz Hontz, aged 57 years, 11 months and 5 days.
DIED. LININGER.--In Brunswick, Schuylkill county, on Nov. 29, Nathan Lininger, ged 49
years, 10 months and 19 days.
DIED. SITTLER.--In Mahoning, on Dec. 6, Mary Sevilla, daughter of Edward and Sarah J.
Sittler, aged 12 years, 9 months and 20 days.
MARRIED. SMITH-NOTHSTEIN.--On December 6th, by the Rev. W. H. Strauss, Edward
Smith, of Little Gap, and Mis Eliza. Nothstein, of Lehighton.
Current Events Epitomized. Ephriam Seiger, a well-known Lehigh county man, died recently.
Current Events Epitomized. Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Miller, of Bank street, desire to return their
sincere thanks to the many friends, including the Arion Cornet Band and the Lehighton
Orchestra, the latter for beautiful flowers, for their kind and sympathetic regard in attending the
funeral of their son, George P. Miller.
Current Events Epitomized. Alexander Caldwell, a prominent Northumberland county
politician, died at his home in Shamokin, Tuesday.
Current Events Epitomized. Ex-Judges Stogdell Stokes, a prominent Monroe county man, died
at his daughter's residence in New Jersey last week.
Current Events Epitomized. Isaac Solt and Miss Carrie Dreher, of town, were united in the holy
bonds of wedlock by the Rev. G. W. Gross, on December 12th, 1886.
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New Mahoning Items. Mary, the twelve year old daughter of Edward Sitler, died of diphtheria
last week.
Parryville News Items. A delightful birthday and surprise party came off at the Eckhert
residence, in this place, last Monday evening, in honor of the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Wm.
Eckhert. All present enjoyed themselves highly until a late hour.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Thomas Foster, of Pottsville, father of Jacob Foster, of the
Mauch Chunk Times, died Monday last.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Henry Keipe was killed by the explosion of a boiler in the
Pinedale colliery, Middleport, Schuylkill county, last Saturday.
Volume 15, Number 6, Saturday, December 25, 1886
Current Events Epitomized. A Mauch Chunk infant glories in the name of Cleveland Blaine.
Current Events Epitomized. Our young friend Andrew Bayer is happy. It's a bouncing baby
girl. Mother and child are doing well.
Current Events Epitomized. John Baneko, a Hungarian residing at Ferndale, was instantly killed
by being struck by an engine while walking on the Lehigh Valley Railroad near that place.
Current Events Epitomized. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Peter Kressley and Miss
Emma Heberling to take place at the bride's residence on Lehigh street, to-day (Saturday). We
extend our congratulations to the young couple.
Current Events Epitomized. Howard Medlar, a prominent citizen of Mahanoy City, shot and
fatally injured a man named Aaron Miller, in a beer saloon in that place last Saturday. The
shooting was the result of a long standing feud.
J. Henry Palmer, a prisoner in the Luzerne county jail, was married to a Miss Hibbs one day
recently. Rev. Gregory, a Wilkesbarre divine, officiated, and Commissioners Straw and English
acted as ushers, best man and brides-maid without being the least abashed.
Volume 15, Number 7, Saturday, January 1, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Major John V. Woodward, a prominent resident of Williamsport,
died at his home in that place Monday, aged seventy-eight years.
Current Events Epitomized. Emanuel Everett, aged about twenty-six, son of George Everett, of
Packerton, died in Jersey City, N. J., Wednesday last, of typhoid-pneumonia. The young man
was a carpenter by trade and for some time past was employed in that capacity in the latter place.
He was buried in the cemetery at this place on Christmas day, a large concourse of sorrowing
relatives and friends following the remains thither. Requiescat in pace.
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Current Events Epitomized. An aged resident of Bowmanstown, this county, named Wissler,
died Sunday morning.
Current Events Epitomized. Eli Weider, of Coplay, was run over and killed by a cinder car at
Whitehall on Saturday. Deceased was forty-five years of age.
Current Events Epitomized. Lewis Snyder, of Ashland, was thrown from a carriage while
driving from Shenandoah to the former place, Tuesday, and dragged over the frozen ground for
about two hundred yards. He received injuries from which he will die.
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. John Bruke, of Scranton, while ascending a flight of stairs
with a lighted lamp fell to the bottom and was stunned. The lamp exploded setting fire to her
clothing and she was burned to death. Her husband is blind and was unable to render any
assistance.
Current Events Epitomized. Thomas Hunsicker, an assistant section boss, under Wm.
Waterbor, while stepping out of the way of a passing train at Packerton last Friday evening, was
knocked down and had both legs cut off between the knee and hip. He was put on passenger
train No. 7 to be taken to St. Luke's hospital, South Bethlehem, but he died before reaching that
place. His body was returned to this place the same evening. The dead man was a resident of
Big Creek, and leaves a wife and four children to mourn his untimely demise.
Murder Most Foul. A most foul and unprovoked murder was committed at the house of Mrs.
Salinda Munaw, in Hazleton, on Sunday evening. The house is one of an improper character
and has been kept for years by Mrs. Munaw and her son Frank. At seven o'clock Sunday
evening two Italians entered the house and finding three Germans in the room one of the former
at once began a quarrel. The Italians were finally ordered out by Emma Weaver, an inmate, but
upon their refusal to comply Frank Munaw was called and succeeded in putting out one
belligerant Italian. When he had finished this job and had his back turned, the man's companion
rushed at him with a murderous looking stilletto and plunged it in Frank's boldy just below the
armpits. Both men then escaped. Frank staggered to the next room, and was assisted to a lounge
by his mother. He bled to death in about ten minutes after receiving the wound. The Italian who
did the stabbing is about twenty-one years old, five feet nine inches in height and of medium
weight, with black hair, very red cheeks and lips, and a smooth face. He wore a dark suit, short
coat and a fur cap. The other man was about twenty-five years old, five feet ten inches high,
rather slim of build, prominent nose, dark hair and black moustache. He wore dark clothes with
a slouch hat. Munaw was known a a quiet man. He was about thirty years old. Two arrests
were made Monday night, but the prisoners were allowed to go as they could not be identified.
Our Man About Town. At about three o'clock on Christmas day at the residence of the bride's
mother on Lehigh street, and in the presence of fifty or more guests Peter S. Kressley and Miss
Emma Heberling were united in the holy bonds of matrimony,--Rev. J. H. Kuder tying the
silken cord that binds together "two souls with but a single thought, two heart that beat as one"
for better or for worse until death do them part. The bride and groom were elegantly attired in
the latest and most fashionable apparel. Miss Mary Heberling, of Philadelphia, and Miss Jennie
Greenawald, of Lehigh street, participated in the capacity of bridesmaids while Messrs. Wm.
Weisel, of Philadelphia, and S. Stofflet, of Lancaster, did the honors as groomsmen, and T.
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Webster Clauss and Elmer Schmale, of town, tendered favors as ushers on the auspicious
occasion. Among the guests present were noticed friends from Philadelphia, Lancaster,
Allentown and Weissport. The presents were numerous and costly. The "Man About Town"
joins with their large circle of friends in wishing for them a happy and prosperous voyage
through life unattended by the many trials, cares and tribulations which so unfortunately fall to
the lot of the "great majority."
Volume 15, Number 8, Saturday, July 8, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. By a premature explosion of powder at Fracksville, Schuylkill
county, Friday, Thomas Fisher was so badly burned that he died soon afterwards. Richard Penn
and Harry McCormick were both badly burned though not fatally.
Current Events Epitomized. John C. Cook, of Scranton, and Miss Eva Dentinger, of town, were
joined in the holy bonds of matrimony on Christmas evening, the Rev. J. H. Kuder officiating.
The young couple have our best wishes for a long life of happiness and prosperity. Here's our
[picture of a hand] John, shake.
Stray Nuggets. On New Year's day, at the residence of the bride's mother, on White street, Wm.
Meredith, of Atlantic City, and Miss Belle Nusbaum, of town, were united in the holy bonds of
wedlock--Rev. Major, of Lehighton, tying the silken knot. The ceremony was performed in the
presence of the relatives and immediate friends of the young couple. The happy pair were the
recipients of many valuable and useful presents. They left the same evening for Atlantic City
where they will make their future home. We extend to the young couple our hearty
congratulations and best wishes for a successful journey through life.
Lower Towamensing Items. Fred. Wisler, an aged resident of Fire Line, departed this life on
Sunday morning, Dec. 26.
Lower Towamensing Items. Lafayette Blose and Ida Shindler were joined in the holy bonds of
matrimony on Friday, Dec. 24, '86. We extend to the happy pair our best wishes for a safe
journey through life.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Rev. James Reardon, a prominent Lock Haven divine, died
suddenly at his home in that place Saturday night.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Lieutenant Colonel James F. Ramsey, of Danville, died
Saturday afternoon. Col. Ramsey entered the war as captain of 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers
and came out as lieutenant colonel of the 187th. He was buried Tuesday.
MARRIED. KRESSLEY-HEBERLING.--On Christmas Day at the residence of the bride's
mother, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, Peter Kressley and Miss Emma C. Heberling, both of Lehighton.
MARRIED. COOK-DENTINGER.--On the evening of the same day, by the same, John C.
Cook, of Scranton, and Miss Eva Dentinger, of Lehighton.
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MARRIED. KEMERER-DELP.--On December 23, 1886, at the home of the bride's parents in
West Penn, Schuylkill county, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, Mathias Kemerer and Miss Sarah H. Delp.
MARRIED. KUHNS-MEISEL.--On the 25th ult., at Philipsburg, N. J., by Rev. J. R. Bryan, B.
A. Kuhns and Miss Emma Meisel, both of Packerton.
MARRIED. MILLER-MINNICH.--On the 25th ult., by the Rev. W. J. Peters, Joseph S.
Miller, of Lehighton, and Miss Lizzie Minnich, Walnutport.
MARRIED. BOYER-SEARLE.--On the 1st inst., in Phillipsburg, N. J., by the Rev. J. B.
Bryan, James L. Boyer and Miss Emma J. Searles, both of Weissport.
DIED. SPOHN.--On Dec. 19, 1886, at Tamaqua, Florence May, daughter of John and Jennetta I.
Spohn, aged 1 year, 11 months and 8 days.
Volume 15, Number 9, Saturday, January 15, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. Mary Williams, aged eighty-one years, residing at Summit
Hill, was buried Sunday.
Current Events Epitomized. Miss Amanda Wert, of Walnutport, died on Thursday, Jan. 6, and
was buried on Monday. Relatives and friends of town attended the funeral.
Current Events Epitomized. Memorial services in honor of the late Emanuel Everitt, will be
held in the Packerton M. E. church, Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Rev. John Hagen, of
Lehighton, will officiate. Everybody is cordially invited to attend.
Current Events Epitomized. A man named Miller, was killed by a cave-in at the Red Lion ore
mine, Berks county, recently.
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. Reuben Reeder, of Buckhorn, Berks county, suicided Friday.
melancholia is assigned as the cause.
Current Events Epitomized. Charles T. Barnum, formerly Associate Judge of Luzerne county,
died Tuesday aged seventy-four years. He leaves much valuable real estate.
Current Events Epitomized. Michael Jugo, a Hungarian, inflicted wounds upon Paul Boyer a
Polander, at Hazleton some time ago, which resulted in his death Monday. Jugo has been
arrested and lodged in the Luzerne county jail.
Current Events Epitomized. The dead body of an infant was found in a cess-pool at Hazleton on
Tuesday. Investigation disclosed the fact that the infant had been still born and that one Belle
Walker was the mother. The woman bears an unsavory reputation.
Our Man About Town. Aaron Weidaw, long a respected resident of this place, and employed as
an engineer on No. 80 Lehigh Valley freight, met an untimely and cruel fate near Bethlehem
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Saturday night. While looking out of the cab window to see if everything was all right in the
vicinity of the numerous switches, his head came in contact with a post, crushing his skull,
bruising and disfiguring his face in a horrible manner. When discovered Weidaw's body was
found protruding half way through the cab window, the blood flowing in torrents down the side
of the engine. He was taken to St. Luke's Hospital, South Bethlehem, where he died Sunday
afternoon. Mr. Weidaw had been in the employ of the Lehigh Valley Company for many years,
and was a faithful and efficient employee. He was buried in the Lehighton cemetery Wednesday
afternoon, the funeral ceremonies being conducted by Revs. Gross and Stibitz; a large concourse
of sorrowing relatives and friends, including John D. Betolette Post, No. 484, G. A. R., of which
he was a member, following the remains to their last resting place. Deceased served in the late
war as a private in Company E., 28th Penna. Vols. He enlisted July 6, 1861, and was discharged
on Surgeon's certificate May 31, 1862. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn the loss of a
kind husband and an affectionate father. The family have the entire sympathy of the community
in this the hour of their bereavement.
East Mauch Chunk Items. Frank Rape, of Penn Forest, who has been suffering with typhoid
fever and rheumatism died Saturday and was buried on Tuesday.
Picked up on our Rounds. May E., infant daughter of John and Elizabeth Arner, died early
Monday morning and was interred in the cemetery at this place Wednesday. Rev. Egge
officiated.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. After four years of confinement, Jos. Streeper, of Pottsville,
died Sunday.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Benjamin Rooney, a scissor grinder, was killed on the
railroad at Catawiisa, Tuesday.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Mrs. Brady, aged seventy years, was run over and killed by
a train conducted by her son at Shamokin recently.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Daniel Miller who was shot by Howard Medlar, at
Mahanoy City a few weeks ago, died of his injuries last week.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. William Evans, aged forty years, employed in a planing
mill at Rohersburg, Bradford county, was caught in the machinery and instantly killed on
Saturday night.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. James Housten, aged twenty-six years, employed at the
Cuyler Colliery, near Shenandoah, was instantly killed Friday afternoon. Houseten was only
recently married.
MARRIED. MEREDITH-NUSBAUM.--On the 1st inst., by Rev. Wm. Major, Mr. Wm. M.
Meredith, of Atlantic City, N. J., and Miss Belle Nusbaum, of Weissport, Pa.
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Volume 15, Number 10, Saturday, January 22, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. Margaret Hatrick, aged sixty-six years, for many years a
resident of Mauch Chunk, died Monday evening at the residence of John Kistler, at that place.
She was interred Thursday afternoon, a large concourse of relatives and friends following the
remains to their last resting place.
Current Events Epitomized. Martin A. Seiple, general agent, and Benjamin Thomas, bookkeeper for the Allentown Manufacturing Company, died at their homes in that city Monday.
Both men were connected with the company for many years.
Current Events Epitomized. John Harris, of Bethlehem, while out driving recently was thrown
from the sleigh together with two young ladies and the former was dragged about five miles and
received injuries from which he died. The ladies were only slightly injured.
Current Events Epitomized. We had the pleasure of being present at a birthday surprise party
given in honor of Llewellyn Oscar Josiah Strauss, at his residence in Mahoning Valley
Wednesday evening, by the young people of this place. The jovial Strauss was unspeakable
surprised.
Blown to us by the Breezes. Chas. Arner was made happy one day this week by his good wife
presenting him with a bouncing baby boy.
Resolutions of Respect.
At a regular meeting of John D. Bertolette Post, 484, G. A. R., held on Thursday evening,
January 13th, A.D. 1887, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased the Great Commander, in his allwise providence, to order the
final muster of our esteemed Comrade, Aaron Weidaw; therefore be it
Resolved, That, in the death of Comrade Aaron Weidaw, this Post has lost a highly
respected and an attentive member; the widow a loving husband, the children an affectionate
father, and the community a respected citizen.
Resolved, That we commend the widow and orphans in their sad affliction to look for
comfort and consolation to the Great Commander of the Universe, who doeth all things well, and
whose greatest chastisements are meant as a mercy.
Resolved, That the Charter of this Post be draped in mourning for the space of 30 days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be entered on the minutes, that a copy be sent to the
widow and published in the Carbon Advocate.
John McKelvy, Nathan Reinsmith, Moses Rehrig, Committee.
Lehighton, January 13th, 1887.
Lower Towamensing Items. Amos Brown is inexpressibly happy, all because his good wife has
presented him with a bouncing baby boy.
Lower Towamensing Items. An infant child of Mr Heintzleman, residing at Hazzardsville, died
last week and was interred in the cemetery at Slatington, Sunday, Rev. Peter officiating.
Mahoning Items. Holmes, a fifteen-year-old son of Jacob Frantz, died on Jan. 4th.
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People as They Come and Go. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Zehner, of town, were in attendance at the
funeral of Mrs. L. K. Schwartz, at Tamaqua, on Sunday. Deceased was the daughter of John
Zehner and leaves a husband and seven young children to mourn her loss.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. An old man named Rhoads died recently in Berks county
leaving a fortune of $75,000 but no heirs.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Mrs. Lukens, of Shamokin, was found dead in a passenger
car at Reading recently. Death resulted from heart disease.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Alvia Rohrbach employed at James Findlay's ore mines,
Berks county, was blown sky-high recently in attempting to thaw out a gas pipe which contained
frozen dynamite.
Volume 15, Number 11, Saturday, January 29, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. James Mutchler, brother off ex-Congressman Mutchler, while
conversing with friends at Easton, Saturday, fell dead.
Current Events Epitomized. Ive Linki, was found dead in the lockup at Nanticoke, Monday. He
committed suicide in the presence of a number of drunken tramps who were locked up with him.
Current Events Epitomized. Ephriam Rehrig, aged fifty-one years, a resident of Packerton, died
of dropsy Monday after much suffering. Diseased was interred in the Lehighton cemetery.
Thursday, a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends following the remains to their last
resting place. A wife and a number of grown up children survive him to mourn the loss of a
loving husband and an affectionate father.
Current Events Epitomized. George W. Engleman, Deputy Prothonotary of Lehigh county, died
at his residence in Allentown on Monday.
Current Events Epitomized. Captain L. J. Hart, a well-known Catasauquain died last Saturday,
aged twenty-five years. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn his demise.
Current Events Epitomized. Mark Hyndman, an aged and highly respected citizen of Mauch
Chunk, died at his residence in that place early Monday morning. Deceased was in his eightieth
year and leaves a family of grown-up children to mourn his death. He was buried in the Mauch
Chunk cemetery Wednesday.
Current Events Epitomized. A pretty Polish maiden named marie Luchminski, has been playing
sad havoc with the hearts of Nanticoke Polish youths of late, discarding one lover after another
until at last the coy Marie was caught in the tangled web of love's meshes by the captivating John
Makinwinski. Whereupon her numerous other admirers brought in their bills for the presents,
including dry goods, refreshments, etc., which they had so generously supplied the fair Polish
maid. John footed the bill and the nuptials of the happy pair will soon be celebrated amidst all
the gorgeousness of Polish display.
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Current Events Epitomized. Michael Becker fatally injured John Chiniski, in a fight at
Nanticoke recently.
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. Charity Manning, one of the early pioneers of Northeastern
Pennsylvania, died at her residence near Honesdale, Wednesday, aged eighty-four years.
A Constable Shoots a Woman. A Wilkesbarre despatch of the 26th inst., says: Jones Carr and
his wife Bridget are residents of the village of Wyoming. The neighbors say they are a very
quarrelsome couple. They threatened to burn down Daniel Moran's house. The latter had
warrants served out for the arrest of Carr and his wife. Constable S. A. Lake started out to serve
them. When he arrived at the Carr household he was met at the door by Mrs. Carr, who at once
comprehended his mission. Without waiting to say a word she picked up a big iron bar and
began to strike Lake with it. The Constable tried to evade the blows, but was helpless. He ran
into another room, but the woman followed him. With one terrific blow she felled him to the
floor. It was now a question of life or death for the officer of the law. He pulled his revolver and
fired at the ceiling, thinking he could scare his assailant, but she wouldn't scare. He then fired a
ball into her neck. Wounded as she was she continued to belay the prostrate constable. He fired
another shot, which took effect in the woman's breast. The noise of the shooting attracted the
attention of the neighbors and they hastened to the house. The constable was rescued. He is
very badly injured. The doctors say the woman must die.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. J. H. Engel, of Sunbury, died Saturday from the effects of a
dog bite.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Mrs. John Berger was burned to death at Locust Gap,
Northumberland county, Saturday.
MARRIED. SAMUELS-TILEY--On Saturday evening, January 22, 1887, by the Rev. James A.
Little, at the Presbyterian parsonage of Hokendauqua, Miss Fanny A. Tiley to Mr. Joseph
Samuels, both of Fern Dale, Penna.
DIED. ROMIG.--On the 11th day of December, in East Penn, Elmer James, son of Maurice and
Emaline Romig, aged 2 years, 10 months and 12 days.
DIED. ROMIG.--On the 25th day of December, in East Penn, Daniel, husband of Elizabeth
Romig, aged 84 years, 9 months and 2 days.
DIED. FRANTZ.--On the 4th day of January, in Mahoning, Homer Webster, son of Jacob and
Christiana Frantz, aged 13 years, 8 months and 25 days.
DIED. SHELLHAMER.--On the 6th day of January, in Tamaqua, Estella Agnes, daughter of
Thomas and Sarah A. Shellhamer, aged 9 months and 15 days.
DIED. REIGEL.--On the 11th day of January, in West Penn, Alexander George, son of Thomas
and Ida A. Reigel, aged 3 months and 9 days.
DIED. MAURER.--On the 15th day of January, in East Penn, George, husband of Elizabeth
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Maurer, aged 69 years, 4 months and 9 days.
DIED. YOUSE.--On the 17th day of January, in Lehighton, Carrie Adella, daughter of Milton A.
and Celesta Youse, aged 4 months and 25 days.
DIED. MANTZ.--On the 22nd day of January, in West Penn, Ida Matilda, daughter of James
and Kate Mantz, aged 9 months and 18 days.
Volume 15, Number 12, Saturday, February 5, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. Nugent, aged fifty years, was instantly killed at Shenandoah,
on Monday, while picking coal on a culm bank.
Current Events Epitomized. The well-dressed man who died at the Pennsylvania railroad station
at Harrisburg, recently, was John Perrine, of Hazleton.
Current Events Epitomized. Rebecca and Sarah Buck, aged respectively seventy and thirty-five
years, residents of Berks county, suicided on Tuesday.
Current Events Epitomized. John Douglass, aged fifty-four years, died at the residence of his
son-in-law, in Philadelphia, last week and was buried Sunday. Deceased was well-known here
where he had many friends. He had been in the employ of H. H. Peters, the tailor, for several
years past.
Caught on the Fly. Mrs Rudolph Serfass, wife of Engineer Serfass, died at her home in this
place, Saturday, at the age of thirty-five years, eleven months and two days. Funeral took place
Tuesday, a large cortege of relatives and friends following the remains to their last resting place.
Deceased leaves a husband and three children to mourn their loss. The funeral ceremonies were
performed in the Lutheran and Reformed church, Rev. Erb, officiating.
Mahoning Items. May, an eight-year-old daughter of D. S. Longacre, died last week purchasing
horses.
Our Man About Town. 'Ere the shadows of the old year have completely faded, and while there
lingers round us the New Year's hopes and fears, two of Lehighton's most respected citizens have
been called to that land from whence no traveler has ever returned. But a few weeks ago we
were called on to chronicle the untimely fate of Aaron Weidaw, who was killed at Bethlehem,
and now God, in his all-wise wisdom, has laid the cold hand of death upon John A. Erwin.
Deceased was employed as flagman on what is known as the "furnace run," and it was while in
the discharge of his duties in this capacity that he came to such an untimely end. A number of
trains were being shifted in and out 'mongst the many tracks at Coplay last Saturday when
passenger train No. 2 going North struck and so injured Mr. Erwin that he died about one hour
after reaching St. Luke's Hospital. The body of the deceased was, the same day, brought to his
home in this place, from whence it was interred in the Lehighton cemetery Tuesday afternoon, a
large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends following the remains to their last resting
place. Mr. Erwin was born in Baltimore, Md., on the 22nd day of Aug., 1833. He leaves a wife
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and four children--two boys and two girls--to mourn the loss of a kind husband and an
affectionate father.
MARRIED. FAGAN-MEISEL.--In this borough by Rev. G. W. Gross, on the 20th ult., Thomas
Fagan and Miss Mary E. Meisel.
Volume 15, Number 13, Saturday, February 12, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Joseph K. Bogert, postmaster of Wilkesbarre, who died Friday, was
buried Monday with military ceremonies.
Current Events Epitomized. William Evans, for many years inside superintendent of the Lehigh
Coal and Navigation company's coal mines at Lansford, died after a short illness Sunday.
Current Events Epitomized. William Shive, a bridge contractor, of Lehigh Gap, fell from the
railroad bridge at Coplay, Tuesday, and was killed. He leaves a family. The funeral will take
place at Lehigh Gap, to-day (Saturday).
Packerton Specials. Mrs. George Platt died at her residence on Sunday morning, after a brief
illness, aged twenty-one years. Deceased was interred in the Lehighton cemetery, a large cortege
of relatives and friends following the remains to their last resting place.
Pennsville Items. The child of Mr. Nathan Kulb, which died Feb. 2nd, was buried last Sunday in
the Brick-stone church cemetery.
A Brutal Murder. A fierce family fight in the First ward at Scranton, last Tuesday, culminated in
the killing of John Sullivan by his brother Barney, who knocked him on the head several times
with a heavy bar that had been used for fastening the door. Barney, it seems, was beating his
brother Thomas when John entered the room and remonstrated with him. Thereupon the irate
Barney flew savagely at John, and, with one blow of the brutal club, broke his skull. He
continued to rain blows upon his brother's head until the latter was unable to stir and the room
was covered with blood. Barney then seized a butcher's knife and flew at Thomas, swearing that
he would cut his heart out, but Thomas escaped and notified the police, who arrested the
murderer shortly after. Coroner Burnett held an inquest at the scene of the tragedy in the
afternoon. The sight was a sickening one, and the story of the murder, as told by the brother
Thomas, was appalling. Barney has been placed in the County Jail, and Thomas was locked up
to be held as a witness against him.
Resolutions of Respect.
At a regular meeting of Assembly 3799 K. of L., of Lehighton, held Friday evening, Feb.
4, A.D. 1887, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased the Great Master Workman, in his all-wise judgment to call to the
Great Assembly two of our true and beloved Knights--Brothers Ephraim Rehrig and John
Erwin--therefore be it
Resolved, That in the untimely deaths of our Brother Knights, Ephraim Rehrig and John
Erwin, our Assembly has lost two of its attentive and earnest members, the widows loving
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husbands, the children exemplary fathers, and the community respected citizens.
Resolved, That we commend the widows and orphans, in their sad afflictions, to look for
comfort and consolation to the Great Master Workman of the Universe, who doeth all things
well, and whose greatest afflictions are meant as blessings.
Resolved, That the charter of the Assembly be draped in mourning for the space of thirty
days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be entered on the minutes and a copy presented to each
of the widows.
Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the Carbon Advocate.
W. G. M. Seiple, Joseph DeFrehn, Arthur A. Hatch. Committee.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Abrahm Barto, a wealthy Berks county farmer, died
recently of a broken heart. But a short time ago he lost a wife and three bright children by death
and it is thought that the sore affliction bore so heavily on him as to cause his death.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Daniel Moore, aged 33 years, an employe in the repair
department of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Westeen Railroad Company, was instantly killed at
Fittston Saturday afternoon. He was at work under a car standing on a siding, when a train
backed in, striking the car, the wheels of which passed over his body.
MARRIED. FISHER-RABENOLD.--On February 3rd, 1887, by the Rev. J. H. Kuder, Samuel
Fisher and Miss Emma M. Rabendold, both of Bloomingdale, this county.
MARRIED. STEIGERWALT-ANDREAS.--On February 6, by the same, Francis Steigerwalt,
of West Penn, Schuylkile county, and Miss Sarah Andreas, of East Penn, this county.
DIED. HOPPES.--On January 10, in West Penn, Catharine D. Hoppes, aged 88 years, 9 months
and 12 days.
DIED. LONGACRE.--On January 25, in Mahoning, Mary A., daughter of David S. and Polly
Longacre, aged 9 years, 3 months and 3 days.
DIED. SITTLER.--On January 25, in West Penn, Lizzetta L., aged 8 years, 9 months and 12
days, also Clara I., aged 5 years, 9 months and 24 days, daughters of Levi and Mary Sittler.
DIED. BURKE.--On January 25, in West Penn, Charles W., son of Percival and Emma Burke,
aged 1 year, 10 months and 23 days.
Volume 15, Number 14, Saturday, February 19, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Patrick Walsh, of Luzerne county, was fatally stabbed by Jack
Mahaer while wrangling over the ownership of a keg of beer, Saturday.
Current Events Epitomized. A twelve-year-old boy named Anthony Dunleary, defermed and
nearly blind, was thrown under a moving train at Allentown recently, and cut to pieces.
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Current Events Epitomized. A five year-old daughter of Ephriam Boyer, of Hollywood, Luzerne
county, was burned to death Monday.
Current Events Epitomized. E. W. Feigler, a prominent Schuylkill county Democratic politician,
was thrown from a carriage and fatally injured Monday.
Current Events Epitomized. Philip Johnson, a leading citizen of Berks county, fell against a
perpendicular saw in a saw mill, Monday, and was cut in two at the breast. Death was
instantaneous.
Current Events Epitomized. Thomas J. Fister, of Mauch Chunk, who left there on the 29th of
last November with his mother to pay a visit to his brother, E. D. Fister, at Raton, New Mexico,
died at that place of consumption on Wednesday, Feb. 9, in his 36th year. His wife and child
have the sympathy of his many friends in this section.
Current Events Epitomized. William, a seventeen-year-old son of Abraham Horn, died Monday
evening after an illness of about two weeks. Deceased was a member of the Young Men's
Christian Association and of the Good Templers, which organizations atteneded the funeral
Friday afternoon. The parents of the deceased have the sympathy of the community in their sad
bereavement.
Current Events Epitomized. Mary McBride, while picking coal on the Lehigh Valley railroad,
near Allentown, Wednesday, was struck by an engine and killed.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Miss Eva Lewis, of Honesdale, received injuries while
coasting recently from which she cannot possibly recover.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Robert Nicholson, aged about seventy years, was ejected
from a drinking saloon at Shamokin Friday, by landlord Stank. Nicholson fell heavily on the
sidewalk and fractured his skull; he will die.
Volume 15, Number 15, Saturday, February 26, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. A delightful surprise party, in honor of Willoughly Wert's birthday
anniversary, came off at his residence Tuesday evening.
Current Events Epitomized. In a free fight at Nanticoke, Monday, Lewis Griffith was struck on
the head with a stone which fractured his skull. He will die.
Current Events Epitomized. Miles McGovern, aged thirty-five years, a resident of South
Bethlehem was found on the railroad tracks at that place, Monday with his arms and legs severed
from his body. He was taken to St. Lukes Hospital where he died a few hours later.
Current Events Epitomized. At a Hungarian wedding near Shenandoah Friday, a Polander with
an unpronounceable name was shot and instantly killed. All the parties were more or less under
the influence of bad whisky at the time, and it is not known who did the shooting, consequently
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no arrests have followed.
Current Events Epitomized. Rev. William Laphe, pastor of a Sweedish church at Wilkesberre,
was so over come with joy, when his good spouse presented him with a bouncing baby boy,
Monday, that he got drunk. He was locked up. The parishoners upon learning of his
confinement, went to the police office, paid the fine and the minister was released.
Current Events Epitomized. Augustus Becky, of Reading, attended a party at one of the smaller
towns in Berks county last week. Hard cider and the best of wine flowed like water and before
morning the whole party were considerably under the influence of the beverages when a free
fight ensued in which Becky was so terribly cut with a knife that he died Saturday.
Current Events Epitomized. Charles Fatzinger, aged thirty-two years, employed at the barbed
wire works, Allentown, dropped dead while in the discharge of his duties Saturday.
Current Events Epitomized. On Thursday of last week, Miss Ella, eldest daughter of Rev. J. C.
Bliem, pastor of Salem's Evangelical church, Allentown, was married to Mr. Oscar Stettler, of
St. Louis, where he is Auditor for a large railroad corporation. For three years Rev. Bliem was a
resident of this borough and his famliy is well known to many of our citizens, who will be
delighted to hear of this happy event.
Current Events Epitomized. Michael Clark, aged seventy years, a highly respected citizen of
Nesquehoning, died suddenly of palpitation of the heart at his residence in that place last
Saturday morning. Deceased was a native of County Cavin, Ireland, and emigrated to
Nesquehoning with his family about twenty years ago. A wife and six grown up children are left
to mourn the loss of a kind husband and affectionate father. Deceased was interred Monday, a
large cortege of relatives and frtends following the remains to their last resting place.
Weathelry Correspondent. A Mr. Hoffman boarding at Boxmeyer's saloon was fatally injured
last Saturday while riding on engine "Nonpareil," No. 336. It seems he was sitting in the cab
window and while the engine was coming to the water tank was caught and jammed between the
cab and water tank. The unfortunate young man has since died.
Obituary. Ann Pettit, aged eighty-four years and past, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 1887, and was
buried Monday, Feb. 21. She was followed to her final resting place by her eight surviving
children. Three of whom were over sixty years of age; three over fifty years and the two
youngest were past forty-four years of age. She left behind thirty four grand-children and
twenty-four great grand-children. This aged lady was born in Tuck-a ho, Cape May Co., N. J.,
and married Michael Pettit in August, 1823. They moved to Burlington, now Packerton, Pa., in
1843; Mr. Pettit was employed in the furnace once standing near the weigh-lock just below
Mauch Chunk. This faithful and loving wife was bereft of her husband in 1854. Her seven sons
all were workers in iron and the Moriah Furnaces gave some of them work; from here they went
to Parryville, when the furnaces there were just built. The youngest of her children, a daughter,
married Mr. W. B. Anthony, at whose home she spent the last years of her life. Her memory was
remarkable up to the last year, when great suffering placed her in bed. Her tales of her early days
in Jersey and Delaware were interesting in descriptions of the olden times when slavery still
existed there. This wasted form, laid peacefully to rest, lived years of wondrous usefulness. Her
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last years were full of pain. Her last hours easy and free of pain and her death glorious in the
faith of the Redeemer. Her funeral was attended by weeping and affectionate relatives and
friends. The lessons drawn from her christian fortitude and faith were impressively and earnestly
presented to the living by Rev. Powell, of the M. E. church, Parryville.
Our Man About Town. For several days last week a big scheme was in progress, which grew and
grew until on Monday evening it assumed unusual proportions and burst upon the unsuspecting
head of our old friend Joseph Obert in the shape of a birthday anniversary surprise. The evening
was spent, as such evenings generally are, amidst the most pleasant and pleasing circumstances.
At a late hour the guests were invited to partake of a sumptuous repast, "the like of which before
had never been seen." Miss Emma Obert, as the promulgator, deserves the praise of her many
friends for the successful manner in which the social event opened and closed. At a late hour the
party adjourned, the following named persons wending their way homeward more than pleased
with the evening's pleasure: Rev. J. H. Kuder, Rev. G. W. Stibitz and wife, Dr. N. B. Reber and
wife, Dr. C. W. Bower and wife, Dr. W. G. M. Seiple and wife, A. J. Durling and wife, J. S.
Lentz and wife, R. F. Hofford and wife, F. P. Lentz and wife, Thomas Kemerer and wife, E. H.
Snyder and wife, Wm. Montz and wife, T. D. Clauss and wife, R. L. Sweeny and wife, E. S.
Wheatley and wife, J. L. Gabel and wife, S. Levan and wife, Daniel Wieand and wife, W. W.
Bowman and wife, Wm. Zehner, John Obert and family, Mrs. G. W. Gross and Mrs. Chas.
Greenawald.
Towamensing Items. Mrs. Henry Sherer died about two weeks ago, of malarial and typhoid
fever, and was buried last Monday a week ago. Her daughter, Mrs. Thos. Weidaw, of Ohio,
arrived here one day too late to attend the funeral, owing to delay occasioned by high water.
New Tripola Correspondence. On Saturday the remains of a little child of Amandus Zellner
were interred in the Tripola cemetery. Rev. H. S. Fegley officiated.
MARRIED. BELTZ-TROXELL.--On the 6th day of Feb. by Rev. A. Bartholomew, David
Beltz and Miss Catharine Troxell, both of West Penn, Pa.
MARRIED. STEIGERWALT-MOYER.--On the 12th day of Feb., by the same, W. R.
Steigerwalt and Miss Emma Moyer, both of Mahoning township.
MARRIED. GOLDNER-SCHWARTZ.--On the 19th day of Feb. by the same, Lewis Goldner
and Miss Lucetta C. Schwartz, both of Bowmanstown.
MARRIED. NICHOLAS-THOMAS--On Washington's birthday, 1887, by the Rev. James A.
Little of Hokendauqua, Miss Mary Alphonsa Thomas, of Hokendauqua to Llewellyn E.
Nicholas, of Stemton, Penna.
DIED. MANTZ.--On the 22nd of January, in West Penn, Ida M., daughter of James and Kate
Mantz, aged 9 months and 18 days.
DIED. OHL.--On the 27th of January, in West Penn, Harry, son of Elias and Lydia Ohl, aged 6
months and 5 days.
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DIED. KOLB.--On the 3rd day of February, in East Penn, Elizabeth C., daughter of Nathan and
Anna M. Kolb, agek 3 years, 6 months and 24 days.
DIED. FREDERIC.--On the 4th day of Feb., in Mahoning, Renadas, husband of Lucy
Frederick, aged 81 years, 4 months and 4 days.
DIED. GINDER.--On the 12th day of Feb., in East Penn, Irwin D., son of James and Flora
Ginder, aged 5 months and 16 days.
DIED. NOTHSTEIN.--On the 15th day of Feb., in East Penn, Raymond U., son of Benjamin
and Emaline Nothstein, aged 4 months and 27 days.
Volume 15, Number 16, Saturday, March 5, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Amos Conrath, a Berks county hermit, aged four score years,
committed suicide Monday by hanging himself. He had lived many years with only a dog for a
companion.
Current Events Epitomized. Charles Atkinson, aged seventy-one years, for thirty-four years a
resident of Beaver Meadow, died suddenly at his home in that place Monday noon. He leaves
four grown up children.
Current Events Epitomized. Walter Moon, aged twelve years; Walter Heath, aged fifteen years;
John Gregg, aged fifteen years; Charles Benstein, aged fifteen years, and Manning Garris, aged
twelve years, left their homes in Easton Saturday and went to Chain Dam to hunt musk rats.
Between twelve and one o'clock they started back, walking in pairs in the centre of one of the
Lehigh Valley railroad tracks. A coal train coming along, they stepped off the track when they
were struck by passenger train No. 3 and instantly killed. A companion of the boys was knocked
off the track and escaped uninjured. At the coroner's inquest the same night the company and
employes were relieved from all blame.
Current Events Epitomized. Christian Weiser, aged sixty-five years, well-known throughout the
Lehigh Valley, died at his home in Salisbury, Lehigh county, Wednesday.
Current Events Epitomized. Charles Weiss, aged about eighteen years, residing on Lehigh street,
died of typhoid fever Friday and was buried Monday. Lehigh Council, J. O. U. A. M., of town,
and a delegation of Mt. Pisgah Council, Mauch Chunk, attended the funeral.
People as They Come and Go. J. S. Lentz and family and F. Pierce Lentz, of Northampton
street, participated in the celebration of the golden wedding anniversary of Mrs. and Mr. David
Bowman, at Mahanoy City, Saturday.
People as They Come and Go. Mrs. Seiler, aged about seventy-five years, mother of our
townsman Samuel Seiler, died at her home in Montgomery county, Sunday. Mr. Seiler and
family were in attendance at the funeral this week.
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Our Stroller At Weissport. Wallace Hottenstein is happy over the arrival of a brand new baby
girl. Mother and child are doing well.
Our Stroller At Weissport. A delightful surprise party in honor of the thirty-sixth birthday
anniversary of our genial friend Oscar Arner, came off at his residence Monday evening. About
twenty couple were present, who enjoyed themselves in the usual way until a late hour, when
they sat down and partook of a sumptuous repast prepared by Mrs. Arner. During the evening
the party were treated to a musical serenade by the Young America Cornet Band.
MARRIED. FREY-WAGNER.--On February 13, 1887, in Zion's Church, West Penn, by the
Rev. W. H. Strauss, Joshua Frey, of Lynnport, Lehigh county, and Miss Susan Wagner, of West
Penn, Schuylkill county.
MARRIED. STROHL-HENNING.--On January 25th, 1887, in Weissport, by the Rev. J. E.
Freeman, Dennis Strohl, of Big Creek, this county, and Miss Annie Henning, of Marvinsburg,
Monroe co.
DIED. HENRY.--On Feb. 11, in East Brunswick, Clara, and on Feb. 15, Albert, daughter and
son of Wilson and Endora Henry, Clara, aged 4 year, 9 months and 15 days; Albert, aged 2
years, 11 months and 10 days.
DIED. HAAS.--On Feb. 22, in West Penn, Harvey, son of John and Sarah Haas, aged 1 year, 7
months and 12 days.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. In a cottage, on the outskirts of Mt. Carmel, an old man
named Jones, who has lived for many years in a miserly way, though he was reputed to be
wealthy, has just died under strange circumstances. He was a widower, and his only child, a fair
young girl, was driven from home by his cruel treatment. She was afterward married to a young
miner living near her old home. Before the old man died his daughter had a peculiar dream. She
imagined she saw her father's head resting on a pillow, slightly nodding. Next day she went to
her father's home; on entering she saw him lying on a bed; he called to her faintly, "I am dying;
won't you forgive me?" As she came to his side he handed her a bank book and papers
representing a total value estimated at $170,000. Thus endeth another chapter stranger than
fiction.
Volume 15, Number 17, Saturday, March 12, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. "Auntie Simons," White Haven's oldest resident, died recently.
Current Events Epitomized. Patrick Greenly a Lehigh Valley railroak brakeman was killed at
White Haven Tuesday.
Current Events Epitomized. John Phillips, aged seventy-one years, one of the oldest citizens of
Pottsville, died Monday. He began life as a slate picker and amassed a fortune of over a million
dollars.
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Current Events Epitomized. Daniel Walp, of Bankway, was made happy one day this week
when his good wife presented him with a bouncing baby girl. We are pleased to state that mother
and child are doing well.
Current Events Epitomized. Silas Alexander, an old and influential citizen of Wilkesbarre died
Wednesday.
Resolution of Condolence.
At a regular meeting of Lehighton Lodge, No. 19, I. O. G. T., held on Friday evening,
February 17th, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, It has been the will of our Heavenly Father in His divine wisdom to call from us
our esteemed brother, William Horn, who has so faithfully served the lodge in the capacity of F.
S., and by whose death we have lost a kind friend and consistant and faithful member for whom
Lehighton Lodge sincerely mourns, therefore,
Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family our deep felt sympathy; and while we
mourn the death of him, who was true to every trust, we humbly bow in submission to the will of
Him who "doeth all things well" knowing that our loss is his eternal gain.
Resolved, That our charter be draped in mourning for thirty days in respect to the
memory of the deceased brother; that these resolutions be recorded in the journal of the Lodge
and a copy sent to the bereaved family, and to the Lodge Visitor and the Carbon Advocate for
publication.
G. W. Gross, S. Hagaman, C. S. Weiss, Committee.
Pleasant Corner Pick-Ups. B. W. Frantz wears a smile--a bouncing baby boy. Mother and
child, we are pleased to say, are doing well.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. A scaffold at the new Keystone Market House, in course of
erection at Reading, fell Monday morning and fourteen workmen were precipitated to the
ground, a distance of thirty feet. Albert Dorbert was internally injured and will die and
Sylvester Nicolls, Franklin Kissenger, Magnus Eck, Jacob Gebret, William Setley and G Wise
Morton were seriously injured, some of them having limbs broken and others sustaining severe
injuries of the body, head and limbs.
In Memoriam. HORN.--On February 14, 1887, William Andrew, son of A. W. and J. A. Horn,
aged 16 years, 4 months and ten days.
We miss you when the morning dawns,
We miss you when the night returns,
We miss you here, we miss you there,
Dear Willie we miss you everywhere.
Volume 15, Number 18, Saturday, March 19, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Mitchell Dooley, of Shenandoah, was killed on the railroad at that
place Monday. he was horrible mangled.
Resolutions of Condolence.
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At a regular meeting of Lehigh Council, No. 101, J. O. U. A. M., on Thursday evening,
March 10th, 1887, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted;
Whereas, It has pleased the Great Councilor to call from our midst Brother Charles
Weiss, who was a brother in good standing in our order and by whose death we have lost a good
and faithful member. Therefore be it
Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family our heart-felt sympathy.
Resolved, That our charter be draped in mourning for thirty days in respect to the
memory of our deceased Brother; that these resolutions be recorded on the Journal of the
Council, a copy he sent to the bereaved family and published in the Carbon Advocate.
C. W. Trexler, M. Trainer, H. P. Painter. Committee.
Resolutions of Condolence.
At a meeting of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School, of Lehighton, the
following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst our late brother,
William Horn, and
Whereas, It is proper that we recognize his devotion to the Sunday School cause;
therefore be it
Resolved, That while we bow with submission to the will of the Most High, we do not the
less mourn the loss of our departed friend and scholar
Resolved, That we sincerely condole with the family of the deceased for the irreparable
loss they have sustained, and sincerely commend them to Him, who doeth all things for the
advancement of His Glory.
Resolved, That these resolutions be placed on the minutes of the Sunday School, and a
copy sent to the parents of the deceased, and published in the Carbon Advocate.
O. A. Clauss, Jno. T. Semmel, A. J. Litzenberger, Committee.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Kneeling in the snow with the looped twig of a bent sapling
around his neck, the dead body of a stranger was discovered on the mountains North of Mt.
Carmel Sunday morning. It was at first supposed that the man had hung himself, but closer
inspection by Coroner Krebs proves that it is a case of murder. There was nothing on his person
to identify him, and who he is will probably never be known. The body had been hanging for
two weeks and was much decomposed.
Our Stroller At Weissport. Ad. Miner was made happy one day this week by his good wife
presenting him with a bouncing baby girl.
Our Stroller At Weissport. A Jewish child was born at Big Creek recently, and rumor has it that
the affair was celebrated in a most jubilant manner.
Our Stroller At Weissport. Charles Sewell was made happy one day this week by the arival of a
visitor who, according to all accounts, intends to stay--mother and boy, we are pleased to say, are
doing well.
Our Stroller at Weissport. Mrs. Alice Nicholson, a former resident of this place, died at the
Lehigh county poor house Thursday of last week. The remains were brought here for interment
Saturday. Deceased was about thirty-five years of age.
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Volume 15, Number 19, Saturday, March 26, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Jack Harrity, aged fifty years, was run over and instantly killed at
Mauch Chunk, Saturday.
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. Daniel Kolb, aged twenty-nine years, died at Packerton
Sunday last, and was buried Wednesday.
Current Events Epitomized. John Rehr, son of Charles Rehr, dec'd., aged five years, six months
and twelve days, died last Thursday and was buried Sunday.
Current Events Epitomized. Raymond, a sixteen-months-old child of Joseph and Sarah
Fritzinger, died Saturday and was buried in the Lehighton cemetery on Monday.
Current Events Epitomized. Two tramps were walking on the Lehigh Valley railroad near
Lehigh Gap, Monday morning, when one of them, Thomas Russ, made an effort to jump on a
passing coal train, but seeing No. 10 passenger coming along he attempted to recross the track
when he was struck by the engine and thrown down the bank into the river. He was picked up
and brought to this place where he died soon after. At the Coroner's inquest it was found that
death resulted from injuries received on the railroad. The body was taken in charge by the poor
directors, and buried Tuesday morning.
Our Stroller at Weissport. Our old friends, Menassas Acker and wife, will celebrate their golden
wedding anniversary on April 8th.
Our Stroller at Weissport. A very enjoyable surprise party came off at the Biery residence,
Monday evening. The event was the celebration of the birthday anniversary of Miss Maria
Biery. The evening was delightfully passed by all present. At a late hour a sumptuous repast
was spread out for the merrymakers to which they did full justice.
Pennsville Items. The wife of John Bowman, of Parryville, who died on March 10, was interred
in the Pennsville cemetery last Monday.
Lower Towamensing Items. William Shafer, jr., and Griffith Shindler are the happiest beings in
this section--all on account of their wives presenting them with babies. The former a son and the
latter a girl.
Lower Towamensing Items. Mrs. Kolb, of Packerton, a daughter of Wm. Blose of this place,
who died at that place last Saturday, of consumption was brought to St. Johns cemetery
Wednesday for burial.
Parryville Correspondence. A delightful birthday surprise party in honor of Mrs. Joseph Fields,
came off at her residence Monday evening. All present enjoyed themselves highly.
MARRIED. FREDERICK-GOMBERT.--On March 10th, by the Rev. A. Bartholomew,
Jefferson Frederick and Miss Sarah J. Gombert, both of New Mahoning.
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MARRIED. BELTZ-MILLER.--On March 13, by the same, Thomas Beltz and Miss Savannan
Miller, both of West Penn, Pa.
MARRIED. MINTZ-SCHAEFFER.--On March 20, by the same, J. F. Mantz and Miss E. L.
Schaeffer, both of West Penn, Pa.
MARRIED. BELTZ-GROW.--On March 6, by the Rev. G. W. Gross, Elwen Beltz and Miss
Emma A. Grow, both of Beaver Run, Pa.
DIED. HEINTZLEMAN.--On February 2, in West Penn, Esther Zenobia, daughter of Reuben
and Caroline Heintzleman, aged 4 years, 2 months and 9 days.
DIED. MOYER.--On March 6, in East Penn, George E., son of Charles Moyer and Kate Kolb,
aged 2 years and 14 days.
DIED. BOWMAN.--On March 10, in Parryville, Matilda F., wife of John Bowman, aged 23
years, 2 months and 14 days.
DIED. SCHAEFFER.--On March 17, in West Penn, Saml. husband of Judith Schaeffer, agod
64 years, 10 months and 5 days.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. James Gallagher was fatally shot by a Scranton policeman,
Scranton.
Gleaned From all Parts of the State. Four men were horribly burned by a premature explosion in
the Conyngham mine, near Wilkesbarre Saturday.
Volume 15, Number 20, Saturday, April 2, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. John Knepper, aged one hundred and eight years, a resident of
Luzerne county, died last week.
Current Events Epitomized. Edwin Steininger, of Egypt, Lehigh county, aged about sixty years,
suicided Saturday. Financial losses is said to have been the cause.
Current Events Epitomized. A collision occurred on the New Jersey Central Railroad near
Rockport Saturday morning between a freight and a coal train, which were going in opposite
directions. William Dunlap, fireman of the coal train, was killed; Nathan Brelsford, engineer of
the freight train, was badly scalded, and died Sunday night; Howard Dehart, engineer of the coal
train, severely injured. Both locomotives were wrecked, and over twenty cars damaged. The
accident resulted from the failure of the coal train to wait for orders.
Current Events Epitomized. Dr. J. A. Koch, of Egypt, Lehigh county, jumped off a moving
passenger train at Fullerton, Monday evening, and sustained injuries which three hours later
proved fatal. For some time past Kock had been drinking heavily, and jumped off the passenger
train owing to an hallucination that he was being pursued by detectives. He was a brother-in-law
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of Edward Steininger, who committed suicide Friday last, in the same village. Koch belonged
to one of the most prominent families in Lehigh county.
Current Events Epitomized. John McMullen, of Mauch Chunk, for many years passenger train
conductor on the Lehigh Valley railroad, celebrated his 71st birthday last week. The valley
company have placed McMullen on the retired list.
Current Events Epitomized. On last Thursday our townsman Edmund Hibbler was united in
matrimony to Miss Mary H. Mackey of Stroudsburg. The ceremony was performed in the
Presbyterian church, at the latter place, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends
of the contracting parties. The Advocate extends congratulations.
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. John Lambert, of Bethlehem, was fatally burned Wednesday.
She was insane, and jumped on a red-hot stove.
Current Events Epitomized. Samuel Minnich, of Upper Mauch Chunk, had both legs cut off on
the railroad at Bethlehem Monday. He was taken to St. Luke's Hospital where he died.
Our Man About Town. On Saturday evening, at the home of the bride's parents, on Mahoning
street, Mr. John Warble, of Scranton, Penna., and Miss Vesta Hunsicker, were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony by the Rev. G. W. Stibitz, pastor of Zion's Reformed church. Only the
immediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties witnessed the tying of the silken knot
which binds together as man and wife the happy couple. The "Man About Town" joins heartily
with their host of friends in wishing for them a safe and prosperous journey through life. Mr. and
Mrs. Warble left for Scranton Monday where they will make their future home.
MARRIED. STIPP-MARQUART--In Scranton, March 10, 1887, by the Rev. M. L. Zusizig,
Mr. Matthias Stipp, to Miss Ellen Amanda Marquart, both of Scranton.
MARRIED. HONTZ-SHULTZ.--At Lehighton, by the Rev. G. W. Gross, on Sunday, March
27, Milton H. Hontz, of Packerton, and Miss L. Shultz, of this place.
Volume 25, Number 21, Saturday, April 9, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. George McCann, of Bethlehem, was killed by a fall of top rock at
Pen Argyl, Monday.
Current Events Epitomized. Charles Neisser, a well-known Lehigh county iron ore contractor,
dropped dead at his home near Allentown Saturday.
Current Events Epitomized. A four-year-old daughter of Francis Rehrig, residing near the Big
Creek, in Franklin township, on Tuesday last took a portion of her dress to open the stove door,
when the dress caught fire, and before the flames could be extinguished the child was so badly
burned that she died a few hours afterward.
Current Events Epitomized. Mary, wife of James Bigley, died on Wednesday morning after a
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lingering illness, aged 45 years, and 7 months. The funeral will take place this (Saturday)
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends of the family and comrades of John D. Bertolette Post, G. A. R.,
are invited to attend. The bereaved family have our sympathy.
Lower Towamensing Items. Jacob Beidelman departed this life on Friday last, of bronchitis and
internal convulsions, he was interred at St. John's cemetery on Monday.
Lower Towamensing Items. Dallas Blose is the happiest man in Lehigh Gap. It is a bouncing
boy baby.
MARRIED. WARBLE-HUNSICKER.--On March 26th, 1887, by the Rev. G. W. Stibitz, John
R. Warble, of Scranton, and Miss Alavesta Hunsicker, of this place.
MARRIED. MEISEL-FRANTZ.--On the same day by the same, Frank Meisel, of Jamestown,
and Ellen Frantz, of Lehighton.
Volume 15, Number 22, Saturday, April 16, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Samuel Newhart, a Lehigh county farmer, was burned to death
while fighting a brush fire Monday.
Current Events Epitomized. The good wife of Alvin Hufford, last Friday morning, presented
him with a pretty little daughter, and Al. feels very proud over the affair.
Current Events Epitomized. Harvey Newmeyer, of Macungie, Lehigh county, had both legs cut
off on the railroad at that place. He was taken to St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. He cannot
recover.
Current Events Epitomized. Reuben Mertz, of Laury Station, was killed on the railroad near that
place Monday. He was caught by a coal train and dragged a long distance. He was completely
disemboweled.
Parryville Events Epitomized. The jovial Dildine Snyder, of the Iron Exchange Hotel, this place,
was made happy one day this week when his wife presented him with a bright little daughter.
Parryville Events Epitomized. Mrs. Harriet Reinhart, aged sixty-eight years, died suddenly of
appoplexy Monday evening. The lady was highly respected and leaves a host of friends to
mourn her sudden demise.
Normal Square Items. Miss Alice Mertz and Jefferson Arner were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony by Rev. A. Bartholomew.
Our Man About Town. A birthday surprise party in honor of Miss Emma Trainer, came off at
the residence of Ed. Horn, on Bankway, last Saturday evening. All present enjoyed themselves
hugely; the usual convivalities were indulged in until a late hour. The "Man About Town"
extends congratulations and hopes that Miss Emma may live to ennjoy many more such pleasant
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occasions.
Our Man About Town. Among the parties from this place who attended the wedding of Dr. A.
M. Sitler, of East Penn, and Miss Jennie Zehner, of Reynolds, Schuylkill county, at the residence
of the bride's parents, in the latter place, were Dr. C. T. Horn, D. J. Kistler, Mrs. Ed. Horn and
Miss Lulu L. Zehner. The Advocate extends congratulations, and best wishes for a happy and
prosperous voyage through life.
Our Man About Town. Councilman J. L. Gabel was seen last Friday with a very open
countenance, caused by the fact tha this better-half had presented him with a young son, this, too,
after having been the recipient of seven little daughters. We congratulate Jesse on the arrival of a
brand-new Republican councilman.
Our Stroller At Weissport. Fifty years ago, on the 8th day of April, in Easton, Northampton
county, Manasas Acker was united in the holy bonds of wedlock to Miss Kate Danner, the Rev.
Mr. Kingerick performing the impressive ceremony. On last Friday, just fifty years after this
couple who at an early age had linked their hands, their hearts and fortunes for better or for
worse, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home in East Weissport. During the
evening Mr. Acker kept the large assemblage interested by a recital of incidents of their early
married life and their safe passage o'er the matrimonial sea. Twelve children were born to this
couple--seven boys and five girls--which, in the multiplication of humanity, has given them
thirty-three grand children and three great-great-grand children. Choice musical selections were
rendered during the evening, and at a late hour an elegant repast was spread to which all did full
justice. When the old time piece marked the wee sm' hours the party adjourned. The venerable
old couple were the recipients of many valuable gifts. Among those present were noticed: Rev.
J. C. Erb, L. A. Werner, wife and daughter, Mrs. Nancy Flick, John Acker, Frank Acker, wife
and daughter, Charles Acker, Mrs. David Schaeffer, George Schaeffer, wife and daughter and
many others.
New Mahoning Items. Richard Sendel and Miss May Long were united in wedlock on
Saturday.
Weatherly Items. Mrs. Habel an elderly lady residing with Mr. Fisher on Packer street, was
buried last Monday. Rev. A. M. Masonheimer officiated.
Volume 15, Number 23, Saturday, April 23, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Howard Blakslee was drowned in the Lehigh river at White Haven,
Saturday. He was employed in drawing logs when the sad accident occurred.
Current Events Epitomized. An infant girl of John Schaeffer, of Colorado, died recently and was
brought to Carbon county for burial. Funeral services were held in St. John's church, New
Mahoning.
Current Events Epitomized. In a bar-room fight at Easton Saturday one John Good was fatally
stabbed by William Gardiner.
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Current Events Epitomized. Annie, aged one year and six months, daughter of John Bender,
died last Saturday night and was buried Tuesday afternoon in the Lehighton cemetery. The
parents have our sincere sympathy in this the hour of their bereavement.
Parryville News Items. Alfred Gumbert and Miss Rebecca Smith were united in the holy bonds
of wedlock last Sunday. The young couple have our best wishes for success.
A Glance Around Us. Stephen Knauss, of Salisbury, Lehigh county, suicided Monday.
A Glance Around Us. Charles Kidd, a Lehigh countian, aged ninety-five years, died this week.
A Glance Around Us. Sarah Sperling, of Macungie, Lehigh county, committed suicide last
week. Disappointment in love is said to have been the cause.
MARRIED. SENDEL-LONG. On the 9th day of April, by the Rev. Bartholomew, Mr.
Richard Sendel and Miss Mary Long, both of Mahoning, Carbon county.
MARRIED. ARNER-MERTZ.--On the 10th day of April, by the same, Mr. Thomas Jefferson
Arner of Mahoning, and Miss Cora Alice Mertz of East Penn, Carbon county.
MARRIED. SITLER-ZEHNER.--On April 8, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. W.
H. Strauss, Albert Sitler, of East Penn, and Miss Jennie Zehner, of Centerville, Pa.
MARRIED. SMETHERS-BECKER.--On April 14, at parsonage, by the same, Thos. F.
Smethers and Miss Harriet Becker, both of Beaver Run.
DIED. SCHAEFFER.--On the 17th day of March, in West Penn, Samuel, husband of Judith
Schaeffer, aged 64 years, 10 months 5 days.
DIED. SCHAEFFER.--On the 9th day of April, in Mahoning, Sarah Ann Elizabeth, daughter of
William F. and Josephene Schaeffer, aged 1 month.
DIED. BENDER.--On April 17, Annie E., daughter of John H. and Mary M. Bender, aged 1
year, 6 months and 3 days.
DIED. MINNICH.--On March 31, at Summit Hill, Daniel Minnich, aged 29 years and 20 days.
DIED. HAAS.--On April 4, in East Penn, Lafaeyette E., son of Lewis and Louisa Haas, aged 8
months and 11 days.
DIED. GULDNER--On April 5, in West Penn, Hattie, daughter of Lewis and Sophia Guldner,
aged 1 month and 16 days.
DIED. ZEHNER.--On March 17, in Brunswick, Schuylkill county, Mamie, daughter of
Amandus and Catharine Zehner, aged 4 months and 19 days.
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Volume 15, Number 24, Saturday, April 30, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Matthias Uhl, lager beer brewer at Bethlehem, died last Friday
night, of pneumonia. He was born in Baden, Germany, on February 22, 1830, and came to
America in 1856.
Current Events Epitomized. George Kerkery was killed at Wilkesbarre Saturday night.
Current Events Epitomized. A three-year-old child of a Mrs. Welsh, residing at Scranton was
burned to death Tuesday.
Current Events Epitomized. Edward Reilly, aged sixty years, was found dead in the mountains
near Shenandoah one day last week.
Current Events Epitomized. Samuel D. Connor, a step-son of Gen. Wm. Lilly, of Mauch Chunk,
suicided at Philadelphia Friday. Deceased was well known in this section. He served in the late
war. The remains were interred in the family vault at Mauch Chunk.
Weatherly Correspondence. Mrs. Richards, a daughter of Squire Jones, living on Third street,
was buried at this place Tuesday. Services in the M. E. Church.
Our Man About Town. On last Saturday evening, at the residence of the bride's parents, on
Northampton street, John Hummel and Miss Ella Schultz were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony--Rev. J. H. Kuder tying the silken knot that binds together "two souls with but a
single thought, two hearts that beat as one." Immediately after the performance of the impressive
ceremony a grand wedding supper was spread for the invited guests. The young couple were the
recipients of many valuable and useful presents. The "Man About Town" joins with their host of
friends in wishing for them a long life of prosperity.
MARRIED. HUMMEL-SCHULTZ--On Saturday eve., April 23, at the house of the bride's
parents by Rev. J. H. Kuder, Mr. John E. Hummel and Miss Ella S. Schultz.
DIED. ANTHONY--On Friday, April 22, Trace may, infant of George and Caroline Anthony,
aged five days.
DIED. SCHWARTZ--On Monday, the 25th inst., Bobert Eugene, child of John and Amelia
Schwartz, aged 2 years, 9 month and 24 days.
Volume 15, Number 25, Saturday, May 7, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. John Latshaw, a wealthy Berks county farmer, suicided
Wednesday. Ill health is said to have been the cause.
Current Events Epitomized. Rumor has it that a young daughter of Wallace Sewell, a former
resident of New Mahoning, but now of Luzerne county, was fatally injured by the premature
explosion of a dynamite cartridge last week.
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Current Events Epitomized. Benjamin S. Levan, of Coplay, aged 80 years, died Monday. He
was superintendent of the old Lehigh Furnace, and for thirty years superintendent of the furnaces
of the Lehigh Valley iron companies. He was the founder of Coplay, and its first burgess.
New Mahoning Special. A six-year-old child of John Herring, of Summit Hill, was interred in
the cemetery here on Tuesday. Rev. Vochter, of the former place, officiated.
The body of an unknown man was found floating in the Lehigh river at Bethlehem Wednesday.
MARRIED. JONES-MORGAN.--At Sunnyside Parsonage, Hokendauqua, May 3, by Rev.
James A. Little, Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan of Fullerton, to Mr. Watkin N. Jones of Ferndale,
Carbon county papers please copy.
Volume 15, Number 26, Saturday, May 14, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. John W. Levan, of White Haven, a very extensive coal breaker
designer and builder, died Monday.
Current Events Epitomized. Franklin Thompson, of Reading, was on the 23rd day of April
united in holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Cornelia R. Heilig, of Allentown, daughter of Wm.
Heilig, formerly of this place. The young couple left the same evening on an extended wedding
trip.
People as They Come and Go. Our old friend Andrew Graver, of Berlinsville, while in town this
week made us a pleasant call. Andy wears a smile--a bouncing baby boy.
Obituary--Mrs. Charles S. German.
On Tuesday night at about half-past nine o'clock Mrs. Rebecca German, wife of Dr.
Chas. German, residing on the corner of Bank and Iron streets, closed her eyes in that last long
sleep which finds it waking only in the spirit land. Deceased was born in Franklin township, this
county, and was a daughter of the late Daniel Arner. On the 26th day of December in the year
1844 she was united in the holy bonds of wedlock to Dr. Charles S. German; two children were
born to them--Maria, a daughter, who became the wife of Mr. Harry Hunsicker, of Reading,
preceded her mother to "the land of pure delight" a few years ago, and P. A., a son, at present in
the employ of the Lehigh Valley Company at this place. For over three years deceased was a
sufferer of that terrible disease scirrhus--or hard cancer of the bowels; for weeks past she was
confined to her bed, at periods suffering the most excruciating pains, so that death to this patient
and consistent disciple of God was a happy relief. A husband, son, and a host of relatives and
friends are left to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate wife, mother and neighbor. At the
time of her death deceased was aged sixty-two years, two months and four days.
Dr. W. A. Derhamer, of Iron street, assisted by Dr. Zern, of Weissport, held a post
mortem examination on the body Wednesday morning, when it was found that death had resulted
from scirrhus--cancer--seven inches long, which had completely closed the bowels.
The funeral will take place this afternoon (Friday) at half-past one o'clock--Rev. J. H.
Kuder will officiate.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in this the hour of their
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great loss.
Pleasant Corner Gossip. A delightful birthday surprise party in honor of James E. McDaniel
came off at the Eagle Hotel one evening recently.
Lower Towamensing Items. Mrs. O. O. Blose gave birth to an infant son 4 1-2 pounds. Mother
and child are doing well.
Lower Towamensing Items. Gideon Heintzelman of Hazardsville, is happy now because his
better-half presented him with a little girl.
Volume 15, Number 27, Saturday, May 21, 1887
MARRIED. HEINZLER-NOLL.--On the 17th inst., by Rev. J. E. Freeman, George Heinzler,
of Mauch Chunk, and Ellen Noll, daughter of August Noll, of Bowmanstown, Pa.
Current Events Epitomized. Three men were struck by a passenger train at Bethlehem Saturday
and fatally injured.
Current Events Epitomized. Abraham Moyer died at East Penn recently aged seventy years.
Our Man About Town. Daniel Kostenbader, for many years a resident of this borough, died on
the 11th instant, at the residence of his son Henry Kostenbader, in the city of Scranton, after a
long and painful illness from dropsy. The body was brought to this place last Friday on the 11 a.
m., L. & S. passenger train, and taken to the residence of Samuel Kostenbader, from whence it
was interred the following Saturday afternoon in the Gnaden Huetten cemetery. Deceased was
aged about sixty years, and leaves three sons and one daughter to mourn the loss of an
affectionate parent.
Volume 15, Number 28, Saturday, May 28, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Charle Kibbler, of East Mauch Chunk, who was run over by cars at
Packerton and killed, last Thursday, was buried in the Trachsville cemetery Monday.
Current Events Epitomized. Peter Shiffert, of Bethlehem, fell down Saturday while drunk and
broke his neck; Horn, a small boy, who was teasing him at the time, has been committed to jail
on the charge of involuntary manslaughter.
Current Events Epitomized. Nicholas Simon died in Lehigh county, aged one hundred and two
years.
Current Events Epitomized. George Domaine and wife, of Nanticoke, were arrested Tuesday for
killing one of their children and throwing the body into a cesspool.
Current Events Epitomized. Elias Ruch, aged sixty-one years, a resident of East Penn, died at
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his home in that place Friday. He was a resident of this county for many years.
Current Events Epitomized. Milton Schlegel, a Northampton county school teacher, was
drowned in the Lehigh canal at Wagnersville, Monday. Schlegel was aged about twenty-one
years.
Current Events Epitomized. Michael Hammond, conductor on a D. & H. passenger train, was
killed at Hillman's Slope, near Wilkesbarre, Tuesday. A woman and child were walking on the
track when, in order to save their lives, Hammond run along the track and pushed them down an
embankment, falling under the wheels of the engine as he did so. He was horribly mangled.
Current Events Epitomized. Lizzie Freese, a beautiful and talented Monroe county girl, aged
twenty-two years, died one day recently from the effects of reckless dissipation. At the death of
her parents she inherited $15,000 which she squandered to meet her extravagant wants. An
exchange in commenting on her death says: "Thus passed away unhonored and unsung, this girl
who by her accomplishments might have adorned a high station in life." Her untimely fate
should be a warning to young girls in every town.
Mahoning Items. Christopher Scheirer, aged ninety years, one of the oldest citizens of
Mahoning, died last week.
Volume 15, Number 29, Saturday, June 4, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. A grand birthday ball, in honor of our friend J. T. McDaniel, will
come off at his popular Pleasant Corner hostelry, on the evening of Wednesday, June 22d. A
good time is expected, and all lovers of sport should make it a point to go.
Current Events Epitomized. Two Jewish marriages were solemnized here on Monday evening.
The wedding cermony was exceedingly interesting. a large number of invited guests were
present on the occasion and celebrated the double event enthusiastically.
Normal Square Squibs. Hebron Miller and Miss Kreitz were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony. We extend to the young couple our best wishes for a successful voyage through life.
Normal Square Squibs. Amandus Zeigler, of Quakake Junction, and Miss Louisa Klingeman, of
this place, were united in marriage by the Rev. W. H. Strauss, this week. The young couple have
our best wishes.
Lower Towamensing Items. Mrs. Charles Rehrig, of East Penn township, died Saturday and
was buried Tuesday.
Parryville Pencilings. Wm. Rinker, aged seventy-two years, died of consumption last week and
was buried on Friday.
Parryville Pencilings. W. F. Focht and Miss Mary Brown were happily united in the holy bonds
of matrimony this week. We extend to the young couple our best wishes for a prosperous
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journey through life.
Volume 15, Number 30, Saturday, June 11, 1887
MARRIED. BOYER-FENSTERMACHER.--On the 5th ult., by Rev. A. Bartholomew,
Milton C. Boyer, of Lehighton, and Miss Sarah Fenstermacher, of Walnutport.
MARRIED. WEHR-MANTZ.--On the 28th ult., by the same, Tilgh. Wehr and Miss Lizzie
Mantz, both of West Penn, Pa.
MARRIED. ZEIGLER-KLINGEMAN.--On the 29th ult, by the same, A. A. Zeigler, of
Quakake, and Miss Louise Klingeman, of Steinsville, Pa.
MARRIED. MILLER-HESS.--On the same day, by the same, Hebron Miller, of Mahoning,
and Miss Louisa Hess, of Lynn Township, Pa.
DIED. SHIRES.--On the 17th ult., in Mahoning, Christopher Shires, aged 96 years, 5 months, 1
day.
DIED. STOUDT.--On the 28th ult., in West Penn, Chas. W., son of John and Sarah Stoudt, aged
16 years, 3 months and 22 days.
Current Events Epitomized. Jacob Shankweiler, aged fifty-two years was killed on the railroad
track at Coplay, Saturday.
Current Events Epitomized. Daniel Danner, an inmate of the Lehigh county almshouse, was
burned to death Saturday.
Current Events Epitomized. Robert Owens, a young married man, foreman of the Eureka Slate
Quarry, at Slatington, was instantly killed Sunday.
Current Events Epitomized. Henry Winterstein, a car inspector of the L. V. R. R., was killed at
Penn Haven Junction Saturday while in the discharge of his duties.
Current Events Epitomized. Wm. H. Perrine, of Marlboro, N. J., and Miss Lizzie Ash will be
joined in the holy bonds of matrimony this (Saturday) afternoon, at 2 p. m., at the residence of
the bride's father in this borough. Rev. J. H. Kuder will officiate. The happy couple have the
Advocate's best wishes for their prosperity.
Normal Square Items. On the 22nd inst., a grand birth day ball in honor of our friend J. T.
McDaniel will come off at the Eagle Hotel.
Volume 15, Number 31, Saturday, June 18, 1887
MARRIED. McKEE-LEIGHTON.--At the house of Mr. Robert Quigg, Hokendauqua, June
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14, 1887, by the Rev. James A. Little, Charles McKee to Mis Mary A. Leighton, late of county
Antrim, Ireland.
MARRIED. BLANK-MERTZ.--On June 6, at the Cuhambia House Philipsburg, N. J., by Rev.
H. B. Townsend, Miss Adah D. Mertz to Mr. William E. Blank, both of Lehighton, Pa.
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. Josiah Wolfinger, of Durham, near Easton, suicided Sunday.
Current Events Epitomized. Catharine Keyser, of Fogelsville, Lehigh county, suicided Saturday
while despondent.
Current Events Epitomized. Three Polanders, with unpronouncable names, were killed Tuesday
in the Mill Creek colliery, near Wilkesbarre.
Current Events Epitomized. A twelve year-old boy, named Cnny [?] Gruver, of Walnutport, was
drowned in the Lehigh canal at that place Tuesday.
Current Events Epitomized. Sylvester Dries, aged twenty-one years, who disappeared from his
home in Berks county, several weeks ago, was found in an old mine hole at Shoemakersville,
Tuesday. His body was greatly decomposed.
Our Stroller at Weissport. Owen Graver, son of Andrew Graver, Sr., deceased, an old resident
of this place died Saturday night after a long and painful illness. He was interred in the
Weissport cemetery Wednesday--Rev. J. E. Freeman officiating. Deceased leaves a wife and six
children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and an affectionate father.
Drowned in the Canal
The following taken from a Bethlehem exchange may interest our numerous readers:
The body of J. Adam Schnayberger, who left the residence of his son-in-law, Webster C.
Weiss, in West Bethlehem, on Friday evening, was found in the Lehigh Canal, below the basin,
Saturday afternoon. The body was seen in the water by James F. Fluck, and he notified several
men in the neighborhood. It was brought to the shore, and secured. Dr. S. J. Weaver, coroner of
Northampton county, was notified, and he proceeded at once to the canal. The coroner
impaneled the following jury to hold an inquest: W. T. Ache, foreman, George Anewalt, John
Van Horn, C. T. Barron, E. J. Shimer and H. A. Saylor. The jury viewed the remains, after
which they adjourned to the Bethlehem police headquarters. After hearing the evidence of James
F. Fluck, Wm. Meyers and Webster C. Weiss, the jury rendered a verdict that the deceased came
to his death by accidental drowning. Mr. Schnayberger had been suffering greatly for some
time past with a chronic disease, and on Friday last left his home. It is thought that he was
attacked with pains while he was out, and fell into the canal from the towpath. The body was
removed to his late home. The funeral took place Tuesday. The interment was made in the
Evangelical Cemetery in Weissport.
The deceased was born in Bavaria, Germany, on Feb. 14, 1818. He emigrated to this
country in the year 1837 and took up his residence in Nazareth. Later he resided in Mauch
Chunk. He remained there for a time, and afterwards removed to Weissport, where he remained
until November last, when he came to Bethlehem. He was a tailor by trade, and was engaged in
business in Weissport for many years. He was one of the founders of the Evangelical Church at
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Weissport, and was a consistent member of it for over forty years. Mr. Schnayberger was the
father of two children. His wife and son preceded him to the grave several years ago. One
daughter, Mrs. Webster C. Weiss, and several grandchildren are left to mourn his death.
Volume 15, Number 32, Saturday, June 25, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. At the residence of the bride's parents at Jamestown, by the Rev. G.
W. Gross, Andrew Shive, of Lehighton, to Miss Minnie R. Gabert, of Jamestown.
Volume 15, Number 33, Saturday, July 2, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Harry Jones, superintendent of the L. & W. Coal Co., at Plymouth,
was caught between the rolls and ground to death, Saturday.
Stylish Wedding at Hokendauqua. The nuptial ceremonies and festivities June 23d of Col. Perry
Harrison, of Minnesota, and Miss Miriam, the accomplished daughter of John Thomas, Esq., of
Hokendauqua, were beyond anything ever seen in that vicinity. The bride's father is universally
popular among the employees of the Thomas Iron Company, and the bride herself is a general
favorite among all classes. The brief and beautiful rites of wedlock, according to Presbyterian
form, were much admired The officiating clergyman on this most auspicious occasion was the
Rev. James A. Little, the bride's pastor from childhood. The newly-married pair will occupy a
newly-built house on a fashionable avenue in Minneapolis.
A Berks county farmer, by name John Deck distinguished himself recently by marrying his
fourth wife. Mr. Deck is said to be hale and hearty and eighty years of age.
Our Stroller At Weissport. Mrs. Catharine Nasbaum, aged eighty-four years, mother of John
Nusbaum, Lehighton, died Tuesday night at about ten o'clock. She was buried Friday morning,
a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends following the remains to their last resting
place.
Our Stroller At Weissport. Mrs. J. W. Reed, of Franklin township, died Friday evening last after
a short illness; interment took place in the Mauch Chunk cemeery Tuesday, a large concourse of
relatives and friends following the remains to their last resting place. Deceased was the wife of
J. W. Reed, for many years proprietor of the American House, at Mauch Chunk. A husband and
one son, Elmer, survive to mourn the loss of a kind wife and an affectionate mother.
MARRIED. MILLER-HEBERLING.--In this borough on the 21st of June, 1887, by Rev. G.
W. Gross, Philip Miller and Amanda C. Heberling. The Advocate extends congratulations and
best wishes for a prosperous and happy voyage through life.
DIED. NUSBAUM.--In Weissport at 10 o'clock Tuesday Mrs. Catharine Nusbaum, mother of
John T. Nusbaum, of this borough, aged 84 years. Her funeral took place at 10 A. M. Friday.
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Volume 15, Number 34, Saturday, July 9, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. The good wife of John H. Nothstein presented him with twins on
the 27th ult. Mother and children are doing well, and have the Advocate's best wishes for a long
life of prosperity.
Current Events Epitomized. William Dennies, a trackwalker, residing at Plymouth was struck by
lightning Wednesday and killed.
Lower Towamensing Correspondence. Peter Markle, of Lehigh Gap, was made happy one day
recently by his good wife presenting him with a bouncing baby boy.
Volume 15, Number 35, Saturday, July 16, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. There died in Berks county recently a man aged one hundred and
two years.
Current Events Epitomized. Daniel Bachman; of Bowmanstown, lost an interesting child by
death one day this week.
Current Events Epitomized. A very enjoyable birth day party in honor of Mrs. Leopold Meyer
came off at her residence at Packerton, Tuesday. Among those present from a distance were Mrs.
Chas. Armbruster, Mrs. Chas. Graver, Mrs. Dunbar, Mrs. Enos Diehl and Misses Lizzie
Shillinger and Mary and Ida Diehl. The usual convivalities were indulged in.
Our Stroller At Weissport. A twelve-year-old son of Monroe Berger died recently from drinking
ice water.
A Showman Accidentally Killed.
Saturday night wile the employees of Wallace & Co.'s Show were taking down the large
centre pole of the main tent one of the guy rope attached thereto broke, causing the pole to fall
with great force upon the head of an attachee named Albert Kesling, aged about thirty-five year,
of Wythesville, Virginia. Kesling's head was crushed, blood oozing from both ears, causing
instant death. Deceased has an aged mother living in Virginia of whom he was the sole support.
The body of deceased was taken to Kemerer & Swartz's undertaking establishment on Bank
street and on Sunday morning 'Squire Beltz empanelled a jury--foreman, H. V. Morthimer;
Granville Bretney, Oscar Swartz, David Ebbert, Wash. Schoch and W. W. Morthimer--who,
upon viewing the body and hearing the evidence, rendered the following verdict:
"We, the jury, find that said Albet Kesling met his death by being accidentally struck on
the head by the centre pole of Wallace & Co.'s circus, on the night of July 9th, 1887; that the
falling of the pole was caused by the breaking apart of one of the guy ropes, which was purely
accidental--the management and employees being exonerated from blame."
Kesling was buried in the Gnadden Hutten cemetery Sunday afternoon--the circus
company paying all expenses.
The burial of the dead showman was in charge of Kemerer & Swartz, the popular Bank
street undertakers, who furnished a handsome coffin and gave the stranger a christian burial. The
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members of the firm are spoken of in the highest terms for the christian manner in which they
conducted the funeral cortege.
Volume 15, Number 36, Saturday, July 23, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Three men--Richard Walk, Henry Diehl and Ed. Shoemaker--were
killed near Hazleton Sunday by the premature explosion of a blast.
Current Events Epitomized. Joseph Kilpatrick, a boatman on the L. C. & N. Co.'s canal, was
trampled to death by a mule at East Mauch Chunk, Monday. Kilpatrick's home was at
Freemansburg; he is said to have been the oldest boatman in the employ of the company.
Current Events Epitomized. Morris Hist, aged thirty-nine years, an employee of the Bethlehem
Iron Company, residing at Salisbury, Northampton county, suicided Monday by swallowing
twenty-four morphine pills. Domestic difficulties is said to have been the direct cause of the
suicide.
Lower Towamensing Items. Rev. J. E. Freeman and his good wife, of Weissport, celebrated the
crystal anniversary of their wedding last Thursday.
Lower Towamensing Items. John Rebbert lost two children--one last Saturday and the other
Tuesday of this week; of the same disease which carried off forty-two victims in Weatherly
within a very short time.
MARRIED. BRENNER-FRINT.--At Lehighton, Pa., on Wednesday evening, July 19, 1887, by
Rev. J. H. Kuder, John Brenner and Mrs. Maria Frint, both of Lehighton.
Volume 15, Number 37, Saturday, July 30, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Edwin S. Fessler and Miss Emma Heister, of Lansford, were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony on the 15th inst. Rev. G. W. Stibitz, of this place, officiated.
Current Events Epitomized. An unknown man with sandy hair, light complexion, red mustache
and aged about thirty years was struck by the half-past five a. m. passenger train between
Packerton and Mauch Chunk, on the L. & S. Railroad, Monday, and instantly killed. The body
was brought to Lehighton and later taken to Mauch Chunk where it was buried at the expense of
the poor district.
Our Stroller At Weissport. On Thursday last, July 21, Rev. J. E. Freeman, of Weissport,
celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of his wedding. The day was made the occasion for the
happy meeting of pastor and people, together with friends in general. Many guests from his
extended and mostly country charge, in friendly company with numerous members of the sister
denominations were at the brother's house in spite of the exceedingly inclement weather.
Glassware of every description to commemorate the crystal wedding, and good things to eat
were overflswing. A room of nice carpet and a handsome lounge were the gift of his Weissport
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congregation, together with a purse well filled with money. Love and happiness were in all
hearts; the pastor and his happy wife are esteemed by all. Ceremonies appropriate to the
occasion were performed at six p. m. The couple reiterated their marriage vows, with gratitude
for the Lord's past and prayer for future blessings. The guests, about one hundred and fifty in
number, enjoyed the happiness of the pastor all day.
Matrimonial--Chubb--Reber. Our young friends Howard Chubb and Miss Emma Reber, left
for Harrisburg, Pa., Thursday morning, at which place they were united in the holy bonds of
wedlock--the groom's pater Rev. S. S. Chubb, officiating. The young couple will be absent for
about ten days visiting various points of interest in this State. The Carbon Advocate joins with
thier hosts of friends in wishing them a long life of prosperity.
Volume 15, Number 38, Saturday, August 6, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. William Luke and John Jones were crushed to death by a fall of top
coal at Nanticoke, Monday.
Current Events Epitomized. An eight weeks' old child of John Serfoss, of Bankway, died
Sunday and was buried on Tuesday in the Lower Towamensing cemetery.
Current Events Epitomized. A two-year-old girl at Bethlehem swallowed a half ounce of a two
grain solution of atropine from which she died soon after.
Current Events Epitomized. Our neighbor James Rex feeleth very happy owing to his good wife
presenting him with a fine baby girl on Tuesday night. We are happy to say that mother and
child are doing well.
Our Stroller At Weissport. Mrs. George Klotz died last Thursday night after a prolonged illness
at the advanced age of seventy-four years, and was interred in the East Weissport cemetery on
Monday afternoon--Rev. Egge, of the Evangelical church, officiating. Deceased was the mother
of seven children, two of whom survive to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate mother. The
deceased lady was much sesteemed by our people for christian qualities.
Mahoning Items. A one-year-old son of Jacob Strauss died of summer complaint, and was
interred in the cemetery of the Evangelical church on Tuesday.
Mahoning Items. Miss Emma Gerber and John Meitzler were united in wedlock on Sunday by
Rev. A. Bartholomew. The happy couple have our best wishes for success in life.
Volume 15, Number 39, Saturday, August 13, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. George Ahner, son of Charles Ahner, was drowned in the canal at
the mouth of Long Run, opposite Packerton, on Sunday last. He was about sixteen years of age.
He was buried in the new Evangelical cemetery at Weissport, on the 10th inst.
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Current Events Epitomized. John Dech, the oldest male resident of Bethlehem, died Friday
night, aged eighty-nine years. He was a lifelong resident of Northampton county, and in his
early years took a lively interest in politics. His first vote for President was in 1820 for James
Madison. He voted for eighteen Presidents, fifteen of whom he helped to elect.
Death of an Aged Lady. Mrs. Catharine Sweeney, mother of Edward Sweeney, of Allentown,
Jas. Sweeney, of Summit Hill, and grand-mother of Jas. A. Sweeney, of Hazleton, died at the
residence of her niece, Miss Bessie Kennedy, at No. 3, at five o'clock Tuesday evening. Mrs.
Sweeney was about ninety-six years old and had never known much sickness during her long
life. She had been staying all summer with her grand-daughter, Mrs. Owen Ferry, at Ebervale,
and only came to visit her niece, Miss Kennedy at No. 3, Hazleton, a couple of weeks ago.
About ten days ago she was taken suddenly ill with dysentery and that coupled with old age
brought her to the grave. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon.--Hazleton Plain
Speaker.
Wild Creek Valley. Mrs. Susan Kibler's sixty-sixth birthday was celebrated on the 31st ultimo.
She was surprised by several friends.
DIED. STINER.--In Bear Creek, August 3d, Endora, daughter of James and Elizabeth Stiner,
aged 6 years, 6 months and 14 days.
DIED. FREDENBURG.--In Sandy Run, July 31st, Mary J., wife of James Fredenburg, and
daughter of Thomas and Lizzie Bear, aged 18 years, 10 months and 10 days.
Volume 15, Number 40, Saturday, August 20, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. George Weiss, a compostor in the Allentown Democrat office fell
dead Monday morning while standing at his case setting type.
Our Stroller At Weissport. A young man named Guth, of Allentown, was buried in the East
Weissport cemetery Monday. He was a brother of our townsman Al. Guth.
Lower Towamensing Items. Frank Frederick, of Sayre, Pa., died last Sunday night of cholera
morbus; he was taken to Bethlehem on Wednesday for burial. His bereaved wife has the
heartfelt sympathy of his many friends here.
Volume 15, Number 41, Saturday, August 27, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. Charles Ott, of Limeport, Lehigh county, suicided Sunday.
Melancholia is assigned as the cause of the rash act.
MARRIED. MEITZLER-GERBER.--On the 31st day of July, by Rev. A. Bartholomew, John
C. Meitzler and Miss Emaline J. Gerber, both of Mahoning.
MARRIED. ZIEGLER-HENRY.--On Aug. 20, by the same, Elias Ziegler, of Quakake,
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Schuylkill county, and Miss Sallie Henry, of Weatherly, Carbon county, Pa.
Volume 15, Number 42, Saturday, September 3, 1887
DIED. GUTH.--John Madison Guth, son of Alfred Guth, of Weissport, died in Lehigh county
and was taken to Weissport for burial. Aged 19 years, 5 months and 14 days.
DIED. WENTZ.--On Aug. 20, George Asibey, son of George Wentz, aged 2 months and 17
days.
Current Events Epitomized. James Esch, the popular manager of the Valley House, on Bankway,
has taken a permanent boarder in the shape of a bouncing baby boy, presented by his good wife
bright and early Sunday morning. The Advocate is pleased to note that mother and child are
doing well and that "pop" is happy.
Current Events Epitomized. Draper Colliery, one mile from Shenandoah, was the scene of a
terrible disaster Monday morning. Robert Martin, George Lawson, Phalen Henry and Joseph
Zimmerman had been to the store to receive a supply of powder. Martin and Lawson, in
returning, were walking side by side along the gangway, when a stick of dualin, which the latter
carried in his hand, exploded, tearing away his right leg and arm. Martin had two sticks of the
same in his pocket and these taking fire exploded and blew him to pieces. All the others were
more or less injured.
Our Stroller At Weissport. Our jovial frend Daniel Arner was made happy Monday when his
good wife presented him with a strong and healthy boy. The "Stroller" says success to you, Dan!
Our Stroller At Weissport. Mrs. Rapp, mother of townsman Geo. Rapp will celebrate her
eighty-sixth birth day on Sunday. At that time it is expected that a large number of relatives and
friends of this aged lady will do her honor.
Mrs. Mary Leisenring Stout. Mrs. Mary Leisenring Stout, wife of Dr. Abram Stout and
daughter of the late Ira C. Cortright, one of the pioneer miners of coal in Carbon County, died at
Bethlehem after a painful illness Monday, aged 50 years. Mrs. Stout was a graduate of the
Moravian Seminary for young ladies. For a number of years she was an active worker in the
parish of Trinity Episcopal Church Rev. Dr. George Pomeroy Allen, rector. Besides her husband,
three sons--Ira C. Stout, Cadet George Clymer Stout graduate of Annapolis, now engaged as
captain of the Panama Railroad and Steamship Company plying between Panama and Colon, and
Dr. C. Edward Stout, who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, this
year--survive her.
Mahoning Items. Miss Tillie Cunfer and Charles Eberts were married on Sunday. The young
couple have our best wishes.
Weatherly Locals. Diphtheria and scarlet fever are very bad on the west side. Jakey Smith
buried three of his children within the last two weeks. Drs. Tweedle and Hoffman have some
thirty cases.
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Parryville Budget. An infant child of Maurice Bowman, of Bowmanstown, was interred in the
cemetery at this place. Rev. Wm. Major, of Lehighton, officiated.
Volume 15, Number 43, Saturday, September 10, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. John F. Heilman and Miss Sarah A. Henritzy, both of this place,
were united in the holy bonds of wedlock by Rev F. K. Berndt, of Stetlersville, Lehigh county
on the 3rd inst. They have our congratulations.
Current Events Epitomized. At Penn Haven Junction, this county, one day recently the skeleton
of a man was found under a large pile of stones. The fact that a bullet was found lodged in his
cheek gives belief to the fact that the individual had been foully dealt with.
Our Stroller At Weissport. The good wife of G. C. Deats presented him with a bouncing baby
girl. We are pleased to note that mother and child are doing well.
Our Stroller At Weissport. H. L. Schoch, who lived opposite the Lehigh bridge on the Lehighton
side, died last Friday and was buried on Sunday. The funeral was largely attended by relatives
and friends. Deceased leaves a wife and one child to mourn the loss of a kind husband and
father. Mr. S. was a member of Camp 122, P. O. S. of A., of this place, from which society he
received during a long illness, $5 per week, and upon death his wife received $60 as funeral
benefits.
Resolutions of Condolence.
Whereas, Life's curtain rises upon a cradle. In rapid succession, childhood, youth,
maturity, age follow and the curtain falls withdrawing us from human eyes, therefore sorrow's
mournful arch must again be reared and under it must we bend low our heads in paying tribute to
a deceased brother, H. L. Schoch, of Camp 122, P. O. S. of A. Therefore be it
Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to the Divine Will, believing that all
his judgments are for the best, we feel that we have lost a faithful member and his family a
devoted husband and father.
Resolved, That we tender our warmest sympathy to the family.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be published in the Carbon Advocate and a
copy presented to the bereaved family.
C. A. Goth, Asher Yeakle, H. Fatzinger.
Lower Towamensing Items. Jacob Smith, of Stemlersville, departed this life and will be buried
in St. John's cemetery on Thursday, 8th inst.
Volume 15, Number 44, Saturday, September 17, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Our genial neighbor John Bender, was made happy last Sunday
morning by his wife presenting him with a splendid baby girl. We are happy to say that mother
and child are improving and that "pop" is happy.
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Current Events Epitomized. H. C. Stuart, a blind veteran of the late civil war, died at the
ressidence of our townsman J. W. Russell, on Lehigh street, one day this week. For the past
thirteen years deceased has been blind, and previous to death was the victim of much suffering.
A number of Philadelphia relatives were in attendance at the funeral.
Mahoning Items. A thirteen-year-old son of James Gumbert died last week from hypertrophy of
the heart; the funeral took place in St. John's church Tuesday morning.
People as They Come and Go. Mrs. Jerome Lindermuth, wife of Rev. Lindermuth, formerly
pastor of the M. E. church of this place, now of Philadelphia, is stopping with Mrs. Russell, on
Lehigh street, to attend the funeral of her brother H. C. Stewart.
MARRIED. REMMEL-SHUTT.--On Aug. 13, by Rev. G. W. Gross, at the Evangelical
parsonage, William A. Remmel and Miss Annie S. Shutt, both of Mauch Chunk.
MARRIED. OKENHAUSER-LECHLER.--On Aug. 27 by the same, Charles Okenhauser and
Miss Rosa, Lechler, both of Lehighton.
Volume 15, Number 45, Saturday, September 24, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Alfred Bortz, proprietor of the Mercants Hotel, Allentown, died
early Tuesday morning.
Parryville Squibs. James Bauman and Miss Sarah Hartman, both of this place, were married at
Camden, N. J., one day recently. Accept our congratulations.
Our Stroller At Weissport. One day recently, while Paul Solt, Isaiah Levan, Orlando Kemerer
and Henry Bauchspice were engaged in removing a huge tree from in ront of Solt's residence, in
Franklin township, one of the guy ropes slipped causing the tree to fall, striking Solt on the back,
inflicting injuries from which he died eight hours afterward.
MARRIED. REMMEL-SHUTT.--On Aug. 13, by Rev. G. W. Gross, at the Evangelical
parsonage, William A. Remmel and Miss Annie S. Shutt, both of Mauch Chunk.
Volume 15, Number 46, Saturday, October 1, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Lincoln Beisel and Miss Bessie Evens, of Weatherly, were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Evans,
Weatherly, Thursday a week. The Advocate congratulates the happy young couple and wishes
for them a safe and pleasant journey through life.
Current Events Epitomized. Jacob Swavely and James Mirtzler workers in the iron ore mine at
Macungie, Lehigh county, were buried under several ton of earth last Saturday and instantly
killed.
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Current Events Epitomized. Naomi B. Howells, daughter of Capt. T. H. Howells, of Seigfrid's
bridge, was united in marriage to Ryan R. Pock, at the home of her parents on the 22nd instant.
William Obert, of town, and S. E. Stofflet, of Normal Square, participated as groomsmen on the
auspicious occasion.
Our Stroller At Weissport. David Kresge was buried in the East Weissport cemetery last Sunday.
Deceased was a member of John Lentz Camp 95, S. of V., which order attended his funeral in a
body.
Our Stroller At Weissport. Mrs. Frank Koons, of White street, died Tuesday after a short illness.
Deceased was the mother of five children, all of whom survive her. We extend our sincere
sympathy to the sorrowing husband, relatives and friends of the deceased, who was a kind
mother, a faithful wife and a good neighbor. Interment took place on Friday.
Mahoning Items. Mrs. Sarah Hontz, aged 86 years, one of the oldest inhabitants of this
township, died last week.
Resolution of Condolence.
At a regular meeting of Col. John Lentz Camp No. 95, S. of V., held on Wednesday
evening, September 28th, 1887, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased the Great Commander to call from our midst Brother David M.
Kresge, in whose death this Camp has lost a good and faithful member.
Resolved, That while we bow with submission to the will of the Great Commander, who
doeth all things well, we do not the less deplore the loss of our departed brother.
Resolved, That we extend to the parents and friends of our deceased brother, our heartfelt
sympathy in this their hour of sorrow.
Resolved, That the charter of this Camp be draped for the period of thirty days; that these
resolutions be spread on the minutes, published in the Carbon Advocate, and a copy presented to
the family of our deceased brother.
F. D. Miller, Charles McKelvy, W. H. Denhart, Committee.
Volume 15, Number 47, Saturday, October 8, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. Margaret Blackwell, aged seventy-three years, three months
and seven days, died at the residence of her daughter Mrs. John Irvin, on Bank street at eleven
o'clock. Deceased was the mother of eleven children eight of whom survive her--two sons and
six daughters--to mourn for a kind and affectionate parent. Deceased was buried at Port Clinton,
Schuylkill county, on last Monday, a large cortege of sorrowing relatives and friends following
the remains to this last resting place.
Current Events Epitomized. Comrade Peter Swartwood, died at his home on Pine street,
Monday evening at about nine o'clock after a long and severe illness. Peter Swartwood was a
private in company I., 81st regiment during the late rebellion where he received injuries from
which he was almost a constant sufferer. He was a member, in good standing, in Col. John D.
Bertolette Post 484, G. A. R., which attended the funeral in a body. May the ashes of an old
soldier rest in peace.
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Current Events Epitomized. Four fatal accidents occurred in the vicinity of Easton on Sunday.
Louis Houck, had his skull fractured; Edward Duncannon jumped off a moving train, had his
skull fractured, both arms and one leg broken; Peter Struck, was struck by sulky at Stroudsburg
fair rendered unconscious; John Galle fell from chestnut tree and had his neck broken.
Current Events Epitomized. The father of our townsman, John Gomery, died at his home in
Mahoning township last Thursday. Interment took palce on Tuesday, a large cortege of sorrwing
relatives and friends following the remains, to their last resting slace. Requiscat in pace.
Current Events Epitomized. Willie, a fifteen year old son of Charles Beck, residing on Lehigh
street, died Monday afternoon. Deceased had long been a suffer from consumption.
Our Stroller At Weissport. C. F. Miller wears a barn door smile--it's a boy and "dad" is
supremely happy.
Silver Wedding Celebretion.
On September 20, 1862, Rev. Samuel S. Chubb, pastor of Trinity Evangelical church was
married to his estimable wife, nee Catherine Watts at Terre Hill Lancaster county by Rev. P.
Deisher, now pastor of the Evengelical church at Fleetwood, Berks county. Seven of the pastors
who were present at Rev. Chubb's wedding were here last night to attend the silver wedding,
namely: Rev. and Mrs. Deisher, Mrs. Shober Mr. Watts and son and the pastor and his wife.
Seven children, six sons and one daughter are the fruit of the happy union The occasion of the
silver wedding last evening, filled the parsonage, 708 Elder street, to overflowing. The guest
were handsomely collated by the cheerful pastor and his happy wife.--Harrisburg Call.
Among the list of presents granted we notice the following from this place: Silver cake
basket from Mrs. Alice Sweeny Annie Sweeny, Mary Hauser, Zelma Bowman; Silver Salver, H.
H. Peters and wife.
Rev. S. S. Chubb and family were residents of this place for several years--making many
warm friends during this residence here.
MARRIED. YOUNG-SMITH.--On Sept. 29, at the reidence of Amandus Nicholas, by Rev. J.
H. Kuder, Edward H. Young and Miss Rosa Smith, both of Farrandsville, Clinton counry, Pa.
Volume 15, Number 48, Saturday, October 15, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. On the 30th ult., at Phillipsburg, N. J., by the Rev. H. B. Townsend,
Henry A. Graver, of this place, and Miss Kate R. Hoats, of Washington tsp., Lehigh county,
were happily united in the golden bonds of matrimony.
Current Events Epitomized. Frank, a bright and interesting child of John Kutz, on Bank street,
died at twelve o'clock Thursday night after an illness of only a few days with membraneous
croup. The parents have the sympathy of the community in their sore affliction.
Current Events Epitomized. The genial whole souled Mertz is proud and happy--its a boy, a
bright, bouncing little fellow, who gives promise to stay permanently in the Mertz domicile on
Bank street. We are pleased to state that the mother is rapidly improving.
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Wild Creek Valley Items. Dr. W. Parson, of Kunkletown, wears an "it's a boy" smile. Mother
and child are doing well.
Wild Creek Valley Items. Henry Eckhart, aged forty-five years, died on the 29th ult. He was
buried in the Jerusalem cometery at Trachsville.
Wild Creek Valley Items. Elwin, child of Reuben and Sybella Leves, died Satueday and was
buried on Monday. The parents have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.
DIED. SCHAFFER.--Harry Samuel, son of Emanuel and Lucinda Schaffer, in Packerton, aged
7 months and 1 day.
DIED. BECK.--Wm. A., son of Chas. A. and Sophia Beck, on Oct. 3, in this place, aged 15
years, 6 months and 15 days.
DIED. KUTZ.--On Oct. 6, 1887, Frank Alvin, child of John J. and Ida M. Kutz, aged 1 year, 10
months and 4 days.
Volume 15, Number 49, Saturday, October 22, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. At Reading on Tuesday, a German tailor named Albert Stahbler,
suicided by throwing himself under a passenger engine. His suicide was the culmination of a
three weeks' spree.
Current Events Epitomized. Calvin E. Winterstein and Miss Sallie Eisenhower, both of town,
were married by Squire Beltz on the evening of the 13th instant.
Current Events Epitomized. Johnson Labar, of Stroudsburg, was killed on the railroad at
Stroudsburg, Wednesday. He left the engine to walk back over the cars, fell off, and was run
over.
Towamensing Items. A surprise party assembled at the house of Mrs. Daniel Beer last Saturday
afternoon to celebrate her birthday anniversary.
Weatherly Items. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Nellie Blakslee, an estimable
and accomplished young lady of this place, to Wm. Butler, of Mauch Chunk. The ceremony will
take place in the Episcopal church at Mauch Chunk, on the 26th inst. Cards are also out
announcing the marriage of Miss Ella Harty to John Prugh.
Resolutions of Condolence.
At a regular meeting of John D. Bertolette Post, No. 484, G. A. R., on Thursday evening,
14, 1887, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased the Great Commander to call from our midst Comrade Peter
Swartwood, who was a brother in good standing in our order and by whose death we have lost a
good and faithful member. Therefore be it
Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy.
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Resolved, That our charter be draped in mourning for thirty days in respect to the
memory of our deceased Comrade; that these resolutions be recorded on the minutes of the Post,
a copy be sent to the bereaved family and published in the Carbon Advocate.
Jos. S. Webb, W. C. McCormick, John McKelvey, Committee.
MARRIED. THOMAS-EHRIE.--At Catasauqua, Pa., Oct. 6, 1887, by the Rev. James A.
Little, Samuel H. Thomas, of Hokendauqua, to Miss Annie A. Ehrie, of Catasauqua. Carbon
and Luzerne county papers please copy.
Volume 15, Number 50, Saturday, October 29, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Dr. Joseph A. Horn, of Mauch Chunk, was united in marriage to
Miss Jean. K. Helme, of Kingston, Pa., on Tuesday evening of this week in the Presbryterain
church, at the latter place in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends of the
contracting parties. The presents were many, beautiful, and costly. The doctor's friends in this
section extend their hearty congratulations and best wishes for a successful future.
Current Events Epitomized. Henry Ettinger, of Lehigh street, this borough, a brakeman on a
Lehigh Valley coal train, was thrown under the cars and killed at Metuchen, N. J., Sunday
morning last. Deceased was aged thirty-five years and leaves a wife and three children to mourn
the loss of a kind husband and affectionate father. The funeral was largely attended by relatives
and friends.
Current Events Epitomized. George Clevell, of Mt. Carmel, a son-in-law of Owen Klotz,
residing on Lehigh street, was instantly killed at Penn Haven junction, Tuesday morning.
Clevell fell in under the cars and was cut in half.
Current Events Epitomized. A post-motem examination having been held it is now believed that
William Burns, who was found in a dying condition along the railroad track at Emaus, had been
foully dealt with.
From the County Seat. Dr. J. A. Horn, one of our most careful and successful physicians' has
taken unto himself a life partner. The happy occasion took place at Kingston, Pa., Oct. 25th.
From the County Seat. Samuel A. Hull, of town, and Miss Minnie Ervin, of Wilkesbarre, were
married at the home of the bride's parents on Tuesday; they were the recipients of many presents.
From the County Seat. On Wednesday evening Harry A. Butler, son of A. W. Butler, and Miss
Blakslee, daughter of W. W. Blakslee, of Weatherly, were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony
at St. Marks. It was a grand affair; the general public were invited. The bride and bridegroom
each received $1000 cash from their respective parents.
Lehigh Gap Items. Lewis Kressly and Miss Luzetta Zeigenfuss were joined in the holy bonds
of matrimony last Saturday.
MARRIED. EBBERTS-CUNFER.--On the 28th day of August Charles A. Ebberts and Miss
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Tillie M. Cunfer, both of Mahoning.
MARRIED. LORAH-GALDNER.--On the 23d day of October, by Rev. A. Bartholomew,
Harrison Lorah, of West Penn, and Miss Kate Galdner, of East Penn.
Volume 15, Number 51, Saturday, November 5, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. The mother of our townsman Owen Rehrig died at her home in
Mahoning township Tuesday evening. Interment took place Thursday afternoon.
Current Events Epitomized. George Eck, seventy-one years, an employee in the Lehigh Iron
Company's stone quarry near Allentown, was killed Tuesday by a fall of top rock.
Current Events Epitomized. Richard Laros, of Greismerville, Northampton county, was struck
by a train on the Perikiomen railroad, Monday and killed.
Current Events Epitomized. A man named William Ritter, Slatington, was killed by a fall of top
rock in a slate quarry at that place on Saturday.
From the County Seat. The wife of M. S. Kemerer, who has been ailing for a long time, has
been pronounced beyond recovery.
From the County Seat. Thos. L. Foster, president of the Second National Bank, on Tuesday lost
an interresting son fifteen years of age.
Weatherly Brief. Philip Lauchner, aged eighty-five years, for many years a resident of this
place, died Sunday and was buried on Tuesday.
Weatherly Brief. Daisy Davis, an interesting little girl aged nine years, died Tuesday morning.
Deceased was a general favorite. The parents have our sympathy in their sad bereavement.
Lower Towamensing Items. John Shafer is a supremly happy man all on account of a little girl.
Parryville Items. Levi Schonenberger was made happy this week by his good wife presenting
him with a bouncing baby boy.
Parryville Items. Last Saturday James Henritzy and Miss Ella Ramaley, of this place, were
united in the holy bonds of wedlock. Their many friends extend congratulations.
Parryville Items. Miss Emma Hand and Wm. Smith, of town, were united in the golden bonds
of matrimony one day recently. "Daisy" joins with their hosts of friends in wishing them
unbounded success.
Our Stroller At Weissport. H. H. Musselman wears an "I'll bet you a dollar it's a boy" smile.
Mother and child are doing well.
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Our Stroller At Weissport. We are sorry to note the death of our friend Frank P. Fenner who died
Sunday morning last after a long and painful illness. Interment took place Wednesday afternoon,
a large cortege of sorrowing relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place.
The "Stroller" extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of deceased.
DIED. FROHNHEISER.--On October 20, 1887, Albert F., son of Charles A., and Ellen A.
Frohnheiser, aged 1 year.
DIED. BECK.--On October 28, 1887, at Bethlehem, Pa., Thomas S. Beck, aged 59 years and 19
days. For many years deceased was a resident of this place, respected and esteemed by our
townspeople who honored him with responsible public trusts. Interment took place in Mahoning
township, Tuesday, a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends following the remains to
their last resting place. The Advocate extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved widow and
son.
Volume 15, Number 52, Saturday, November 12, 1887
MARRIED. ANDREAS-HAUT.--On November 6th, by Rev. A. Bartholomew, Thomas F.
Andreas and Miss Emma L. Haut, both of East Penn, Pa.
MARRIED. SCHLEICHER-MOYER.--On the same day and time, by the same, Charles F.
Schleicher and Miss Emma C. Moyer, both of East Penn, Pa.
MARRIED. BUSS-BUSS.--On Wednesday evening, Nov. 9th at the pastor's residence, by Rev.
J. H. Kuder Tobias Buss and Miss Carrie Buss, both of Lehighton, Pa. Here's our [picture of a
hand], shake.
Current Events Epitomized. John Patterson, of Reading, a brother of our townsman Charles
Patterson, died at his home on Monday. Deceased was a veteran in the late war.
Our Stroller At Weissport. John May buried a young daughter on Sunday.
Our Stroller At Weissport. Morris, a young son of Francis Kuhns, died on Sunday; interment
took place on Wednesday.
Mahoning Items. After being confined to her bed for about six weeks Mrs. Charles Boyer died
Sunday a week ago of consumption. The funeral took place at Lewistown, Schuylkill county.
Mahoning Items. Daniel Miller, a highly respected citizen of this place, died suddenly on
Saturday morning of apoplexy. He was 76 years of age. The funeral took place at St. John's
church on Wednesday.
People as They Come and Go. Thomas Green, of Scranton, formerly foreman of the Lehigh
Stove Foundry at this place, was in town last Saturday seeing old friends. Mr. Green was on his
way home after attending his mother-in-law's funeral at Baltimore, Md.
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James Rehrig aged twenty-eight years, was killed by a fall of top rock in a slate quarry at
Slatington last Saturday.
Birthday Celebration. Thursday evening of last week the numerous friends of our popular
townsman Wm. Waterbor, gathered at his residence on the corner of Lehigh and Elm streets in
honor of his fifty-fourth birthday. All present enjoyed themselves huely until a late hour when
they wended their way homeward well pleased that they had been there, and wishing Mr.
Waterbor long life and continued prosperity. Prior to the adjournment of the evening's pleasure
a sumptuous repast was spread to which all did full justice. The Lehighton band did not forget
Mr. Waterbor on this occasion and treated him to a delightful serenade.
Obituary--Thomas S. Beck.
At the request of a number of the friends and relatives of the deceased, who failed to
secure copies of last week's papers, we republish the following from the Bethlehem Times:
At 2 o'clock Saturday morning Thomas S. Beck departed this life at his home on Second
avenue, West Bethlehem, aged 59 years and 20 days. The deceased is from that family of Becks
which emmigrated to America more than a century ago, and who first located at Dryland, this
county, and subsequently settled in the Mahoning Valley. Thomas S. was born in Mahoning
Township, Carbon county, this State, on Oct. 9, 1828, and was the second youngest of twelve
children of the late George Beck and his wife, Barbara Steigerwalt. His parents were well-to-do
farmers and their children were given good educations. After attending the township schools
Thomas entered the Easton Academy, where he graduated. He was a class-mate of ex-Judge O.
H. Meyers. On Sept. 21, 1851, he married Miss Mary Wannemacher, daughter of Jacob
Wannemacher, of Lynn Township, Lehigh county. The wedding took place at Mahoning, the
officiating clergyman being Rev. E. A. Bauer, now of Hazleton. In the spring of the following
year Mr. and Mrs. Beck went to housekeeping at Lehighton. That year the deceased entered into
a copartnership with his brother, Jonas Beck, and for five yeaas they conducted a general store.
Then the partnership was dissolved and Thomas carried on the business for himself. In the year
1854 he was appointed postmaster at Lehighton by President Franklin Pierce, which position he
filled with credit for 20 years. In 1874, upon retiring from office, Mr. Beck opened a stationery
store. That Spring he was elected Justice of the Peace for five years, and he was reelected at the
expiration of that term. He also held the office of Notary Public. On Jan. 1, 1883, he was
appointed Commissioners' Clerk of Carbon county and served for three years. On Feb. 14 of this
year Mr. Beck and his family moved here, taking up their residence in West Bethlehem. For
three months he filled a clerkship in the General Freight Office of the Lehigh Valley Railroad,
and on May 8, owing to illness, he had to resign his position. Since then he has been in poor
health. Four weeks ago a change for the worse took place, and he took to his bed never to rise
again. The deceased was a communicant member of the Lutheran Church. He helped to build
the Lutheran Church at Lehighton and was for many years an officer of the Church. Upon his
removing here he connected himself with the new Lutheran Church in West Bethlehem and was
elected superintendent of the Sunday School. However, he was too ill to fill the position. The
deceased was very highly respected at Lehighton, and notwithstanding his short residence here
he had many friends and acquaintances who will learn of his death with the deepest regret.
Besides his wife an only son, T. Clem. Beck, employed at the Valley Offices, survives. His
parents, a sister and four children preceded him to the grave. His surviving sisters and brothers
are: Mrs. Leah Miller, Barnesville; Mrs. Jacob Derr, Oberlin, O.; Jonas Beck, Fostoria, O.; Mrs.
Caroline Dilcher, Mahoning; Mrs. Hannah Boyer, Lewistown; Mrs. Mary Bauer, Blockhouse;
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Mrs. D. Kelley and Mrs. H. B. Reed, Pontiac, Ill.; Mrs. James Keller, Ansonia, Conn.; Daniel
Beck, Mahoning.
The funeral took place on Tuesday morning from his late residence, No. 122 Second
avenue. The remains were taken to Mahoning on the 8:25 a. m. train and were interred in the
cemetery donated to the Lutheran Church by his father, and where his parents and children are
buried.
Volume 16, Number 1, Saturday, November 19, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Our Jovial friend Leopold Meyer, of the Packerton Hotel, passed
his fifty-sixth mile stone last Tuesday. Leopold is as happy and good-natured as the day we first
met him. Pedestrians and all others traveling the turnpike road to Mauch Chunk should never
fail to give Leopold a call. He will treat you all right.
Current Events Epitomized. Mrs. Catharine Paxton, widow of Colonel Joseph T. Paxton, died
Tuesday morning at Williamsport. She would have been 101 years old on Christmas Day.
From The County Seat. Thomas Mumford, an old resident of this borough, died suddenly on
Saturday last.
From The County Seat. George L. Stocket returned hom with his bride on Saturday last; the
ceremony took place at Trenton, N. J., on Nov. 10.
From The County Seat. Mahlon L. Kemerer, the fourteen-year-old son of M. S. Kemerer, died
Sunday morning. He came home from boarding school sick and lived but a few days. Interment
took place Tuesday.
DIED. FENNER--Franklin, son of Joseph and Susan Fenner, and husband of Gussie Fenner,
nee Schaeffer, was born in Monroe county, on the 27th of March, 1855, and died October 30,
aged 32 years, 7 months and 5 days. Funeral services by Revs. Freeman and Egge of the
Reformed church, Weissport.
DIED. MAY.--Carrie, daughter of Joseph and Mary May, in Weissport, on the 4th inst, aged 4
years and 12 days.
DIED. KUHNS.--Morris Arthur, son of Francis and Alice Kuhns, on Nov. 6th, in Weissport,
aged 4 years, 7 months and 1 day.
Volume 16, Number 2, Saturday, November 26, 1887
The wife of G. D. Shiffert, of the Millport Hotel, recently presented her husband with a baby
girl. Three days after birth the child had its arm broken; Dr. Kreamer reduced the fracture and
the child is doing well.
MARRIED. MILLER-HACE.--On Nov. 22, 1887, at the residence of Henry Kreitz,
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Lehighton, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, Wm. F. Miller and Maggie A. Hace, both of Mauch Chunk.
Volume 16, Number 3, Saturday, December 3, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Col. R. Penn Smith, well known in this place, on account of his
connection with the coal breaker, destroyed by fire several years ago, died at his home in New
York on Sunday evening. Col. Smith was born May 9, 1837, in the city of Philadelphia. At the
breaking out of the war he entered the army and distinguished himself for daring and bravery in
many of the principal batles. He was wounded at Antietem and at Gettysburg his regiment held a
position in the stone wall near the celebrated Peach Orchard.
Current Events Epitomized. Charle Meisel son of John Meisel, of Jamestown, died at Delano,
on the 30th ult., and will be buried here on Saturday at 11 30 a. m., services in the Evangelical
Church.
Current Events Epitomized. Daniel Wertman, aged eighty-two years residing at West Penn,
father of our townsman Philip Wertman, was buried Wednesday.
People as They Come and Go. W. H. Woods, of town, was in attendance at the funeral of R.
Penn Smith, in New York this week.
From The County Seat. Lawrence, infant son of Edward and Alice Dehart, died Sunday
morning. The deceased was an exceptionally bright little fellow; the parents have the warm
sympathy of the community in their profound grief.
From The County Seat. Saturday was a day of extraordinary developments and accidents in
town, causing considerable excitement and much sensation. [Eleven lines of text are skipped
here] ...the startling news came that a babe had been discovered in the creek at the west end. The
coroner immediately impanelled his jury and proceeded to the scene of discovery and removed
from the water a new born dead baby boy. A post mortem examination was held and officer
Dimmick having received a clue went to the home of John Stroublinger, where from the
statement and confession of his daughter, Catharine, the whole affair was revealed. The officer
arrested John Burns at the railroad depot? about to leave for parts unknown and took him before
the 'squire, from whence he was committed to the county jail, he being the reputed father of the
dead child. At midnight, Dr. Frick, of East Mauch Chunk, was arrested as a party to the crime
and he also in default of bail was committed. The girl is not yet out of danger and the parties are
held awaiting the result. All facts and circumstances will be developed at the coming term of
court. [The rest of the article is also skipped as it does not pertain to a death, etc.]
Our Stroller At Weissport. A two year old child of James Ramely, of Big Creek, died Saturday
and was buried Tuesday morning.
Volume 16, Number 4, Saturday, December 10, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Our young friend William Hufford was united in marriage to Miss
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Ella Rehrig, of Lehigh street, on Saturday evening. Only the immediate relatives and friends of
the contracting parties were present. We extend our hearty congratulations and best wishes to the
happy couple. The same evening the Arion band treated Mr. and Mrs. Hufford to a delightful
serenade.
Current Events Epitomized. Samuel Shafer, aged eighty years, died at Brodheadsville last week.
Shafer was one of the first stage drivers between Easton and Wilkesbarre.
Current Events Epitomized. An unknown man, aged sixty years, was found dead with a large
hole in his head on the cowcatcher of an engine on the Lehigh Valley Railroad at Penn Haven
Sunday morning. The man, it is surmised, was walking on the track unobserved by the engineer
between White Haven and Penn Haven, as it was not known he was on the engine until it stopped
at the latter place. The remains were interred at Laurytown.
Current Events Epitomized. The good wife of our young fiend Robert Hongen, presented him
with a bouncing baby boy recently, which in a measure, accounts for the unusual geniality of
"Bob." Mother and child are doing well.
Current Events Epitomized. A young girl named Mary Schultz, of Upper Mauch Chunk, gave
birth to a male child in a Philadelphia saloon one day recently, and is now confined in one of the
hospitals in that city, says the Record.
Current Events Epitomized. Miss Emma Fritz, daughter of Daniel E. Fritz, of East Penn, was
married to C. M. Rehrig, by Rev. W. Moore, at Catasauqua, recently.
Our Stroller At Weissport. An infant child of Thomas Deibert, of Franklyn township, died
Tuesday and was buried on Thursday.
MARRIED. LAUB-BECK.--On Saturday evening, Dec. 3, 1887, at the officiating clergyman's
residence, Lehighton, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, Stephen O. Laub and Sarah A. Beck, both of
Lockport, Northampton county, Pa.
MARRIED. HUFFORD-REHRIG.--On the same evening, by the same, at the residence of the
bride's parents, Wm. F. Hufford and Miss Ellen S. Rehrig, both of Lehighton, Pa.
Volume 16, Number 5, Saturday, December 17, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of L. O. J.
Strauss, of Mahoning, to Miss Jane Miller, of Northampton street, on the 24th instant, at the
residence of the groom's parents on Mahoning street.
John Melcot fell down an embankment at the Egypt Cement Works, Monday, and was instantly
killed.
Thomas Newhard, of Friedensville, fell into a pit at that place on Tuesday and was instantly
killed. Deceased was sixty years of age.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Fritzinger, wife of Chas. Fritzinger, of Lizzard Creek, died on Monday night,
12th instant, aged 71 years, 10 months and 12 days. She was buried on Friday at the Brick
Church, East Penn.
Towamensing Items. A child of O. O. Blose was buried on Friday of last week.
Our Stroller At Weissport. An infant son of Harry Frantz, of Franklin twp., died Tuesday and
was interred in the cemetery at Kunkletown on Thursday.
MARRIED. HEYDT-KIBBLER.--On Nov. 30th, by Rev. A. Bartholomew, Jacob Heydt, of
Wild Creek and Miss Annie Kibbler, of Albrightsville.
DIED. HEINTZLEMAN.--In West Penn, on Nov. 28th, Laura K., daughter of Reuben and
Caroline Heintzleman, aged 16 years, 2 months, 12 days.
DIED. WERTMAN.--In West Penn, on Nov. 30th, John Wertman, aged 82 pears, 1 month, 17
days.
DIED. OSWALD.--In East Brunswick, on Dec. 5th, Mary C., aged 5 years, 2 days, and John F.,
aged 2 years, 9 months, 19 days, children of Frank and Caroline Oswald. Both children were
buried in one grave.
Volume 16, Number 6, Saturday, December 24, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. L. O. J. Strauss will be united in marriage to Miss Jane Miller, today (Saturday) at the home of the groom's parents, on Mahoning street. Our best wishes are
extended to the young couple who will immediately go to house keeping in the old Struss
homestead, New Mahoning.
Abe Roethline, Lehigh Gap, was married to Miss Lou Henry, of Summit Hill, Wednesday. The
same evening the bridal couple, accompanied by several friends, passed through town, stopping
for several hours with P. F. Clark, on Bank street.
From The County Seat. Mrs. John King aged 79 years, one of the oldest residents of 2nd Ward
died on Monday morning. Interment took place Wednesday.
Volume 16, Number 7, Saturday, December 31, 1887
Current Events Epitomized. On Saturday afternoon at three o'clock the marriage of our young
friend Lew. O. J. Strauss, of Mahoning, to Miss Jane Miller, of Northampton street, was
solemnized at the home of the groom's parents on Mahoning street. A large number of friends
were present; the presents were numerous and useful. We extend congratulations.
Current Events Epitomized. Campbell, the Bank street jeweler, having secured the services of a
fine ten and a half pound boy is ready to fill all orders promptly.
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Current Events Epitomized. John Gough, a prominent Wilkesbarre politician suicided Tuesday.
No cause is assigned for the rash act.
Our Stroller At Weissport. A young daughter of August Oswald died on Friday and was buried
Tuesday afternoon. The parents have our sympathy.
Our Stroller At Weissport. The cornet band treated Mrs. Reuben Roth to a delightful musical
serenade Friday evening in honor of her fifty-fifth birthday. It is the "Stroller's" wish that she
may live to enjoy many more such pleasant occasions.
Obituary--Mrs. Robert Klotz. Mrs. Sallie A. Klotz, wife of Hon. Robet Klotz, passed quietly
and peacefully away on the night of December 22, 1887, aged fifty-six years, eight months and
twenty-four days. Deceased was a daughter of John Lentz, a prominent Carbon county citizen.
On Christmas Eve, 1849, she was united in marriage to Robert Klotz. With the exception of a
few years spent in Kansas they have lived continually in Mauch Chunk. Mrs. Sallie A. Klotz
was an excellent woman--amiable, tender-hearted, charitable and cheerful, she possessed in full
the characteristics which make the true and loving woman. Her death will be greatly lamented
by all who knew her. Interment took place on Monday, a large concourse of sorrowing relative
and friends folliwing the remains to their last resting place. We extend to the sorrowing family
our sincere sympathy in this the hour of their deep affliction.
Normal Square Items. It is rumored that David Mosser will be married to Mrs Sallie Hultzer tomorrow (Sunday). The young couple have Normal's best wishes.
Normal Square Items. Henry Smith and Miss H. Steigerwalt, of this district, were united in the
bonds of matrimony on Christmas day. We congratulate the young couple.
Parryville Squibs. On Tuesday last Jesse Morgan, of Slatington, and Miss Laura Brown, of
town, were happiliy united in the golden bonds of matrimony by Rev. B. F. Powell. "Daisy"
extends congratulations.
Parryville Squibs. Robert Pettis and Miss Emma Hahn, both of town, were joined in the holy
bonds of wedlock by Rev. Powell, last Saturday. Our best wishes for a long and successful
voyage through life is extended to the happy couple.
David Nicholas, a prosperous Northampton county farmer suicided, Thursday. No cause is
assigned for the rash act.
Reuben Stemler, of Stemlersville, a brother of Nathan Stemler, died at his home in the above
named place Sunday. Interment took place Wednesday morning.
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