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Births, Marriages & Deaths From The Carbon Advocate, 1890-1891
This is the ninth 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 18, Number 8, Saturday, January 4, 1890
Local Events Cut Up. The many friends of Dr. Wm. DuFour and wife, of Williamsport, will be
pained to learn that their eldest son William, aged about twenty-four years, was found dead in
bed on Tuesday morning. The family formerly resided here and have many friends who express
kindliest sympathy in their sad bereavement.
Matrimonial--Nusbaum--Angle. A fashionable wedding solemized in Trinity Evangelical
Lutheran church on Thursday afternoon last was the marriage of Miss Camilla B. Angle, an
accomplished and estimable lady, for two years the efficient teacher of the Packerton primary
school, and Wm. H. Nusbaum, buyer for the "Original Cheap Cash Store," and one of our most
popular young men. At four o'clock, to the sweet strains of Mendelshons wedding march as
beautifully played by Miss Lulu L. Zehner, the contracting couple followed by Miss Angle, a
sister of the bride, and Frank Nusbaum, a brother of the groom, as bridesmaid and groomsman
respectively, marched up the aisle and took their places at the chancel rail where Rev. J. H.
Kuder pronounced the customary words and they were made man and wife. Returning from the
church to their residence on north Bank street a marriage reception was held and at eight o'clock
the same evening they left on a wedding tour--taking in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington
before their return. The young couple have the best wishes of hosts of friends for a happy and
prosperous voyage through life.
Mahoning Items. On Christmas Day Miss Ella Nothstein and Clement Kressley were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. J. S. Newhart. The young couple have our best wishes for
a happy journey through life.
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Lower Towamensing Items. Mrs. Samuel Green, of Stembersville died last week and on
Monday was buried in the St. John's cemetary.
Kistler-Reichard Nuptials. A very pretty and quietly solemnized marriage came off at the
residence of Burgess Mahlon Reishard, on Northampton street, last Saturday afternoon. The
contracting parties were Miss Minnie Reichard and D. J. Kistler, two of our popular young
people. Rev. J. H. Kuder officiated. The young couple immediately went to housekeeping in L.
F. Heldt's handsome new double brick dwelling on Lehigh street. They have the warmest wishes
of many friends for a happy and prosperous voyage o'er the matrimonial sea.
Fatal Bridge Accident.
The high wind that prevailed in this section during last Thursday proved disastrious to the
third span of the new iron bridge being erected over the Lehigh river at this place. The
"traveller," or derrick, was blown against a cord while the men were putting a stringer in place,
the force of which caused she "shoe" to slip from the pier, and the immense iron frame work of
forty or more tons, fell to the ground a distance of thirty feet, with a loud crash above which
echoed the discordant cries of the injured men who went down in the ruins. There were six men
at work on the span at the time, and of this number Chas. Zimmerman, of Mifflin county, was
seriously injured; August Berg, a Swede, of New Jersey, injured internally; Fred Moon and Dan
Crawford were also seriously injured. The two latter were taken to the Fort Allen House,
Weissport, and had their injuries attended to by Dr. Zern. Zimmerman and Berg were taken the
same day to St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, where the latter died on Friday. The remains were
taken to Weissport on Saturday, and on Monday afternoon interred in the cemetery at that place.
No one but old boreous can be held responsible for the accident, as the span blown down
was of good, sound material in every respect, and its erection was under the supervision of Dick"
Rowan, a practical bridge builder. The loss falls entirely on McCauley & Morse, sub-contractors
for the Pittsburg Bridge Co., and will delay the completion of the structure for several months or
more.
Weissport Generalities. D. S. Hongen, of Franklin, was made the happy dad of twin baby boys
on Friday who will help swell Pennsylvania's Republican majority some day.
Weissport Generalities. Our population was increased this week by additions to the families of
Dan Arner and B. F. Adams. The former is proud of a thirteen pound girl and the latter of a
bright and bouncing boy.
Weissport Generalities. Miss Sallie, relict of the late Gustus Schreiber, died at five o'clock
Tuesday morning of dropsical affection of long standing. Deceased was perhaps one of our
oldest inhabitants, having lived here nigh on to three-score years. She was born on January 27,
1807, in Moore township, Northampton co. She was married to Gustus Schreiber and five
children resulted from the union--two boys and three girls, and of the number four survive,
namely, Lewis, William and Mary Schreiber and Mrs. John W. Gilham. She was a close and
consistent member of the Reformed church and for many years, up to the time when her eyesight failed, she was a close bible student. Interment took place on Thursday afternoon from her
late residence on White street.
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Volume 18, Number 9, Saturday, January 11, 1890
Weissport Breezes. A baby boy is a welcome visitor at Joseph Green's residence on the hill,
which accounts for the illumination of his phiz in a glory of smiles this week.
Weissport Breezes. Lewis N. Scheckel and Miss Alida Roth, both of this place, were happily
united in the golden bonds of wedlock on Saturday last, by Rev. J. J. Stauffer of the Reformed
church.
Weissport Breezes. The "Stroller" is pained to record the death of Mrs. Eliza, wife of J. K.
Rickert, which occurred early Tuesday morning at her home in East Weissport. She had been
seriously ill with a complication of diseases for several months past, when a dropsical affection
of the heart set in with fatal results. Deceased was a daughter of the late James and Lydia
Hoffman, and was born in North Whitehall township, Lehigh county, on December 18, 1833.
On August 18, 1859, she was united in marriage to J. K. Rickert; only one child was born to
them by this union. Mrs. Ricket for forty-six years was a firm believer and consistent christian,
being a staunch member of the Evangelical church, in which congregation she was a leader in
singing and exhortation meetings. Interment took place Friday morning from the house.
County News Items. Manus A. Boner, of Summit Hill, was on Sunday evening united in
marriage to Mrs. Mary Ann Daugherty, of Lansford. The ceremony was performed in the
Catholic church at the former place. A delightful reception followed the ceremony. The young
couple have the best wishes of many friends in their matrimonial venture.
Parryville Items. After a protracted illness of some months with consumption, Mrs. George
Hand died on Friday at the age of forty-eight years. Interment took place on Sunday afternoon
and was largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends. Deceased was a consistent desciple
of the Evangelical church and a close follower of God. A husband and four children are left to
mourn the death of a good wife and kind mother.
Weatherly Correspondence. Sylvest McAfee, who was taken to the insane asylum at Danville
about a year ago, died lately at that institution. His remains were brought to this town for
interment. Mr. McAfee was originally from Tamaqua, but lived in this town for many years.
Weatherly Correspondence. La grippe has reached Weatherly. This town must have been born
under an unlucky star, as it has just cleared itself of diphtheria and now it is under the grippe.
The presence of the disease has its effect on our schools and churches, in lessening the
attendance at these places. Quite a number of our citizens are down with the disease, and
amongst this number our two oldest physicians--Drs. Latham and Tweedle. Dr. Tweedle is very
low with pneumonia and kidney troubles, resulting diseases, it seems, from the grippe with
which he was first attacked. Dr. Latham is also very much prostrated with the imported disease.
There is only one phsician in this town--Dr. Long, to attend to the sick, and he too is nearly
played out from overwork. Dr. Horn of Mauch Chunk, was called here on Tuesday for
consultation in the treatment of Drs. Latham and Tweedle. So far we had but one death from it,
Mrs. Irwin Miller, whose remains were taken to Espey on Tuesday.
The County Seat. Thirty or more couples were present at the tin wedding celebration of Mr. and
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Mrs. Frederick Stahl, at their home in the Second Ward, on Friday evening. Music dancing,
choice refreshments and delightful repartee made up the evening's more than pleasant
programme.
The County Seat. Edward Kemerer, employed as a locomotive engineer on the Mahanoy
Division of the Lehigh Valley railroad, died of pneumonia at his home in East Mauch Chunk
Sunday morning after a short illness. He was well and popularly known and was not long
married. Interment took place at Lehighton Tuesday. Chapman Post, G. A. R., of this place, of
which he was a member, attended the funeral.
Volume 18, Number 10, Saturday, January 18, 1890
Local Events Cut Up. Henry Holter, aged fifty-six years, died at his home on Pine street,
Monday morning early, from chronic typhilis. He leaves a wife and two children--a boy and girl,
both grown. Interment took place from the Lutheran church on Thursday. He was a native of
Germany and had resided here for some time past. Up to a few weeks ago he was an inmate of
St. Luke's hospital, Bethlehem, where he was under treatment for a chronic disease.
Weissport Breezes. George Boyer, well remembered by our people as a former resident, didd
recently at his home in Scranton.
Weissport Breezes. On Sunday afternoon our young friends Bert. Arner and Miss Lena Hongen
were happily united in the golden bonds of matrimony by the Rev. S. B. Brown, of the
Evangelical church. The young couple have the "Stroller's" best wishes for a safe and
prosperous voyage o'er matrimony's turbulent stream.
County News Items. Eddie Maley, of No. 6, was buried at Summit Hill on Tuesday afternoon.
County News Items. James McGinty died at Beaver Meadow and was buried Saturday at nine
o'clock. Requim High Mass was celebrated in St. Mary's church. Deceased was thirty-seven
years of age.
County News Items. A brakeman named Finker, whose home is in West Penn, had both legs cut
off at the coal dump at Delano Monday evening. He was taken to the Miners' Hospital at
Ashland, where he died Tuesday.
County News Items. John Brindle, of East Penn township, died at noon on Wedneday, aged
about sixty years. He was a soldier in the late civil war, and was a pensioner on account of
disabilities received. He was a member of John D. Bertolette Post, 484 G. A. R. Lehighton--a
delegation of which organizatiyn attended his interment on Friday.
County News Items. Mrs. J. S. Hawk, the second wife of County Commissioner Hawk, died
Sunday afternoon of pneumonia at her home in Kidder township. Deceased was aged thirtyeight years and was a daughter of Enos Koch, of Penn Forest, a prosperous and well-to-do
farmer. By her death four children are left to mourn the loss of a good mother, while the husband
mourns the loss of a faithful, dutiful wife. Interment took place on Wednesday morning
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according to Evangelicalistic rite of which denomination she was a member.
Lehigh Gap Items. A bright baby girl is a welcome visitor at Joseph Getz's residence.
The County Seat. Mrs. Sharpe, of East Mauch Chunk, died at her home on Wednesday, at the
ripe old age of four score and ten. Deceased was the mother of Mrs. George Ruddle, of that
town, and of Richard Sharpe, a prominent Wilkesbarre coal operator.
The Philadelphia Times is announcing the sudden death of Will F. Du Four, of Williamsport,
stated that he died in Washington. It is due to Dr. William M. Du Four and family to correct this
error. The deceased died at home, the family residence. He was apparently in his usual health,
attended the opera in the evening; came home about eleven o'clock; sat and talked with his
mother; retired to his room in good spirits; conversed with his brother Joe who occupied a bed in
the same room, went to bed. In the morning when the father called them, Joe responded but did
not get up. At a second call he got up and called Will; receiving no answer he went to the bed
and shook Will, but failed to waken him; this was heard by his father, who came up stairs; a
glance convinced him that the sleep was unnatural; a hasty examination, and an application of
restoratives were ineffectual; other physicians were at once summoned; every effort known was
made to break the stupor, but in about three hours the loving son and brother was dead; cause
appoplexy. Will F. DuFour was a young man of bright promise and highly respected. Dr. Du
Four and family were for several years residents of Lehighton, and their many friends deeply
sympathize with them in their great trial.
Volume 18, Number 11, Saturday, January 25, 1890
Local Events Cut Up. From the Phoenixville Republican we learn that William H.. Lenhard, an
old school-mate of ye editor and a former resident, was on last Sunday married to Miss Mary C.
Wamsley by Rev. H. C. Grossman. The young couple have our congratulations.
Mauch Chunk Special. Robert and Kate K. Natress, of the second ward, suffered the loss by
death of a bright and interesting five months old baby boy, Alfred R., on Sunday last from
inflamation of the lungs superinduced by acute la grippe. Interment took place on Wednesday
afternoon. The parents have the sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement.
Parryville Items. The first snow storm of the season brought a bright baby girl to the home of
Charley Belford, who smiles quite audibly thereat.
Weatherly Locals. Beneville Grim, an old citizen of Weatherly, died on Monday from
pneumonia, superinduced by the grippe. Many of our citizens are suffering at present from the
imported disease.
Weatherly Locals. Mr. Wm. Kocher was buried last Sunday with military honors. He had one
of the largest funerals that we have had at this place for some time.
Around About Us. Mrs. Sabina, widow of the late Thos. Kramer, died last Saturday morning at
the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Eliza Caskie, at Walnutport. She was a sister of Edwin and
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Joseph Saeger, of Al'nt'wn and of Mrs. Marsena Sampson, of Orange, N. J. Her age was 69
years and some months.
Around About Us. Daniel Nothstein, of East Penn township, died of general collapse and
diabetes Thursday and was buried on Monday. Services were held in the Ben-Salem church and
were largely attended. Deceased was born on Oct. 18, 1812, and was a life long resident of the
township. His wife preceeded him hence about four years ago. Seven children survive, among
the members being L. H and C. H. Nothstein of Lehighton.
Newsy Weissport. Telegraph Operator Fatzinger smiles audibly now when you speak of the
new "tot" that has became a member of his household. It's a little girl and the "Stroller" wishes
for her a happy future.
Volume 18, Number 12, Saturday, February 1, 1890
Round About Us. Thomas Crossin, of Nesquehoning, aged about twenty seven years, died at his
home in the above place on Monday. Interment took place on Wednesday afternoon at three
o'clock. Deceased was much respected by a host of friends who mourn his death.
Round About Us. A fatal accident befell a teamster named Nathan Mertz employed by H. J.
Deppe, of Albrightsville, one afternoon recently. He was engaged hauling bark down the
Pocono mountain in the direction of Fennersville, and it is supposed that in some manner he was
precipitated to the ground, one of the wagon wheels passing over his head crushing it terribly,
and necessarily resulting in almost instant death.
Round About Us. An autopsy was held on the remains of Jacob Horn, of Laurytown, who was
buried Friday by Taylor Post, G. A. R. His heart had become abnormally developed, being
almost four times the normal size and was incased in a hard, cartillaginous-like covering which
attached itself to the surrounding walls. How the man lived as long as he did was a mystery.
There are few such cases on record and the phenomenon, for such it is, has caused much talk in
medical circles.
Newsy Weissport. Matthias Ruff, of East Weissport, celebrated his 90th birthday on Wednesday.
His aged better-half is seriously ill.
Carbon's Capital. Harry Stine, of this city, employed as a brakeman on what is known as the
cannon ball freight train on the Jersey Central Railroad, was killed at White House, N. J., Friday
morning, by his head coming in contact with a water pipe that had been left projecting over the
track from the tank. The train was moving rapidly when the accident occurred and his head was
crushed in a horrible manner. The accident was the result of carelessness on the part of the
person who last used the pipe. Interment was made on Monday, and was largely attended by
relatives and friends.
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Volume 18, Number 13, Saturday, February 8, 1890
Local Events Cut Up. Jesse Willauer, of Pennsburg, Montgomery county, is dead at the age of
78 years. Interment will take place to-day (Friday). He was an uncle to J. W. and Postmaster
Raudenbush.
Newsy Weissport. Mrs. Adam Houser died on Thursday last and was interred from the Lutheran
chapel on Monday. A husband and five small children are left to mourn her death. In their sad
affliction they have the sympathy of friends and neighbors.
Newsy Weissport. Richard Miller died Thursday evening last, after an illness of only short
duration. Deceased was aged about thirty-five years and leaves a wife and four small children to
mourn the death of a good husband and father. Interment took place from the Evangelical
church.
Parryville Splinters. Frank Ritzy and Miss Emma Blose were happily married by Rev. J. H.
Huber on Saturday evening. The young couple have our best wishes for a happy and prosperous
future.
Round About Us. On Monday evening a Jersey Central train struck a man named Hagerty, from
Lansford, between New Philadelphia and Middleport. His arm was broken and his skull crushed.
Round About Us. Frank Cadden, a well-known and popular G. A. R., man, of Jeanesville, died
Monday, aged 60 years. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in
St. Gabriel's cemetery.
Volume 18, Number 14, Saturday, February 15, 1890
Local Events Cut Up. The population of Lehighton was increased last week by baby boy
additions in the families of Joseph Hess and Frank Acker.
Weatherly Squibs. A twelve year old girl of George Wetzel, living on the west side, was sent on
Saturday to do some shopping and, while on her way crossing Black Creek on the plank walk,
she fell into the stream and was drowned. Her body was discovered on Sunday morning near the
planing mill.
Newsy Weissport. Andrew Weiss is happy on account of being the "dad" of a brand new boy.
Newsy Weissport. Jesse Kromer, an old citizen of Carbon county, and resident of Packerton for
many years, was buried in the cemetery here on Tuesday; a large concourse of relatives and
friends followed the remains to their last resting place. Deceased was the father of our
townsman, Mr. John Kromer.
A Pleasant Surprise. A very pleasant surprise was tendered Mrs. F. D. Miller on the occasion of
her birthday anniversary Monday evening. Those present and participating in the pleasures of
the evening were W. G. Miller, wife and daughter, Thomas Zeigler and wife, Mrs. J. S. Webb
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and daughter, Mesdames William Shadle, Ed. Hunsicker, Constantine Fortwangler, Wallace
Snyder, Wallace Peters, Henry Drumbore, Wm. Wert, ---- Everit and Charles Kemerer and
daughter, Misses Laura Hontz, Emma Williamson, Mary Rehrig, Minnie Moulthrop and sister
and Lulu Weidaw. The Arion Cornet Band visited the house during the evening and discoursed a
number of excellent selections in their splendid style.
DIED. GERBER--On the 30th day of January, in West Penn, Reuben Gerber, aged 86 years, 7
months and 15 days.
DIED. HILL--On the 2nd day of February, in West Penn, Harriet, wife of Jonas Hill, aged 51
years, 11 months and 29 days.
Volume 18, Number 15, Saturday, February 22, 1890
Local Events Cut Up. Charley Benner is the happy "dad" of a new baby boy which arrived on
Monday--just in time to vote.
Mahoning Items. On Friday evening a pleasant party assembled at the residence of William
Sitler to help his daughter, Laura, celebrate her birthday.
Lehigh Gap Special. A brand new baby girl has arrived at William Smith's residence.
Lehigh Gap Special. A baby girl brightens the home of Wesley Stroup. May the little one live
long and happily.
County Chit-Chat. Mrs. John Boyer, of Lower Towamensing, Monday morning after an illness
of only two days. Deceased had reached the ripe old age of four score years. Interment will take
place this Saturday morning from the Towamensing church.
County Chit-Chat. Alfred Jansen, a Hungarian, who was injured recently in a Hauto coal mine,
died Friday at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, where he was under treatment. Jansen, who was
six feet tall and weighted nearly 200 pounds when injured, weighed hardly 50 pounds at death.
County Chit-Chat. Mrs. Jonas Hill, of West Penn township, died at her home recently of illness
superinduced by the grippe. She was aged fifty two years and leaves a husband and five
children. Deceased was a consistent member of the stone church, and a large circle of friends
mourn her death.
Lower Towamensing Items. Griffith Shindler is a happy "dad" owing to a baby boy that his
better half presented to him.
Lower Towamensing Items. Washington Hultzer was made happy last week by the appearance
of a little girl at his dwelling. Also Jerome Hoffman and Andrew Andreas were made happy the
same way, the former on last Sunday by a boy and the latter on last Thursday by a girl, this will
help to swell the population at the next census.
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Volume 18, Number 16, Saturday, March 1, 1890
The Kolb Birthday.
Those were happy hours on Saturday evening last for our honored fellow citizen, Mr.
John Kolb and his estimable wife. For the first time in thirty-eight years they saw all their
children gathered again under the paternal roof. Of these Mrs. William Riddle, Mrs. Levi
Danner and Mrs. Otto Feist reside in White Haven. The visitors from abroad were Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Danner, of South Bethlehem, Mrs. Thomas, of Belfast, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stocker,
of Lehighton, and Mrs. Mifflin Danner, of Ashley. These together with their families,
numbering thirty-six in all, partook of a sumptuous repast served at 10 p. m. The occasion was
the fifty-fifth birthday of Mr. John Kolb, who was born on St. Valentine's Day, 1835. On Sunday
most of the party attended divine services at St. Paul's E. L. church of which Mr. Kolb is a
prominent and active member.
The many birthday gifts are highly appreciated by the venerable couple. Dr. William
Brader, by request took the picture of a group consisting of the parents and their children. A part
of the visitors returned to their homes on Monday, the rest remaining until Tuesday. The time
was spent in visiting the hospitable homes of the brother and two sisters residing here. It was a
right merry season and long to be remembered.--White Haven Journal.
Fatal Accident.
Last Saturday morning at about half-past seven o'clock while Mr. Jacob Kline, of Second
street, this borough, was following the duties of his office as boss of the car inspectors in the
Packerton Yard of the Lehigh Valley Company, he was knocked down and run over by a train of
cars running backward, the wheels of which plassed over both legs, crushing and mangling them
in a horrible manner. His family were notified and along with Dr. W. W. Reber, the injured man
was conveyed to St. Luke's Hospital, South Bethlehem, where he died at about two o'clock in the
afternoon.
Deceased was born in Monroe county, and was aged fifty-three years. For the past fifteen
years or more he has resided here with his family--a wife and two grown up daughters. He was a
close and consistent member of the M. E. church, and was a member in good standing of John D.
Bertolette Post, 484, G. A. R. Interment took place at Catasauqua on Tuesday, and was largely
attended by friends and members of the Post. In their bereavement the family have the sympathy
of the community.
Local Events Cut Up. A very pleasant birthday party in honor of Miss Annie Raudenbush,
come off at her home on First street thursday evening. The occasion was enlivened by games,
pleasant repartee and luncheon. Those present were Misses Gertie Weidaw, Flora Sitler, Ida
Irwin, Clara Kuntz, Emma Koons, and Messrs. D. W. Nothstein, Jos. Bennet, James Yenser,
Robert Heberling and Oliver Follweiler.
Local Events Cut Up. In celebration of his twenty-fourth birthday anniversary A. L.
Bartholomew entertained I. S. Koch, T. W. Clauss, R. L. Sweeny, Harvey Morgan and Geo. W.
Morthimer at a sumptuously prepared dinner at the Exchange Hotel on Sunday. The occasion
was made an exceedingly pleasant one in every particular, and Al has the best wishes of all for
many more such auspicious events.
People Who Come And Go. Joseph B. Seidel and wife, of First street, were at Kempton, Berks
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county on Wednesday, attending the funeral of Mr. Seidel's mother, who had reached the ripe old
age of 84 years.
Resolutions of Condolence.
At a special meeting of John D. Bertolette Post, 484 G. A. R., held on Tuesday, 25th inst.,
the following preamble and resolutions were unaminously adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Commander of the Universe to remove from our
midst our worthy and esteemed Comrade Jacob H. Kline, S. V. C., thereby, as we hope
conferring upon him the immortal degree of manhood and exalting him to a seat in the Celestial
Camp.
Resolved, That in the death of Comrade Kline we recognize the loss of one who by his
keen sense of honor, his high appreciation of right, and his fidelity to all his obligations, has
exemplified in the highest degree those traits of character that shine forth in a good citizen, a
faithful Comrade of our Post, a kind brother, an indulgent father and a tender and loving
husband.
Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family of our deceased Comrade our most
sincere sympathy and bid them look for consolation to Him who wields the golden gavel in the
Supreme Camp above.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the Post, that a copy be
furnished the family of our deceased Comrade and that they be published int he Carbon
Advocate.
J. S. Webb, H. V. Morthimer, Sr., John Bohn, Committee.
Newsy Weissport. Adam Eaches, Jr., aged twenty-five, who died recently at his home in
Franklin, leaving a wife and four small children, conscious of eternal death to sinners, became a
penitent supplient for God's mercy and died with all evidences of complete forgiveness. His last
words, "Our Father," came as an echo from the land of pure delight from which bourne no one
has yet returned. His death, painful and full of sorrow to relatives, is partly assuaged in memory
of the fact that "in the land above where all is love, we shall meet again to part no more."
Parryville Squibs. When the census enumerator goes around this town counting noses he will
find an addition of two. One, a handsome baby girl in the family of Ed Best, and another in the
family of C. J. Montz, a bright baby boy.
County Chit-Chat. Anthony McMonigle and Michael Lorenz were crushed to death by the
breaking of a rope used to hoist a lumber truck in No. 6 at Audenried on Friday. Lewis Isaacs,
William Ferry, David Nelson and Thomas Williams, on the truck at the same time, saved
themselves by jumping. The truck had been condemned for some time.
Volume 18, Number 17, Saturday, March 8, 1890
Local Events Cut Up. By the Allentown Democrat we see that Miss Ella Bartholomew, of
Philadelphia, daughter of Levi Bartholomew, of Bankway, was recently married to William
Fegley, of Allentown. Miss Bartholomew is well known here, and has the best wishes of many
friends for a safe voyage o're matrimony's tempestous seas.
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Carbon County Tips. Three children died of diphtheria in Weatherly on Monday. In the same
town there are four children sick with the same disease in the family of Cyrus Seaman. Prompt
and strenous action to prevent a further spread of the disease have been taken.
Newsy Weissport. In Honor of the 57th birthday of Mrs. A. W. Marsh, her daughter Miss Alda,
arranged and perfected a neat surprise on last Saturday evening. The event was an exceedingly
pleasant one in every particular and will be long remembered by those present: Rev. J. H.
Stauffer and wife, Milton Setzer and wife, Daniel Graver and wife, Dr. Zern and wife, B. K.
Culton and wife, A. B. Marsh and wife, G. R. Straussberger, Mrs. C. [P. or D.] Miner, Mrs.
Samuel Welsh, Mrs. W. L. Kutz, Mrs. G. Stein, Mrs. Jos. Connor, Mrs. George Emery, Mrs. B.
F. Peters, Misses Cora Buss, Annie Scofield, Lulu Graver, Lillie and Mary Musselman. At a
late hour a sumptuous repast was served to which the assembled guests did full justice.
Volume 18, Number 18, Saturday, March 15, 1890
Local Events Cut Up. The census enumerator will have two more names to chronicle when he
goes around this town. A bright baby girl in the family of Joseph Fritzinger, and a spirited
young Republican in the home of our young friend Ed. Deterline, on north First street.
Local Events Cut Up. Engineer George Blank, of Third st., is the proud dad of a bouncing baby
boy that has every promise of a bright and happy future. The Advocate congratulates his dad.
J. P. Steigerwalt, late of Ohio, was on Saturday married to Miss Jeanette Geiger, of town, by the
Rev. J. H. Kuder, of Fourth street.
Carbon County Tips. A marriage solemnized recently and only made public a few days since is
Wilson Haffner, of Germansville to Miss Annie M. Leinhard, of Beaver Run. The contracting
parties have the congratulations of many friends.
Carbon County Tips. Miss Annie, daughter of Charle Longkamer, of Packerton, will be united
in marriage to Morris Stauffer, at the home of the bride's parents on Thursday, March 20.
Invitations have been issued and the occasion promises to be a very pleasant one.
Parryville Briefs. Mrs. John Knoppengerber, an aged widow lady, died on Thursday and was
buried on Sunday--the Rev. T. A. Huber, pastor of the Reformed church at Weissport officiating.
Deceased leaves a family of grown up sons and daughters.
Mahoning Items. On Sunday Miss Souri Graff, of Centreville, and Stephen Balliet, of this
place, were married, and at once began house keeping. The young couple have our best wishes
for a prosperous journey through life.
Newsy Weissport. A. T. Phifer and family, of Franklin, were in attendance at the funeral of Rev.
Knerr, father of Mrs. Phifer, at Easton on Tuesday.
Newsy Weissport. The "Stroller" is pleased to announce the approaching marriage of Franklin's
popular young and enterprising merchant, Oscar J. Saeger to Miss Mahida V., the estimable
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daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Berlin, on the 29th inst., at the home of the bride's parents.
Volume 18, Number 19, Saturday, March 22, 1890
Local Events Cut Up. Miss Susue Solt, on the event of her seventeenth birthday anniversary,
entertained a large number of her friends in a delightful social gathering at her home in
Jamestown, a suburb of this place, on Friday evening last. A sumptuous repast, under the weight
of which the table fairly groaned, was served at a late hour.
Local Events Cut Up. Mrs. Annie, Relict of the late George Heilman, deceased, died at her
home in this place on Friday, at the advanced age of seventy-nine years. Interment took place at
the St. John's church, Mahoning township, on Tuesday morning, the Rev. Abraham
Bartholomew performing the last sad rites. Deceased was the mother of John, Wash. and
Nathan Heilman, and was a sister to Mrs. David Arner, of Mahoning street, who has reached the
ripe old age of eighty-one years. Firm in the faith, an earnest disciple of the Lord, death to her
was like passing from one room to another, and a far better room in our Father's house.
Local Events Cut Up. On Saturday evening, March 15, Rev. J. H. Kuder, at his residence on
Fourth street, united in the golden bonds of marriage Alvin T. Noll and Miss Minnie Werner,
both of town. The young couple have the hearty well-wishes of many friends.
Newsy Weissport. Laura, an eleven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Graver, of
Franklin, died on Saturday afternoon, after an illness with abcess of the brain. Interment took
place on Monday. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of neighbors and friends in their sore
affliction.
Newsy Weissport. On Tuesday afternoon Miss Lillie, daughter of our esteemed townspeople Mr.
and Mrs. William Koons, was married to John Philips, of Scranton, by the Rev. S. B. Brown.
They left via the Lehigh Valley the same day for the home of the groom.
Parryville Bubbles. Mrs. Beltz, widow of the late Daniel Beltz, died Saturday afternoon and was
buried on Tuesday, Rev. F. K. Fehr, of the Evangelical church, officiating. Deceased was aged
about sixty years and leaves three sons to mourn her death.
Fatal Accident.
Carl Leithman, a Lehighton Baker Mangled by L. & S. Railroad Trains.
Carl Leithman, visited Allentown friends on Tuesday and was returning home on Jersey
Central passenger train, No. 8, the same night, when, it is thought, having occasion to pass from
one car to another, he was thrown from the train, about one hundred feet south of the iron
railroad bridge north of Parryville. He was found early on Wednesday morning by the crew of a
passing coal train and taken to Parryville where he laid all day in the freight house of the station
unrecognized. It is thought that several trains of cars must have passed over him. He was
horribly mutilated. His left leg was cut off above the knee and his right foot at the ankle joint;
his right hand was crushed off at the wrist while his left arm was mashed almost to a pulp from
the wrist to the shoulder. A wound in the head, that must have caused instant death, extended
from the left eye along the side of the crarnium to a point above the ear. The brains had oozed
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out and the interior cavity was exposed: their was a frightful gash at the back of the neck in
proximity to the spinal cord and his body was otherwise badly bruised. Coroner Buck, of
Weatherly, was telegraphed for, but failing to put in an appearance, Overseer of the Poor Charles
Dunlap enpannelled the following jury who viewed the remains: Harry Ritzy, Lewis Blose,
William Serfass, Charles Robert, William Sheckler and James Henritzy. It is likely the verdict
will be death by accident, as there is no evidence of foul play. He had in his pocket, when found,
a ticket from Allentown to Lehighton, a nickle five cent piece, a letter addressed to Carl
Leithman, care of Joseph Schmidt, Mauch Chunk, and minor articles.
Deceased was aged about 35 years, and for a year past had been in the employ of John
Hauk, and was a baker by trade. His wife is visiting relatives and friends in Germany, where she
has been for some months past. He was a charter member of Gnaden Hutten Lodge, No. 316, K.
G. E., of Lehighton, which organization took charge of the body and interreed the same in the
Lehighton cemetery, with appropriate funeral cermonies, on Thursday afternoon.
Carbon County Tips. The marriage of Miss Annie Longkamer and Maurice Stauffer, was
happily solemnized at the home of the bride's parents in Packerton Thursday afternoon in the
presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs.
Stauffer were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents.
Weatherly Whiffs. Mr. Freehulfer, an aged gentleman, residing on Quakake street, died very
suddenly on Sunday. His remains were interred on Wednesday. Rev. A. M. Masonheimer
officiated.
The County Seat. Aaron Bennyhoff, who served his country as a volunteer soldier in the late
civil war, died at his home here on Sunday. He was a member of Chapman Post, 61, G. A. R.,
and belonged to the 28th Regiment of Pa. Vol. Interment took place on Tuesday.
The County Seat. A young couple from Nesquehoning, White and Newton, by name
respectively, had the marriage ceremony read to them in 'Squire Boyle's Court on Tuesday. The
genial 'Squire did the job in a neat and satisfactory manner.
Volume 18, Number 20, Saturday, March 29, 1890
Carbon County Tips. John Deiter, a well-to-do Little Gap farmer, died at his home in that place
one day last week and was buried on Sunday. He was the father of Rev. E. A. Deiter, of
Muhlenbeg College, Allentown.
DIED. WEINHAUER--At Beaver Run, Sunday evening, March 23, 1890, Anna, wife of Henry
Weinhauer.
DIED. LONG.--In this borough, Friday evening, March 21, 1890, William Penn, child of W. P.
and Mary A. Long, aged 6 months.
MARRIED. KNAPPENBERGER-STETTLER--In this borough, on the 24th inst., by H. A.
Beltz, J. P., Amandus Knappenberger, of Parryville, and Anna Stettler, of Bowmanstown,
Carbon county, Pa.
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MARRIED. ANDREAS-SENSINGER--On March 9th, by Rev. A. Bartholomew, Rodger E.
Andreas, of East Penn, and Miss Louisa Sensinger, of Heidelberg, Lehigh Co.
Local Events Cut Up. William Penn, aged six months, infant child of W. Penn and Mary Long
died Friday evening at eight o'clock. Interment took place on Monday afternoon. The afflicted
parents have the sympathy of friends and neighbors in their sad bereavement.
N. M. C. There was a happy time at the residence of our esteemed townspeople Mr. and Mrs. M.
O. Bryan, on Monday evening. It was one of those few-and-far-between pleasant occasions
where everybody tries to make everybody else thoroughly happy. However, Mr. B. was the
happiest of them all, for it was a complete surprise to him. His good and accomplished wife
planned and executed it with adroitness that few ladies possess. By some ruse she managed to
get him away from his place of business early in the evening. While he sat in the reading room
entertaining his little folks, never thinking that the whirligig of time at that very hour was
carrying him past the thirty-fifth milestone of his life's journey, all of a sudden there was a rap at
the front door, and presently to his wondering eyes there stepped into the parlor a full dozen of
oddly-dressed but jolly people. They made an immediate charge on Mr. B., drove him from one
place to another until he was forced to submit to an unconditional surrender. Then the fun began.
He could not tell "who was who." There Grandmother NaGrom, Baby Bunting, Topsy
Nightingale, Angeline One-Two-Three, Arizona Bill and his slender bride of the far west, Miss
Dinklespiel, Miss Walkbothways, --eight fantastic specimens of humanity. He laughed and he
guessed, and he guessed and he laughed, but everytime he guessed, he guessed wrong. In due
time all the masks disappeared and his jolly good friends made a second charge on him. Many
were the congratulations, and many were the kind wishes. Soon after Mrs. B. invited the party to
the dining room and seated them around a large table fairly leaded down with all the delicacies
imaginable. Baby Bunting was toast-master and occupied a very conspicuous seat. Topsy didn't
say much, but she did a "lot of eatin." Mr. B's appetite was never better. All did full justice to
themselves and to the solemn occasion. The remainder of the evening was spent in pleasant
convivalities in which all took part. When the hour of parting came, all joined in wishing Mr.
and Mrs. Bryan many, many years of continued health, happiness and prosperity, assuring them
that they would long cherish the many pleasant recollections of the happy occasion.
Bowmanstown Special. Last Thursday while following her household duties Mrs. Levi Kern
was stricken with paralysis, from which she died the same evening. Interment took place on
Tuesday in the St. John's cemetery.
Bowmanstown Special. George Kline, one of the oldest citizens of Millport, was buried on
Friday at the St. John's church, of which he was a member.
Normal Square Gems. An eleven-year-old son of Edward Sittler, died Thursday morning last
and was buried at the Brick church Saturday. In their sore affliction the bereaved parents have
the sincere sympathy of many friends and neighbors.
A Girl's Tragic Death.
A Fatal Pistol Bullet's Crashing Force Ends All.
Was It Accident or Murder? The Scene of the Affair a Vale of Sorrow. The Boy Lover in Jail.
In the basement of a two and a half story double frame dwelling house on the corner of
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Second and Coal streets, this town, lived Corneda Hiskey, aged sixteen years, with her mother
and half sister Mary, up to last Thursday night. In this small, dingy room, poorly and plainly
furnished, the widow, Lavina Somit, and her children managed to eke out an honest existence by
taking in washing and doing housework about the town. Early Thursday evening the family
were sitting around the room talking, planning and attending to minor duties, while the girl
Corneda, better known as Gertie, was engaged writing a letter for her mother. Sometime near
seven o'clock there was a gentle
KNOCK AT THE DOOR,
and Getie, who was evidently expecting some one, rose and went to the door where she was met
by Webster H. Campbell, who now occupies a cell in the county prison at Mauch Chunk
awaiting trial for her tragic death. An invitation to "come in" was refused, and she went out to
him and closed the door. For an hour or more possibly they stood on the porch in front of the
house engaged in conversation, when a more earnest and pressing invitation to go inside was
unfortunately accepted, and Campbell went in and joined the family. He accepted a chair near
the door, and the girl pulled a rocker across the room to his side and sat down in it. Their
conversation drifted onto various topics and incidentally the funeral of Carl Leitzman, who was
killed on the L. & S. railroad Tuesday night and was buried that afternoon. After this Campbell
appeared depressed, and sat with his head bowed down saying nothing for ten or fifteen minutes.
After awhile Gertie rose from her chair and sat down on his lap when Campbell commenced
playing with a cheap brass breastpin that she wore, loosening it and telling her to throw it away
that he would buy her a better one. Following this the conversation became more general with
the inmates of the room. It was sometime later when the half sister Mary retired, and the mother
sought an adjoining room on the same floor. The hour was then near eleven o'clock. What took
place between the period that elapsed and the time of the tragic event is known only to the dead
girl
WHOSE LIPS ARE SEALED FOREVER,
and Webster H. Campbell. In the meantime they had moved across the room and were
occupying two chairs in close proximity to each other in the corner; Campbell sat to the left,
immediately in the corner, on a chair some three to five inches lower than the one occupied by
the girl, the table stood directly in front of them, while close to the right stood the old-fashioned,
high, narrow cupboard. About this time Campbell had taken the revolver from his pocket and
placed it on the table. This he claims occurred while all members of the family were in the room,
but it is denied by both Mrs. Somit and her daughter Mary. Later it was placed on the old
cupboard, and when the girl and her youthful lover were about changing their seats for the rocker
they passed by the cupboard on which lay the fatal weapon. The girl preceeded Campbell, and
was close in front of him when he picked up the revolver to place it further back from the edge.
In doing this he claims, it was accidentally discharged and the deadly missel from an old
fashioned 38-calibre revolver crashed through her head, at a point two inches from the left ear,
the bullet taking an upward and forward course through the brain and lodging just under the
scalp on the right, singing the hair and burning the skin, inflicting a wound from which death
resulted in five minutes. The loud
REPORT OF THE REVOLVER
hurriedly brought Mrs. Somit into the room. She was confronted by Campbell almost at the
door who, in evident anguish cried, "My God, for God's sake, I shot my dear Gertie
accidentally." Running out into the street the widowed woman called loudly for help. She was
followed by Campbell who fired a second shot into the air. Mrs. Somit was closely followed
into the room by William Schoepe, who lives in the same house. Following him came the girl
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Mary who, running across the room to her sister's side lifted her up in her arms and held her to
her bosom while the haze of death dimmed the wounded girl's eyes and her life's blood flowed in
streams from the ghastly wound and soaked into the dress of the half-frenzied sister. This was
the condition of things that confronted the half dozen or more neighbors who filed into the room
of death nigh onto the midnight hour--the mother's loud cries of grief and the heart rending sobs
of the poor, deformed girl, bending under the weight of her sister's dead body. The
CRIES FOR HELP
uttered by Mrs. Somit had the effect of bringing to the scene John Walters and Lafayette Schoch
who were on their way home, and near the corner of Second and Iron streets, fully three squares
from the home of the dead girl. Messengers were at once sent for Dr. W. W. Reber, 'Squire
Beltz, and Constable Raworth, all three of whom were soon on the scene. Campbell was taken
in charge and was held in custody at the home of Constable Raworth until the following
morning when he was taken to 'Squire Beltz's office and remanded for the coroner's verdict.
Daylight dawned with failing rain, the air was murky and a dismal pall over hung the town as a
curtain of gloom. Men, women, boys and girls trudged up the hill to the tragic scene and
crowded the outside building, waiting with ill-concealed impatience for the coroner's jury, who
were deliberating in the close atmosphere of the basement. The impatience of the people was
relieved when Coroner Buck, of Weatherly, and the empanelled jury, H. A. Beltz, foreman, J. W.
Raudenbush, John H. B. Acker, Charles A. Wagner, Philip Bartholomew and Wash Shoch
filed from the room and proceeded to the office of 'Squire Beltz on First street. There was a
great rush for that point and for half an hour the front of the building was thronged with people,
the number of which gradually thinned out. Before twelve o'clock the jury reached the following
decision, cleared of all technical terms, viz: that "Corneda Hiskey had come to her death by a
pistol shot wound at the hands of Webster H. Campbell." Constable Raworth immediately took
the accused boy to the
COUNTY PRISON,
at Mauch Chunk, where he is now confined.
Following the shooting, Compbell threw the pistol into the street, where it was found by
John Walters; when asked why he had thrown it away, he replied, "she told me to," meaning
Mrs. Somit. The revolver is an old five-barreled one and belonged to the boy's father, who is
Henry Campbell, Esq., a merchant, residing along the canal in Franklin township. The boy says
the revolver came into his possession accidentally. He was engaged cleaning out the store a few
days before when he found
THE FATAL WEAPON
in a box and placed it in his pocket. He never thought of it again until he got into the house,
when he took it out and placed it on the table and later removed it to the cupboard. He cannot
remember whether the revolver went off in his hand or when it struck the chair. He picked the
weapon from the floor at a point between the chair and cupboard after it was discharged. He tells
his story with perfect coolness and self-possession, and claims that it was purely accidental and
that he is innocent of any intent to injure the girl.
A ROMANCE
in the case is that late last year during the period when Franklin township was afflicted with the
typhoid fever epidemic, young Campbell, who is scarcely more than sixteen years of age, was
taken sick, and thereafter Corneda Hiskey frequently called and asked after his health. An
affection sprung up between the two and from sometime in December, about the 28th, they were
keeping company--always on the best of terms, without a single quarrel, the way of their love run
smoothly, and it is said they were to be married. The girl Corneda was comely and
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prepossessing. She was the
ILLEGITIMATE CHILD of Henry Hiskey and was raised almost as a town charge. The girl's
mother, Mrs. Lavina Somit, was deserted by her husband some time after the war of the rebellion
closed. He was only heard of once since that time. About twelve or fourteen years ago the
overseers of the poor heard of his being in this neighborhood and after locating him he was
arrested and placed under bonds to render her support. He eluded the eyes of justice after a short
time, however, and shook the mud of these parts from his shoes. He is now said to be located
somewhere in the West. His deserted wife has since that time heroically struggled for an
existence. She is prematurely aged by the sore affliction of sickness and trouble, and is worthy
of the sympathy of the people hereabouts. Many hundreds of people anxious to see
THE DEAD BODY
called at the house during Friday, Saturday, Sunday and until the hour of interment on Monday,
when the last sad rites were performed over the remains and the dead girl was placed beneath the
clay, ending the first act in the frightful tragedy that awakened Lehighton and the surroundings to
a state of great excitement.
PUBLIC OPINION
is divided on the question of whether the tragic affair was the result of accident or not, though
from the evidence of the people before the coroner's jury and the statement of the boy, no motive
has been adduced to show wilfulness on the part of the acused. There are
MANY STORIES
floating about which are but sensational rumors, idle gossip, silly creations of ignorance and not
worthy of even passing attention. It would be well for people who indulge in them to stop it, and
leave the proper tribunal judge the case at the proper time.
THE ROOM.
A representative of the Carbon Advocate called at the house and sketched a diagram of
the room, as found below. The chairs on which the young lovers sat occupied an alcove formed
by the table in front and the cupboard on the right side, leaving scarcely enough room for the two
chairs. The cupboard is an oddly shaped one being about two and a half feet wide and probably
four feet high. According to Campbell's story the girl was shot while they were in the act of
moving to another part of the room. Careful observation shows that in getting up and moving
from their seats, the chairs would necessarily be pushed back against the wall. The head of the
dead girl lay immediately in front and not two feet from the cupboard, while her limbs extended
into the corner where they had been sitting, her head being scarcely more than three feet from the
chair on which she sat. The geography of the room and the position in which the body was
found leads many to believe that young Campbell's story is not as true as his perfect coolness
and self-possession would lead one to believe.
[What follows is a picture diagram of the room and the location of all the items in the room.]
CAMPBELL WAS DISCHARGED
from the county prison on Saturday on account of the informality of his incarceration. In the
meantime, however, District Atterney Fisher had lodged complaint against him in 'Squire James
J. Boyle's court and a warrant was issued charging him with the killing of the girl. The document
was placed in the hands of Constable Rex and as Campbell emerged from the massive stone
prison he was immediately taken in charge and re-committed for a hearing on Tuesday afternoon,
when following the usual preliminaries in such cases he was remanded to answer the charge
preferred against him in the Carbon county court.
HE IS PERFECTLY COOL,
and of the large crowd who thronged the justice's office he seemed to be the least concerned. He
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still maintains that the shooting was purely accidental, and in the complete absence of all motive,
there is no evidence of anything contrary. Something may develop other than what is now on the
surface which will put a different light on the affair. This journal has followed up some of the
reports in circulation, in regard to a quarrel and threats he is said to have made only to find them
sensational bubbles without responsible originators.
Volume 18, Number 21, Saturday, April 5, 1890
Local Events Cut Up. George Stute, a prominent Democrat of Bloomsbury, N. J., a brother-inlaw to our townsman C. M. Sweeny, died on Sunday and was buried on Wednesday. Deceased
was aged seventy-eighty years and leaves a family of grown up children. Mr. Sweeny attended
the funeral.
Local Events Cut Up. Miss Laura, daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Snyder, aged fiftyone years, eleven months and nineteen days, died on Thursday after a short illness with
consumption superinduced by the grippe. Interment took place on Sunday afternoon in the
Lehighton cemetary, following funeral ceremonies in the Methodist Episcopal church by Revs.
Dungan and Sampsel. Deceased for many years resided at Mauch Chunk with the family of the
late Gen. Albright, and was much respected by a large circle of friends who mourn her death.
Local Events Cut Up. Layayette Reiehard, for seventeen years past employed at Packerton was
engaged under a coal car making some repairs last Saturday when several cars that were shifting
struck them, and the wheels passed over his body--crushing life from him instanter. He was born
in East Penn township in the year 1853, and was a son of the late George and Lydia Reichard;
he leaves a wife and five children to mourn the death of a good husband and father. Interment
took place from the Reformed church on Tuesday.
Newsy Weissport. A very pretty marriage solemized in this place on Saturday morning last was
that of Miss Mihada V. Berlin to our popular young merchant Oscar J. Seager, at the home of the
bride's parents and in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. following the
ceremony a sumptous repast was served in splendid style. The young couple were the recipients
of many valuable and useful presents. They immediately went to housekeeping in Owen Boyer's
building. Mr. and Mrs. Seager have the "Strollers's" best wishes for a happy, safe and
prosperous voyage o'er the matrimonial sea.
Newsy Weissport. When the census enumerator counts noses and asks his usual batch of
questions he can chronicle the following little cherubs under the head of spring arrivals: a girl
baby for Rev. Reitz; a bouncing boy for Dan Albright; ditto for Sylvester Snyder; ditto for H.
H. Musselman; ditto for Al Dreisbach; ditto for Horatio Youngkin.
Lehigh Gap Specials. Benjamin Kern, a former resident of this place, but now living in Kansas,
is at present here to attend his mother's funeral. He left for home on the first of April.
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Volume 18, Number 22, Saturday, April 12, 1890
Local Events Cut Up. George Horn, a Central railroad brakeman, scores the arrival of a lively
son in the great game of life.
Carbon County Tips. In attempting to jump a moving coal train at Lansford one day recently,
Joseph Gibson, who work's at colliery No. 5, was killed.
Bartholomew Hanged. Bartholomew, the man who was hung at Easton, died as he lived. He
laughed at the ministers and swore at everybody. He said that Mrs. Dilliard should be hung with
him and Detective Johnson as well. His language was shocking and the crowd hissed him. The
hanging came off at 10:13 Wednesday morning. He didn't show any signs of tremulousness but
took it as a matter of course and said that there was nothing in the repentance which takes place
at the gallows and perhaps he was right.
Newsy Weissport. Monroe Burns who married one of Jacob Rehrig's daughters and lived for
sometime on Union Hill, is in jail at Allentown charged with causing the death of his child--a
boy about ten years of age. Burns claimed that the boy died from the result of an old bruise
caused by Charles Arner lifting him over the fence while still a resident here, but Detective
Mundlein was in the neighborhood on Tuesday, and after thoroughly investigating the story,
went home with an affidavit from Dr. P. A. Andrews denying that it was so. Burns is evidently
in a pickle, and may be put up, anywhere from one to twenty-one years.
The County Seat. In his usual graceful style, the genial 'Squire James J. Boyle on Tuesday
evening united in the golden cords of matrimony, Emery Litchenwalter and Miss Mary Seidle,
of the 2nd Ward.
Volume 18, Number 23, Saturday, April 19, 1890
Local Events Cut Up. Very quietly on Thursday evening of last week, Miss Mary, daughter of
Jacob Dreibelbies, was wedded to Thomas Catell. Miss Dreibelbies for two years past has
taught a primary department in our public schools. The best wishes of many friends have been
showered upon the young couple during the week for a happy voyage o'er the matrimonial sea.
Local Events Cut Up. It is whispered that a pretty marriage to be solemnized some time next
month in the Reformed church, is that of Miss Jennie Best, of Walnutport and James O. Wert, of
town.
Local Events Cut Up. A delightful little surprise party in honor of the birthday anniversary of
Ed. Horn, planned successfully by his amiable wife, resulted in a happy, never-to-be-forgotten
occasion by those who participated in the festivities on Wednesday evening at his home on
Bankway. Following a round of delightful pleasure the guests partook of a sumptuous repast and
at late hour retired to their respective homes. Among those present were Miss Emma Trainer,
M. G. Clauss and wife, John Esch and wife, P. S. Kressly and wife and H. V. Morthimer, Jr.
and wife.
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Local Events Cut Up. William Raudenbush is the proud dad of a bright and bouncing baby boy.
Newsy Weissport. A delightful double birthday party in honor of Daniel Graver and wife came
off at their home on White street, Saturday evening. Friends were present from town and
Lehighton and the evening was happily spent in pleasant repartee, games, &c. At a late hour a
sumptuously prepared repast was set before the guests to which all did full justice. Many
expressions for a continued happy future were showered upon the host and hostess to which the
"Stroller" gives cheerful echo.
Newsy Weissprt. Misses Mary and Ella Snyder, Lillie Guth and Mrs. Belle Meredith, attended
the Steckel-Troxell marriage at East Mauch Chunk on Tuesday afternoon.
Carbon County Tips. Mr. Micheal McPhilips, of Jeanesville while passing by a trip of cars in
the mines at that place Tuesday morning, stumbled against one of the mules was, kicked between
the cars, sustaining injuries from which he died during the day.
Volume 18, Number 24, Saturday, April 26, 1890
Carbon County Tips. Paddy Boyle, of Summit Hill, was killed on the railroad at Reading Friday.
He was on his way to Montana, in company with his cousin Barney Malloy, when killed. He
was buried at the former place on Tuesday afternoon.
Carbon County Tips. Mrs. Isaac Smoyer, of Parryville, who died last week was insured in the
sum of $107. She was aged forty years.
Local Events Cut Up. A marriage soleminized Thursday evening was that of enterprising carpet
weaver Frank P. Heil to Miss Sarah Wert, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, pastor of the Lutheran church.
We extend hearty congratulations and well wishes ofr future happiness.
Local Events Cut Up. Sunday evening Miss Mary Koch, of Mahoning street, was married to Al.
O'Brian, of Weissport, by Rev. W. H. Strauss. Numerous friends extend best wishes for a safe
voyage o'er the matrimonial sea.
Local Events Cut Up. In honor of his sixtieth birthday anniversary, the good wife of our
esteemed townsman, C. M. Sweeny, arranged quietly and successfully a delightful surprise one
evening last week. Mr. Sweeny walked into the trap unexpectedly and was taken in charge by
the guests present. The evening was happily spent in the usual way and at a late hour a repast,
under the weight of which the table fairly groaned, was spread before the happy surprisers.
Many expression of well wishes were showered on him at the adjournment of the evening's
festivities.
Local Events Cut Up. On Saturday evening last our young friend Martin Xander, of town, was
married to Miss Messina Beer, of Towamensing, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, of Trinity Lutheran
church. The young couple have the hearty congratulations of many friends.
Fire at Catasauqua. Catasauqua, April 24.--Special.--A fire originating in the dye room of the
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Catasauqua Silk Mill at or about six o'clock this morning burned the large brick building to the
ground. Falling walls killed seven and injured fifty persons--many of them fatally. Great
excitement prevails in the town and pitiful scenes are numerous.
Newsy Weissport. Rob. Klotz is the proud father of a bouncing baby girl. Ditto John Graver.
Lehigh Gap Squibs. A handsome baby at the home of Dallas Blose promises to be a joy and
comfort to its parents.
Bowmanstown Specials. Mrs. James Beer died April 8th, with cancer of the stomach; we
sympathize with the afflicted husband.
Bowmanstown Specials. Dallas Blose is in possession of a little baby boy; long may he live.
Volume 18, Number 25, Saturday, May 3, 1890
Local Events Cut Up. Our young friends Ed. Miller and Miss Alice Geggus, both of town, were
united in the holy bonds of wedlock by Rev. J. Alvin Reber, on Saturday. Our best wishes join
the hearty congratulations of many friends.
Ashfield Briefs. Frederick Nothstein and Miss Ella V. Shoemaker, both of this place, were
happily united in the bonds of matrimony last Sunday. The young couple have our best wishes
for a long life of happiness.
Ashfield Briefs. The family of William Reber, in the southwestern end of the this township, was
increased by the addition of a baby girl.
The County Seat. After an illness of three weeks or more with pneumonia John Painter died on
Sunday afternoon. He was aged 75 years and was Carbon county's second sheriff, and
continuously since 1869 he was collector of taxes. Many years ago he was in the hotel business
and later was one of a publishing firm at the County Seat. Interment took place on Wednesday
afternoon.
Mahoning Items. Mary a nine year old daughter of Lewis Reidy, died on Friday. Interment took
place Monday at the Ben Salem church.
Volume 18, Number 26, Saturday, May 10, 1890
Local Events Cut Up. Elmer, a thirteen month old son of Justus Ratcliffe, of Second street, died
Wednesday of inflammation of the lungs. Interment will take place from the house on Saturday
afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.
Local Events Cut Up. Joseph Hendler, of Wilkesbarre, who did the mason work on the Lehigh
bridge, crossing the river at this place, was killed in the L. & S. wreck at Allentown on
Wednesday.
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Newsy Weissport. Mrs. Stout, widow of the late Charles Stout, for many years esteemed
residents of Franklin township, died Saturday at the ripe old age of eighty-eight years. Interment
took place on Monday, a large concourse of relatives and friends paying final tribute toa faithful
christian and earnest friend. Deceased was the mother of Mrs. Simon Walck, of Lehighton.
Normal Square Brieften. A happy marriage consummated on Sunday was that of Miss Ella V.
Shoemaker, of East Penn township to Frederick Nothstein, of this place. Many friends extend
hearty congratulation.
Carbon County Tips. Mrs. David Breyfogel, of Lehigh Gap, died Tuesday, aged 50 years.
Deceased leaves a husband and four children to mourn the death of a kind wife and mother. The
immediate cause of death was a tumor from which she suffered more than a year.
Carbon County Tips. Joseph Downs, aged 69 years, one of Lansford's oldest residents, died on
Saturday and was buried on Tuesday. For many years he was stable boss for the Lehigh
Company.
Carbon County Tips. Thomas Boyle, of Summit Hill, who was recently injured in No. 5 breaker,
died on Saturday and was buried on Tuesday. He was aged 23 years.
Carbon County Tips. The marriage of Miss Cora Van Dyke, of Weatherly, to John L. Fick, of
Mauch Chunk, is announced for May 21st.
A Happy Surprise. One of the most delightful social events in the history of this town was a
pleasantly arranged and happily consummated plan to surprise Miss Emma, the accomplished
daughter of our esteemed townsman Joseph Obert, on the occasion of her birthday anniversary
Monday evening. The arrangements were in the hands of several of her most intimate friends,
and the success of the affair proves them adepts in the art. At the proper time she was spirited
away by a subterfuge, and all unconscious of the arrangements perfecting for her surprise
returned and walked into the trap so skillfully set by loving friends. The surprise was complete
in every particular, and after the ripples of excitement had subsided, mirth, pleasant repartee,
games, and music prevailed until a late hour, when the guests were escorted to the large dining
hall where they partook of a repast, rich in variety and excellence and including all seasonable
delicacies. The large room was nicely decorated and the fragrance of flowers filled the air with
an ethereal sweetness, conspcuous being the delicate odor of the apple blossom of which each
gentleman wore a neat boutenniere.
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Carbon County Tips. Melchoir Smith, of Trachsville, was buried on Sunday. Deceased was
aged 75 years and for half a century voted the Democratic ticket.
Local Events Cut Up. Quite a number of Joseph Krum's friends took advantage of his fiftyeighth birthday last week to treat him to a surprise party. "A good time!" expresses the
sentiments of all present on the occasion.
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Bowmanstown Special. Howard Snyder and Messina Straup were happily married last
Saturday.
Newsy Weissport. It is with feeling of the deepest regret that the "Stroller" this week is called on
to chronicle the death of Henry Fatzinger, after only two weeks illness with congestion of the
brain. He was a son of Uriah and Sarah Fatzinger, esteemed residents of the east side, and first
saw the light of day on November 18th, 1868, in the borough of Lehighton. In the month of
March, 1888, he was married to Emma, daughter of George Rapp, which union was blessed by
two bright children. He was a member of Washington Camp, 122, P. O. S. of A., which
organization will deeply feel his loss. By profession he was an operator and was employed by
the C. R. R. of N. J., at Mauch Chunk. Interment took place on Tuesday afternoon, a large
cortege of sorrowing relatives and friends following the remains to their last resting place on the
hillside near where he lived during boyhood. To the young widow and orphan children, the
relatives and friends, the "Stroller" who knew his worth and appreciated his friendship and
kindly nature, extends sincere sympathy in their affliction and recommends them to God who
does all things but for the best. The floral offerings were numerous and costly, and none more so
than those presented by his fellow operators with whom he was for so long a time associated.
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Local Events Cut Up. John Eaches, of Bankway, is the happy dad of a twelve pound baby girl.
Newsy Weissport. The "Stroller" regrets to chronicle this week the death and burial of Mabel,
the interesting eleven months old daughter of U. S. And Mantana Kresge. In their deep affliction
the parents have the sympathy of many friends including the "Stroller."
Newsy Weissport. Jacob Boyer for a long time a resident of this place, but late of Slatington,
died Monday at the ripe old age of 72 years. Interment took place here on Thursday morning.
Deceased was the father of Owen Boyer, of Franklin.
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Early Morning Weddings. Thursday morning Miss Jennie Best, of Walnutport and James O.
Wert, of town, were happily wedded by Rev. J. Alvin Reber in the Reformed church on Second
street, in the presence of only close friends and relatives. Bride and groom were both elegantly
attired. The wedding march was beautifuly played by Miss Ida Mantz. Mr. and Mrs. Wert have
the best wishes of many friends.
Early Morning Weddings. Miss Ella Serfass and William Michel, both of town, were quietly
wedded at the parsonage of Trinity Lutheran church, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, early Thursday
morning last. After the ceremony they received the warm congratulations and well-wishes of
friends, and left for a few days' sojourn with friends at a distance.
Newsy Weissport. After a year or more of the most intense bodily suffering William Milheim
was on Monday night called hence to his maker. Deceased was aged about forty years and for a
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year or more suffered with cancer of the thorax, similar to the affliction of the late Gen. Grant,
and about a month ago was also stricken with paralysis, since which time he was continually
hovering between life and death. For several years he was supervisor of Franklin township and
always much respected by those who knew him. He was also a member in good standing of
Washington Camp, 122, P. O. S. of A., which organization attended his funeral at Big Creek on
Thursday morning.
Mahoning Items. The following couples will solve the question whether marriage is a failure of
not, having been married last Sunday: Miss Annie Fritz and Joseph Middlecamp; Miss Ella
Hunsicker and Oliver Eberts; Miss Emma Wehr and Jeremiah Beibleheimer.
Pleasantly Surprised. A very pleasant birthday surprise in honor of Mrs. Will Sitler came off
Wednesday evening at the residence of her husband on South street. Many friends were present
who formed a delightful gathering and the usual pleasant games and repartee were happily
indulged in until a late hour, when, to climax the festivities, a sumptuous repast was spread for
the guests. Mrs. Sitler was made the recipient of many beautiful presents. The occasion will be
long remembered by all who were present.
Volume 18, Number 30, Saturday, June 7, 1890
State Gleanings. Geo. Frantz, a one-legged beggar, died suddenly on Sunday evening while
eating supper in a house into which he had been invited at Hzleton. Death was due to paralysis
of the heart.
Resolutions of Condolence.
At a meeting of Washington Camp, No. 122, P. O. S. of A., held in school hall, in the
borough of Weissport, Pa., on May 12, '90, the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in his infinite wisdom and mercy to remove from
our midst by death our worthy and esteemed Brother Henry Fatzinger, be it therefore,
Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to the divine will of Him who doeth
all things well we fully appreciate and deeply deplore the loss of our deceased Brother and
extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved family, parents and relatives.
Resolved, That our loss by his death we hope and trust is his eternal gain, and while we
cannot fail to give expression to our sorrow at his untimely death we recognize in his sudden
departure that God is no respector of persons and summons whom and when He pleases.
Resolved, That as a token of our love to the memory of our departed Brother, we drape
the charter of our Camp in mourning for the period of thirty days and that this testimonial of our
heartfelt sympathy and sorrow be presented to the family of our deceased Brother and be spread
on the minutes of the Camp.
C. A. Goth, C. G. Whitehead, L. K. Albright, Committee
Resolutions of Condolence.
To the Officers and Members of W. C., No. 122, P. O. S. of A.
We, your committee, appointed to present resolutions of respect to the memory of Brother
William Millhime, late a member of W. C., No. 122, P. O. S. of A., report as follows:
Whereas, Our Camp has again been invaded by the ruthless hand of death--the Supreme
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Ruler of the universe in His infinite wisdom having taken from our midst our Brother William
Millhime, therefore be it
Resolved, That we tender, in behalf of the Camp, to his bereaved wife and children, in
their sore affliction, our heartfelt sympathy, praying that the Heavenly Father will verify his
promise of being a father to the fatherless and a God to the widow.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved wife, one be spread on
the minutes, and one be sent to the Carbon Advocate for publication.
U. S. Kresge, E. C. Hagey, Jno. Smith, Committee.
Gossiping Gatherings. Mrs. J. W. Raudenbush, on the occasion of her birthday anniversary,
entertained a few friends at her home on north First street Tuesday afternoon. Pleasant repartee
and the usual happy convivalities were indulged in.
Gossiping Gatherings. M. H. Hunsicker, of Mahoning street, has a bouncing boy cherub to add
to census taker Wheatley's report.
Gossiping Gatherings. "Benjy" Moyer, once a well-known character about town on account of
his weak mindedness, died this week at Pleasant Corner, Lehigh county, where he had been
living for anumber of years past. His father, Isaac Moyer, accidentally fell in the Lehigh river
and was drowned many years ago, his body being recovered at Easton some days later. Another
son Owen, also weak minded, fell from the L. & S. railroad bridge at the north end of town, and
received injuries from which he died after long suffering. The mother is still alive.
The County Seat. Jacob Ginter who is a familiar figure around town celebrated his seventyseventh birthday anniversary on Thursday. He is an original Schuylkill county man and one of
the oldest Mauch Chunkers now living, and an original grandson of Jacob Ginter who first
discovered anthracite coal at Summit Hill almost a century ago.
The County Seat. On Tuesday evening with the ten o'clock Jersey Central passenger train a
prepossesing young lady well dressed and evidently between the age of 20 and 25 years was let
off at the depot at this place, and on request for a good hotel was directed to the Mansion House,
where she engaged a room for the night. On being shown to her appartment told the porter to
turn on the gas a full blaze as she desired plenty of light, and then asked him to call her early as
she desired to depart on the early train going west the following morning. At the the hour
requested when the porter knocked on the door he smelled the strong oder of gas and receiving
no response informed the proprietor, when the door was forced open and the young girl found
dead in bed smothered by gas escaping from a jet which is presumed she blew out sometime
during the night. Investigation by the jury empanelled by 'Squire Boyle Wednesday morning
deduced that she was Martha Welsh an emigrant from Ireland bound to friends at Sandy Run,
and that her death was the result of accident. On her person was found a $5 bill and two five
cent pieces together with a ticket from New York to Sandy Run. Her clothing were neat and
showed evidence of more refinement than usually found with the average run of emigrants. In
her effects an Episcopal bible, showing signs of much wear was also found together with several
other articles of minor importance, and the address of Mrs. Susan Keeny, 921 Front street,
Philadelphia.
Newsy Weissport. The "Stroller" is pleased this week to chronicle the marriage of our former
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townsman Wesley Fatzinger, now of Taylorville, Pa., to Miss Jennie Cooper, an estimable and
accomplished young lady, of the same place. Friends here extend best wishes and heartist
congratulations for a fair share of this life's successes. The young couple spent a few days with
Uriah Fatzinger and family this week while on a delightful little wedding tour.
Carbon County Tips. Recently Victor Bowman and Miss Mary Strauss, both well known young
people of Bowmanstown, were happily married by Rev. J. S. Erb of Slatington. Many friends
extend warmest congratulations.
Carbon County Tips. On the morning of May 29th Rev. J. J. Stauffer, of Weissport, united in the
holy bonds of matrimony Daniel Moser and Miss Martha Minnich, both of Coaldale. They
visited Easton friends before going home.
Volume 18, Number 31, Saturday, June 14, 1890
State Gleanings. A man who cannot be indentified, because there is very little left of him, was
cut to pieces at Bethlehem on the Lehigh Valley Railroad Monday night, and nobody knows how
the accident occurred. Both arms, both legs, and his head were severed, the body cut in two, and
all the severed parts scattered in various directions. The undertaker who took charge of the
remains had great difficulty in putting the pieces together to get the body in shape.
Sylvester Rice, better known as "Monk," while out in the woods at the northeran end of
Pottsville with four companions, drinking whiskey and beer, dropped over dead. Deputy
Coroner Clemens started to hold an inquest, but Rice's companions had disappeared and have
not yet been apprehended. Death was probably caused by exhaustion and alcolism.
The body of Mandus Everts aged 20 years was found hanging in the barn of his father's farm in
West Penn on Saturday. No cause is known for the rash act, except that it is surmized he had
been disappointed in love. About a year ago his mother and six of her children died within two
week of each other of diphtheria.
Gossiping Gatherings. Miss Laura, daughter of Rev. J. B. Bliem, of Tenth and Linden streets,
Allentown, was married Tuesday afternoon at Allentown, to Irvin F. Neitz, of Naperville, Ill.
The ceremony took place in Salem's Evangelical Church on Linden street, near Tenth, and was
very impressive. The bride was the recipient of a number of presents. Persons were present
from Reading elsewhere.--Critic.
Killed by Lightning. At 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon lightning struck the house of Magistrate
Thomas R. Williams, at Lansford, insantly killed May Williams, and so badly injuring Lizzie
Jones, of Mahanoy City, a little girl of about the same age, that her recovery is doubtful. Mr.
Williams and family were at supper when the lightning struk the house, and the two little
children were playing in the same room. None of the other occupants of the room, five in
number, were in the least injured. The house was struck on the side, but little damage was done
to it.
Packerton Paragraphs. A. J. Rowland, chief clerk of the Forwarding Office, will wed a
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Wilkesbarre lady next month.
Packerton Paragraphs. The census enumerator will be able to fill up another blank at the home
of Thos. J. Harleman, as some time during last Tuesday evening a bright little boy made his
appearance in that domicile and declared his intention to remain as a member of the family.
Without much hesitation he was duly recognized and admitted and will henceforth bear the
family name.
People Who Come And Go. Mrs. Robert L. Sweeny was at Allentown this week attending the
Knight-Bliem nuptials. Miss Laura Bliem is remembered as the estimable daughter of Rev. J.
C. Bliem, formerly pastor of Ebenezer Evangelical church of this place, and has best wishes for
life's brightest gifts.
Carbon County Tips. The overseers of the poor of Mahoning township, were on Tuesday
notified that Samuel Bachman, an indigent of that district in the Lehigh county almshouse, had
died. Bachman was quite aged in years and an old resident of Mahoning Valley.
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Carbon County Tips. Mine host McDaniel, proprietor of the Eagle Hotel, Pleasant Corner, who
served as a soldier in the late rebellion, will celebrate his 63rd birthday anniversary on Saturday
evening. On the occasion there will be a delightful hop for all who find pleasure in skipping the
light fantastic toe.
Bowmanstown Specials. A baby girl brightens up the home of Eugene Beltz.
Mahoning Items. Mrs. Freyman, widow of the long since deceased Jacob Freyman, died on
Friday of appoplexy at the advanced age of 79 years. Interment took place Tuesday at St. John's
church.
Newsy Weissport. The census enumerator can fill out another blank at the residence of H. C.
Rapp. It's a girl and has come to stay. The "Stroller" hopes for the little stranger a bright and
happy future.
Newsy Weissport. Robbie, an intersting three year old son of Paul and Ida Schabo, of the east
end, died Friday and was interred in the Union Hill cemetery on Monday. What makes this a
particularly sad affair is that the father is also quite seriously ill.
Newsy Weissport. We are pained this week to chronicle the death of Miss Amelia, daughter of
Stephen Solt, aged about twenty years. Death resulted Thursday evening after a prostrated
illness of some weeks. Interment took place in the Big Creek cemetery on Monday, a large
cortege of sorrowing relatives and friends following the remains to their final resting place.
Deceased was an exemplary young lady much beloved by her friends and companions. At one
time she was a teacher in the Lutheran and Reformed Sunday school, and in honor of her sincere
christian labors the teachers in a body, accompanied by the superintendent, attended the final
obsequies.
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The County Seat. William R. Moffat, of Wilkesbarre, is dead at the ripe old age of 73 years. He
will be rememberd in Mauch Chunk, by the older citizens, as having engineered the famous
Switchback railrad.
The County Seat. George Boon, of Wilkesbarre, a brakeman on the Wyoming Division of the
Lehigh Valley railroad, who was struck by the overhead bridge at Coalport, a few miles above
this place, several weeks ago, and had his back broken, died at St. Luke's Hospital, South
Bethlehem, on Saturday. These bridges have since been condemned by a Carbon county Grand
Jury, and if the court has the power the evil should at once be remedied. It is dangerous to the
safety of railroad men--their lives are as valuable as the rest of a community.
State Gleanings. Ruey Capwell, who was shot from ambush near Lake Winola, Luzerne county,
the other evening, died Tuesday afternoon. Upon his death bed he made a statement declaring
that to his best knowledge and belief his assassin was Loery Post.
State Gleanings. Harrison A. Henry was cutting grass on his farm in Lynnport with a mowing
machine, when he tried to chase a hen out of the way of the cutter. The horses were frightened
and started on a run. Mr. Henry fell under the machine and was terribly mangled.
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State Gleanings. During a married life of twenty-four years Thomas Butler of Taylorville never
failed to kiss his wife before going to work in the morning. Because he would not kiss her
yesterday morning Mrs. Butler committed suiclide by taking Paris green. She leaves nine
children.
Gossiping Gatherings. Joseph Fritzinger and wife, have the sympathy of friends and neighbors
in the death of their three months old daughter, Myrtle R., who died on Sunday morning.
Interment took place on Wednesday, Rev. J. Alvin Reber, of the Reformed church officiating.
Gossiping Gatherings. Perhaps one of the saddest accidents occuring in these parts for some
time was the death of James Altermose, a sixteen year old boy, of Packerton, last Friday. He
was walking on the L. & S. railroad tracks a few hundred yards north of the depot and
immediately on this side of the sharp curve, when he was struck by No. 3 passenger train due
here at 11 o'clock, and so badly injured that death resulted an hour later. He was attended by
Drs. W. W. Reber and C. T. Horn. Interment took place on Sunday at Broadheadsville, Monroe
county.
Gossiping Gatherings. The Germania Saengerbund, of this place serenaded the genial Chas.
Longkamer, of Packerton, on Tuesday evening, it being the anniversary of his birth. After the
serenade all were invited to partake of a sumptuous repast, to which they did full justice.
Newsy Weissport. Allen E., son of Henry and Rebecca Drumbore, died Sunday morning of
confu on of the brain, at the age of eighteen years. He was buried Tuesday afternoon in the
Lehighton cemetery, Rev. J. Alvin Reber, of the Reformed congregation, officating.
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Died.--Abraham Greenawald. After an illness superinduced by la grippe, dating from last
December, Abraham Greenawald, died at the residence of his son Charles, on Second street, this
borough, last Tuesday. Deceased was born in Albany, Berks county, Pa., on January 14, 1812,
and came to this place some time during the year 1858. He was married twice, his first wife
being Elizabeth Ruch, of East Penn township; after her death he married Mary Lentz, of
Stemlersville. Three children were the result of the first union, two of whom survive, Chas.
Greenawald, of town, and Daniel Greenawald, of Wilkesbarre; of the second union one son
resulted, who is now in Nebraska. For the past fourteen years deceased resided with his son
Charles, where he had a home with all the comforts necessary to old age. He was a staunch
member of the Reformed church from where he will be interred on Friday afternoon at two
o'clock.
Carbon County Tips. The genial host of the Trachsville Hotel, Lewis J. Christman, will
celebrate his birthday anniversary on Tuesday next, by holding a grand hop at his popular
hostlery "out in the country."
Carbon County Tips. Valentine Newmoyer, of Mahoning township, died on Sunday last, aged 63
years. Interment took place on Wednesday morning. Deceased was a native of Germany, where
he served in one of that country's numerous wars. He also served with great credit in the late
civil rebellion, and was a member in good standing of John D. Bertolette Post, 484, G. A. R., of
Lehighton, which organization attended his funeral.
Weatherly Items. Rumor has it that Miss Etta Musselman, one of our successful primary
teachers, will be married on Thursday to Mr. McCarthy, one of the associate editors of the
Hazleton Sentinel. The civil contract they are about to enter into is to be legalized by Rev. J. P.
Moffat, of the Presbyterian church, who will return from his Western trip on that day.
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Gossiping Gatherings. Milton Kemmerer and Miss Carrie E., daughter of John Pettit, of West
Bethlehem were united in marriage last Saturday evening. The young couple have the best
wishes of a large circle of friends for a long life of happiness.--Star. The bride is a sister of Mrs.
H. V. Morthimer, Jr., of town, and has a number of friends and acquaintances in this
neighborhood who tender hearty congratulations and best wishes.
Gossiping Gatherings. On Sunday evening next at 7:30 o'clock John Stark, of Easton, and Miss
Lizzie Miller, of town, will be happily wedded. The ceremony will be performed in the Trinity
Evangelical Lutheran church by Rev. J. H. Kuder.
Carbon County Tips. Isiah Ginter, of East Penn, aged three score ten and more, was found dead
in bed on Sunday morning. He was an old resident of the township and at one time is said to
have been quite well off in this world's goods, but going into apple-jack distilling business lost
him much of his fortune. He was a brother to Jacob Ginter, of Mauch Chunk. Interment took
place on Wednesday.
Newsy Weissport. The happiest man on the Hill this week was Irvin Heiny--a bouncing baby
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boy accounts for it.
Newsy Weissport. A barn door smile that was spread over Charley Miller's face this week is
accounted for by the fact that a wee girl tot is a permanent visitor at his home.
Newsy Weissport. One of the saddest occurences in this town for some time past, was the
accidental drowning in the canal of Elmer, a four year old son of Isaac Miller on last Sunday.
The little one was playing on the tow path, below the bridge, when he was accidently
precipitated into the water with the above sad result. Interment took place at Weatherly on
Tuesday.
Weatherly Locals. A four year old child of Ike Miller, now residing at Weissport formerly at this
place, was buried here in the Union Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. A. M. Masonheimer
of the Reformed Church officiated. It seems several boys at Weissport frightened the little lad
into the canal last Sunday, and, as he could not swim, he was drowned. Such conduct on the part
of boys is criminal and the matter should be investigated.
Lewis Christman, of the Trachsville Hotel, celebrated his birthday anniversary on Tuesday with
a grand social hop.
Volume 18, Number 35, Saturday, July 12, 1890
Gossiping Gatherings. A bright little girl baby at the home of John J. Kutz comes too late to be
counted by the census enumerator.
A Wedding on the Tapis. The cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of our popular
young townsman Thomas J. Nusbaum, of the "Original Cheap Cash Store," of this city, and
Miss Carrie I. Deibert, an estimable young lady of our sister town, Weissport. The ceremony
will be performed in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church, on the corner of Third and Iron streets,
at ten o'clock on the morning of Tuesday, July 22. Following the ceremony a reception will be
held at their residence on south First street.
Happily Wedded. A pretty marriage soleminized in Trinity Lutheran church on Sunday evening
was that of Miss Lizzie, daughter of Fred E. Miller, of town, to John Stark, of Easton. Rev. J.
H. Kuder tied the nuptual knot in the presence of a large circle of relatives and friends.
Following the ceremony the young couple spent the evening at the home of the bride's parents on
First street. They will make their home at Easton where they will immediately go to
housekeeping. They have the best wishes of many friends for a happy journey through life.
Died Suddenly.
"In the midst of life we are in death."
Suddenly Wednesday night about ten o'clock Mrs. Theodore Kemerer, Sr., of north First
street, was stricken with death resultant from a dropsical affection of the heart. She was a
daughter of Jonathan and Christiana Hamm, well-to do farm folks of Lynn township, Lehigh
county. When only eixteen years of age she joined the Reformed church to which she has
closely adhered all her life, being a firm christian and earnest disciple of Him who has called her
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hence. She was born on the 9th day of January, 1825, and in 1850 was united in holy wedlock to
Theodore Kemerer. Three children were born to them, George, Orlando and Theodore, all of
whom survive. She was an affectionate mother, a good wife and a kind neighbor, and her sudden
and unexpected death has caused much sorrow among a large circle of relatives and friends to
whom the Advocate extends sincere sympathy. Interment will take place on Monday afternoon
at 1 o'clock.
Bowmanstown Special. Edwin Christman is the happy "dad" of a brand new baby girl.
DIED. GINDER.--On the 28th day of June, in East Penn, Isaac, husband of Leah Ginder, aged
73 years, 7 months and 15 days.
DIED. MEUGEL.--On the 2nd day of July, in East Penn, Ida, daughter of Charles and Emaline
Meugel, aged 20 years, 2 months and 4 days.
MARRIED. EBERTS-HUNSICKER--On the 28th day of June, by Rev. A. Bartholomew,
Oliver O. Eberts, of Mahoning and Miss Ellen Hunsicker, of West Penn.
MARRIED. GERBER-ARNDT.--On the 5th day of July, by the same, Moses A. Gerber and
Miss Ida E. Arndt, both of West Penn.
MARRIED. STARK-MILLER.--On the 6th day of July, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, John F. Stark, of
Easton and MIss Lizzie Miller, of Lehighton.
Volume 18, Number 36, Saturday, July 19, 1890
Gossiping Gatherings. The funeral of Mrs. Theodore Kemerer, Sr., was very largely attended on
Monday afternoon by relatives and friends. Rev. J. Alvin Reber, of Zion's Reformed church
officiated.
Carbon County Tips. Celia Rodgers, aged three years, living at Kelayaresr, fell into a tub of
boiling hot water last Saturday while her mother was temporarily from the room. Death resulted.
Obituary--Mrs. Stephen Snyder. After an illness of some time Mrs. Stephen Snyder, of
Parryville, died Friday morning at the ripe old age of 72 years and 6 months. Interment took
place Tuesday afternoon, Revs. Fehr and Hoover of the Evangelical church officiating.
Deceased was a daughter of Michael Kistler, and first saw the light of day in Lynn township,
Lehigh county, some time during 1817. In 1836 she was united in marriage to Reuben
Wannamaker, when she removed to Illinois, where a few years later her husband died. Two
children were the result of the first marriage. In 1848 she married Stephen Snyder. Five
children blessed this union, two of whom survive. Kind and affectionate of dispostion and a true
christian, her death is sadly mourned by all who had the pleasure of her friendship.
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The wife and child of E. D. Nelson, of Williamsport, while crossing the Northern Central
Railroad in a wagon at Trout Run were struck by a freight train. The mother was killed and the
child badly injuried. The approach of the train was concealed by some lumber piles.
State Gleanings. Jesse Lines, one of Easton's wealthiest citizens, died, Tuesday morning, of
general debility, aged 81.
State Gleanings. While picking blackberries near Alburtis, Lehigh county, Mrs. Glen M. Rhoads
a young man of Allentown, was seized with hemorrhages and bled to death.
State Gleanings. The body of Moses Silverthorn, who was found asphyxiated at Fetter's hotel,
Bethlehem, has been claimed by friends and was yesterday taken to Clinton, N. J.
Gossiping Gatherings. From a New Jersey exchange we learn that Miss Isola Benninger, of
town, was on the 13th inst., married to Robert W. Weiss, of Slatington, by Rev. S. N. Bebout, at
Phillipsburg, N. J.
Carbon County Tips. B. Frank Rinker and Miss Ida Koch, of Parryville, were united in
matrimony's golden knot last Saturday evening. They have warm wishes of many friends for a
safe voyage ore life's seas.
Death of an Old Carbonite. Perhaps the oldest resident of Carbon county was Abraham
Harleman, of Lower Towamensing, who answered the final roll call last thursday at the ripe old
age of eighty-eight years. Deceased was born in Chester county on the 15th day of March, 1802,
and came to this county with his parents when only three years of age and up to the time of his
death continuously resided in the same vicinity, where his memory as an honest, faithful, upright
man will be handed down to posterity. When he became of age he affiliated with the Democratic
party as his father and grandfather had done before him, and it was a pleasurable boast for him to
repeat the fact that on three different occasions he had voted for General Jackson, for whom he
always held the greatest regard. He was a zealous Democrat, a great worker, and in full
appreciation his party on several occasions honored him with office of responsibility. Up to a
few hours before his death he enjoyed the full capacity of his conceptions, his facullties being
keen and clear. Death was the result of illness superinduced by the grippe. Interment took place
on Saturday, the funeral being largely attended. One son survives, Levi Harleman, of
Bowmanstown, who like the generations of the family gone before, is a thorough Democrat and
respected citizen.
Called Hence. Levi Hartz, the landlord of the Packer house, Weatherly for the past twenty-five
years, died at that place on Friday afternoon of hemorrhages, superinduced by dysentry. There is
perhaps not a family in Carbon county more widely known in years past that the Hartz family.
They located first in the Quakake valley in 1804 along the Lehigh and Susquehanna turnpike
which was then building. Old Col. Jacob Hartz, a sheriff of Northampton county, 1829, was the
progenitor of the family. Jonas Hartz, the oldest member of Col. Jacob's numerous family was
the father of Levi Hartz, and Levi was the oldest of quite a large numder of brothers and sisters
all of whom are dead excepting George and Abraham Hartz, of Weatherly, and Mrs. David
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Ebbert, of Lehighton.
People Who Come And Go. J. W. Raudenbush was at Weatherly on Tuesday attending the
funeral of the late Levi Hartz.
A Pretty Wedding. A pretty wedding was solemnized in Trinity Lutheran church on Tuesday
morning was that of Thomas J. Nusbaum, of the "original Cheap Cash Store," this city, to Miss
Carrie I. Deibert, an estimable young lady of Weissport. The large auditorium of the church was
crowded with relatives and friends of both parties when at ten o'clock to the sweet strains of the
wedding march the bridal party moved up the aisle to the chancel rail, where, underneath a
handsome arch surrounding by beautiful flowers of a joyous summer time, the marriage
ceremony was read by Rev. J. H. Kuder, and the happy young couple made man and wife. Miss
Ella, a sister of the birde, and William Biery, both of Weissport, were bridesmaid and
groomsman respectively, and Thomas J. Seifert and Geo. W. Morthimer, officiated as ushers,
and Miss Louise Rapp presided at the organ. The bride and groom were both handsomely
attired. Following the ceremony at the church a reception was held at their residence on South
First street where an elegant repast with seasonable delicacies was served. One hundred and fifty
guests were present and showered congratulations and well wishes on the young couple for a
bright and happy journey through life. They left on the 11.12 a. m., train for Atlantic City where
they will spend two weeks pleasantly. Mr. and Mrs. Nusbaum were the recipients of many
valuable and useful presents from friends. The Advocate extends warm well wishes.
Newsy Weissport. A. F. Koch and Miss Emma Krum, estimable residents of the eastside, left
for Allentown on Thursday where they were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. C.
H. Egge, formerly pastor of the Evangelical church here. From Allentown the happy couple
went to Brooklyn and New York where they will visit friends. The "Stroller" takes off his hat to
Mr. and Mrs. Koch and joins in hearty congratulation and well wishes for a safe voyage o'er
matrimony's sea.
Volume 18, Number 38, Saturday, August 2, 1890
Gossiping Gatherings. "I'm the daddy of a bouncing boy who looks just like his pop," is said to
be Oscar Strohm's favorite song since the arrival of a bright young son.
Miscegenation. It is alleged that a white girl who is well built and of good appearance generally
came here yesterday with a copper colored waiter employed at one of the hotels in Carbon
county, went to Phillipsburg and returned to Mauch Chunk on an afternoon train as man and
wife. Mixed marriages, that is where the colors are mixed, are becoming numerous in the
Lehigh Valley. The engagement of another mixture of complexions is said to have been
announced.--Argus, Easton.
Carbon County Tips. George Walk, ninety-five years of age, one of Carbon county's oldest
citizens, living on the Aquashicola creek, near Millport, is dead.
Parryville Items. John Smith, a crane man on the steam shovel, was called to his home in New
York by the death of his mother last Saturday.
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Parryville Items. The "all-wool and a yard wide" smile on Frank Rinker's "phiz" is accounted
for by the arrival of a brand new baby girl. Mother and child are doing well.
Parryville Items. Mrs. Charles Saeger, of Allentown, is visiting her parents in this place. Last
Saturday Mrs. S., presented her husband a bouncing baby boy, and Charlie is happy.
Lehigh Gap Breezes. John Redline is the dad of a wee tot boy. May the little fellow wax fat and
healthy.
Another Old Resident Called Hence. After seven weeks of illness, during which period she
could take of no food whatever, Mrs. Levi Weiss, died on Sunday evening at the advanced age of
seventy years. For many years deceased lived alone in a one story and a half frame dwelling in
the alley running between South and Iron streets where, during her long illness many friends kept
her company. By faith she was of the Reformed denomination from which church she was
buried on Wednesday morning.
Volume 18, Number 39, Saturday, August 9, 1890
The most diminutieve baby ever seen in Shamokin was born in the family of Jesse Oran, of that
place. The child measures exactly five inches in length and hundreds of visitors have called
upon Mrs. Oran to see the midget.
Gossiping Gatherings. A one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Emmet, of Second street,
died on Sunday morning, and on the evening of the same day a child was born to them. The new
born little one will be a scintillation of joy in the home darkened by death, and we hope it may
live long and happily to the joy of its parents.
Gossiping Gatherings. In honor of the birthday anniversary of Miss Emma Harding, a large
number of her friends gathered at her home on Mahoning street one evening recently and treated
her to a pleasant surprise. The time was happily spent and concluded with an elegant repast.
Gossiping Gatherings. Henry Krum, of Lehigh county, father of Engineer Levi Krum, of
Second street, and Aaron Krum, of Third street, died at the old homestead last Sunday evening
at the ripe old age of four score and five years.
The County Seat. While walking on the railroad near the Mansion House, Friday night, a
Hungarian with an unpronouncible name was struck by No. 8 passenger train on the Central and
so badly injured that he died soon after.
Carbon County Tips. Thomas Moore, a Summit Hill miner aged forty-five years, died Monday
and was buried on Thursday.
Within the past six months, D. Davis of Edwardsville, Luzerne county, lost by death his wife, a
baby daughter and a ten-year old son, and yesterday the husband and father himself sucumbed to
cholera morbus, after a few days of illness.
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Volume 18, Number 40, Saturday, August 16, 1890
Gossiping Gatherings. Last Thursday evening Rev. J. H. Kuder united in the golden bonds of
wedlock Joseph Hager, of town and Miss Annie J. Treichler, Cherryville. The young couple
have kind wishes of many friends.
Mahoning Items. Miss Lizetta Sitler and Francis Reber were married recently by Rev. A.
Bartholomew. The young couple have our best wishes for a prosperous journey through life.
An Old Soldier Mustered Out. Nathias Schwerer, for many years a residence of this place died
on Sunday after a short illness. He was aged sixty-eight years and was born in Baden, Germany.
Forty years ago he came to this country a poor boy and died worth $3000 or $4000 according to
all reports which will be divided among friends and relatives. He served in the late civil war
with bravery. For many years he has lived the life of a recluse. Interment took place on
Wednesday in the Catholic cemetery.
The County Seat. "Happy Sam" Cortright has been granted a divorce from his wife on account
of incompatibility of temper and desertion. they have not been living together or several years.
Mrs. Susan D., wife of Councilman Charles James, of Philadelphia, died at her home in that city
on last Tuesday at the ripe old age of three-score-and-ten. Deceased was known in this vicinity,
being a sister of the late Mrs. George Williams, of Mauch Chunk, and an aunt of Mrs. H. V.
Morthimer, Sr., of this town.
Bowmanstown Special. Two deaths in one family in two days is the sad news that comes from
East Penn. Last Thursday Mrs. James Rachman, after an illness of some time, died, and on the
following day a three year old son passed quietly away. Both were buried in one grave, and the
funeral obsequies at the Pennville church were suah as to call forth the sympathy of all for the
afflicted husband and relatives.
Volume 18, Number 41, Saturday, August 23, 1890
Gossiping Gatherings. The editor has received a card announcing the marriage of Miss Laura C.
Myers, of Verona, Wis., and George Brinkman, Esq., of Wilkesbarre, at the former place on
Wednesday last. Mr. Brinkman is an old Lehightonian, a son of Fred. Brinkman, of First street,
and hosts of friends in this town extend to him and his bride best wishes for a prosperous journey
through life.
Gossiping Gatherings. Last Friday evening, the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of our
esteemed townsman, Valentine Schwartz, of First street, he was treated to a delightful serenade
by the Arion Cornet Band and the Germania Sangerbund. The evening was one of great pleasure
to all lucky enough to be present.
Carbon County Tips. Reese Griffiths, of Audenried, while intoxicated laid down on the
Railroad track at that place last Friday night, when a passing train cut off both his legs. He died.
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Carbon County Tips. Absolem Miller, of Mahoning township, was found dead in the street last
Monday. He was aged seventy-five years, and the jury empannelled to ascertain the cause of
death ascribed it to apoplexy of the heart.
Newsy Weissport. Al O'Brian is the happy dad of a bright and bouncing baby boy.
Newsy Weissport. Baker Charley Laury smiles when you ask about "that little baby girl."
Newsy Weissport. Mrs. Henrietta Weeder, of Iowa, a twin sister of Mrs. George Rapp, of town,
and Mrs. Fred. Brinkman, of Lehighton, died recently, aged 56 years. Deceased is well
remembered here, having for many years lived in this neighborhood.
Newsy Weisspot. Oscar Graver lost a bright and interesting eight year old son by death last
Thursday. Interment took place on Saturday from the Lutheran and Reformed church. The
bereaved parents have the sympathy of neighbors and friends in their sore affliction.
Newsy Weissport. Prof. Charles Barnet, who walks the tight rope and swings on the trapeze,
was giving an aerial exhibition on the east side last Friday evening when he missed his hold and
fell to the ground a distance of 30 feet, striking on head and shoulder. He was picked up
unconscious and carried to the Franklin House where he soon floated into worldly realism.
Newsy Weissport. On Wednesday, after an illness of some weeks, Mrs. Mary C., wife of Elias
Miner, died at the ripe old age of 75 years, one month and five days. Interment will take place
from the house on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Deceased was a good and faithful wife, a
kind mother and christian neighbor and her kindly face will be much missed by our people who
will ever remember her for her excellent virtues.
Newsy Weissport. After an illness with consumption of more than a year Paul Shabo died at
eight o'clock last Friday morning. He was aged between 24 and 25 years and leaves a wife and
many relatives to mourn his death. Interment took place from the Evangelical church Monday
afternoon--a large concourse of sorrowing friends following the remains to their last resting
place. To the bereaved wife the "Stroller" offers heartfelt sympathy in this sad home of
affliction.
Newsy Weissport. Mrs. Jacob Levinne, a Jewess, and her eight year old daughter were walking
up the Central railroad track last Friday morning when the sharp whistle of an approaching coal
train drawn by engine 314 warned them of near danger. Instead of getting from the track the
mother took her child's hand and started up the railroad on a run in an endeavor to make the
station platform ahead of the train. Just as they were about mounting the platform the pilot of the
engine struck the little girl in the back of the head crushing her skull and making a horrible gash
from which death immediately resulted. The force of the collision threw the mother onto the
platform where she lay unconscious from fright, and the body of the girl bounded back between
the cars and platform from where the half frenzied father, who was an eye witness to the horrible
scene, quickly removed it. The mother has since been lying in a precarious condition. The same
day the body of the child was placed in a rough pine box and taken to Allentown where it was
interred according to Jewish rites.
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Volume 18, Number 42, Saturday, August 30, 1890
Gossiping Gatherings. The Allentown Democrat tells of Amizon L. Frable, of Lehighton, and
Miss Carrie V. Kline, of East Catasauqua, being married on August 16.
Newsy Weissport. An infant girl of Columbus Long, of the east side died Thursday. Interment
took place on Sunday.
Newsy Weissport. Mrs. Adam Eaches, of Franklin, lost a bright baby boy by death on Friday
after a short illness. Funeral took place on Sunday.
Newsy Weissport. Elias Miner, one of our oldest and most respected citizens who lost his wife
by death last week, left on Monday for Philadelphia and Atlantic City where he will spend a brief
season in an endeavor to regain impaired health.
Carbon County Tips. Edward Brennan, a well known young man, aged twenty years, of
Weatherly, died suddenly at his home on Saturday morning, after a short attack of summer
complaint. His remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Laurytown Monday afternoon.
The County Seat. Oscar German, of Lehighton, and Miss Louise Bauer, of East Mauch Chunk,
were married in 'Squire James Boyle's office Saturday.
The County Seat. James Morris, of Silver Brook, Pa., fell from a swing at Glen Onoko last
Thursday and received injuries from which death soon resulted.
Volume 18, Number 43, Saturday, September 6, 1890
Gossiping Gatherings. James Yenser and Miss Floy, daughter of Engineer Al. Sittler, of Third
street, were happily united in the golden bonds of matrimony, at the home of the bride's parents,
on Saturday evening last, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, in the presence of relatives only. The young
couple have the best wishes of many friends.
The County Seat. It was quite a surprise to their many friends, when on Saturday it was publicly
announced that David Purcell and Miss Carrie Heist were man and wife--hymen's silken knot
having been tied by Rev. Burchell, in Camden, N. J., on June 21st last. Congratulations were
showered on the young couple in profusion.
Newsy Weissport. A three year old son of Adam Houser, of Franklin, died Tuesday morning
after an illness of some days. Interment took place on Thursday. The parents have the sympathy
of many friends in their sad affliction.
Matrimonial. A very pretty wedding solemnized Thursday evening last in this town was that of
our young townsman Luther Irvin to Miss Katie Hummel, an estimable young lady of Pottsville,
Pa. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Alvin Reber in the presence of relatives of both
parties, who showered on the happy young couple best wishes for a safe and prosperous voyage
o'er the matrimonial sea. The Advocate joins in the numerous expressions of good will and
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hopes a bright future for Mr. and Mrs. Irvin.
Volume 18, Number 44, Saturday, September 13, 1890
Gossiping Gatherings. A marriage to be consunmated on Thursday, 25th instant, is that of our
young townsman Frank Miller, of Second street, to Miss Lizzie Wilhelm, of Bowmanstown.
Following the ceremony they they will take a wedding trip to Wilkesbarre, Sayre and the Niagara
Falls.
Gossiping Gatherings. Report has it that our young townspeople, John Muffly and Miss Lizzie
Clauss will be united in the holy bonds of matrimony this Saturday evening.
Newsy Weissport. Wesley Wentz, of Union Hill, is the proud dad of a bouncing young
Republican.
Milton Trainer, of Coal street, is the proud dad of a bright baby girl.
Death--Josiah Bowman. Josiah Bowman, who died at Bowmanstown, Monday morning after
an illness of some weeks, was a son of the late John Bowman, a sturdy pioneer of this section,
who settled on the banks of the Lehigh river and established the flourishing little villiage which
to-day bears his name. The family is, perhaps, with but one exception, the oldest in this section,
their leinage dating far back into the eighteenth century. Josiah Bowman was aged about 63
years and leaves a family of grown up children, his wife having preceeded him to that bourne
from whence no one has yet returned, some few years ago. In the community, and wherever
known, Mr. Bowman had the warm esteem of all. He was a kind old man, full of generous
impulses and christian spirit. May his ashes rest in peace the in home of his fathers long gone
before.
Carbon County Tips. A pretty wedding solemnized at Weatherly on Thursday morning was the
marriage of Percy E. Faust, the able editor of the Weatherly Herald, and Miss Eva Hoover, an
estimable and accomplished young lady of the same town, by the Rev. A. M. Ash. To the happy
young couple the Carbon Advocate extends hearty congratulations, coupled with many well
wishes for a prosperous voyage through life. They left the same day for an extended trip of two
weeks to Niagara Falls and other places of interest.
Volume 18, Number 45, Saturday, September 20, 1890
Gossiping Gatherings. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr. Henry B. Kennell and
Miss Emma C., the estimable daughter of our townsman Joseph Obert, on the 25th instant.
Newsy Weissport. Henry Zellner and family were in Lehigh county Sunday where they attended
the funeral of a deceased relative.
People Who Come And Go. Mrs. Joseph Drumbore was at Allentown Tuesday in attendance at
the funeral of a deceased relative.
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People Who Come And Go. Samuel J. Kistler, Sr., of Seagersville, Pa., died suddenly Monday
evening, of apoplexy. Deceased was a brother-in-law to Dr. and Mrs. Seiple who attended the
funeral this week.
Sad Accident. August Beckendorf, of town, employed as a brakeman on a Lehigh Valley
shifting train drawn by engine 198, on the Slatedale branch, was standing on the rear platform of
the caboose Saturday morning when he was precipitated onto the tracks where he met a horrible
death--both legs being cut off and frightful injuries inflicted on other parts of his body, caused by
the train which was moving backwards passing over him. He was brought home on No. 2 the
same day and on Tuesday afternoon interred. He was aged about twenty eight years and leaves a
wife and three small children who have the sympathy of the community in their sudden and sore
affliction. He was a member of Lehigh Lodge, Brotherhood of R. R. Trainmen in this place.
The County Seat. Miss Emma Sassaman, of Reading, while visiting her Aunt in East Mauch
Chunk, was attacked with heart disease and died.
Lehigh Gap Specials. A handsome baby boy brightened the home of Josiah Klotz.
Carbon County Tips. A large number of relatives and friends of Thomas Beltz, of Mahoning,
one day recently assembled at the old homestead in the above place and celebrated his 85th
birthday. The old man is still in fair health.
Samuel J. Kistler Dead. Samuel J. Kistler, one of Lehigh county's most honored citizens, died
at Seagersville Monday night, 15th inst., of apoplexy, with which he had been stricken three
hours before. He was 70 years of age. He was an ex-member of the Legislature, ex-County
Auditor and ex-Associate Judge. For forty-two years he was a Justice of the Peace. He cast his
first vote for Henry Clay for President, and was a delegate to the convention which nominated
Lincoln at Chicago for his first term.
Volume 18, Number 46, Saturday, September 27, 1890
The genial Charley Kipp, of the south end, agreeably entertained a large number of his friends,
together with the Germania Sangerbund at the Mansion House on Tuesday evening, the occasion
of his forty-fourth birthday anniversary.
Miss Mattie Horn, of town, and Mr. A. J. Smith, of Mauch Chunk, were united in the golden
bonds of wedlock Thursday morning, in the presence of friends and relatives of the contracting
parties. Rev. J. Alvin Reber, of the Reformed congregation officiated.
Our young friend Frank P. Miller, of town, and Miss Lizzie Wilhelm, of Bowmanstown, were
happily wedded Thursday morning in St. Joseph Catholic church in the presence of many
relatives and friends, by the Rev. Father Mersch. They have the warm well wishes of their
associates for a safe and prosperous voyage through life.
Local Sandwiches. On the event of his fifty-first birthday anniversary Monday evening a large
number of the friends of James Bigley, of North First street assembled at his home and spent the
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evening in pleasurable entertainment. Late in the evening refreshments were served in excellent
style.
Local Sandwiches. On the occasion of his half century birthday anniversary, Friday evening,
William Moulthrop of Fourth street was tendered a happy surprise by the assembling of many
relatives and friends at his home. The evening was pleasantly spent and concluded with a
delectable repast at a late hour. Mr. Moulthrop is a descendant of Mathew Moulthrop who
founded New Haven, Conn. He served in the late war, and participated in the battles of Fair
Oaks, Antietam, Malvern Hill and Fredericksburg.
Newsy Weissport. A three month old child of Irvin Haney died Saturday morning and was
interred on Monday.
A Pretty Wedding.
On Thursday evening a six o'clock in Zion's Reformed church on Second street, Mr.
Henry B. Kennell and Miss Emma C., the beautiful and accomplished daughter of our esteemed
townsman Joseph Obert, was united in the golden bonds of matrimony--Rev. L. K. Derr, of
Reading, assisted by the pastor, Rev. J. Alvin Reber, officiating at the auspicious event. It was a
pretty scene, the evening's gloaming had deepened and the church lights lent an halo of
happiness to the occasion. The bride and groom were fashionably attired; the groom in full dress
of the conventional black, and the bride in rich white failie with a handsome lace front, set off
with bride's roses and lillies of the valley. The bridesmaids Misses Emma Kennell, of
Slatington; and Emma Geggus, and Emma Kistler, of town, and Mary Derr, of Reading, were
beautifully dressed--the two former in blue and the two latter in pink, and all wearing marchineal
roses. Mr. Charles Obert, gave the bride away and Mr. Wm. Obert acted in the capacity of best
man, while Messrs. Frank Obert and Charles Clauss, of town; William Kern, of Slatington, and
Calvin Derr, of Reading assisted as ushers. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the
home of the bride's parents on First street, where happy congratulations were showered on the
young couple. The occasion was made one of much pleasure, the invited guests partaking of a
sumptuous repast during the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Kennell left the same evening for
Washington, D. C., and other places of interest. they will be gone about a week or ten days.
They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents from friends and relatives.
The interior of the residence was beautifully decorated with flowers and ferns, the
principal decoration being a large arch of flowers and vines lighted with electric lights--the
sparkling of the lights among the flowers and vines creating a veautiful effect.
Guests were present from Philadelphia, Reading, Allentown, Slatington, Tamaqua,
Hazleton, Mauch Chunk and throughout the valley.
Carbon County Tips. Simon Brown, aged three score and ten, of Lower Towamensing, where he
was a life long resident, died on Monday after an illness of some months with dropsical affection
of the heart. Interment took place on Thursday afternoon.
Carbon County Tips. Rev. Father Peter G. Wynne, a widely-known Catholic priest, died at his
home in Bethlehem Tuesday morning at the age of 35 years. He had been in failing health for
some time, suffering greatly from liver complaint. He was a native of Buck Mountain, this
county.
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Resolutions of Condolence.
In honor to the memory of their deceased Brother, Augustus F. Beckendorf, Lehigh
Lodge, No. 292, B. of R. R. T., give expressions.
Whereas--In his infinite mercy and all wise wisdom it has pleased Almighty God to
remove from our midst by death our worthy and esteemed Brother Augustus F. Beckendorf,
therefore, be it
Resolved--That while we bow in humble submission to the divine will of Him who doeth
all things but for the best, we deeply deplore the loss of our brother and extend to the bereaved
family our sincere sympathy.
Resolved--That while we recognize that our loss is his eternal gain, we cannot fail but to
give expression to our deep sorrow at his untimely calling off, and while we deeply deplore his
death, knowing his excellent worth as a husband, father and Brother co-laborer in the B. of R. T.
T., we bow to the immutable will of Him who so mysteriously moves his wonders to perform
and say "Thy will be done."
Resolved--That in due honor to his memory we drape our charter for a period of sixty
days, place these resolutions on the minutes, have them published in the Carbon Advocate and
present a copy to the bereaved widow.
F. P. Solt, C. J. Benner, W. A. Newhart, Committee.
Volume 18, Number 47, Saturday, October 4, 1890
Mahoning Items. William Miller, aged 78 years, died last week. Interment took place,
Thursday, at St. Peter's church.
Mahoning Items. A large party of friends assembled at the residence of John Nothstein on
Monday evening, the occasion being the 69th anniversary of his birth.
Mahoning Items. Miss Minnie Miller and David Longacre were married last Sunday, Rev. W.
H. Strauss performing the ceremony. The young couple has our best wishes for a prosperous
journey through life.
Local Sandwiches. Mrs. Morris Stauffer presented her husband on Tuesday morning with a fine
girl baby, with hair on her head ia full finger in length, and Morris is consequently very happy.
A Frightful Crash.
An Engineer and Two Firemen Killed. Cars Piled Sky High.
When passenger train No. 9, drawn by engine 176, on the Central Railroad, left Mauch
Chunk on Monday evening it was with orders to run south to Lehighton on the north bound
track; when midway between the above place and Lehighton, opposite Packerton, there was a
collision with a north going coal train drawn by engine 319. The monsters of the rail collied
with a horrible crash--the passenger engine was thrown back and tottered in the air for a moment
and then fell down the bank onth the Valley tracks. The tender was forced half way into the
smoker which was badly demolished--the occupants of the car barely escaping with their lives.
T. T. Palmer, of Scranton, who was sitting in the third seat to the front escaping miraculously
being forced down and out under the seat and only being slightly hurt. The diamond dirt burner
engine 319, drawing the coal train, was badly dismantled but its great size and weight prevented
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it leaving the track. Fully fifty cars were piled thirty to forty feet high and represented a hugh
pyramid of debris which took all night and a goodly part of the next day to clear away. Traffic
was delayed for a number of hours. Three lives were lost.
Elmer Mitchell, Phillipsburg, N. J., fireman on engine 319.
Joseph Dunlap, Mauch Chunk, fireman on engine 176.
Charles Biglow, Bergen Point, N. J., engineer on 319.
The Injured Are,
John Sculley, Bergen Point, N. J., brakeman on 319.
Fred Boyer, of Scranton, passenger, hurt about head and face.
Taylor Belsford, Mauch Chunk, engineer of 176.
T. T. Palmer, Scranton, passenger, slightly hurt.
The blame of the terrible affair is said to rest on Frank Glosser, of Mauch Chunk, day
operator at this place, who in some manner neglected to leave the order given him to hold all
north going trains, with the night operator Frank Fatzinger, when he vacated his post. Glosser is
said to deeply realize his position, the strain on his nerves being so great that he even attempted
his own life. He has left hs home and at this time his where-abouts is unknown.
Newsy Weissport. Hiram Campbell, of Catasauqua, and Miss Lillie Walck, of Franklin, were
happily married by Rev. I. J. Reitz, on Saturday.
Newsy Weissport. Mathias Ruff, of Franklin, aged 91 years died on Friday after an illness of
some weeks. Interment took place on Sunday--Rev. J. J. Stauffer officiating. He is survived by
a second wife and four sons, Albert, Joseph, Henry and Reinhart.
Carbon County Tips. John Brong, aged seventy-eight years, who died at Weatherly on Thursday
last, was buried Monday afternoon.
Carbon County Tips. Wilhelm Sandharr, of Packerton, celebrated his 55th birthday anniversary
at his home in Packerton on Monday evening. The event was made auspicious by the Germania
Saengerbund, of Lehighton, of which he is the popular musical director, calling in a body, and
besides treating him to a number of excellent vocal selections presented him with a handsome
desk and book-case.
Carbon County Tips. We won't vouch for the truth of it, but an exchange gives publicity to the
following: "Mrs. Druratsch, wife of a Hungarian miner of Audenried, gave birth to triplets late
on Friday. The next morning she was around attending to the wants of fifteen boarders, and
expressed great surprise when her neighbors marveled at it. In honor of the event fifteen kegs of
beer, twenty dozen pickles, five cases of nectar five large hams were made way with at the
christening of the babes the same night.
The Kenneil--Obert Nuptual.
It was a pretty scene Thursday evening in the long parlor at the bride's home.
Innumerable electric lights scintillated in a thousand fanciful forms through the decorations and
made a picture never to be forgotten by those present. Up stairs and down stairs in every room,
nook and corner of the spacious residence were guests--numbering in all between two and three
hundred. Pleasant, social and delightful repartee and genial conversation prevailed, while in the
dining room the guests were partaking of of a delectable repast of all the good things in the
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catelogue known to the epicure. The bride and groom, always the centre of attraction, were
continually beseiged by friends who showered upon them well wishes for a happy future. At a
late hour, after the young couple had left, the gay assemblage adjourned pleased beyond
expression at the excellent manner of their entertainment.
The presents surpassed anything we have ever seen and were as numerous as they were
beautiful; we below append the list.
Silver pickle castor, F. P. Bentz and family; toilet set, Mr. and Mrs. LaBar; one half
dozen nut picks and cracker, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Mitchell; two fancy vases, Mrs. W. W.
Bowman; two candle sticks, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Worley; spider web, Miss Sadie Best; one dozen
cut glasses, E. H. Fenstermacher and wife; pitcher bric-a-bric, Dr. Zern and wife; whisk, Mr.
and Mrs. A. M. Kuntz; white counter pane, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lentz; silver table pick holder, Geo.
W. Morthimer; easel and picture, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Michel; counter pane, Mr. and Mrs. P.
Miller; rug, Mrs. Meredith and Lillie Guth; clover leaf table, Mr. and Mrs. Smith; plush table
cover, Mr. and Mrs. Hauser; salt and pepper individual, M. A. Barr; one half dozen steel knives
and forks, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Kennel; silver cake basket, Mr. and Mrs. D. Lutz; table cloth and
napkins, W. F. Neff; glass pitcher, Mrs. Mitchel; one half dozen teaspoons, Old Mrs. Heberling;
dinner bell, Mr. and Mrs. Will Michel; silver nut cracker, Emma Boyer; book, Ella May Snyder;
two hand painted placques, Mary Snyder; rocker, Emma Geggus, Ella Graver, Jennie Irvin;
one towel, Mrs. Carrie Dungan; bric-a-bric, P. J. Kistler; waterset, L. J. Stoflet; white
counterpane, Mr. J. and Aunt Stoflet; table cloth and napkins, Rev. Stoflet; table cloth, Mrs.
Wert; cash $5.00, a friend; silver pickel castor, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Semmel and daughter;
breakfast castor, Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Boyer; sugar shell, silver J. D. Emack; one half dozen picks
and nut cracker, Emma L. Seidel; bric-a-bric, Mr. and Mrs. C. Trainer; silver berry spoon, Leon
B. Stein and sister; silver card receiver, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Kleppinger; fancy glass pitcher,
Emma Koons; cracker jar, Mrs. C. M. Sweeny; one dozen butters, silver, Mrs. N. B. and W. W.
Reber; silver soup ladel, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Snyder; toilet set, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Morgan; two
lachet slippers, Emma E. Derr; pitcher, two cups and saucers, Sallie C. Walker; silver carving
set, O. F. Kistler and wife; one half dozen fruit knives, J. L. Gabel and family; silver butter
knife, Ida Mantz; one set irons, Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Bryan; one half dozen knives and forks, Q.
A. Stettler; silver cake basket, R. F. Hofford and family; silver pickel castor, Tobias Buss; silver
salts, individual, C. D. Clauss; one dozen cups and saucers, havilandware, Louis Grebe, Sr., and
wife; one half dozen fruit knives, Mrs. Reber; two napkin rings, H. S. Diehl; sugar shell, silver,
Mr. and Mrs. D. McKenna; one half dozen nut picks and cracker, Mr. and Mrs. E. Hibbler and
daughter; fancy plate, Miss E. Bauer; silver berry spoon, Gussie Clauss; silver cherry dish, Julia
A. Kemmerer; sugar shell, silver, Dr. and Mrs. Seiple; work box and moustache cup, Rev. and
Mrs. J. H. Kuder; fruit dish, silver, Mr. and Mrs. J. Seaboldt; berry dish, Lilly J. Rapp; silver
crumb pan and brush, R. L. Sweeny; berry dish, Emmeline and Sallie Clauss; one half dozen
fruit knives, C. W. Seidel; silver fruit basket, W. O. Fatzinger; glass berry dish, Mrs. Schmale;
berry dish, Mrs. A. Heberling; engraving, Misses Annie and Lizzie Lindaman; engraving, "In
Love," C. H. and P. Lindaman; engraving, "Return of Mayflower, " Emma Kistler; engraving,
Agnes Bauer; engraving, "Rustic Love Making," Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Weaver; engraving, Lue
Lutz; engraving, Mr. and Mrs. Lutz; pair of vases, Misses Leuckel and Koons; one dozen
coffee spoons, silver, Fred Leuckel; fancy pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Grebe; lamp, Ella Eckert;
carving set, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ash; one dozen cut glass tumblers, Mrs. Miller; one dozen cut
glass tumblers, Mr. and Mrs. W. Seaboldt; sugar sifter, Emma and Clara Clauss; salad dish,
china, Mrs. Kramer; pickel castor, Mr. and Mrs. Heydt; bric-a-bric, Mr. and Mrs. D. C.
Heberling; water pitcher, Mrs. A. W. Raudenbush; one half dozen fruit knives, M. O. Koons
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and wife; two china dishes, Anzie Bower; two silver salts, individual, Lieut. and Mrs. Mosser;
silver tray, Mr. and Mrs. Evans; one rocker, Mr. and Mrs. G. Kemmerer; one rocker, John W.
Jones; tidy, Carrie Adams; table cloth and napkin, Lilly and Aggie Reichard and Sallie
Raudenbush; table cloth and napkin, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Miller; table cloth and napkin, Mr. and
Mrs. H. Seaboldt; table cloth, napkin and towels, John Kennel and wife; pair of towels, Mr. and
Mrs. E. S. Wheatley; pair of towels, Mrs. John Geggus; pair of towels, Mrs. Anna Balliet; table
cloth and napkin, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Montz and daughter; one half dozen towels, D. Ebbert
and family; fancy towel, Maggie Miller; one dozen napkins, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Zehner; table
cloth and napkin, T. D. Clauss and family; table cloth and napkin; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wardell;
towels, Mr. Reuben Heberling; towels, Mrs. E. Lentz; towels, Mr. and Mrs. Levan; towels,
Katie and Mattie Obert; towels, Mrs. Greenawalt; lamp, Reuben Fenstermacher.
Volume 18, Number 48, Saturday, October 11, 1890
Newsy Weissport. Reuben Zimmerman and wife, Mrs. Ida Schabo and Nathan Blose, of the
east side, attended the funeral of a Lehigh county relative Sunday.
People Who Come And Go. Frank Miller and bride returned Monday evening from a ten days
wedding jaunt to many place of interest in the state.
People Who Come And go. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Kennell are home from a pleasnant wedding
tour of ten days in which they visited Washington and other places of interest.
Bowmanstown Specials. Howard Snyder is the happy dad of a "bright and bouncing boy."
Carbon County Tips. John Leonard, aged three score and ten years, living near lock No. 3, died
Saturday and was buried on Tuesday morning.
Carbon County Tips. Mrs. Mathias Ruff, of Franklin, whose husband died a few weeks ago at
the age of ninety-one years, is serious ill. She is three score and ten years.
Volume 18, Number 49, Saturday, October 18, 1890
Local Sandwiches. Robert Yehl and Miss Laura Klotz, of town, were on Saturday happily
united in the silken bonds of wedlock. Their many friends offer hearty well wishes for a bright
and happy future, with the hope that all their cares be but little ones.
Newsy Weissport. An eight year old daughter of Fred Messinger, of Rickertsville, died on
Monday. Interment took place from the Evangelical church on Wednesday.
Newsy Weissport. Charles N. Stetler, of East Mauch Chunk, aged 28 years, was buried in the
cemetery here on Friday last. Deceased had been suffering for six months or more with
consumption.
Railroad Notes. It is asserted that after Engineer Biglow was killed on the Lehigh &
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Susquehanna Railroad near Mauch Chunk, recently, his pockets were picked of $60.
Railroad Notes. Wm. Dotter, of White Haven, was struck by a Valley freight the other evening
and instantly killed. He had been in employ of the Valley Company as a track walker for 19
years.
Carbon County Tips. Miss Ida M. Noll and Frank Grist, of Bowmanstown, were happily
wedded at the home of the bride's parents on last Thursday.
MARRIED. BURNS-GAZELL--On Saturday evening, October 11, 1890, by Rev. J. H. Kuder,
at his residence, W. A. Burns, of Packerton, and Miss Hannah Gazell, of Jamestown.
Volume 18, Number 50, Saturday, October 24, 1890
Carbon County Tips. Barney Kilbare, of Leviston, was killed in the mines near that place on
Friday.
Carbon County Tips. Elmer J. Kunsman and Miss Lydia Serfass, of Lehigh Gap, have been
happily wedded.
Carbon County Tips. An interesting daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Davis died at Lansford
Saturday. In their sad affliction the Carbon Advocate extends sincere expression of sympathy.
Carbon County Tips. Early Tuesday morning a man named Wentz, residing at Lehigh Gap, and
employed at Morey's bakery, Slatington, started to walk from the latter place to his home on the
railroad. When midway between the two towns he stepped out of the way of one train only to be
caught by another and so badly mutilated as to be unrecognizable. He was twenty-eight years of
age and married.
Ashfield Squibs. Nathan Kolb is the happy dad of a bright and bouncing boy baby.
Ashfield Squibs. Alvin Hoffman and Miss Lizzie Smith have been happily united in the golden
bonds of matrimony.
Local Sandwiches. Mrs. T. A. Williams, of Childress, Texas, formerly of town, presented her
husband with twin boys on the 17th inst., all are doing well.
Newsy Weissport. On October 12, at Camden, N. J., by Rev. George Finlow, John Huttenstein,
of Flourtown, Pa., was united in holy matrimony to Miss Montana Longenbach, of Weissport,
this county.
Newsy Weissport. Rev. George Hongen, of Coplay; Mrs. Robert and Jacob Wentz, of
Parryville; John Hongen and wife, of Danielsville, and Mrs. Evans, of Slatington, were in town
on Monday in attendance at the funeral of Bessie, daughter of R. J. Hongen.
Newsy Weissport. After an illness of only a few days Bessie M., the five year old daughter of
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Robert and Kate Hongen, died Friday evening at their home on Union Hill. Interment took place
Monday afternoon from the Evangelical church, Revs. Reitz and Brown officiating. During the
hours of the funeral the school in the Independent District were closed in respect to the bereaved
parents. In their sad affliction the "Stroller" commends them to the mercy of Him who does all
things for the best, and offers the sincere sympathy of many friends in their sorrow. The parents
of the dead child are greatful to their many friends for the kind expression of sympathy and
assistance tendered during their darkest hours.
Volume 18, Number 51, Saturday, November 1, 1890
Newsy Weissport. Another old citizen of Franklin township has been called to his fathers. This
time it is good, old John T. Solt, who was aged seventy-one years. Deceased leaves a widow and
two children--Nathan Solt and Mrs. Goodhile of Mauch Chunk. By faith Mr. Solt was a staunch
Evangelical, and his christian fortitude won for him many friends in and out of the church.
Interment took place Saturday and was largely attended.
Obituary--Mrs. Daniel Clauss.
Between the hours of ten and eleven o'clock Sunday evening Judith, widow of the late
Daniel Clauss passed peacefully away in the eighty-sixth year of her age, the final dissolution
seemingly like the transition of spring to summer, no struggle, no pain, but with that christian
fortitude characteristic of her whole life passed into the great beyond, after an existence of more
than four score years well spent. Interment took place on Tuesday afternoon from her late
residence on Fist street and was largely attended. Rev. J. H. Kuder, of Trinity Lutheran church,
officiated.
Mrs. Daniel Clauss was Judith, daughter of Jacob Miller, a Lehigh county farmer who
moved to the western states and left his daughter, when only four years old, in the care of John
Smith, by whom she was adopted. She was born on the 11th day of December in the year 1804,
and on the 19th day of February, 1828, was married to the late Daniel Clauss, who was a
merchant tailor in the same county. In 1851 they took up a residence in Lehighton--Mr. Clauss
having purchased the Carbon House, now owned by Jonathan Kistler. A few years later the
hotel property was disposed of and they re-moved to the old home in Lehigh county, but again in
1864 took up a residence here, when a co-partnership was formed and existed for some years
between the old gentleman and his son T. D., which was the neclues of the present extensive
merchant tailoring business of Claus & Bro. In 1882 Daniel Clauss died. Eleven children were
born to them--three sons and eight daughters, of which number survive T. D., Emaline and Sallie
Clauss, of town; Mrs. George Bauer, of Catasauqua, and Mrs. Moses Knerr, of Lowhill, Lehigh
county. Deceased was a life long member of the Lutheran church and, until a few years ago
when her health failed her, was a close communicant. She was a kind mother, a faithful wife, a
good neighbor and her epitaph might well read. "Well done thou good and faithful."
Local Sandwiches. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Lulu L., the
accomplished daughter of William Zehner and A. Luckens Hagerman, on Tuesday, November
11th in Trinity Lutheran church. The [article ends abruptly]
Local Sandwiches. Thursday evening at the Reformed parsonage on Second street by Rev. J.
Alvin Reber. Ulysess Hough and Miss Sabina Beidleman were united in the holy bonds of
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wedlock. They are now enjoying a wedding trip to New Jersey and New York. The young
couple have warm congratulations of many friends.
Carbon County Tips. It is a rumor that the young man Wentz who was killed on the Valley
railroad near Lehigh Gap a week or more ago ended his life purposely.
Bowmanstown Specials. Lawien Shoenberger, of Lehigh Gap, is a happy man owing to his
wife presenting him with a baby girl.
The County Seat. One of the oldest residents in East Mauch Chunk, Owen Gallagher, aged
seventy years, died on Sunday last and was interred Wednesday.
The County Seat. William E. Glace, for a long time a resident of Mauch Chunk, died Saturday
night at the age of forty-eight years. Deceased was a private in company G., 81st Regiment,
Penna. Vol. and served three years in the late war with credit. He was buried on Tuesday.
The County Seat. On last Saturday A. A. Douglass, an old and esteemed citizen, well-known
throughout the Lehigh Valley, died after an illness of sometime with kidney trouble. Deceased
was born in the year 1818 and was the last member of his family. For many years he was one of
a firm doing a coal mining business at Nesquehoning under the name of Packer, Douglass & Co.
He was quite wealthy.
Our Man With The Camera. W. D. Clauss, of Philadelphia, was home Tuesday attending the
funeral of Grandmother Clauss.
Volume 18, Number 52, Saturday, November 8, 1890
The County Seat. Newton Wilson, of the 2nd ward, aged eighteen years, died Monday of
congestion of the brain after an illness of some weeks.
The County Seat. Marriage license 1378 was issued to Eugene Haines, of Packerton, and Miss
Ida H. Kresge, of Kresgeville, on the 5th instant.
The County Seat. A down the Valley exchange says: An unknown man, supposed to be a
boatman on the Lehigh canal, running from Mauch Chunk to Easton, was killed at the latter
place on the Lehigh Valley road on Saturday evening.
Died--Mrs. David Kemerer.
After an illness of some weeks, Sarah Ann, wife of David Kemerer, died at her home on
Second street, Monday morning, the immediate cause of death being hemmorhage. During the
five weeks illness preceeding her death she suffered from three hemmorhages--the first lasting
twenty four hours, the second fourteen hours and the third twelve hours. She was aged fifty-four
years and leaves a husband and family.
Mrs. David Kemerer was Sarah Ann, daughter of Henry Remaley, a well-known Lehigh
county farmer, and was born on July 31, 1836. Sometime during the year 1855 she was united in
marriage to David Kemerer, by the late Rev. Eichenberg. From this union twelve children
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resulted, five of whom survive--Mrs. W. H. Trythal, of South Bethlehem, Mrs. Chas. Selia, Mrs.
M. G. Clauss and Miss Hattie Kemerer, of town, and William Kemerer, of Dayton, Ohio.
Interment took place from the Lutheran church Thursday afternoon--the pastor, Rev. J. H. Kuder
and Rev. Abraham Bartholomew officiating.
Local Sandwiches. Jolly James Ritz is the happy, dad of a bouncing baby girl.
Our Man With The Camera. William Koch and family, of the south end, attendad the funeral of
a near relative in Northampton county on Saturday.
Our Man With The Camera. William Kemerer, of Dayton, Ohio, was called home this week to
attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. David Kemerer.
Pleasant Birthday Celebration. The fifty-seventh anniversary of Mrs. John T. Nusbaum was
very pleasantly observed at her home on south First street Friday evening last by the members of
the family gathering under the paternal roof and spending an evening in social delights. In honor
of the occasion Mrs. Nusbaum was presented with a handsome willow rocker. At a late hour a
delectable repast was spread to which all did full justice. The Advocate extends congratulations
with the wish that Mrs. N may live to experience many more such pleasurable occasions.
Newsy Weissport. Henry Hensker, lost a six months old child by death last week. Interment
took place on Sunday.
Volume 19, Number 1, Saturday, November 15, 1890
Packerton Locals. Cards are out announcing the wedding of Miss Mamie, daughter of our
townsman Charles Langkammerer. The happy event will occur Nov. 27th.
Packerton Locals. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Dilley, of Wilkes Barre, are visiting at the paternal home of
W. Lee Stiles. They were in attendance at the wedding of Miss Lulu Zehner, of Lehighton.
Wedding--Hagaman--Zehner.
A very pretty wedding happily solemnized in Trinity Lutheran church Tuesday evening
was that of Miss Lulu L., the accomplished daughter of our esteemed townspeople Mr. and Mrs.
William Zehner, to A. L. Hagerman, formerly of Philadelphia, but now of this city. The bride
was beautifully dressed in white India silk and the groom were conventional black, Miss Katie
Durling accompanied the bride as maid of honor; she wore a beautiful costume of cream china
silk. Miss Gussie Clauss and Miss Mary Ebbert, both of town, were the bride's maids and Ed
Brannix and Ed Hagerman, of Philadelphia, acted in the capacity of groomsmen. The bride's
maids wore handsome costumes of cream satin in beautiful effect. Messrs. H. J. Morgan,
Charles, Harry and Willie Clauss were ushers and Mrs. C. W. Bower presided at the organ. It
made a beautiful bridal party as, to the sweet strains of a happy wedding march, they moved up
the long aisle of the church and in the fast gathering gloaming were made man and wife, by Rev.
J. H. Kuder. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents,
where over two hundred guests partook of a sumpteously prepared repast. The young couple are
now on a wedding tour to Philadelphia, Washington and other places. The bride received many
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presents of which we append a list:
Piano lamp, John S. Lentz and wife; side board, A. L. Hagerman; rocking chair, Harry
and Will Clauss; rocker, J. W. Raudenbush and family; rocker, S. S. class; picture, Albert and
Emma Clauss; picture, Charles Clauss; oil painting, Henry Swartz; eiderdown blanket, H. A.
Stillwagner and wife; china pudding dish, J. Brong and wife; lemonade set, J. T. Nusbaum and
wife; sachet bag, Beckie Wintling; tidy and toilet box, Elnor C. Mead; head rest, Sallie and
Mary Whitehead; head rest, Dr. W. W. Reber and wife; dozen cut glasses and bowl, Laura and
Sadie Hofford; fruit dish, Tillie Ratcliffe; tidy, Lillie Guth; rug, John McKelvey and wife; sofa
cushion, Mrs. B. K. Culton; tidy, A. W. Raudenbush and wife; bureau searf, Annie Koch; rug,
Elmer E. Reed; handkerchief case, Annie F. Leh; half dozen towels, T. D. Clauss and family;
two linen table cloths, R. L. Sweeny and wife; pair of towels, Mrs. Phaon Clauss and daughter
Clara; bureau cover, Dr. N. B. Reber and wife; book, Rob. Klotz; linen table cloth, Mrs. W. F.
Mosser; centre table, Wm. Ash and wife; foot stool, Mrs. Wm. Meredith; cheese cloth comfort,
Grandmother Reed; white spread, F. P. Semmel and wife; spread, A. W. Nonnemaker and wife;
white spread, W. M. Hofford and wife; white spread, George, Aggie and Lillie Reichard; white
spread, M. Hagerman and wife; white spread, E. M. Hagerman; dozen napkins, David Ebbert
and wife; towel, Gertrude Heydt; towel, Flossie Reed; table cloth and napkin, Eliza Barthold;
half dozen napkins, Emma Arner; table cloth, W. H. Strauss and wife; table cloth, Mrs. J.
Zehner; fancy table, C. W. Bower; set hand irons, W. H. Wetherold; dozen silver tea spoons,
Harry Hunsicker; carving set, Anabel McDaniel and Clara Everett; marine picture, Gussie
Clauss and Mary Ebbert; silver bread plate, Ben. F. Ash; sketch picture, C. P. Zehner; butter
dish, Horace Heydt and wife; half dozen silver knives and forks, A. J. Durling and wife; silver
pie knife, H. B. Kennel and wife; fruit spoon, M. O. Kuntz and wife; half dozen silver tea
spoons, O. A. Clauss and wife; cake basket, I. S. Koch and wife; silver oyster forks, David
Kreamer and family; silver mustard spoon, Roy Kreamer; half dozen fruit knives, Martha
Hadesty; half dozen silver tea spoons, W. W. Weaver and wife; silver bread knife, H. J.
Morgan; berry spoon, Mrs. M. Heilman; half dozen silver table spoons, Mrs. Crawford; silver
thimble, Katie Durling; silver pudding dish, Ed. Brannix; card receiver, J. Mosser and wife;
soup ladle, Trueman Smith; silver waiter and stand, Will Reed and wife; butter dish, A.
Mehrkam; lamp, C. M. Sweeny and wife; card receiver, H. H. Peters and family; cream pitcher,
Thos. Mantz and family; fruit basket, Julia Kemerer and Mrs. John Seaboldt; dozen silver
butter plates, G. B. Haucher; cake knife, Lizzie Keefe; silver cake and pie knife, Chas. Seifert
and family; whisp holder, C. J. Quinn and wife; fancy vase, H. J. Mitchell and wife; butter
knife, W. P. Long and wife; half dozen fruit knives, T. J. Nusbaum and wife; silver jewel case,
Dr. Wm. DuFour and wife; two butter knives, Frank Reed; fancy water pitcher, L. E. Wills and
wife; china sugar bowl and cream pitcher, Ed. Hibbler and wife; cracker jar, Mrs. Mary A.
Young; chamber set, Thos. Harleman and wife; half dozen nut picks, F. K. Berndt and wife;
soup ladle, Louise and Ella Rapp; paper weight, Emma L. Kistler; gold ice cream spoon, Dr. J.
G. Zern and wife; bisque figure, B. K. Culton; cracker jar, W. L. Stiles and wife; cheese plate, J.
B. Dilley; china card receiver, George Reed; silver waiter and cut glass lemonade set, A. W.
Steadman; carving set, J. L. Gabel and wife; pair of vases, Charles Boyer; fancy tidy, Emma
Lentz; steel engraving, Dr. Smith and wife; engraving, Jos. Obert; steel engraving, Laura
Arnold; pair vases, Thomas Fath; vase, Hattie E. Koons; oatmeal dishes, S. H. Chubb and
wife; soup set, Rev. E. A. Bauer and family; china dinner and tea set, J. F. Lentz; fruit dish, J. J.
Kutz and wife; fruit and desert dishes, Frank Reed and wife; hand painted toilet bottle, Clara
Whitehead; dozen china after cups and saucers, E. H. Snyder and wife; hand painted toilet
bottle, Clara Whitehead; dozen china after cups and saucers, E. H. Snyder and wife; hand
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painted tambourine, Mrs. Clara Bower; silver water pitcher, T. A. Snyder and wife; seven
sisters, Mamie Reed; Mr. and Mrs. Sm. Zehner, $50 gold; Uncle John McFarland, $8; Hattie
Zehner, $2; Mame Brode, $5.
Carbon County Tips. Joseph Gates, an old resident of Beaver Meadow died at his home Tuesday
from heart failure. He was aged about 51 years and leaves a wife and four children, two sons
and two daughters to mourn their loss. He was buried Thursday.
East Penn Ripplings. A little stranger made its appearance in the family of Joh Rehrig the other
day. Mother and daughter are doing well.
Local Sandwiches. The genial Henry Fritch is the happy dad of a handsome girl baby that
promises to brighten his home indefinitely.
Local Sandwiches. Lehighton's population was increased one more this week by the arrival of a
bouncing baby boy at the home of Frank Fenstermacher on Second street.
Local Sandwiches. The popular Germania Sangerbund serenaded Tobias Buss at his new
residence on north Second street Monday evening--the occasion being his birthday anniversary.
The Sangerbund members were entertained in a loyal manner.
Our Man With The Camera. Charley Christman was called to Macungie Sunday to attend the
funeral of a near relative.
The County Seat. The eighty-seventh birthday anniversary of Mrs. Elizabeth Bauer, of
Lehighton, was celebrated at the home of her son Elwen Bauer, in East Mauch Chunk, on
Tuesday, her sons and daughters being present from Catasauqua, Lehighton, &c. Mrs. Bauer is
one of Lehighton's oldest residents and is still in comparatively good health for one of her age.
Volume 19, Number 2, Saturday, November 22, 1890
Our Man With The Camera. J. W. Raudenbush and daughter Sallie, were in attendance Sunday
at the funeral of George Raudenbush, who was a twin brother to J. W.'s father, Adam
Raudenbush, who died at Packerton sometime during the year 1863. George Raudenbush was
aged 92 years, having first seen the light of day at the Trappe, Montgomery county in 1798. He
was a life long resident of the latter county and was buried near Pennsburg.
Local Sandwiches. Granville Bretney's Second street home was brightened Monday by the
arrival of a little girl visitor.
Local Sandwiches. In giving a list of the Zehner-Hagerman presents in our last issue we
inadvertently ommitted the names of J. H. Handwerk and wife, Rocker; John Semmel and wife,
White spread; among the presents were also a linen table cover and napkins, and chenile table
cover without cards.
Death of Augustus Seaboldt. We regret to chronicle the death of Augustus Seaboldt, of
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Pottstown, for many years past train dispatcher on the Perkiomen Railroad. Deceased was a son
of John Seaboldt, Sr., and a brother of William and John Seaboldt, all of town. He was aged
fifty-six years and leaves a wife, two daughters and one son to mourn his death. Augustus
Seaboldt served four years in the late rebellion and had a soldier record to be proud of.
Carbon County Tips. At the advanced age of 82 years, Bernard Murphy died at Jeanesville on
Saturday. He was a respected resident of the community.
Carbon County Tips. While driving through Beaver Meadow Wednesday morning Joseph Horn,
a farmer, Ran over and killed John Stifanko's four-year-old son. A party of Stifanko's friends
pursued Horn with the intention of killing him, but took the wrong road and failed to catch him.
Horn drove to Hazleton and surrendered himself.
Carbon County Tips. Solomon Kemmerer, of Mahoning, living with his son-in-law, Wm.
Mantz, was on the occasion of his 84th birthday, recently, honored with the biggest surprise
party ever held in the Mahoning Valley. Dancing was the principal feature, the old man playing
the violin himself during the entire night. The assemblage seperated in the "wee sma' hours" of
the morning, bearing with them feelings of gratification over the pleasures they had enjoyed.
Mahoning Items. Mrs. John Freyman, after being confined to her bed for about a year and a
half, died last Sunday. Interment took place Thursday, at St. John's church.
Newsy Weissport. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Benninger, of Walnutport, father of
our esteemed townsman, Central agent J. D. Benninger. Interment took place on Saturday and
was largely attended.
Newsy Weissport. A very pleasant birthday party in honor of Miss Emma Albright came off at
her home on Tuesday evening, and was made the occasion of much pleasure by many young
friends from town and Lehighton. At a late hour a delectable repast was served to the guests.
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Of Passing Interest. Fanny Van Gorder, a middle-aged woman, living at Scranton, Monday shot
herself in the head with a revolver, and the attending physician says that she will die. The
suicide has attacted a great deal of attention owing to the fact that the woman was, a few years
ago, regarded as a most extraordinary criminal. She was the principal figure in a case in
Hollisterville, Wayne county, in which a daring attempt was made to rob and murder a man
named Baker, who was said to have a large sum of money in his house. The woman gained his
confidence, held high carnival with him, and while he was sleeping off a debauch she pulled the
nipple off his revolver. Baker's house was set on fire, and while he was seeking to effect an
escape from the second story, robbers entered and ransacked the lower floors. Baker saw them
and atteempted to fire at them, but his revolver was useless. He escaped and sent one of themen
to the penitentiary, but the woman was acquitted through a jury's whim.
Carbon County Tips. On Thursday of last week John Brown was accidentally shot and killed by
Frank Gallagher. Both were warm friends and lived at Lansford. Gallagher's grief when he
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saw his friend and companion was dead knew bounds and he had to be removed from the corpse.
Newsy Weissport. Levi Beltz, of Franklin, died Saturday at the ripe old age of seventy one
years. He was a life long resident of the township and was respected by all who knew him. He
leaves a wife past three score years to fight out life's closing battles along. He was buried in the
Big Creek cemetery Monday.
Newsy Weissport. A happy marriage solemnized Thanksgiving Day at the home of the bride's
parents in East Weissport was that of Valentine Schoenberger, principal of the Union Hill public
schools, to Miss Nettie Kresge an estimable young lady. Rev. J. K. Fehr, of Parryville,
officiated. The young couple have the best wishes of hosts of friends for a happy voyage o'er
matrimony's sea.
Newsy Weissport. After baffling with that dread disease, consumption, for a period of eighteen
months Lizzie, wife of Samuel J. Miller, of Sayre, Pa., died on the 19th. Interment took place
from the Evangelical church, here, on Friday afternoon. Deceased was a daughter of Adam
Eaches, of Franklin township, and was aged 31 years. A husband and two children survive to
mourn the death of a kind wife and indulgent mother. She was a devout christian much esteemed
by all who knew her.
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Sad Fatal Accident.
David Arner, of Mahoning street, this city, employed as boss in the lumber yard at
Packerton for the Lehigh Valley Company, stepped out of the way of an approaching train
Monday, and falling on an opposite track was crushed to death by a train going in another
direction. The wheels of one car passed over him crushing out his life, but leaving no marks of
his sad ending other than a fractured left arm at the elboy. He had been in constant employ of the
company in one capacity or another for twenty-one consecutive years, and was a valued
employee, with many friends among his co-laborers. Funeral took place on Thursday morning
from his home in this town--interment being made at the Brick Church, New Mahoning.
David, son of William and Magdalina Arner was born in West Penn township, Schuylkill
county, this state, on the 12th day of October, 1812. On the 28th day of April 1833, he was
married to Miss Mary Haff, of Macungie, Lehigh ocunty, and of this union nine children
resulted, two only of whom survive with the mother--David Arner, Jr., Mauch Chunk, and Miss
Kate Arner, of town. Twenty-one years ago deceased took up a residence in this town, and has
since continuously resided here--an esteemed and respected citizen. It is a peculiar fact in this
connection that all of Mr. Arner's brothers and also two sons met death by accident, viz: Daniel
Arner was killed in a powder mill explosion some years ago in New Mahoning; William Arner,
was killed on the railroad at Summit Hill; Joseph Arner, fell from a hay mow in a barn at
Tamaqua and died from injuries sustained; and the two sons Harrison and Thomas were both
killed on the railroad, and finally, deceased himself fell the victim of accident.
Local Sandwiches. Milton George Clauss is the happy dad of a bright and bouncing baby boy.
It come the other day and announced its arrival by a number of lusty Democratic yells. The little
fellow is fat and healthy.
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Bowmanstown Specials. John Harder lost an interesting two year old child by death, last
Saturday.
Bowmanstown Specials. Mrs. Henry Gildner, died on Wednesday of last week, from a
carbuncle. She buried Saturday in East Penn cemetery.
Death--Levi Bartholomew.
Another exposition of the fact "that in the midst of life we are in death," is illucidated in
the sudden demise of our old townsman, Mr. Levi Bartholomew, who died at four o'clock
Monday afternoon after an illness of only two days. Although in an advanced age he retained
possession of all his faculties until death closed his eyes in that last long sleep which knows no
waking. Interment took place Thursday afternoon from the Reformed church--Rev. J. Alvin
Reber officiating.
Levi Bartholomew was a son of Jonas and Elizabeth Bartholomew, well to-do farm
people, of Allen township, in Northampton county. He was born on the 18th day of August, in
the Year 1819, and when a boy of ten years came to this neighborhood with his parents who for a
long time lived at Jamestown. In early life he followed the canal as an occupation, being in the
employ of the late Asa Packer. A few years later when operations were commenced on the
building of the Lehigh Valley railroad he entered the employ of that company and remained with
them continuously since--during later years in the capacity of track walker between Lehigton and
Packerton. His duties were very light--the company retaining him in service for past faithfulness
to their interests. About a half century ago Mr. Bartholomew was united in marriage to Phoebe,
daughter of the late Stephen Davenport, of this county, who was interested in the manufacture of
iron, and well-known in the Lehigh Valley. Mrs. Bartholomew died in 1881. Thirteen children
were born to them, of whom nine survive: Mrs. Frank Eisenhouer, Mrs. Mary Yenser Mrs.
Joseph Fritzinger, A. L. Bartholomew, of town; Mrs. Susan Huestus, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mrs.
Ellen Fagley, Philadelphia; Mrs. Clara Huestus, Hazleton; Charles Bartholomew, Royersford;
Jere Bartholomew, Allentown. Deceased was a kind husband and indulgent father, with many
friends who sincerely sympathize with the family in thier affliction.
Newsy Weissport. 'Squire Kresge and brother Mike were at Reading Tuesday in attendance at
the funeral of a relative.
Newsy Weissport. Joseph Ruff, of the east side, is the dad of a bouncing young Democratic
stouter, and smiles accordingly.
Newsy Weissport. Mrs. David Roth, mother of Jacob and Nathan Kresge, died at her home in
Ross township, Monroe county, last Saturday at the ripe old age of 81 years. Interment took
place Tuesday at the old Chestnut Hill church.
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James Mason, of Gordon, and John Monroe were sitting on the front of a Reading engine on
Friday evening while it was pulling cars into a siding at Locust Gap, when the engine crashed
into two gondola cars killing Mason and injuring Monroe.
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Of Passing Interest. H. C. Honsberger, Postmaster of Tamaqua, is dead.
Local Sandwiches. George W. Morthimer, associate editor of the Carbon Advocate, was last
week united in marriage to Miss Margie I., daughter of Mr. Frank Huntzinger, a well-known
merchant of Tremont, Schuylkill county, Pa., by Rev. E. G. Hay, pastor of the English Lutheran
church, of Pottsville. The marriage was quietly consummated and was much of a surprise to the
many friends of the young couple in this city and elsewhere. Mr. and Mrs. Morthimer will
make their home at the Exchange Hotel.
Our Man With The Camera. A hale and hearty old man with gray hair and whiskers, tall and
straight with stern face lighted by pleasant eyes seen on our streets this week was Prof. John
Trevaskis, of Beaver Meadow. He is one of the oldest experienced pedagogues in the county.
Monday he crossed the threshold of his sixty-second birthday. He is an old time friend of the
Advocate, and we hope he may live many years more in the full enjoyment of perfect health.
Newsy Weissport. Another young couple soon to be united in matrimony's golden bonds are
Howard Frantz and Miss Susie Knecht. The "Stroller" hopes the young couple will have a
prosperous journey through life.
Newsy Weissport. Joshua Graver, for many years a resident in this neighborhood, died Monday
at the ripe old age of three score and ten. Deceased was the father of Milton, Joshua and Harvey
Graver. He was buried on Wednesday.
Newsy Weissport. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Charles Boyer, a salesman in
Snyder's general store, and Miss Carrie Reed, both of town, on the 18th of this month. The
"Stroller" wafts kindest considerations and happy congratulations.
Carbon County Tips. Herman Roth, aged sixteen years was killed at Beaver Meadow on
Monday.
Carbon County Tips. Thomas M. Dennis, died recently at Quakake from congestion of the lungs
brought about by a severe fall. Deceased was probably the oldest person in Carbon county and
was aged ninety-five years. He was a veteran of the war of '12.
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James N. Miller, of Weisspot and Miss Rose Hein, of town, were happily wedded on Tuedsay,
Rev. Reber, of the Reformed church officiated. The young couple have the best wishes of a
large number of friends.
Holiday Dashes. A marriage to come off on Christmas eve, Dame Rumor says, is that of Webster
Nothstein to Miss Gertie Weidaw.
Holiday Dashes. a smile spread all over Percy German's face when told that he was the dad of
an other bright and bouncing baby girl. Mother and child are doing well.
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County Paragraphs. Three Hungarians were killed in the mines at Yorktown Monday afternoon.
County Paragraphs. Mrs. Charles Blose, of Parryville, aged 48 years, died Monday. Interment
took placae on Wednesday afternoon.
County Paragraphs. Miss Minnie, daughter of Mrs Nathan Fowler, formerly of Beaver Meadow,
now a resident of Montgomery, Lycoming county, was on Wednesday evening last married to
Mr. Scudder Shoemaker, of the same place. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride
among only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties.
County Paragraphs. Patrick Gallagher, of Lansford, a young man in the employ of the Lehigh
Coal and Navigation Company, met with a shocking death the other morning. He was employed
at the company's No. 9 colliery, and while dropping some empty cars to the breaker he slipped
and fell, with his head over the track The wheels passed over his neck, killing him instantly.
Bowmanstown Specials. Mrs. Blose, wife of Charles Blose, of Parryville, died last Sunday of
cancer. Interment took place in St. John's cemetary on Wednesday.
East Penn Clippings. A little stranger has made its appearance in the family of Charles Smith.
Mother and child are doing well.
East Penn Clippings. Peter Bachman and Miss Emma Koons were on last Sunday happily
united in the golden bonds of matrimony.
East Penn Clippings. Mrs. Schaffer, wife of Thomas Schaffer, of East Mauch Chunk, formerly
old resident here, died suddenly last week. Interment took place in the Pennsville church.
East Penn Clippings. A young daughter of Charles Rehrig died suddenly Tuesday.
Of Floating Interest. Howard Holl, aged 11 years, died in Reading from the effects of a pistol
shot wound in the head received at the hands of John F. Fair, aged 16 years. Fair, who is in
custody claims that the shooting was accidental.
Newsy Weissport. Our young friends, Charles Boyer and Miss Carrie Reed, were happily united
in matrimony's golden bonds at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wiliam Reed on White street,
Thursday evening by Rev. J. J. Stauffer. Miss Ella Rapp and Elmer E. Reed participated as
bridesmaid and groomsman. The ceremony was performed in the presence of many relatives and
close friends. Following the ceremony a sumptuous wedding supper was partaken of by the
guests present. Mr. and Mrs. Boyer have the best wishes of many friends for a safe voyage o'er
the billowy sea of matrimony.
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Holiday Dashes. An infant child of Benjamin Shoemaker died Monday.
Holiday Dashes. Mrs. Granville Peters died Wednesday morning after lying unconscious for
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several days.
Holiday Dashes. The general George Kemerer received a happy Christmas present in the shape
of of a bright and bouncing baby girl. The mother and child are doing well.
Holiday Dashes. Webster Nothstein and Miss Gertie Weidaw were happily united in the golden
bonds of matrimony at the home of the bride's mother, on South street, Wednesday evening by
Rev. J. H. Kuder. We extend happy congratulations and best wishes.
Newsy Weissport. Howard Frantz and Susie Knecht were happily wedded Tuesday evening.
The "Stroller" wishes them fair sailing oe'r lifes billowy sea.
Wedded. On Saturday evening last, at the home of the bride's parents on Third street, Miss Ella
E., daughter of Chief Burgess Mahlon Reichard, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to
Engleman, of Weatherly The ceremony was performed in the presence only of friends of the
contracting parties by Rev. J. H. Kuder, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, this city. The
Advocate, joins with many friends, in wishing them a bright and happy future.
Obituary--Charle M. Sweeny.
"In the midst of life we are in death."
This old truth was again exemplified Tuesday afternoon in the sudden death of our old
and esteemed townsman, Mr. Chas. M. Sweeny, of the well-known firm of Sweeny & Son,
general merchants, First street, this city. Deceased was engaged waiting on customers when
stricken with heart failure and death almost immediately resulted. Interment will take place on
Saturday morning from his late residence on south First street, following which services will be
held in Ebenezer Evangelical church.
Charles M. Sweeny was born on the fifteenth day of April, in the year 1830, in
Frenchtown, state of New Jersey. His parents were Daniel and Margaret Sweeny, highly
respected people in the community. He was educated in the public schools and at an early age
was apprenticed to a Lehigh county coach maker to learn that business. Some years later, during
the decade of '60, he commenced business for himself at Weissport which he followed for some
years. From here he went to Packerton, where he was employed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company in the capacity of foreman, which position he held up to 1880, when he retired from
their service and, with his son, Robert L., launched in the general store business in this place,
under the firm name of Sweeny & Son, in which he continued up to the time of his death.
Sometime during hte year 1854 he was united in marriage to Annie, daughter of Lewis Weiss, of
Third street. Four children were born to them--two, Robert L., of town, and Harry E., of Drifton,
who with their mother, survive him. Deceased was a strong adherent of the Evangelical church
and a close and consistent christian. Enjoying many years acquaintance with him we cannot fail
at this time to pay our tribute to him. He was a kind and affectionate husband, a generous father,
and a close christian, a warm friend and an honest man, and were we to write his epitaph it
would read: "Well done thou good and faithful." To the sorrow stricken family we offer our
heartfelt sympathy in this the dark an trying hour of their sore affliction, commending them to
the mercy of the allwise God who does all things for the best.
County Paragraphs. James O'Donnell, of Leviston, is dead at age of 54 years.
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Volume 19, Number 8, Saturday, January 2, 1891
Holiday Dashes. Our young friend Will Blank, of Jamestown, is the happy dad of a bouncing
baby boy, who arrived Sunday night. Mother and child are doing well.
Holiday Dashes. On Christmas day George M. Huntzinger, a popular young Democrat, of
Tremont, Pa., was married to Miss Bertie Wolf, a handsome and accomplished young lady of
Meyerstown, Pa. The Advocate extends warm congratulations and best wishes for a safe and
prosperous voyage o'er the billowy sea of matrimony.
Here's our hand, old man, shake on the bright and bouncing baby boy that come your way the
other day. May the little fellow live long and Democratic. Our hat is off to Mr. and Mrs. Will
Nusbaum and the new boy, of the north end.
A Peculiar Death. Weatherly has a sensation that is causing any amount of gossip. The facts are
as follows: Charles B. Shaefer, a native of Monroe county, aged sixty-eight years, this year took
Mrs. Abigail Doney, a widow, as his third wife. The honeymoon was short, and they have since,
it is said, lived a cat and dog life. On Christmas Day Shafer visited one of his married
daughters, and on the way home was hailed by a friend and given a drink of whisky from a pint
bottle. Shafer ate a hearty dinner at his home, and was soon after taken with a spell of vomiting.
He threw himself on the floor and lay there all the afternoon in stupor. In the evening his wife
says she failed to arouse him, and supposing him to be drunk, left him lying on the floor and
went to an entertainment. She further says that when she returned he was still on the floor that
she sent for a doctor, and he was pronounced dead. The doctor also said that life has been extinct
for some time. Shaefer's death being regarded as suspicious, Coroner Buck was called and a
post-mortem held. No verdict will be reached until a chemist who is making an analysis of the
deceased's stomach has filed his report. The drink of whisky from the pint bottle is the only
known to have been taken by Shafer that day.
A Ghastly Find. On Christmas Day a skeleton of a man was found on the Mahoning Mountain,
in this county. It has been identified as that of Hugh Harkens, 22 years of age, of Lansford, who
was last seen alive on March 17, 1888. On that day he and Edward Maloy jumped into a sled
standing in front of a hotel in Lansford and drove away. They were followed by the owner and
several men on horseback. On Mahoning Mountain they were overtaken by pursuers, when they
abandoned the rig and took to the woods through a deep snow. Several shots were fired at them.
the two in their run to escape soon became seperated. Maloy soon turned up again, but Harkens
died, whether from a bullet wound or exposure is not known.--Exchange.
Newsy Weissport. John W., an eight year old son of Francis Kresge, slipped and fell on the ice
while walking near Big Creek church last Thursday afternoon and sustained injuries from which
he died a few hours later. Interment took place Saturday. We tender hearefelt sympathy to the
sadly afflicted parents.
County Paragraphs. Charles Hartman, aged about forty years, died suddenly of heart failure at
his home in Parryville on last Wednesday.
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Volume 19, Number 9, Saturday, January 10, 1891
Obituary--Mrs. Amandus . On Tuesday morning last Mrs. Elizabeth J., wife of Amandus , died
at the home of her parents, Simon and Sabina , on north Second street, this city, aged thirty-five
years, after an illness dating from April last. Deceased was married to Amandus during the year
1878, and from their union three children resulted, all of whom services with the father.
Interment took place from the north Weissport Lutheran church. To the bureared family and
friends we tender our heartfelth sympathy in this the home of their deep affliction.
The County Hopper. James I. , of Pleasant Corner, and Miss Cora , of Summit Hill, were
recently married. Many friends shower happy congratulations and warm well wishes on the
young couple.
The County Hopper. Miss Kate J. , of New Mahoning, Carbon county, was married on Thursday
evening of last week to Lewis , of West Penn. The ceremony took place inthe parsonage of the
First Ward Evangelical church, Allentown, and was performed by Rev. B. F. . We tender
congratulations.
The County Hopper. A Lehigh Valley Railroad boarding house a short distance from Lizard
Creek Junction was the scene of a disastrous fire early Tuesday morning, in which one life lost.
The house was run by Mrs. , who had six boarders. The fire was discovered by one of the latter,
who with a companion made an effort to extinguish it with water from a spring back of the house
The flames spread to rapidly, however, for them and they were forced to flee for their lives. One
of the inmates, named Micheal Curley, whose former home was in White Haven, failed,
however, to escape and was burned to death. Another, Patrick Greevey, was badly burned about
the legs and saved himself by jumping from a second story window. The inmates who escaped
were in an almost nude condition and were forced to walk barefooted a half mile to Lizard Creek
Junction for shelter.
Multum In Parvo. The north end keens on booming. The other day Central station agent, M. O.
Brian, was made the happy dad of a bright and bouncing Democratic baby boy. Mother and
child are doing well.
Multum In Parvo. The many friends of our former townsman, Gideon Kostenbader, now of
Lancaster, will regret to learn that he recently lost an interesting son by death, and that interment
took place at Allentown on Sunday.
Multum In Parvo. Ambrose Peters was married to Miss Ella, daughter of Charles Trainer, at the
home of the bride's parents on Second street, Thursday evening by Rev. J. Alvin Reber. They
have the best wishes of many friends.
Mahoning. On Christmas day Miss Kate J. Arner and Lewis Zimmerman were married. May
their journey through life be a happy and prosperous one.
Next month our old friend Lewis Weiss, of Third street, will touch the eightieth mile stone in his
life's journey. He still enjoys comparative good health for one of his years, and we hope he may
continue so for many years to come.
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In a Few Lines. Rev. Joseph B. Gross, brother of the late eminent Philadelphia surgeon, Samuel
D. Gross, died on Sunday, at Wilkesbarre, aged 88 years. He was for many years a Lutheran
minister at Easton, and wrote several books of a religious character.
Bowmanstown. Jacob Lower died recently of paralysis.
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Multum In Parvo. Our popular young townsman, George P. Stuber and Miss Rosa A., the
estimable daughter of Valentine Schwartz, will be united in the bonds of holy matrimony on
Thursday, 29th instant, at nine o'clock in the forenoon by Rev. A. Mersch, in St. Peter's and
Paul's church this city.
The County Hopper. He was tired of life and blew the top of his head off with a revolver, did
Condy McGee, of Audenried, last Thursday.
The County Hopper. Henry Rau, of Parryville, died Saturday at the ripe old age of seventy-five
years. He was buried Tuesday morning. A widow survives.
Little Gap. Henry A. Beer and wife were made happy, because it is a baby girl.
Little Gap. The Little Gap school was closed on Monday last, because the teacher, Charles
Costenbader attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary, wife of William Costenbader, who lives at East
Mauch Chunk. The diceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Buchler, of Stemlersville.
Sad Death. Harry Ratcliff, of Second street, employed by the Lehigh Valley Company in the
Packerton Yards, was run over by engine 92 last Friday evening, while on his way to work, and
killed instantly. The sad affair caused great excitement in town. Deceased was aged forty-four
years and and leaves a wife and seven small children. Interment took place Tuesday afternoon.
The afflicted wife and children have the sympathy of the community in their affliction.
East Penn. Frank Steigerwalt is the happy dad of a bright and bouncing baby boy. May the
little fellow live long and Democrat. Mother and child are doing well.
Weatherly. The remains of Mrs. M. L. Smith of Hudsondale were to-day (Wednesday) taken to
West Chester for burial by undertaker Warner of Weatherly.
Weatherly. Henry F. Kibler and Miss Maranda Craglow, both of Weatherly, entered the sea of
matrimony last Saturday evening. Rev. A. M. Masonhimer of the Reformed Church launched
the boat that is to carry them over the troubled seas.
Resolutions of Condolence.
Lehighton, Pa., January 13th, 1891.
Whereas an Allwise Providence has seen fit to remove from among us our Brother, D.
Harry Ratcliff: Therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the members of Washington Camp, No. 541, P. O. S. of A., do most
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earnestly and sincerely tender to his bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of
affliction.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the wife of our deceased brother,
and that the same be published in the Carbon Advocate.
Wm. G. Mitchell, W. G. M. Seiple, Geo. Esch, Committee.
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Multum In Parvo. A mite of a baby girl is a new arrival at the home of Druggist Thomas, on
south First street. The little one promises to thrive and grow.
Multum In Parvo. The good wife of our popular townsman W. S. Kuhns, of north First street,
presented her husband with handsome twin baby girls this week. We are pleased to say that
mother and girls are doing well.
Packerton. Andrew Snyder is the happy "pop" of a handsome baby girl. Mother and child are
doing well.
Packerton. The aged father of our esteemed townsman, Daniel Hontz, died at the latter's
residence on Sunday evening.
Bowmanstown. The addition of a baby girl to his family has made Asa B. Young happy.
Newsy Weissport. Jacob Geisel, the eighteen year old son of Widow Henry Geisel, of lower
Weissport, died Friday after a two weeks' illness with typhord-pneumonia. Interment took place
Monday. Deceased was bright, honest and intelligent, much respected by all who knew him. To
the sadly bereaved mother we tender sincere sympathy.
Little Gap. Robert A. Henry, departed this life at his home in Little Gap, at 4 o'clock Wednesday
Morning, aged nearly 45 years. The deceased had been suffering for about a year with
consumption, and death came as a relief. Mr. Henry was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Henry
who were natives of Northampton Co. He leaves a son G. A. Henry who is 16 years of age. The
funeral took place at his residence at 9:30 A. M. last Saturday. The remains were taken to St.
Paul's Church, at Cherryville, Northampton Co., for interment.
From Mauch Chunk. Henry Webster, of this town died at New York Friday evening of
pneumonia, aged about 33 years. Rev. Webster, of Wilkesbarre, is a brother. Deceased was the
projector of the movement which established Sunday meetings for railroaders here.
From Mauch Chunk. At noon on Sunday Hon. A. G. Broadhead, passed peacefully away in the
76th year of his age. He was one of the most prominent men in the Lehigh Valley and eastern
Pennsylvania, and for many years was Superintendent of the Beaver Meadow division of the
Lehigh Valley Railroad. He was a staunch Democrat, and voted for every Democratic candidate
for President from Van Buren in 1836 down. He was elected County Treasurer, 1854, Associate
Judge in 1856, State Senator, 1869, and Speaker of the Senate in 1871. He was delegate to the
Democratic National and State Convention, and on the Democratic electoral ticket in 1888.
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Funeral took place Wednesday--all principal places of business being closed during the hours of
interment.
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Multum In Parvo. Charles Harding, of Iron street, was "setting up" the cigars for his friends last
Saturday owning to the arrival of a bright and bouncing boy baby at his home. Shake, old man!
Multum In Parvo. James Wert, it is a safe conclusion, was the happiest man on Fourth street,
Sunday when he was round tellig his friends of the arrival of a cute baby boy. Mother and boy
are O. K.
Multum In Parvo. Killian Stehling was overjoyed at the arrival of a brand new baby boy at
house on Thursday last. Mother and child are doing well.
Multum In Parvo. Elmer Levan, of Philadelphia, and Miss Daisy, daughter of Squire John
Koons, of Jamestown, a suburb of this place, were happily wedded on last Saturday. The young
couple start out life with the best wishes of many friends.
Multum In Parvo. Joseph Schoff, of Bowmanstown, employed as a track walker on the Lehigh
Valley Railroad, was struck by freight train, No. 286 Tuesday night, near the Valley depot in this
place, and almost instantly killed. Deceased was aged about fifty years and leaves a wife and
two children.
Newsy Weissport. Little Sadie, an interesting three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Kromer, died Monday and was intered Wednesday afternoon. To the sadly bereaved parents the
"Stroller" tenders a sincere sympathy.
Newsy Weissport. Misses Hattie Kresge and Laura Solt were at Bethlehem Wednesday
attending the funeral of Jennie, a daughter of Christian Kresge, formerly a resident of the east
side and well-remembered here by many old friends who extend sympathy in this their sad hour
of bereavement.
Newsy Weissport. Milton Snyder, of the east side, and Miss Bessie, daughter of Frank
Leibenguth, of Lehighton, it is said will be united in matrimony's golden bonds next Monday
evening at the bride's home in the presence only of the close relatives of the contracting parties.
Following the ceremony the young couple will leave ofr a tour of several weeks in the sunny
south. The "Stroller" doffs his derby and wishes a safe voyage o'er the billowy waves of
matrimony.
Packerton. Ed. Smith who was injured on the railroad at this place last week died of his injuries,
and was buried on Sunday last.
Beaver Meadow. The young folks of Beaver Meadow are making arrangements for the
anniversary celebration of Robert Emmet's birth on March 4th. A drama appropriate to the
occasion will be produced.
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Married. On Thursday morning in St. Peter's and Paul's Catholic church, this city, in the
presence of many relatives and friends our popular young townsman George P. Stuber and Miss
Rosa, the estimable daughter of Valentine Schwartz were happily wedded. Along with their
friends the Advocate tenders warm congratulation's.
Weatherly. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Kate, daughter of Mrs. Wm.
Schickram, of this place, to Edward E. son of Peter Eltringham, of Tamaqua, on February 1st,
at the home of the happy bride's parents.
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Topics Of Town. Eddie Strauss and Miss Ella Shoemaker, both of town, were united in the
golden bonds of matrimony on Saturday evening by Rev. W. H. Strauss, of Mahoning street.
The young couple have the kind remembrances of their friends in their new venture.
Topics Of Town. Some how or other we forgot to say last week that big hearted Jonathan
Kistler, of the Carbon House, was the dad of a brand new Democratic baby boy. The little
fellow is alive and kicking.
A Column Of Jumbles. Patrick Ferry died at his home in Beaver Meadow, Monday, of dropsy.
Wedded. On Monday evening at the home of the bride's parents on First street this city, Mr.
Milton Snyder, of Franklin, was happily wedded to Miss Bessie, the only daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Leibenguth, by Rev. I. J. Reitz, of the Weissport Ebenezer Evangelical church. The
impressive ceremony was performed in the presence of only a few close relatives, when a
sumptuous repast was spread. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder are now on a two weeks weding tour south
as far as Florida.
Horrible Accident. One of the most terrible accidents that ever spread death and desolation in
this region occurred at noon Wednesday in the pretty little mining village of Jeanesville, two
miles across the mountain from Hazleton. At 11 o'clock Wednesday morning two men named
Charles Boyle and Patrick Coll were engaged in drilling a hole in their chamber in the lower lift
of No. 1 slope of J. C. Hayden & Co. they broke into the old No. 8 slope that has been idle for 5
yrs and had been flooded to the mouth with water. With scarcely a moment warning the terrible
noise of rushing water was heard and in an incredibly short time the mine in which a gang of
men worked was flooded and eighteen of the men employed in it had been swept sadly to a cruel
and terrible death.
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Topics Of Town. On the occasion of her forty-first birthday anniversary Tuesday evening Mrs.
Douglas Miller, of south second street, was agreeably surprised by a host of young ladies
bursting in and taking possession of her house. The party was nicely planned by Miss Mattie
Shadle who is to be congratulated on its happy culmination.
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Mahoning. Ellen, an infant child of Alvin Frantz, died last Saturday. Interment took place,
Tuesday, at the Brick Church.
A Column Of Jumbles. Miss Lucinda Strohl, aged about thirty years, died Monday, in
Lehighton, and was buried in the Big Creek Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.
A Column Of Jumbles. A Hungarian employed at the Dick & Montz Audenried strippings was
hit by a runaway ar and instantly killed Saturday. The accident was caused by the rope breaking
as the car was being hoisted.
A Column Of Jumbles. Nathan Drumheller, for fifteen years past Master Mechanic of the
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company shope at Lansford, died suddenly of apoplexy Monday
evening.
A Column Of Jumbles. Miss Tillie, daughter of William Schweibinz; of Big Creek, died at
Catasauqua Saturday and was buried in the former place on Monday. Death resulted from
consumption.
Little Gap. Rumor has it that William Fritz, of Lehighton, employed as helper in the Packerton
car shoop, formerly of this place, will be united into holy matrimony, on Saturday next. If it is
true, we extend congratulations and best wishes.
Matrimonial. "Happy is the bride whom the sun shines on" he was out just long enough on
Tuesday to be a witness to the marriage of Mr. Authur Brown, of New York city, and Miss Carrie
L. Smith, of Newark, N. J., a sister to Dr. F. I. Smith, of town. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. J. H. Kuder, of Trinity Lutheran church, at the home of the bride's brother, on First street,
and in the presence only of close relatives. The bride has the warmest congratulations of her
many friends here. The young couple left on the 3 p. m., train the same day for New York where
they will permanently reside.
Newsy Weissport. It is with regret that we this week chronicle the death of one of our most
popular young men, in the person of James D. Benninger, for several years past the efficient and
agreeable Central station agent. Deceased was only sick about two weeks with typhoid
pneumonia when the dark messenger of death called him hence and made a widow of his young
wife, who is borne down under the weight of her sore affliction. Mr. Benninger was a native of
Walnutport, Northampton county, and a son of the late ----- Benninger who died several months
ago leaving his son executor of an estate valued at $50,000 or $60,000. We join many friends in
extending the warmest sympathy to the relatives of the deceased. Interment will take place
Saturday at Cherryville Pa.
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Topics Of Town. Charles Kressley, of Jamestown, lost an interesting child by death Monday
evening.
Topics Of Town. Jeweler Bock is the dad of five boys, but the little tot of a baby girl that come
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the day other makes him all the more proud of his progeny. Mother and child are doing
excellent.
A Happy Birthday.
A most delightful birthday reception was given by Miss Lillie, daughte of Burgess
Reichard, at her home on south Third street to some of her friends in honor of the twenty-second
anniversary of her birth on last Friday evening. The evening was spent very pleasantly in games,
vocal and instrumental music and recitations. At a late hour all were called to the dining room
where a bounteous repast was served. To each one a souvenir was given in the form of a
Japanese napkin and a decorated clothpin which took the place of a napkinring.
Those present were, Aggie and Lillie Reichard, Tillie Seifert, Sallie Raudenbush, Ella
Sibbet, Emma Seiler, Mamie Gabel, Aggie Hauk and Mary Snyder, George and Ed. Raichard,
Will and Frank Obert, Prof. Minnich, Ed Nusbaum, Tilgh. Knerr and John Kirk, of
Philadelphia.
People On The Go. George Hallman will be in Quakertown Saturday attending the wedding of
his sister, Miss Ida, to Ambrose George both of the former place.
Newsy Weissport. Henry J. Shoemaker returned Monday from Cherryville where he was in
attendance at the funeral of his father.
Newsy Weissport. Mrs. Benninger, widow of the late James D. Benninger, was Monday taken
seriously ill at Walnutport where she was attending the interment of her husband. Many friends
here hope for her speedy recovery.
Newsy Weissport. On the 26th instant, our popular young friend, Aaron Snyder will wed Miss
Lillie Guth, the accomplished daughter of Mrs. M. Culton. The young couple will live in a
handsomely fitted up home on Union Hill, a flourishing suberb of this lively town.
A Column Of Jumbles. Philip Hofacker, the Master Mechanic and Superintendent of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad Company's foundry and machine shops, at Weatherly, died on Thursday night,
after a brief illness with apoplexy. He was born in 1816, in Chester county and took up a
residence in Weatherly in 1852. Deceased was much esteemed by a large circle of friends.
A Column Of Jumbles. Cards are out announcing the marriage on Wednesday, Feb. 25, of Miss
Virginia Hunter, daughter of J. W. Hunter, Esq., of Weatherly, to Mr. Wm. M. Romine, of
Milwaukee, Wis. Miss Hunter is one of the best known and most esteemed young ladies in
Weatherly and has a great many friends who will be pleased to hear of her approaching marriage.
Mr. Romine is a passenger agent for the Great Northern Railroad. The ceremony will take place
in the Methodist Episcopal church at Weatherly.
Weatherly. The remains of the late Philip Hoffecker, for many years Master Mechanic, of the
Weatherly shops, were consigned to their final resting place in Union Cemetery, on Monday
afternoon. The funeral was largely attended by the many friends of the deceased, who had come
to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory. Nearly all the prominent officials of the L. V.
R. R., were noticed among those who had assembled to attend the last sad rites. Rev. Stevenson,
of Mauch Chunk, conducted the services which were held at his late home, on Carbon street.
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Mr. Hoffecker was held in high esteem by his employees, and in all his relations in life he
showed that manly and humane spirit that characterizes true manhood. The many engines that
were built here under his supervision bear testimony to his knowledge of the elements of
machinery, and his good judgment which enabled him to build an engine particularly suited for
mountain foads such as we have in this section. He is missed in the shops and in the town. The
family is in recipt of many messages expressing sympathy for them in their hour of bereavement.
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Little Gap. C. H. Costenbader and Miss Eva E. George, both of this place, will be united in
matrimony's golden bonds on the 24th. We offer congratulations.
Little Gap. Henry Silfies is the proud dad of bouncing baby twins.
Topics Of Town. The many friends of Mrs. James Campbell, of Carbon street, Thursday
evening suddenly surprised that lady by taking possession of her home--the occasion being her
birthday anniversary. The evening was spent in a very pleasant manner and the climax capped
by a delectable repast at which forty-two big and little mouths participated.
Newsy Weissport. Miss Amanda Rex, of Allentown, formerly of this place, was on Tuesday
morning married to Richard Silvies, of Moorestown, Pa. They will make their home in Texas.
Newsy Weissport. The marriage of our popular young merchant, Aaron F. Snyder to Miss Lillie
Guth, one of Weissport's handsome and most estimable young ladies was solemnized at the
home of the bride's aprents Thursday evening, in the presence only of close relatives. They will
live on Union Hill in a handsomely furnished home. The "Stroller" offers congratulations and
best wishes for the usual concomitants of married felicity.
A Column Of Jumbles. Casper Ichter, one of Summit Hill's oldest citizens, was found dead in a
barber chair, Sunday morning. He was a jolly old German and had quite a number of friends
who will mourn his death.
A Column Of Jumbles. Thomas Cleary, aged forty, a Lehigh Valley flagman was run over and
killed by a fast freight early Sunday morning at Mud Run. His legs and arms and pieces of flesh
and blood were scattered along the tracks for fifty yards or more. He leaves a widow and nine
small children.
Obituary
Sallie Gabel.
On Thursday evening of last week, as twilight shadows deepened into gloaming death,
the great conquorer, closed his clamy hands and bore hence Sallie, daughter of our esteemed
towns people, J. L. and Amanda A. Gabel, who, for about three weeks was ill with grippe and
catarrhal fever at Kingston Seminary, in Luzerne county, where she had been a student since the
opening of the fall term of '90. Deceased was born in April 12, 1873, in Philadelphia, and was
the third daughter. In the spring of '90 she graduated from our high school with honor, being one
of a large class under Prof. F. J. Stettler, now of Lebanon. She was a bright, beautiful and
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intelligent young lady and her death to a large circle of friends is like robbing earth of one of its
most fragrant flowers. Kind and affectionate her friends were legion, but they bow now in
submissive silence to God's immutable will. Interment took place Monday afternoon, the funeral
being the largest in the town for years. The floral offerings were numerous and grand, among the
number being "the gates ajar, surmounted by a star," from the Lehighton High school; a harp
with broken string lettered "silence," from the Lutheran Sunday school class of which she was a
member; a lyre from Robert Lentz; a wreath, surmounted by a dove from the graduating class of
'90 of which she was a member; a pillow from the Amphictyon society of the Seminary; a harp
from the Musical department of the Seminary, and floral offerings from Mrs. John Seaboldt,
Maud Wheatley and others. The funeral ceremonies were conducted by Rev. J. H. Kuder, paster
of Trinity Lutheran church; Rev. J. Alvin Reber, of Zion Reformed church, and Rev. Sprague, of
the Kingston Seminary. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community in
their sore affliction.
Resolution of Condolence.
Kingston, Pa., Feb. 20, 1891.
At a meeting of the Amphictyon Society, of Wyoming Seminary, held Feb. 20, 1891, the
following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, in the allwise providence of God, our sister and schoolmate, Sally Gabel, has
been removed from us by death.
Resolved, that the members of the Amphictyon Society, while grieved that earthly ties are
broken, find consolation in the thought that God has taken her to her Heavenly home.
Resolved, that we extend our tenderest sympathy to the parents, reltavies and friends, and
trust that the God of all mercy will sustain and comfort them in this their time of affliction.
Resolved, that we extend our sympathy to our sister society, the Adelphian, in the loss of
one of her most beloved and respected members.
Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the parents of the deceased, and the
Adelphian Society, and that they be published in the Seminary Opinator.
C. B. Henry, Louis Allen, Paul G. Brown, Committee.
Whereas an All-merciful Father has seen fit to take from our midst a loved school-mate
and friend, Sallie Gabel.
Resolved, That we, her sister Adelphians, do express our deep sorrow for the loss we
have sustained in having one of our members taken from us, who by her cheerful and winning
ways, had endeared all hearts to her.
Resolved, That we, the members of the Adelphian Society extend our heartfelt sympathy
to the bereaved family and friends, in this their time of deep affliction, trusting that they may find
comfort in Him who doeth all things well.
Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the parents of the departed one, and
that they be published in the Seminary Opinator and local papers.
Naomi Coats, Valara Edwards, Julia Hodge, Committee
Mary Ann Heberling. Mary Ann, relict of the late Judge Daniel Heberling, died at the home of
her daughter Mrs. J. L. Gabel, on First street, on Sunday morning last of pneumonia, in the
eighty-second year of her age. Deceased was born in Lehigh township, Northampton County, on
the 27th day of May, in the year 1809. Following her marriage with Daniel Heberling they
removed to Weissport where they resided continuously until the demise of her husband when she
took up a residence with Frank P. Semmel on Second street, and for two years past with J. L.
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Gabel at whose residence she died. A little more than a year ago she suffered a paralytic stroke
and since has been ill most of the time. Out of a family of ten children the following survive;
James and Thomas Heberling, Mauch Chunk; Daniel Heberling, Catasaqua; Mrs. Mary Balliet,
Unionville, Lehigh county; Mrs. J. L. Gable and Mrs. Frank P. Semmel, of this city. Interment
took place Wednesday afternoon from the Reformed church, Rev. J. Alvin Reber, Rev. J. H.
Kuder and Rev. Bauer officiating in the last sad rites.
From Mauch Chunk. James Terry, a Lehigh Valley railroad employee, was standing on the
tracks here, Sunday when he was struck by an engine and killed. He leaves a wife and seven
children.
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Topics Of Town. The friends of Jeweler Al Campbell assembled at his home on First street,
Thursday evening last, the occasion of his twenty-seventh bithday anniversary, and treated him
to a genuine surprise party. It was a happy event for all present.
Topics Of Town. Tuesday evening, the occasion of Miss Emma Seller's birthday, her friends
treated her to a very pleasant surprise at the home of her parents on north First street. Those
present were Misses Tillie Seifert, Ella Sibber, Aggie and Lillie Richard, Sallie Raudenbush
and Messer Frank Obert, George Richard, Harvey Morgan and Prof Minnich.
Resolution of Condolence.
Lehighton, Pa., Mar. 4, 1891.
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in his divind providence to take from our midst,
Sallie J. Gabel, an esteemed and faithful member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Sunday
school, and
Whereas, The intimate relation held by the deceased with the members of this school,
renders it proper that we should place upon record our appreciation of her faithfulness as a
scholar; therefore,
Resolved, That we deplore her loss with deep fellings of regret, mitigated only by the
confident hope that her spirit is with those who having fought the good fight here, are enjoying
perfect happiness, in the better world.
Resolved, That we tender the bereaved family our sincere condolence and earnest
sympathy in their bereavement.
Resolved, That these resolutions be printed in the Carbon Advocate and a copy be sent to
the bereaved family.
O. A. Clauss, Wm. Zehner, L. J. Hausman, Committee.
Jeanesville. George Cander died Monday after an illness of only a few days with pneumonia.
He leaves a wife and four small children. Previous to coming here Cander was a resident of
Tamaqua.
Jeanesville. Memorial services in honor of Lawrence Reed, Harry Ball, Samuel Porter and
James Griffith, victims of the flooded mine were held Saturday. Rev. J. B. Schafer, of Hazleton,
officiated.
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Little Gap. David Wagner, of this place, is again the happy "dad" of a handsome baby girl. We
are pleased to say mother and child are doing well.
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Weatherly. The express train, which left Hazleton on the Lehigh Valley Road for Philadelphia, at
2 o'clock Sunday afternoon while running at high rate of speed dashed into a crowd of boys a
short distance from Penn Haven Junction and killed George Reese, aged 17, and Albert Weeks,
aged 13, of Weatherly. The boys had been at Penn Haven Junction to view the wreck there, and
were walking home to Weatherly. They noticed the approach of a special train, consisting of an
engine and one car, and crossed over to the down track to avoid it, not seeing the rapidly
approaching express. The engineer of the special whistled and waved his hand frantically trying
to warn the boys to leave the track, but they misunderstood him. The next moment the express
was upon them, and the engineer of the special and the occupants of the car attached were horror
stricken at the sight of the two forms that were dashed to instant death before their eyes. Both
trains were brought to a standstill, and the mangled bodies of the two lads were taken by the
special to their homes.
Little Gap. Silas L. Beer, miller at this place, celebrated his 20th birthday, on Wednesday with a
keg of beer.
Resolutions of Condolence.
Whereas, The hand of Divine Providence has removed from our midst our beloved friend
and school-mate, Miss Sallie J. Gabel, we, the members of the Independent Society of Wyoming
Seminary, desire to testify our respect for her memory and express our earnest and affectionate
sympathy with those lately bereaved; therefore, be it
Resolved, That in our natural sorrow for the loss of one who was in every way worthy of
our respect and regard, we find consolation in the belief that it is well with her for whom we
mourn.
Resolved, That we tender to the family of the deceased our heartfelt sympathy in this
their hour of bereavement.
Resolved, That we also condole with the Adelphian Society of Wyoming Seminary in the
loss of one of its honored members.
Resolved, That copies of these resolutions be forwarded to the afflicted family and to the
Adelphian Society, as tokens of our respect for the departed.
Resolved, That these resolutions be printed in the papers at the home of the deceased in
the Kingston Morning Times and in the Seminary Opinator.
J. H. Fuller, R. L. Clark, A. J. Weaver, Committee
From Mauch Chunk. Joseph Madaria, a carpenter and an old resident of this town, died
suddenly on Friday morning of last week, and was buried on Sunday.
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Local Grist. Rev. J. H. Kuder, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, united Milton Rhoads and
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Miss Sarah, daughter of Charles Brokatie, in the golden bonds of matrimony at the home of the
bride's parents on Thursday evening last in the presence of many friends.
A Column Of Jumbles. Benj. Oxley, of Nesquehoning, died Tuesday aged thirty-seven years.
A Column Of Jumbles. Elias George, aged seventy years, died at his home in East Penn
township Tuesday evening after an illness of a year with paralysis. Deceased was one of the
oldest citizens of the township.
A Column Of Jumbles. In honor of his birthday anniversary the friends of Andrew Snyder
assembled at his Packerton home, on Friday evening last and enjoyed themselves highly in social
pleasure. At a late hour a sumptuous luncheon was served to which all did fullest justice.
Among those present were James Gerhart, Elmer Faga, Ed Wilson, Will Holf and Joseph
Bennett and Misses Emma Koons, Annie Raudenbush, Lizzie and Eva Sendel, Edith, Emma
and Annie Brodhead.
From Mauch Chunk. After an illness of only a few weeks A. H. Tobias died of paralysis Friday
at the age of sixty-five years. For many years he conducted a fire and life insurance business and
at one time was a member of the State Insurance Commission Board. He was also a good
standing member of the F. A. M., and the I. O. O. F. Deceased leaves a wife, son Grant and
daughter Clara to whom this paper tenders sincere sympathy in their loss of a kind and
affectinate husband and an indulgent father.
Married. RHOADS-BROCATIE--On the 12th inst., by Rev. J. H. Kuder, Milton Rhoades and
Sarah Brocatie, daughter of Chas. Brocatie, of Lehighton.
Milton Kemmerer, of South Bethlehem died Friday aged twenty-eight. Deceased was brotherin-law to Mrs. H. V. Morthimer, Jr., of this city. Interment took place Tuesday at Allentown. To
the bereaved family the Advocate tenders sincere sympathy.
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Little Gap. The George's school was closed on Wednesday last, because the teacher, (Alvin H.
Silfies,) was in attendance at the funeral of Minnie Silfies.
Little Gap. Mr. Benjamin Correll, of this place, celebrated his 52nd birthday anniversary on
Sunday last. Mr. Correll is a great consumer of tobacco, and the following articles was
presented to him by various friends on this occasion: five papers of smoking tebacco, three
smoke pipes and one box of matches.
Little Gap. Alvin H. Silfies, of this place, celebrated his 24th birthday anniversary on Thursday
last.
Little Gap. Minnie, a daughter of Josiah M. and Mary Silfies, of Lehighton, died on Sunday
night, after an illness of only three days, she was aged 4 years, 6 months and 17 days. The
funeral took place at 11 a. m. on Wednesday, the services were conducted by Rev. S. B. Stupp,
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pastor of the Lutheran church, at Trachsville.
Obituary. After suffering for a number of years with asthma, James Kleintop, of Berlinsville,
Lehigh county, son of Charles and Harriet Kleintop, of this city, died Saturday evening last. He
was born in Millport, this county, on December 25, 1846, and was accordingly aged 45 years.
He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn the death of a kind husband and affectionate father.
Interment took place in the Lehighton cemetery Thursday.
Newsy Weissport. Mary Ann, wife of Gideon Zimmerman, died Thursday last at the good old
age of 68 years after suffering for some months with a dropsical affection. Interment took place
Sunday morning from Ebenezer Evangelical church, Rev. I. J. Reitz officiating. Deceased leaves
a husband and two grown children.
A Column Of Jumbles. John Cannon, twenty-five years of age was killed in the Evans Coal
Company mines at Beaver Meadow, Monday by a huge fall of top rock.
A Column Of Jumbles. Patrick McKabe who died recently at Buffalo, was buried at Audenried
Friday. A delegation of the Brotherhood of Railroad Firemen of Buffalo attended the remains.
A Column Of Jumbles. Rev. Bernard Ruxton who up to two years ago was in charge of St.
Mary's Catholic church, Beaver Meadow, died suddenly at Philadelphia Sunday of
hemmorrhage.
A Column Of Jumbles. In Towamensing township on Friday last, Mrs. Sallie Ann Berger, died
at the age of 63 years. Interment took place at Kunkletown Monday. Deceased leaves a husband
and grown up children.
A Column Of Jumbles. The household of James A. Rehrig, in Mahoning township, has been
sadly afflicted within the two weeks past. First a young daughter was badly burned; erysipelas
set in and death resulted, this was followed by the death of another child and finally by the
demise of two more from diphtheria, who were buried on Saturday.
The End Of Justice.
William Oliver Stangley the Murderer of Mrs. Sabilla Walbert at Weatherly Pays the Penalty for
his Crime in Our County Prison.
During the early part of the month of October, in the year 1889, William Oliver Stadgley
aged 31, years, a native of Lehigh county, brutally murdered his landlady, Mrs. Sabilla Walbert,
at Weatherly. The murderer was captured the same day and placed in our county prison, and later
given a trial at which a jury of his peers found him guilty in the first degree. He was represented
by Messsrs. Barber, Mulhearn and Bertolette and the Commonwealth attorney J. S. Fisher was
ably assisted by Rapsher & Cassidy. The trial lasted five days. Following the verdict, the
defence immediately moved for a new trial, but it was denied and later sentence was pronounced
and prior to Governor Beaver leaving the Executive Chair the death warrant was issued. In his
last days Stangley maintained the same stolid, indifferent, careless demeanor as characterized his
actions throughout his trial and during the time of his confinement. He did not seem to be a
brutal, fierce or wicked person; light of statue, with thick neck, expanded nostrils and low,
retreating forehead and deep set eyes he lacked in many essential moral attributes, which
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together with his illiteracy caused many to judge him as simple minded. He expressed himself to
your representative the day before the hanging, as being prepared to die and satisfied with the
result. He sat on the edge of his cot with a bible lying in view and laughed heartily at the recital
of a joke by a visitor present. His cheeks were rosy and he seemed to be in good health. Before
leaving he extended his hand and said good-by in the always indifferent manner common to him.
The next we see of him is Thursday morning when he stands on the gallows, which were erected
in the north end of the corridor with the light from a single window streming in upon him. He is
the same person here without a change. During the morning his spiritual advisors, Revs. Heisler,
Fox and Lindenstruth with several others were in his cell, which had been removed to a place
opposite the scaffold. From the early morning until 10:55 there was singing, praying and the
observance of the holy sacrament. Stangley mounted the steps without a quiver and kneeled
while prayer was offered, following which his arms and legs were manacled and he spoke to the
five or six hundred people who crowded the corridor almost to suffocation in these words in the
German tongue; "I wish that all the people would repent and not lead the life that I have led."
Ten minutes after mounting the scaffold the drop fell and Stangley was ushered into eternity.
Ex-Sheriff Raudenbush, of Lehighton, assisted Sheriff Levan in the execution. The dead man
did not suffer, his death must have been instantaneous his neck being broken. At 11:30 the body
was lowered by Charles MacDaniel, of Philadelphia, and Constable Raworth, of Lehighton,
into a plain, but neat, casket furnished by undertaker Schwartz, of East Mauch Chunk,--the rope
and black cap were removed and the casket carried out by four policemen, after having been
viewed by a number of people who had assembled. The body was removed to the Lehigh Valley
depot and taken to the home of his step-father in Franklin, Washington township, Lehigh county,
where it will be interred. The sheriff had empanalled the following jury and they were
assembled at the scaffold when the drop fell: Joseph Smith, John Conway and Sam Campbell,
Mauch Chunk; James Gallagher, East Mauch Chunk; Richard Miller, Nesquehoning; August
Seiber, Weatherly; W. H. Nusbaum, J. M. Fritzinger, Lehighton; Frank Reed, Weissport; R. J.
Honger, T. F. Arner, Franklin; William Johnson, Parryville; together with Dr. J. A. Horn, of
Mauch Chunk, and Dr. J. G. Zern, of Weissport, the official physician and Drs. W. L. Kutz, C. T.
Horn, J. Dinglinger, L. W. Moyer and Kirby, county physicians. The execution was quietly
conducted and was over in a minute. Stangley's step father, Valentine Valtz and his step brother
were in the prison during the execution and accompanied the corpse home. His appearance was
unchanged in death and appeared calm and peaceful. Prior to opening the jail doors four or five
hundred people on the outside formed a mad, noisy mob, anxious to get in, but were locked out
until a half hour before the finality of the scene in the brutal Walbert murder.
The scaffold from which William Oliver Stangley was hung Thursday morning was
originally built by Contractor Josiah Sendel, of Mauch Chunk, during the Mollie Maguire
troubles of the decade of seventy. The rough draught was made by an ex-county commissioner.
Stangley made the eleventh man to expiate his crime from this scaffold, the others being
Campbell, Doyle, Kelley, Danahue, Fisher, Sharp and O'Donnell in the Carbon county prison
and Hester, Tully and McHugh at Bloomsburg for the murder of Policeman Rea. The scaffold
is still in good condition, little the worse for wear and tear.
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Local Grist. Charles Kipp is the dad of another baby boy, making seven in all.
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Leviston. The funeral of the late Patrick North took place on Sunday from his late residence in
Beaver Meadow. The remains were conveyed to St. Mary's church and from thence to St. Mary's
cemetery where the interment was made.
William Sweeney, of Summit Hill, was married Tuesday to Miss Mary McGee, of Hokendauqua,
teacher in an Allentown primary school. The ceremony was performed at Catasauqua.
Little Gap. Owen Lerch, of this place, celebrated his 65th birthday anniversary on Sunday last.
Little Gap. Adam H. Hahn, of this place, and Miss Cidna Heffelfinger, of Danielsville, were
united in the holy bonds of matrimony on the 21st ult. We extend congratulations and best
wishes.
Little Gap. Jaky, a son of Nathan Frantz, died on Monday evening after an illness of about two
months. He was aged one year and four months. The funeral took place at 11 a. m., on
Thursday, and the services were conducted by Rev. Laury, the paston the Reformed church.
Burial was made in the St. John's church at Kunkeltown.
A Column Of Jumbles. Within a period less than one month James Rehrig, of Mahoning
township, has lost five children by death's cruel ravages, the fifth and last, a boy eight years old,
dying Friday of that fell disease, diphtheria. The parents are most wild with a grief that time can
only assuage.
A Column Of Jumbles. Our popular young friend Al Oldt, of Normal Square, was united in
matrimony's golden bonds on the 29th ult., to Miss Lizzie Hunsicker, of the same place, by Rev.
A. Bartholomew. The young couple have best wishes o'er the billowy waves of matrimony.
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In A Breezy Way. A bull at Bangor gored a 3 year old girl to death.
In A Breezy Way. Louisa Hoffert, the oldest Moravian and one of the first white children born
in South Bethlehem, died Monday aged 92.
Resolutions of Respect.
At a regular meeting of the directors of the Lehighton Water Company, held Tuesday
evening the following resolutions were passed:
Whereas--In view of the loss we have sustained by the decease of our friend and fellow
member, Reuben Fenstermacher, and of the still heavier loss sustained by those who were
nearest and dearest to him. Therefore be it
Resolved--That it is but a just tribute to the memory of the departed to say that in
regretting his removal from our midst we mourn for one who was an honored and useful member
of this Board and in every way worthy of our respect and regard.
Resolved--That we sincerely console with the family of the deceased on the dispensation
with which it has pleased Divine Providence to afflict them and commend them for consolation
to Him who looks with compassion upon the widowed and fatherless.
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Resolved--That this testimonial of our sympathy and sorrow be spread on the minutes and
a copy forwarded to the family of our friend and fellow director by the Secretary of this Board
and printed in the Carbon Advocate.
Wm. E. Ash, W. A. Derhamer, B. J. Kuntz, Committee.
A Column Of Jumbles. David Best, of Walnutport, died Friday. For a year past he suffered
greatly from the effects of a paralytic stroke which had completely disabled him. He leaves a
wife and three children. Interment was made Wednesday.
Bowmanstown. George W. Rehrig, of East Penn Township, is sorely afflicted because four of
his children died of diphtheria within one week's time. The first died on March 26th and every
other day one until the four died. The mother and another child are also in a precarious
condition, but hopes of recovery are entertained for them.
Died.---Reuben Fenstermacher.
Friday morning last many people heard with surprise and regret of the death of Reuben
Fenstermacher who had died at 12 o'clock the night previous after suffering with a dropsical
affection for some months. Interment took place Tuesday morning, Rev. J. Alvin Reber, of
Zion's Reformed church, of which deceased was a member, and Rev. A. T. Reber, of Allentown,
officiating at the last sad rites. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends of the
family, and as a mark of respect the business places were closed during the hours of the funeral.
The pall bearers were Messrs. Charles Trainer, Charles Greenawalt, Thomas Fink, I. S. Koch,
Daniel Walp and Lewis Werner.
Reuben Fenstermacher was a son of Jacob and Mary Fenstermacher, farm people
living in the township of Mahoning, in this county, where deceased was born on the 8th day of
January in the year 1838. He came to Lehighton in 1872 and established a general store business
which he continued up to the time of his death. Deceased was an elder in the Reformed church
and also treasurer of the congregation, a director of the Lehighton Water Company and has also
served as councilman for several years. He was held in high esteem by the people of this town
and community. A wife and three daughters survive to mourn the death of a kind husband and
indulgent father.
From Mauch Chunk. Mrs. Bridget Lynch died suddenly at the Mansion House on Tuesday
morning, where she had been employed for many years. Interment took place on Thursday.
From Mauch Chunk. Miss Mary C. Stein and G. W. Arner were happily wedded Thursday. A
large circle of friends offer congratulations and well-wishes for a happy and prosperous voyage
o'er the billowy sea of matrimony.
From Mauch Chunk. Ed. Briggs and Miss Mary Wuchter were united in the golden bonds of
matrimony Thursday, by Rev. W. P. Stevenson, of the Presbyterian church. The young couple
have the best wishes of hosts of friends.
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Died--Fred. Brinkman.
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After an illness of about six months with a complication of diseases Frederick Brinkman
passed peacefully away Monday morning between the hours of eight and nine o'clock. His last
momemts on earth were passed in the presence of members of his family and the attending
physician, Dr. J. G. Zern. Deceased was aged 68 years, and leaves a wife in poor health, and a
family of boys, Will, Henry, Fred, George and Charles. Interment took place Thursday
afternoon, Revs. J. Alvin Reber, of Zion's Reformed church, A. Bartholomew, of the same faith
officiating at the last sad rites.
Carl Frederick Adolph Brinkman is another representative of what thrift and
determination can do. He was born in Lippe Detmolt, one of the sixty-six states which comprise
the great German empire. At the tender age of seven years he was left an orphan, and the world
was before him. He was adopted by friends, and the compulsory school law of that country gave
him a good education; later he was apprenticed to learn the sculpture trade, which he mastered in
every detail. When 25 years of age he started, with an emigrant trunk containing all earthly
belongings, for America, a land of full and plenty. First, he made his home in Lehigh Gap but
soon after settled in this town when Sunday was scarcely known and what are now well kept
streets and by ways were only scrub oak and stones. He launched in the tumb stone business
which he continued until about a year ago when he turned the business over to his sons who now
conduct it. It was in this business that he acquired his belongings which are said to be
considerable. He married a Miss Fredericka Pehle, a sister to Mrs. George Rapp, of Weissport,
who still survives him, though for some years she has been bedfast with disease. By faith Mr.
Brinkman was of Zion's Reformed sect, having connected himself with that church while a boy
in the old Fatherland. He filled at different times church offices and held municipal and other
honorary offices. He was a man of firm integrity and had many kindly qualities. He was the last
of his kin--a brother and sister whom he parted with when he bid his native land good-bye, not
having been heard of in a quarter of a century or more. To the bereaved family, the Advocate, as
an old friend, offers kindly sympathy.
Local Grist. It's a dollar against a lead nickle that he's the happiest man in town. We mean O. A.
Clauss, of course, who is the dad of a bright and bouncing young Democrat.
Local Grist. After an illness with consumption lasting eight months Mrs. James Spangler died
Tuesday evening. Deceased was 24 years of age within a few weeks, and leaves a husband and
two children to mourn her death. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Al Hofford. Interment
took place Friday afternoon. Rev. J. H. Kuder officiating.
Little Gap. Walter B. Smith, a bricklayer, of Bethlehem, formerly of this place, was united in the
holy bonds of matrimony on Sunday, April 12th, but we are unable to give the name of the bride.
We extend congratulations and best wishes.
Little Gap. Savannah, the wife of Daniel Washburn, died at the residence of her sons, Daniel
and David Washburn, occupying the old homestead near Little Gap. The cause of her death was
consumption with which she had been afflicted for about four years. She was 75 years of age
and is survived by six children. The funeral took place on Thursday forenoon at the Jerusalem
church.
Little Gap. Eliza, widow of the late Charles Christman, died on Monday last, at the residence
of her son Reuben, who occupies the old homestead near Little Gap, and with whom she has
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been living since the demise of her husband. The cause of her death was apoplexy. She was 78
years of age and is survived by five children--Jacob, Charles, Reuben, Lizzie and Amelia. The
funeral will take place this (Friday) afternoon at the Jerusalem church. Rev. Smith will officiate.
From Mauch Chunk. Miss Elizabeth Thompson died at the home of her mother on Broadway
Friday evening last. Deceased was a most estimable lady and was a daughter of the late Dr. J. D.
Thompson, one of the first physicians in the county, having lived at Weissport in 1826.
Interment took place Monday afternoon and was largely attended.
From Mauch Chunk. James I. Blakslee and his esteemed wife celebrated the fifty-third
anniversary of their marriage on Friday evening by having a family re-union at their mansion on
Broadway. The aged couple have many friends who hope for many years more of peace and
happiness for them. Mr. B. is the superintendent of coal branches of the Valley road.
From Mauch Chunk. Frank Stacer, of the east side, employed as fireman on the Central
Railroad, met with an accident at Easton Friday whereby he lost his life. He was attempting to
board a moving coal train when he slipped and falling under the cars the wheels passed over his
left leg. He was taken to the Easton hospital where he died. He leaves a wife and two children.
Weatherly. Married at the Reformed Parsonage on Saturday by the Rev. A. M. Masonheimer,
Jas. Walton and Ida Borhor both of Packer Township.
Newsy Weissport. Station agent C. O. Schierer was off duty Tuesday attending the funeral of a
relative in Northampton county.
Newsy Weissport. Well, they did surprise their friends, now, didn't they? We mean Miss Katie
Scherer, one of the east side's most handsome damsels, and Will Campbell, of Lehighton. Last
September they quietly wended their way to New Jersey and were happily united in
matrimoney's golden bonds. It has just leaked out and the young couple are having warm
congratulations and well wishes showered on 'em. "Who would have thunk it" a dozen years ago
when the "Stroller" stole apples with the happy groom, but then time is a wonderful leveller, you
know! Here's our paw, shake.
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East Penn. On Tuesday, 14th inst., Mamie, a four year old daughter of John and Amanda Smith,
was afflicted with diphtheria and on Tuesday night three more took sick; on Saturday 18th inst.,
Mamie died and on Sunday Lizzie 6 years od died, and on Monday, Annie, 7 years old and Ida 5
years old died. They were buried on Tuesday and Wednesday, the funeral services for all will be
held on Ascension Day at 10 o'clock A. M. The parents are also sick with the same disease; the
bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community.
Resolutions of Condolence.
At a meeting of Lehigh Council, No. 101, Jr. O. U. A. M., of Lehighton, Pa., the
following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The Supreme Councillor of the Universe has in His infinite wisdom called from
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our midst Brother Irvin W. Larish for initiation into the Supreme Council, therefore be it
Resolved, That we recognize His all-wise power and bow in meek submission to His
Will, feeling that, though the affliction brings with it pain and sorrow, it is only another
exposition of the mysterous way in which the Supreme Councillor performs his wonderous
powers.
Resolved, That, to the bereaved family we tender sincere solicitude and commend them
to God for comfort in their sore affliction, for we recognize the loss of a generous christian son
and brother in his death.
Resolved, That our charter be draped in mourning; these resolutions be spread on the
minutes, a copy furnished the family and that they be published in the Carbon Advocate.
G. W. Morthimer, C. A. Wagner, Wm. McCormick, Jr., Committee
Local Grist. On Saturday evening the numerous close friends of Rev. W. H. Strauss assembled
at his Mahoning street residence and enjoyed themselves highly--the occasion being the reverend
gentleman's 45th birthday anniversary.
Local Grist. Mrs. Aaron Fritzinger, of Hokendauqua, who died suddenly at her home Sunday, in
the 60th year of her age was a daughter of the late Daniel Schoch, deceased, of the town of
Weissport. She leaves a husband and six children. Deceased was a sister to Wash. Schoch, of
this city, and Mrs. Ammon Klotz, of Franklin. Interment took place on Tursday.
A Column Of Jumbles. Mrs. Daniel Nothstein, of Normal Square, died at the home of her sonin-law, C. H. Seidle, in the above place at 1:30 o'clock on the 20th instant, in the 71st year of her
age. Interment took place on Friday. Deceased was a kindly old lady with many friends who
followed her to her last resting place at Ben Salem.
A Column Of Jumbles. Irvin Larrish, of Packerton, died Thursday evening at five o'clock after
a few days' illness with la grippe, aged 22 years and 8 months. Interment took place Monday
afternoon from the Reformed church, Weissport. The body was accompanied by Lehigh
Council, 101, Jr. O. U. A. M. The family of the deceased will receive $275 from the Order.
A Column Of Jumbles. An unknown man aged about twenty years, clean shaved and about 5
feet 6 in height was found on the Lehigh Valley tracks at Lehigh Gap early Saturday morning.
The remains were discovered by a freight crew and removed to Bowman's station. His left leg
was crushed at the hip and the foot was severed. There was nothing on the body to lead to its
identification. He was buried at Mauch Chunk.
Fatal Accident. By the breaking of an axle on freight train 281, drawn by engine 57 carrying live
stock on the Lehigh Valley road at Rockdale, Tuesday evening, a number of cars were smashed
and Henry Wisler, middle brakeman, aged about 23, living in Franklin township, was so badly
injured that he died before medical assistance could reach him. The stories relative to the cause
of the accident differ in many particulars, though the one that is said to be true is something like
this: There was a negro on board the the train, occupying a car with a horse, shipped from
Buffalo, N. Y., to Philadelphia. When near Rockdale he heard a rattling noise under the car and
pushed open the door to see what was the matter when the horse broke loose and bounded
through the door; a north bound coal train caught the animal and forced him under the freight
cars thus causing the accident in question. Wilser be buried on Saturday morning from the
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Lutheran church. Deceased was a member of Lehigh Council, 101, Jr. O. U. A. M. and Gnaden
Hutten Castle, 316, K. G. E.
Newsy Weissport. Milton Flory and wife, were in attendance Tuesday at the funeral of a near
relative in Lower towamensing.
Packerton. The marriage of Miss Lena daughter of Joseph Schneider, of this place to Wm.
Weider, of Mauch Chunk, took place at the home of the bride Tuesday.
Packerton. The death of Irwin Larash, clerk in the Forwarding Department of the L. V. R. R.,
was sudden and a shock to his associates. He was a young man of a quiet and retiring
disposition, and highly esteemed by all who knew him. A floral offering from the attachers of
the Forwarding Department was a token of respect at his funeral obsequies.
Little Gap. Mrs. Jacob Kuntzman died on Sunday night from old age; she was nearly 88 years
old. Funeral took place Wednesday, Rev. J. S. Erb, officiating. Interment at St. John's church,
Millport.
Little Gap. Lizzie, a daughter of David H. and Susannah Green, of this place, died on Friday
morning after an illness of only two days. The cause of her dath was inflammation. The funeral
took place at 10:00 o'clock a. m. on Monday, and the services were conducted by Rev. F. W.
Smith, pastor of the Reformed church. Burial was at the Jerusalem church, Trachsville.
Little Gap. Mabel, a daughter of the widow of David Borger, who resides with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Strohl, near Stemlersville, died on Friday last after an illness of a few days.
The cause of her death was due to fits and an attack of measles. Her age was nearly three years.
The funeral took place on Tuesday; services were conducted by Rev. F. W. Smith. Interment at
St. John's church, Millport.
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Resolutions of Condolence.
Lehighton, April 29, 1891.
Whereas, it has pleased God, the Almighty Supreme Chief, to call from our midst so
unexpectedly our late brother, Henry Wisler, and
Whereas, our castle has lost in him a faithful and true member, be it, therefore,
Resolved, That our Charter be draped for the period of thirty days, and further
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on our minutes, one copy be sent to the family
of deceased and be published in the Knights of the Golden Eagle and the Carbon Advocate.
C. J. Hagedorn, G. C. Kunow, F. P. Heil, Committee
Resolutions of Condolence.
At a meeting of Lehigh Council, No. 101, Jr. O. U. A. M., of Lehighton, Pa., the
following preamble and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, The Great Councillor of the Universe, has deemed it wise in His infinte wisdom
to call from our midst by death Brother Henry Wisler, of Franklin, therefore be it
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Resolved, That we bow in meek submission to the Will of the Great Councillor who does
all things for the best, and in whose afflictions are always the dispensation of One who moves in
a mysterious way His wonders to perform.
Resolved, That to the sadly bereaved family we tender a heartfelt sympathy in the sad
death of a dutiful son.
Resolved, That Lehigh Council, 101, recognize in his death the loss of an earnest, zealous
brother and that our charter be draped for thirty days, a copy of these resolutions furnished the
family, that they be spread on the minutes and printed in the Carbon Advocate.
G. W. Morthimer, Joseph Bennett, Wm. McCormick, Jr., Committee
Local Grist. A young child of Oscar Strohm died Thursday morning.
Local Grist. Ed Miller is all smoiles--it's a baby boy. Here's our paw, Ed, shake.
A Column Of Jumbles. Victor Bowman, aged forty years, ex-postmaster and a well known
Republican of Bowmanstown died Tuesday. Interment at one o'clock Friday.
A Column Of Jumbles. Jacob Deiter, of Kunkletown, a Muhlenberg College student, died
Saturday of consumption and was buried Monday. The funeral was attended by a delegation of
students and several bodies of societies to which he had belonged.
A Column Of Jumbles. A fatal accident took place at Coxe Bros & Co's Beaver Meadow
colliery, Tuesday morning, resulting in the death of a Hungarian and probably fatal injury to
Daniel McLaughlin. The men were working in their breast when a fall of the 7-foot vein
occurred. Both were caught under it, the Hungarian being killed instantly. The unfortunate man
leaves a wife and six children in the old country. McLaughlin is unmarried and was removed to
the Central Hotel, Beaver Meadow, where he is a boarder.
Little Gap. Calvin H. Costenbader and Eve E. George, both of this place, were on Sunday last
united in holy matrimony. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. B. Stuff, of Pleasant Valley.
We extend congratulations and best wishes.
Newsy Weissport. Milt Walck, of the east side, celebrated his 33rd anniversary on Saturday, by
giving a delightful party to many friends.
Newsy Weissport. Mrs. John Powel, mother of Adam Eaches, of Franklin township, died on
Friday last from the effects of applexy. She was aged 84 years. Interment took place on Monday
from the Evangelical church, Rev. Reitz and McCartney officiating.
Died at 74. After an illness of two months superinduced by la grippe Catharine, wife of
Mannasas Acker, of Franklin township, died Sunday evening. Deceased was born on February
3, 1817, in Northampton county; in 1837 she was married to Mannasas Acker. Twelve children
resulted from their union, of which numbers five, with the husband, survive,--Frank and John, in
this town; Charles, in Franklin; Mrs. David Schafer, and Mrs. Chas. Rehrig, of Scranton.
Interment took place Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Wuchter, of the Lutheran church officiating.
An Unlucky Crew. Tilghman Miller, head brakeman on freight train drawn by engine No. 57,
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fell off the engine at East Penn Thursday night and was seriously injured. Miller lives back of
Weissport. He makes the third member of the crew injured within a week--the other two being
Henry Wisler, killed, of Franklin, and Martin Nicholas, of this town, who sustained a broken leg
and internal injury by a late wreck.
From Mauch Chunk. Ed Cortright and Miss Hattie Zimmerman were happily wedded
Thursday last. Many friends offer warm congratulation.
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Local Grist. Will Campbell, recently married, now lives on Fourth street.
Lehigh Gap. E. J. Kuntzman smiles because it's a girl.
Little Gap. Rumor has it that Mr. Ashuel C. Smith, of Lehigh Gap, and Miss Jane Eckhart, of
Millport, were united in holy matrimony on Sunday last. If it is true we extend congratulations
and best wishes.
Little Gap. William Hendricks, a son of William and Julia Christman, died on Thursday April
30, after an illness of only a few days, age was nearly five years. The cause of death was a
severe attack of measles. The funeral took place on Monday, at 10 a. m., and the services were
conducted by Rev. Laury. Burial was made in the St. John's cemetery, at Kunkletown.
Little Gap. Victoria H, a daughter of Lewis and Harriet Lichtenwalter, died on Friday morning
after an illess of a few weeks. Age was one year and nine months. The cause of death was
inflammation resulting from an attack of measles. The funeral took place at 9:30 a. m., on
Tuesday, and the services were conducted by Rev. S. B. Stupp, pastor of the Luthern church.
Burial was made int he St. John's cemetery at Kunkletown.
Happily Wedded. U. S. Grant Tobias, one of Mauch Chunk's popular young business men, was
on Tuesday united in matrimony to Miss Edith, daughter of Col. William Brodhead, of
Packerton, at the home of the bride's parents and in the presence only of very close friends, by
Rev. O'Neil, of Mauch Chunk. They were made the recipients of many costly and useful
presents. This paper joins with hosts of friends in wishing long life and prosperity to Mr. and
Mrs. U. S. Grant Tobias.
Newsy Weissport. Miss Ellas M., the accomplished daughter of Nathan Snyder, will be united in
marriage to our popular young townsman, Oscar Christman on next Thursday in the Evangelical
church. Following the ceremony a reception will be held at the bride's residence.
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A Column Of Jumbles. The Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company's mine about one mile from
Summit Hill is on fire since last Friday. When the fire was first discovered there were two
hundred men in the mine, all escaped, but Hugh Sharpe, who is undoubtedly dead, and whose
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remains will never be recovered.
Lehigh Gap. Mrs. Owen Schoenberger, after a few weeks illness, died Saturday. Deceased was
a sister to Mrs. Chas. Straup, of this place. She was aged 64 years. A kind wife and indulgent
mother, she was esteemed by all who knew her. Interment took place Tuesday, a large concourse
of sorrowing friends and relatives participating in the last sad rites. Rev. W. A. Leopold, of the
Evangelica Church, officiated.
Afraid of the Poor House. Grondmother Connelly, aged 110, the oldest resident of the region,
was burned to death in her little home at Beaver Meadow Saturday night. She had no living
relatives, and for twenty years past lived on charity of the people of the village, refusing to be
removed to the Almshouse, of which she had a great dread, says an exchange. Recently she
became so weak that she could not leave her bed and it was purposed to remove her to the
Almshouse, where she would receive good care. The old lady suspected the arrangement and
rather than submit to the proposed indignity she set fire to the bed clothing upon which she lay
and was burned to a crisp.
Newsy Weissport. A seven year old son of John Seiler was drowned in the canal, a short
distance below Geisel's lock, on Tuesday morning.
Newsy Weissport. Mrs. Emma, wife of George Fisher, died Wednesday morning. Deceased was
aged about 25 years. Funeral will take place Saturday.
Newsy Weissport. A very pretty wedding happily solemnized in Ebenezer Evangelical Church
Thursday was that of Miss Ella, the accomplished daughter of Nathan Snyder to Oscar
Christman, one of our leading young business men. Rev. I. J. Rutz officiated. The young
couple received many presents. The Advocate offers warm congratulations.
From Mauch Chunk. John Spohn died Friday night at the age of 61 years. He was a native of
Germany, having emigrated to this country in 1852. For some years he was night watchman for
the First National Bank. Interment took place Monday afternoon.
From Mauch Chunk. John Mulhearn who died in Pittsburg last week was brought to this place
for burial Monday--interment being made Tuesday afternoon. Deceased was a brother to Hon. E.
M. and Dennis Mulhearn, and had been located in Pittsburg for about one year.
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From Mauch Chunk. Carrie White, aged 32 years, wife of John White, of East Mauch Chunk,
died on Wednesday morning after a three weeks' illness. Interment took place on Sunday in the
East Mauch Chunk cemetery. A husband and three children survive.
From Mauch Chunk. Friday afternoon, a tramp named Thomas Gallagher, while drunk,
attempted to board a moving coal train, a short distance above East Mauch Chunk. He's dead
now, having slipped under the wheels and sustained injuries from which he died. He was a
native of Mass.
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Dead Under Strange Circumstances. Great excitement prevailed in Bowmanstown Sunday
morning when the dead body of Harry Blose was found face downward in a little stream of water
running through the above villiage. The dead man was aged about 35 years and was a widower
with several children. For sometime he has been employed at Treichler's. He had received his
earning at the latter latter place Saturday and was on his way home to Parryville when he stopped
over at a ball being held at Bowmanstown. Those who saw him say he had lots of money and
showed it freely and that he was under the influence of drink. At a late hour, it is said he left the
hotel and when seen again he was dead. A coroner's jury on Sunday afternoon returned a verdict
of accidental death, though there are many who scout the idea and declare that all the
circumstances look like a brutal murder. The county and township authorities should investigate
the matter very thoroughly. Blose was buried Tuesday afternoon.
Local Grist. The 30th birthday anniversary of Mrs. O. I. Schoch was happily celebrated at her
home on 4th street Wednesday evening. About sixty guests were present who participated in the
pleasures and assisted in doing justice to a bountiful repast of good things under the weight of
which the table groaned. The feature of the evening was performed by Doc Sanders, who drank
26 glasses of lemonade in 25 minutes. Music for the occasion was furnished by S. N. Rhoades.
Mrs. Schoch's many friends hope that she may live to celebrate many more such pleasant events
and this paper hopes ditto.
Newsy Weissport. Rev. T. A. Huber, on Saturday last, united William Miller and Amanda
Hartman, of Parryville, in wedlock's golden bonds.
Newsy Weissport. The Germania Sangerbund, of Lehighton, were the guests of Burgess Daniel
Graver on Thursday evening last, the event of his 39th birthday anniversary. This organization
rendered some really excellent selections and in return were loyally entertained by the genial
Dan.
A Column Of Jumbles. John H. Moyer, clerk for E. G. Rouse, at the Weatherly car shops, died
suddenly on Saturday morning. He worked the night previous and appeared to be in good health.
He was well though of at his home and had many friends. He was 31 years of age and a former
resident of Reading.
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Died--Mrs. P. M. VanLiew.
Mrs. Jeanette, wife of P. M. Van Liew died suddenly of apoplexy at her home in
Bethlehem on Tuesday last, aged 38 years and 8 months. Interment will take place on Monday
afternoon at one o'clock from the residence of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kemerer, on First
street.
Deceased was a daughter of William and Wilhelmina Kemerer and was born in
Lehighton. During December, 1871 she was married to P. Van Liew. Four children resulted
from their union of whom two survive with the father. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy
of many friends in their sore affliction.
Local Grist. At Philadelphia on last Thursday, Miss Ida, duaghter of Thomas Mantz, was
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married to Rob Chambers. The young couple have kind wishes of friends for a happy future.
Mr. and Mrs. Chambers will return home today after a pleasant sojourn of a week with Mr.
Chambers' family in Vineland, N. J.
A Column Of Jumbles. Joseph Andreas, one of the best known residents of Beaver Meadow,
died at his home on Saturday evening, after an illness of several weeks.
Matrimonial. On Sunday the residence of Mr. Thomas Wehr, in West Penn Township, was
handsomely decorated with potted plants on the occasion of the marriage of his daughter,
Amanda. As early as 11 a. m., the carriages arrived until fully 100 people were gathered into the
large and spacious parlor, at 12:30 Miss Amanda Wehr, of West Penn, and Mr. George
Dreibelbies, a student at Lancaster, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. A.
Bartholomew; the ushers were Lewis Dreibelbies of Lehighton,a nd E. O. Nothstein, of
Normal Square, the bride was dressed simply in black. The display of bridal gifts in silver,
china, glass, linen, &c., was rich, varied and beautiful. The guests congratulated the young
couple, and many were the wishes for their future welfare and happiness.
From Mauch Chunk. Mrs. Jane Righter, well a favorably known here, died at Hazleton on
Tuesday. Intermenment will be made in the cemetery in this town.
Volume 19, Number 30, Saturday, June 6, 1891
Local Grist. Juluis Bogdanski and wife, formerly of this city, celebrated in a very happy manner
the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage at their new home in Frankford, Philadelphia,
Wednesday. Many old friends here offer warm congratulations.
Little Gap. Mrs. Daniel Serfass, of this place, celebrated her 72nd birthday anniversary on
Tuesday last.
From Mauch Chunk. Benjamin Jacoby, a clerk in the Coal Freight Department of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad Company's office, here, died on Thursday last, of consumption, with which he
was taken some five years ago. He was born in Schoenersville, Lehigh county, August 31, 1842.
His parents were Henry and Julia Ann Jacoby. The father died when the subject of this item was
quite young, and 13 years later the mother was married again to Mr. Solomon Snyder. Both are
still living on the old homestead, Mr. Snyder at 88, and Mrs. Snyder at 78. Deceased left a wife
and three children. He had no brothers or sisters.
Newsy Weissport. Reuben Zimmerman and family were in Fogelsville, Lehigh county, this
week attending the funeral of Mr. Zimmerman's sister, Kate A., who died suddenly of paralysis
on Sunday evening previous at the age of 50 years.
Volume 19, Number 31, Saturday, June 13, 1891
Frightful Accident. While walking on the Lehigh Valley railroad between this town and
Packerton Monday evening about nine o'clock, a strange man, supposed to bear the name of
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Patrick McNulty, was struck by engine 301 and instantly killed. The dead man was so bady
mutilated that it will be an impossibility for his friends to recognize him. His head was mashed
almost to a jelly, his arms and legs were severed and his intestines were scattered over the track.
The remains were taken to Mauch Chunk depot where 'Squire Boyle empannelled a jury and
heard a number of witnesses, but nothing particular was elucidated. The unfortunate man was
well dressed, wore a silver watch and a I. C. U. B. badge pinned upon his vest.
In A Few Words. James Riley, of Nesquehoning, and Miss Norah Mooney, of Weatherly, were
married Thursday.
Mahoning. Ms. Caroline Dillard, aged about 75 years, widow of the long since deceased
Gabriel Dillard, died last week. Interment took place Wednesday at St. John's church.
People On The Go. Rev. J. S. Newhart and wife, of Slatington, have spent a week visiting
friends in Lehighton and Weissport, and left town Wednesday, to attend the wedding of Miss
Sallie Werner a sister of Mrs. Newhart's who was wedded on Thursday.
Sad Drowning Accident. Raymond, a ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Schirer of town,
was drowned in the canal at Weissport sometime between four and six o'clock Tuesday evening.
The little fellow had gone to Weissport to see his father, who is the Central station agent at that
place, when the sad affair occurred. His absence was not discovered until about six o'clock, his
father thinking he had gone home, when search was made for him. The canal was dragged
without avail but later when the level was drawn off the dead body of the boy was found.
Funeral services will be held at the home of his parents Saturday morning, following which
interment will be made in the cemetery at Egypt, Lehigh county. In their sore affliction the
parents have the sympathy of the entire community.
From Mauch Chunk. Daniel Burns, one of Carbon county's oldest residents died Tuesday in this
city at the age of 96 years.
From Mauch Chunk. To the long list of self-murderers is added that of Christopher Little, a
well-known lawyer and insurance agent of Pottsville, and District Deputy Grand Master of the F.
& A. M., in Schuylkill county, who was found dead in bed, shot through the head, in room No. 9
in the American Hotel, on Broadway, about nine o'clock Wednesday morning. Tuesday evening
he attended a meeting of the Masonic order in this city and appeared in the very best of spirits.
He retired about ten o'clock or a little later, and not answering when called the following
morning, a step-ladder was procured and Landlord Jarrard on looking through the transom saw
Little lying dead. Dr. Irwin and L. H. Barber were called and entrance to the room was gained
by letting a small boy through the transom and unlocking the door. Immediately afterward
'Squire J. J. Boyle empanelled the following jury: John O'Brian, foreman; George W.
Morthimer, E. A. Kelley, B. S. Reading, C. E. Bertch and P. F. Murray, before whom the
evidence was submitted which was about as follows: Little retired between 9 and 10 o'clock,
and sometime during the night fired the fatal shot which ended his life. The firing of the fatal
shot disturbed no one in the house--the report being deadened by a pillow which he had placed
over his head, evidently for that purpose. He left norhting behind from which a motive for the
terrible act could be deduced. The revolver with which Little shot himself was a Smith &
Wesson self-acting, 38-calibre. The ball passed through his head, entering about one inch back
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of the external angle of the left eye and entering the the wall five or six feet from where he was
lying in the bed. Death must have been instantaneous.
Died at Hot Springs. Wm. F. Erdman, for some years a resident of this city, but for about two
months past at Hot Springs, Arkansas, whither he had gone for relief froma serious scrofula
affliction, died last Thursday. Interment was made at Egypt, Lehigh county. Deceased leaves a
young widow and child.
Volume 19, Number 32, Saturday, June 20, 1891
In A Few Words. H. Hollinger, for eight years chief clerk for the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co.,
at their shops in Lansford, and the present secretary for the Board of Directors of the middle coal
field poor district, died at his home in Lansford of Bright's disease of the kidneys. He was aged
40 years, and was a native of Gettysburg, Adams county. He has resided in Carbon since 1860.
In A Few Words. Harvey Xander, aged 28, of Wilkes-Barre, died Sunday of typhoid fever and
was buried Wednesday at the Brick Church, Mahoning township. Deceased was a son of Josiah
Xander, of this neighborhood, and leaves a wife and two children. Mrs. Xander is also quite
seriously ill with fever.
In A Few Words. Mrs. Emma, relict of the late Jacob Fritzinger, of Mahoning township, died
Monday, at the ripe old age of 91 years. Interment was made on Thursday.
In A Few Words. D. B. Gildea, formerly of Audenried, now superintendent of schools at
Plymouth, was married this week to Miss Annie Gildboy, of Durea.
Weatherly. Cards are out announcing the marrige of Mr. Thomas Drumbor, teacher of the
grammar school, to Miss Lucessa Kuehner. If reports are true at least one more of our lady
teachers will do likewise in the immediate future.
From Mauch Chunk. Cards announcing the approaching nuptials of C. Orion Stroh, a popular
Freeland lawyer, formerly of this city, to Miss Lizzie Cullin, of Philadelphia, are out. The
auspicious event comes off on the 30th instant. Both parties are well known here and have kind
wishes of many friends for a fair voyage o'er the billowy foams.
From Mauch Chunk. Robert Nattress, of the second Ward, is the happy dad of a brand new
baby boy.
Volume 19, Number 33, Saturday, June 27, 1891
People on the go. Milton Diehl and wife Gertie mourn the loss of their youngest son George,
aged 24 days. Interment was made Monday.
Summit Hill. Mrs. Carpenter, an estimable lady with hosts of friends, died Sunday evening.
Deceased was the mother of Mrs. Al. P. Horn.
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Newsy Weissport. A child was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Ziegenfus Saturday but the angel of
death robbed them of the infant the day following. Mrs. Ziegenfus is quite seriously ill. Hosts
of warm friends hope for her speedy and complete convalescence.
Volume 19, Number 34, Saturday, July 4, 1891
Death at Millport. It is our painful duty to inform our readers of the death of Mrs. Frederick G.
Isles, a daughter of Robert R. Davis, of Aquashicola, Carbon county, at her father's home, on
June 21st, of consumption. She was buried on Thursday, at Fairview Cemetery, in the family
plot. Funeral services were held at the house and also at the Welsh Salem Calvinistic Church at
this place. She leaves no children. She was a kind and faithful daughter and gentle and loving
wife. May she rest in peace.--Slatington News.
Weatherly. Wm. Winterbottom an aged resident of Weatherly and a member of Colonel Miller
Post died on Tuesday from dropsy. He will be buried on Friday by the Post of which he was a
member.
Spicily Told. It will interest many of his old time friends to learn that, on Saturday last Albert
Dollenmoyer, formerly of this city, but now of Minneapolis, Minn., was married to Claribel,
daughter of Mrs. Lizzie H. Bard, of the same city. This paper offers warm congratulation and
best wishes for a happy future.
In A Few Words. Thos. Dorward, of Packerton, lost an interesting two year old daughter by
death Sunday. Interment was made at Big Creek.
In A Few Words. J. E. Kern, of the Jeanesville store, and Miss Schuyler, of Virginia, will be
united in marriage this week.
An Engine Explodes.
Four Men Horribly Mangled by the Boiler of Central Engine 235 Exploding.
Between 11 and 12 o'clock Monday night the boiler of engine 235 exploded while the
engine was standing opposite the coal schutes in the Jersey Central yard at Coalport. The
explosion occurred without the slightest warning and the engineer, fireman and two brakeman
were sent into eternity horribly mangled. They were Albert Tripp, John Brobst, John Gallager
and William Smith. The engine was one of the old Cock pattern and had been in almost
continuous service since 1867. When an Advocate representative visited the scene the following
morning there was not much remaining of the explosion to show what awful death work had
been done, but enough to show with what terrific force the fragments of the exploded engine
were scattered. Several telegraph poles were cut as through by a knife, and the wires were
scattered in all directions. Large pieces of boiler iron were found several hundred feet away, and
trees in the woods on the side of the mountain were torn as if by a tornado. What was intact of
the locomotive had been pulled into the round house and there was little of it to show that it was
once a powerful piece of machinery. John Gallagher, brakeman, 20 years old, was not on the
engine but had gone up from the switch to give the engineer some information concerning the
shifting of coal. His headless body was taken out of the river several rods from the shore by
Superintendent Twining early Wednesday morning. The body of Alfred Trip, aged 30, who
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leaves a wife and four children was picked up in fragments against the mountain side after
having ploughed its way through the trees and shrubbery. Trip had lost a leg by being run over
by an engine several years ago. John Brobst, 60 years of age leaves a wife and several grown up
children. Wm. Smith, 20 years old, was a son of an engineer on the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
They all lived in Mauch Chunk and vicinity. District Attorney Fisher immediately commenced
investigation as to the cause, &c., of the explosion, and acting coroner Boyle empanelled the
following jury: John O'Brian, Herman Stole, Ed Kelley, Joseph Smith, George Rex and J. F.
Breslin.
Engine No. 235, which exploded, has been running night and day for years, and is said to
have been in bad shape for some time. It is also stated that engineer Tripp made frequent
complaints about its unsafe condition. This is a matter of the greatest concern to the employees
of the railroad and people at large, and if it is shown that the officials were cognizant of the fact
that the locomotive was unfit for service, they will be placed in an unenviable position, and may
probably have to appear in a criminal prosecution.
Volume 19, Number 35, Saturday, July 11, 1891
Samuel A. King Dead. After suffering some time with consumption Samuel A. King died Friday
afternoon at the home of his parents on north First street, this city. Deceased was born at Mt.
Pleasant, Luzerne county, Pa., on February 12, 1864. He was an exemplary young man with
pleasant demeanor. Interment took place Monday, Revs. Dungan and Reber officiating at the
final obsequies. The Odd Fellow lodge attending in a body, deceased being a member of the
organization.
Spicily Told. Billy Campbell was wearing a smile on the glorious Fourth that broke his face all
to pieces. By telephone it is learned that it's a boy. Long may he wave.
Spicily Told. According to the Weatherly Herald, George Engleman, of that town, is the proud
dad of a baby boy. Mrs. Engleman is a daughter of ex-Burgess Reichard, so that makes Mahlon
a grand pop.
Newsy Weissport. Harry Zeigenfus and Miss V. Wentz, both living in Franklin, were married
Saturday by Rev. I. J. Reitz, of the Evangelical church. Monday evening the calathumpians
visited them.
Volume 19, Number 36, Saturday, July 18, 1891
Spicily Told. We congratulate W. E. Ash on the advent of another baby girl. May the little one
live long and happily.
Spicily Told. Joseph S. Raudenbush, aged 53 years, died at his home in Vicksburg, Union
county, Saturday. Burial was made Wednesday. Deceased was a cousin to ex-sheriff
Raudenbush.
Spicily Told. A happy marriage solemnized last Thursday evening was that of Charles Knecht of
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Franklin township, and Miss Heldt, of town, daughter of Councilman Heldt, by Rev. J. H.
Kuder. With other friends, the Advocate offers warm congratulations and well wishes.
Dead.--George Rapp.
It was a surprise to many people, Tuesday, when the death of George Rapp was
announced. A week before he had been working on his farm in Franklin, and it is thought, that
the hard work together with the heat resulted in the illness that was not necessarily deemed
serious until Monday night when he began to fail rapidly, after passing a very good day, and on
Tuesday morning at half-past eleven, died. Interment will take place this (Friday) afternoon,
Rev. Wuchter, of the Lutheran church, officiating.
George Rapp was born in Wuttenberg, Germany, on the 23rd day of January, in the year
1830. Sometime during 1854 he emigrated to this country and for a time located in Allentown,
and later, perhaps during the year 1856 moved to this town. On the 8th of November, 1856, he
was married to Miss Hannah Pehle, of Lehigh Gap, this county, by Rev. E. A. Bauer, now of
Lehighton. Their union resulted in five children, four of which number with their mother
survive, Charles Rapp, of Chicago, and three daughters Misses Louise, Emma and Ella. Mr.
Rapp was a butcher by occupation, which business he carried on for many years in connection
with that of a drover. Coming to Weissport when the town was but a scattered village and
Lehighton was mostly scrub oak, he soon became known as Butcher Rapp all over the county.
The writer always knew him as a whole-souled, good-hearted man, with hosts of friends. To the
sadly bereaved widow and family the "Stroller" tenders sincere consolation in this dark hour of
affliction and earnestly commends them to the All Wise Ruler who does all things but for the
best.
From Mauch Chunk. Joseph C. Moore, one of our oldest residents, died Sunday evening.
Interment was made Wednesday. Deceased was born October 24, 1826, near Shickshinny.
Volume 19, Number 37, Saturday, July 25, 1891
A Valley Brakeman Killed.
A distressing and fatal railroad accident happened on the Lehigh Valley Railroad at
Slatington about half-past eight o'clock Wednesday night, in which Robert Henry, a brakeman
on a coal train lost his life. The coal train, which reached Slatington a few minutes after eight
o'clock, had parted and Henry was stationed on the front car of the rear portion of the train
handling the brake. He was attempting to check the speed of the cars and in doing so either he
lost his hold or else the chain broke. He fell to the track in front of the train and was run over.
The rear section passed over his body and cut off both his legs. He was also rendered
unconscious and when Dr. Miller arrived the man was yet alive. The body was taken to the
freight station and the Doctor washed the features of Henry, whose face was bloody and an
examination showed that he had also sustained a bad cut on the back of the head. He lived until
twenty minutes of nine o'clock when he expired.
The unfortunate brakeman resided in Franklin, was 25 years of age and unmarried. His
run was between Packerton and Perth Amboy. Two weeks ago Henry became a member of the
Brakeman's Brotherhood, a beneficial organization, and his parents will receive a benefit of
$1500.
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Spicily Told. Ed Strauss sings the old song: "Oh its nice to be a father, its nice to be a father,
with a bouncing baby boy upon your knee." Mother and baby are doing well.
Spicily Told. The friends of Ben Roth, of Slatington, will be sorry to learn of his wife's death on
Friday after an illness of some months with consumption. Interment was made in that place on
Wednesday.
From Mauch Chunk. Alex Johnson, of Upper Mauch Chunk, a brakeman on the Central, was
killed Wednesday while making a coupling. He had been on the road for a number of years.
From Mauch Chunk. Bernard Thomas, had a leg broken while at work in Montana. He died
from the effect, and his body was brought home to Nesquehoning for interment. He leaves a
family. Age 45 years.
Little Gap. Mrs. Levi George, of this place, celebrated her 30th birthday anniversary on Sunday
last.
In A Few Words. John Bacha, a Hungarian, hung himself with his suspenders from a door in the
Schuylkill county almshouse, Monday. Bacha was from Audenried.
In A Few Words. Mrs. Catharine Keiper widow of the late Peter Keiper, of Dottersville,
Monroe county, died Sunday morning at the ripe old age of 75 years. Interment was made
Wednesday.
In A Few Words. Robert Henry, Jr., a brakeman on the Lehigh Valley railroad was killed
Wednesday night at Slatington. He was horribly mangled. Henry lived in Franklin township
with his parents.
In A Few Words. Johnny Meighan, a young boy employed as a driver at the Coalport schutes,
fell on the track Friday, while taking an empty car to the yard; the wheels passed over the boy,
mangling him in a horrible manner. He died.
Newsy Weissport. The widow of the late Peter Dreisbach died at her home in Franklin
township, on Sunday. She was aged about seventy years. Interment was made Wednesday. Rev.
Wuchter officiated.
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Spicily Told. A three year old son of John Koons died Monday morning of membranous croup.
Funeral took place Wednesday.
Spicily Told. The Advocate acknowledges the receipt of an invitation from Mr. and Mrs. C. H.
Seidle, of Normal Square, to be present at the marriage of their daughter Miss Emma L., to
Nathan M. Balliet, on Thursday, August 6th.
The Rope Broke. By the parting of a cable used in hoisting cars from slope No. 3, of the L. C. &
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N. Co., at Nesquehoning, Carl Bulla, aged 19 years, on Saturday afternoon lost his life.
Barnfield Trewon and Daniel Gallagher were also severly injured. It is said Bulla and several
others had advanced up the slope a short distance to meet the car, intending to board it on its way
down and thus make sure of a seat. The chain broke and the car came dashing down upon them.
Bulla was hit, knocked down and dragged a short distance. His neck and collar bone were
broken, and when picked up, he was dead.
William Sheckler Killed.
From the Mahanoy City Record we get the following concerning the late William
Sheckler, at one time a resident here, son of Joseph Sheckler and a brother to James, Daniel,
Lewis and Mrs. Wilson Denhard:
William Sheckler, L. V. brakeman, was instantly killed about 1 1/2 miles above Quakake
Thursday morning. His train was "lying" in a siding waiting until the train known as "Empire
Freight" had passed on to Delano. As this freight train was passing Sheckler stationed himself at
the east end of the siding, and on the east-bound track for the purpose of throwing the switch as
soon as the freight train had passed and about the next moment, engine No. 342 came spinning
around the sharp curve, dashing into Sheckler and killed him instantly. The engine was stopped,
and all hands hurried back only to find their kind hearted comrade bruised, mangled and dead.
William Sheckler was born Feb. 24, 1853. In 1886 he was married to Mrs. Lucinda
Whitehead, then of Quakake, who died at the close of 1890. Their union was blessed with two
children, a son and a daughter. Delano Castle No. 323, Knights of the Golden Eagle, paid their
last tribute of honor to their respected brother, by attending Mr. Sheckler's funeral in a body,
Sunday. Owing to the fact that Mr. Sheckler was a railroader, and well liked along the entire
route, a large number of railroad men attended the burial exercises and with their rough hands
wiped the tears from their eyes as Rev. J. J. Fisher, of Tamaqua, expounded the text, solemnly
and reverently, "Blessed are those servants whom the Lord, when he cometh, shall find
watching." Sheckler was only 38 years and 5 months old and those who reside here from the
beginning of Rush Township's history pronounce his Sunday's funeral not only the saddest but
also the largest assemblage of people that ever gathered in an around the spacious White Church
and its burying grounds.
Mahoning. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Emma L. Seidle and N. M. Balliet
on August 6th.
In A Few Words. Margaret, relict of the late George Kresge, died at her home in Chestnut
township, Monroe county on Sunday. She was aged 92 years, and was the oldest resident of the
township. Deceased was the mother of Mrs. H. H. Everitt, of Weissport. Interment took place
Wednesday.
Little Gap. Nathan Smith and wife were made happy one day last week, it's a bouncing baby
boy.
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Jacob Bibighaus is the proud father of a brand new girl baby. Mother and child are doing well.
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Spicily Told. Dr. Rabenold, the dentist, of Allentown, was not at his office, here, on Wednesday,
owing to the death and burial of his aged father.
Spicily Told. Mrs. Rex, relict of the late Daniel Rex died at the home of Aaron Krum,
Thursday, aged 74 years and 11 months. Interment was made Tuesday from Trinity Lutheran
Church, Rev. J. H. Kuder officiating. Deceased was the mother of Mrs. Wallace Sewell, of
Hopeville, Pa., Mrs. Eugene Everett, of Packerton, and Mrs. Zach Horn, of town.
In A Few Words. John Trevanna, a Nesquehoning miner, was killed Thursday evening last by
the explosion of a blast. His body was picked up in small pieces. His death was a horrible one.
A Pretty Wedding.
In the whole history of Normal Square her people never witnessed such a grand social
event as the marriage, on Thursday, of Miss Emma L., the beautiful and accomplished daughter
of Judge and Mrs. C. H. Seidle, to Prof. N. M. Balliet, of Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pa., at
the home of the bride's parents. At one o'clock, after all the guests, to the number of several
hundred has assembled, the sweet notes of the wedding march ushered the bride and groom with
the best man, Mr. Ira E. Seidle, and the maids of honor, Misses Fannie Brunner and Amanda E.
Balliet, and the groomsman, A. J. Balliet, to the spacious parlor where, under an arch of
evergreen the happy young couple were united in God's holy bond of wedlock by Rev. Dr.
Williard, President of the Seminary of Ursinus College, Collegeville, following which Rev. E.
A. Bauer, of Lehighton, lead in prayer, at the close of which the guests congratulated Mr. and
Mrs. N. M. Balliet and wished them God speed. After an intermission of a few minutes the
doors were thrown open and the guests were invited to partake of a sumptuous repast which had
been spread in such style as only the good people of Normal Square and Mahoning Valley can
spread a feast. It included all the delicacies of the season and was "fit for the King." A bevy of
ladies waited on the table--they were assisted by the ushers, Messrs. E. O. Nothstein and S. F.
Stofflet. The bride was handsomely dressed in cream satin and lace; the maids of honor wore
white, while the groom, best man, groomsman and ushers wore conventional black. Taken all in
all it was the prettiest wedding this section has had for some time and will long be remembered
by the people from far and near who were present. The young couple were the recipients of
many very useful and valuable presents, of which the following is a list:
Tray, E. Lillian Arner; counterpane, Mrs. G. Gilbert; table cover, Mrs. Sophia
Fenstermacher; table cloth, Clinton Bretney and wife; tidy, Abl Moyer; towels, Owen
Steigerwalt and wife, C. Frank Gilbert, J. F. Flexer, Mrs. Annie Gilbert; napkins, Rev. O. P.
Steckel and wife; towels, Mabel Musselman; napkins, John Nothstein and family; napkins,
Charles Smith and wife; table cover, E. H. .Snyder; fruit dishes, David Harding; tidy, Magina
Kistler; lamp, Mrs. Elias Nothstein; pitcher and bowl, Mary M. Lentz; fruits, Mrs. D. S.
Longacre; bric-a-brac, Mrs. Nathan Balliet; dog, Minnie Longacre; fruit dish, David
Waterman and wife; book, A. R. Lutz; lace, Clara Xander; baking outfit, Dennis Nothstein and
wife; umbrella stand, J. J.. Kutz and wife; head rest, S. Brunner; platter, John Seaboldt and
wife; fruit dish, Mrs. A. M. Neumiller; water service, Judge Stroh and family; coffee spoons,
Maggie Pollock; knives and forks, G. W. Stibitz and wife; berry dish, J. F. Zehner; half-dozen
knives and forks, T. D. Clauss and family; napkin rings, C. A. Harding and wife; sugar spoon, P.
C. Walker; fancy cushion, Mrs. Holben and Miss Kate Keifer; individual salts, G. K.
Musselman and wife; card receiver, Emma Kistler; individual peppers and salts, Ida
Zimmerman; china tea service, C. D. Laubach and wife; papeterie jar, Asa Beers; individuals,
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Dr. and Ida Kistler; scarf, Mame J. Longacre; half-dozen spoons, Sadie Koons; nut cracker and
picks, H. V. Morthimer, Sr., and wife; cracker jar, Dr. O. F. Kistler and wife; sugar spoon, Miss
Ella Suydam; holf-dozen spoons, Clara Hill; silver cup, Milton Koons; butter dish, Nettie
Reigel; spoons, Henry and Minnie Neumiller, individual service, Ira Seidle; butter dish, T. M
Balliet; berry spoon, Thomas Balliet; cake dish, W. G. Freyman and wife; pie knife, Rev. S. E.
Stofflet; $5, Nathan Balliet and wife; gravy spoon, Mame Pollock; fruit dish, J. A. Meyer and
wife; clock, Adam Wingert and wife; fruit dish, Annabel E. Balliet; berry spoon, Mrs. Thomas
Kemerer; butter knife, L. W. Balliet and wife; glass pitcher, Fana Straub; vase, Ed. Hunsicker
and wife; fruit stand, Mrs. Nathan Gerber; fruit stand, Stephen Miller and wife; $2, John H.
Nothstein and wife; butter and sugar bowl, E. O. Flexer and Emma Flexer; silver toilet set, Mrs.
and Miss Laninger; rocker, David Kistler and family; rocker, Balliet and family; picture, Joseph
Obert and family; fruit knives P. J. Kistler;coffee spoons, W. E. Ash and wife; spoons, A. L.
Custer and wife; comfort, Thos. Musselman and wife, linen table cloth, G. A. Bretney and
wife; table cover, Wilson Ebbert and wife; berry spooons, H. T. Spangler; soup ladel, Dr. and
Mrs. Schaffer; counter pane, Mrs. B. Leinhart; Mrs. J. Longacre and daughter; sugar spoon,
Ella Keiser; lemonade set, Rev. E. A. Bauer and family; cake stand, Martha Gerber; table cover
G. W. Hoppes and wife; butter dish, J. T. Semmel and family; napkin ring, Edna Hoppes; pair
vaces, Lillie McLean; fancy vace, H. B. Kennel and wife; napkin ring, Daniel Kressly and
family; napkin ring, C. D. Kressly; tidy, Mary L. Brunner; tidy, Mrs. R. Musselman; scarf,
David Koons and wife; table cloth, Mary Snyder. [Note: in the next issue, August 15, the same
article appears with a corrected list of presents.]
People On The Go. Frank P. Heil and wife, of First street, were in attendance over Sunday at the
funeral of Mrs. John Heil, in Germansville, Lehigh county. Deceased was aged 59 years.
An Old Mauch Chunker Killed.
From last week's Dover, Index we get the following concerning the death of an old
Mauch Chunk printer:
"A despatch was received in Dover by Station Agent Carrell at an early hour on
Thursday, 30th ult., that a man named George Clark was found dead in a culvert on the D. L. &
W. R. R., near Delaware station, and to enquire at the Index about him.
The matter was further investigated and by telegraphing to Delaware station, and Supt.
Reasoner, the facts were gradually brought out that from papers on the dead man it was George
E. A. Clark, to wit: A man 5 feet 5 inches high; gray hair; gray mustache, heavy on ends, none
in middle lip, aged about 66. From papers in his pockets it showed he was discharged from the
Mexican War, also paper from War 1861 Co. B. 188th Regt. Pennsylvania Vol., also Co. B. 11th
Penn. Calvary. he was dressed in a blue suit Grand Army style.
How he met his death we could not hear, but it seems as if he was walking along the
railroad and in stepping out of the way of one train stepped into another, with a fatal and sudden
ending to his life. We had often told him to settle down and stop roaming or he would meet
death in some of his tramps on the railroads.
We offered to see that he was given a decent burial of sent to Dover, but as the Coroner
and undertaker had the deceased in charge up there, it was deemed best to let him be buried in
that county. He would get the same soldiery treatment there as here.
Mr. Tillyer of this office went up to Delaware this morning to attend the inquest, as the
Coroner had telegraphed for some one to come up from Dover and identify the deceased.
Mr. Clark was born and raised in Mauch Chunk, Pa., and early became a printer,
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following this trade ever since. He was married and has one son who is now living in Ohio. His
first wife died and he married some 20 years ago a widow in Long Island and she also died after
8 or 10 years.
At one time he published a paper in Berwick, Pa., but gave it up and he and his partner
failed to make it pay. He served through the Mexican war and also through the last war, but was
never seriously hurt. Since then he tramped all over the United States, his roaming disposition
not allowing him to stay long in any place, as we found by experience.
Mr. Clark has worked for us, off and on at times for the last dozen years. He has been
with us fairly regular since the spring of 1887, but not so much so since the spring of 1888, when
he first commenced getting his pension. Since last March he has been away three times, without
saying a word about going off, but owing to his age, old acquaintance, and good workman when
he did work, we always gave him something to do, although it sorely tired us by his queer ways
of going off. One time he was gone five years and we never heard a word about him, then he
suddenly appeared and after a few months as suddenly went off.
The old soldier sleeps his long sleep. Peace to his ashes"
One of the bright and interesting little twin daughters of W. S. Kuhns died on Thursday morning.
The parents have our sincere sympathy in their bereavement.
Newsy Weissport. James Silvies who lived in Weissport last year, and was connected with the
Garment Cutting Factory at Lehighton, died in Texas last week where he was buried.
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Chas. Longkammerer Dead.
At about nine o'clock Sunday morning last Charles Longkammerer, for many years a
foreman in the Lehigh Valley shops, Packerton, died at his home in that place, after an illness of
about three weeks, resultant from a bullet wound in the left arm, near the shoulder, received in
the battle of Fair Oaks, Va., on June 1st, 1862. Mr. L. was a member of Company G., 81st Regt.,
Pa., Vol. The wound was a bad one--shattering the bone and causing much trouble. The bone
became diseased and mortification set in which was followed by blood poisoning and death.
Deceased was born in Wittenbach, Koenig-reich Bairen, Germany, on the 24th of June
1836. he came to America when 18 years of age and ever since has lived in this neighborhood.
Interment was made in the Lehighton cemetary on Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended
by relatives, friends and John D. Bertolette Post, 484, G. A. R., of which he was a member. Rev.
J. H. Kuder officiated.
Spicily Told. At Phillipsburg, N. J., on the 8th, James Schuler, of Lehighton, was married to
Miss Bessie Holliday, of Philadelphia. The young couple have our congratulations.
Newsy Weissport. The wife of butcher James Schaffer presented him with twin babies, Sunday,
but sad to say, one died after birth. We hope Mrs. Shaffer and the baby will soon be enjoying
good health.
In A Few Words. A man named Kleintop was accidentally drowned in the creek at Kunkletown,
Saturday.
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In A Few Words. By a fall of rock in the gangway at Spring Tunnel Colliery, Pottsville, Tuesday
afternoon, James McHugh, a married man of Summit Hill, was instantly killed and William
Lewis, of Lansford, fatally injured.
In A Few Words. Mahlon Dotter and Cornelius Zacharius were hit by an engine Tuesday night
and killed. The accident occurred on the Beaver Meadow division of the Lehigh Valley. Mr.
Dotter lived at Rockport. They were walking along the track and stepped out of the way of one
train into the way of the fatal train. They were both married and leave families to mourn their
loss.
Sad Accident.
A very sad and serious accident occurred on the Lehigh Valley Railroad Tuesday between
Penn Haven and Weatherly. Two men engaged in lumbering on Broad Mountain for Mr. Hawk,
had come down the mountain and took the railroad track to go to their lumbering tent near the
Iron Bridge. While going along the track they were met by an east bound train and stepped on
the other track in front of passenger train No. 6 which struck both men killing them immediately.
The men hail from Monroe county and are both married; one of them has a wife and six children,
the other a wife and two children.
'Squire Hunter, of Weatherly, in the absence of Coroner Buck empanelled a jury and held
an inquest over the remains. The evidence submitted exonerated the railroad company from all
blame, their untimely and shocking death having been caused by their own carelessness. One of
the men is named Dotter, the other man's name we failed to learn.
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A pretty wedding was happily solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Koch, on Second
street, Tuesday morning, when Miss Laura Master, of town, and Granville Knerr, one of
Bangor's popular business men, were united in the golden bonds of wedlock by Presiding Elder
Heil, of the Allentown District of the Evangelical Association. The young couple will reside at
Bangor, Pa. We tender warm congratulations.
In A Few Words. Harvey, a young son of Alvin Noll, was acidently drowned in the canal at
Bowmanstown the other day.
Parryville. A little Democrat is a welcome visitor at the home of Pop Aaron Straup. Here,
shake.
Parryville. Martha, daughter of John Beltz, was on Thursday married to John Fraeble, of
Weatherly, at the home of the bride's parents. They have our warm congratulation and best
wishes.
Resolutions of Condolence.
Lehighton, Aug. 13th, 1891.
Head quarters of John D. Bertolette Post, 484, G. A. R. At a regular stated meeting of
John Bertolette Post, 484, G. A. R., held Thursday evening, Aug. 13th, 1891, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
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Whereas, The Great Commander of the Universe in his infinite wisdom has ordered the
final muster of Comrade, Chas. Langkammerer and commanded him to answer the last roll call,
therefore be it
Resolved, That we recognize His all-wise power, and bow in meek submission to His
will, feeling that though the affliction brings with it pain and sorrow, it is only another exposition
of the mysterious way in which the Great Commander performs his wondrous powers.
Resolved, That to the bereaved family we tender sincere solicitude and commend them to
God for comfort in their sore affliction for we recognize the loss of a faithful Comrade and the
community a respected citizen.
Resolved, That our charter be draped in morning, these resolutions be spread on the
minutes, a copy furnished the family, and that they be published in the Carbon Advocate.
"He has fought his last fight,
He sleeps his last sleep."
John Bohn, Chas. Raddatz, Joseph S. Webb, Sr., Committee
Volume 19, Number 42, Saturday, August 29, 1891
Spicily Told. It will please the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nusbaum, of Lansford, to
know that they have been blessed with a bright little baby girl.
In A Few Words. Cards are out announcing the coming marriage of Miss Minnie Trestrial, of
Weatherly, to N. R. Williams, of Beaver Meadow.
In A Few Words. A Mrs. Ferguson, of Weatherly, while driving from Shickshinny to
Conyngham on Monday, was taking ill on the road. Arriving at Conyngham she was taken to the
home of John Minnich, where she died a short time after arriving. Her death is attributed to
heart disease.
Happy Wedding. Last Thursday, Aug. 20th, at the home of Charles and Amelia Schaeffer, Rev.
A. C. Wuchter united in holy wedlock their daughter Elmira to Elmer M. Dreisbach, both of
Franklin. While the wedding march from "Lohengrin" was being played by Miss Mattie
Weyhenmier, of Mauch Chunk, the bride and bridegroom appeared, led by Emma P. Green and
William Dreisbach. After the ceremony the couple received the congratulations of the many
friends present, as also quite a number of acceptable presents. The following were among the
guests; . T. F. Arner; Douglas Arner and wife; Mrs. Thomas Schaeffer; Lizzie, Cora, Sallie and
Eddie Schaeffer; Mrs. Sam Fisher and daughter Myrtie, Mrs. Ed. Solt; Mrs. Wm. Hagenbuch;
Lydia Schaeffer, Mrs. Wm. Dreisbach; Mrs. Lewis Dreisbach; Ruben Solt and wife; Mrs. Sarah
Schaeffer; Wm. H. Schaeffer; Wm. Leuckel and wife; Osville and Wm. Watkins; Mrs.
Hilliard; Mrs. Elmer Boyer; Eliza Weyhenmier; Annie Weyhenmier; Ida Kresge; Misses Ida
and Emma Farber; Emma Boyer; Mrs. Irwin Farber; Mrs. Wm. Straub; Mrs. Jas. Fisher; Mrs.
Stout; Mrs. Stephen Ziegenfuss and daughter Emma; Mrs. T. Schonberger; Mrs. David Solt;
Mrs. Wm. Pfeifer and daughter Lizzie; Hattie Weyhenmeir; Bessie Devinney; David Schaeffer;
Alfred Solt; Maggie Schaeffer; Sallie Klotz; Montana Zellner; Emma and Ella Green.
Newsy Weissport. Death of an old citizen: Christopher Groot is dead. He was born in Monroe
county 66 years ago and at an early age became a resident of this neighborhood where he had
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always been esteemed and respected by his friends and neighbors. His illness only dates back a
few weeks and death resulted Saturday. Interment took place on Tuesday afternoon from the
Ebenezer Evangelical church, Rev. I. J. Reitz officiating at the last sad rites. Deceased leaves a
widow, Mrs. Angeline Groot, a son Ed, and a daughter, Mrs. John Zern. The "Stroller" tenders
warmest sympathy to the family in the sad loss of a faithful husband, a kind and affectionate
father.
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Patrick Joyce, aged 70, of Mahony plane was on a shifting engine and in attempting to jump off
fell across the rails and was killed.
Spicily Told. Milt Snyder is the proud dad of a bright little baby girl and grandfather
Leibenguth is more than happy.
Newsy Weissport. A child of Harry Bowers of Union Hill, died Friday and was buried on
Sunday.
Newsy Weissport. Mrs. Ida, widow of the late Paul Shabo and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben
Zimmerman, died Sunday morning of consumption. Interment was made Wednesday, Rev. I. J.
Reitz performing the last sad rites. The funeral was largely attended by friends and relations.
Deceased was a faithful disciple of the Lord, having been a regular attendant at church and
Sunday school all her life. She was aged twenty-six years.
Happily Wedded. At four o'clock in the afternoon of last Saturday, Thomas E. Morthimer, son
of the propritor of this paper, and Miss Jennie Hughes, both of this town, were happily united in
the golden bonds of matrimony at the home of the groom's brother in the city of New York, by
Rev. C. H. Tyndall. The young couple are now on an extended wedding trip; they will visit
Boston and other places of interest, returning in about one month.
A High Old Time.
Captain Simpson, of the Coal and Iron Police force, took John and Michael Zoreski to
Carbon County jail Tuesday morning.
John and Mike are brothers, and also Huns. The story of their troubles, which culminated
in their incarceration, is the rather commonplace one of an overdose of liquor, which lead up to
the consequent row and justice fees.
On last Sunday John Durocki was married to Miss Zabriske, at Yorktown. What ought
to have been a happy and an eventful day in John's career was an unhappy, but eventful one, for
he was badly slugged.
The Four Hundred of Yorktown's Hungarian population--and the purest kind of
Hungarians can be found there--were invited to attend. They came. The preparations exceeded
anything ever before made. There wasn't a great deal of good hard earned money squandered on
bric-a-brac, souvenir spoons, sachet bags and Hamburg edged pillow cases but there was at least
$80 invested in eatables, drinkables and smokeables. It was just such an affair that if the families
had been American the writer would have been compelled to gloss over as "a pretty wedding:
that took place at "high noon" and further that all the "delicacies of the season were served at the
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elegant repast set out."
But the truth can be told with safety, as none of the Huns were subscribers. The presents
were of beer, whiskey and sausages.
Everything went well until about noon on Sunday when the brothers John and Mike
began to take undue liberties with the bride. The groom interferred and was promptly beaten into
insensibility. Then the fun went on and lasted until last evening.
Tuesday morning the groom went before 'Squire Hass and preferred charges against the
brothers and they were sent down.--Hazleton Sentinel.
Volume 19, Number 44, Saturday, September 12, 1891
Little Gap. Adam Borger, vocal leader at the Jerusalem church, of Trachsville, is the happy
"dad" of a bouncing baby boy.
Spicily Told. A daughter of Charles Weiss, a Mrs. Mitchell, of California, here for sometime in
the hope of recovey from illness, died Tuesday night.
Spicily Told. Al. Lukens Hagerman sings the old song: "Oh, it's nice to be a father, it's nice to
be at the head of a family," etc. It's a girl and weighs eight pounds. Al smiles audibly. We'll
have a soda!
Spicily Told. Mrs. Lydia Gombert died Monday evening at the home of her son, William, in
Jamestown, a suburb of this city, of paralysis of the heart. She was aged 67 years. Six sons and
four daughters survive. Interment was made on Thursday.
Spicily Told. Lewis Marsteiner, better known to the public as "Dutch Louie, the shomaker,:
died early Tuesday morning from the effect of brain disease. Interment was made Thursday
afternoon, Rev. J. Alvin Reber, of the Reformed congregation officiating. Deceased was born in
Germany and had no near relatives. He was aged 48 years. During the illness resulting in his
death he was taken care of by Willoughly Wert.
In A Few Words. September weddings for Weatherly will be Samuel Hofford to Miss Emma
Young, and William Weeks to Miss Lizzie Beckert.
In A Few Words. James Gallagher, of Buck Mountain, died on Friday and was buried on
Monday. Deceased was aged fifty years and was an old resident in this region.
In A Few Words. A woman named Downs, fell into the Lehigh river at Penn Haven Junction on
Monday and was drowned. Her body has not been recovered. She was a resident of Alden, Pa.
Mahoning. Ellen, wife of David Fritz, died last week.
Mahoning. Jonathan Miller, aged 86 years, one of the oldest citizens of Mahoning, died last
week. Interment took place on Saturday at Bensalem's church.
Packerton. It was reported that our corpulent friend, Irvin Beers of the Forwarding office, had
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formed a partnership with a young lady of the Lehigh Valley; the office boys were ready with
congratulations, but it seems now that the proposed arrangement is not fully completed but will
be in the very near future.
George William Dead.
After an illness dating back two month. George Williams is dead at the ripe old age of
79 years, 8 month and 24 days, dissolution taking place at five o'clock Friday evening, at the
residence of his son in-law, H. V. Mortimer, Sr., on north First street. Interment was made in the
cemetery at Mauch Chunk on Monday afternoon, Rev. G. W. Dungan, of the Methodist Church,
officiating. Funeral services were held at the house.
George Williams was born in Philadelphia on the 11th day of December, in the year A.
D., 1811. On August 6, 1832, he was married to Sarah A. Barlow, of the same city, and in 1854
moved to Mauch Chunk where they continuously resided up to the time of the demise of his
wife, who died in January of 1880, when he took up a residence with H. V. Morthimer, Sr., in
this city. Ten children were born to them of which eight survive, Mrs. H. V. Morthimer, Sr.,
Lehighton; George E. Williams and Mrs. Robert Natress, Mauch Chunk; Thomas A. Williams,
Childress, Texas; Mrs. George Hartley, Philadelphia; Mrs. John Lee, Baltimore, Md., Mrs.
Henry Fullmer, Johnstown; Mrs. W. H. Reichard, Wilkesbarra. He had forty-one grand children
and one great grand child.
Newsy Weissport. Griffith Ebbert, an old residence of Franklin township, died on Monday.
Burial was made on Thursday morning in the cemetery at Big Creek.
Newsy Weissport. Mrs. James Fatzinger, of Bath, Northampton county, mother of Uriah
Fatzinger, of this place, died on Sunday last, aged seventy-one years. Interment was made at
Bath on Wednesday. Deceased for many years was a residence of Lehighton where she is still
well and favorably remembered by hosts of friends.
From Mauch Chunk. A message from Texas announces the death of Mrs. Clara Day, at one time
a resident in the second ward and well and favorably remembered.
From Mauch Chunk. Mrs. Anne, wife of Tilghman Beidler, died at her home in the second
ward, Saturday, aged seventy-one years. Deceased had been a sufferer for some time with
dropsy. Burial was made on Tuesday, Rev. A. M. Tolman, officiating.
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Spicily Told. We are pleased to note the marriage of our young friend William P. J. Werley,
salesman in Reigel's store, to Miss Fredericka E. Gazell, both of town. We offer congratulations.
Spicily Told. Charley, a five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. German, of First street, died
Tuesday evening of croup. Interment will be made Friday afternoon. We extend our sincere
sympathies to the bereaved parents.
Spicily Told. A little son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stansberry, of First street, died on Saturday
evening. Interment took place on Tuesday afternoon. The bereaved parents have the sympathy
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of friends and neighbors in their sore affliction.
Newsy Weissport. Lee, a three-year-old son of Alfred Dreisbach was buried Saturday. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. M. Sampsel.
Newsy Weissport. After an illness of some time Sarah Harpel died at her home in Towamensing
on Sunday, at the age of thirty-one years. Interment was made on Wednesday forenoon, Rev. J. I.
Yotter officiating at the last sad rites.
A Pleasant Celebration. The residence of engineer Henry Swartz, on 4th street was the scene of
a pleasant party last Friday evening, the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of Mrs. Henry
Swartz. Over a hundred guests were present and enjoyed the generous hospitalities of their
hosts. Mrs. Swartz received many presents from friends and neighbors who hope that she may
live to celebrate many more such pleasant occasions. During the evening Arion Cornet Band
was present and discoursed excellent selections.
Volume 19, Number 46, Saturday, September 26, 1891
People On The Go. T. J. Bretney and family, of Fourth street, were in attendance last Saturday
at the Gerber-Feather wedding at Reynolds, Schuylkill county.
Spicily Told. "Muddle" Rhoads, of the North end, can't smile loud or long enough over the
arrival of a twelve pound baby boy.
Spicily Told. At the residence of Lawrence Stansberry on Third street, Sunday afternoon,
Oliver T. Dorward and Miss Annie R. Handwerk, both of Slatington, were happily wedded,
Rev. J. H. Kuder officiating.
In A Few Words. Mrs. George Schafer, who died at West Penn last week, was within seven days
of 90 years of age. Her maiden name was Hoppes. Her mother died eight years ago, aged 103
years and one month. She was born and lived on the farm on which she died, and for the last
twenty years of her life was totally blind. She had 48 grandchildren, 106 great grandchildren and
5 great-great-grandchildren.
Fatal Accident. A disastrous wreck occured in the Perth Amboy yard on Tuesday morning in
which Eddie Spoonheimer, aged nineteen years, son of Henry Spoonheimer, of north Second
street this borough list his life. It appears Engine No. 90 was running through the yard with three
or four cars and a caboose when they dashed into No. 548, which had just crossed a switch,
completely demolishing both engines. Young Spoonheimer who was caught between the tank
and cab of No. 90, had his leg cut off below the knee and received internal injuries from which
he died shortly after being taken to St. Luke's Hospital. The remains were brought here on
Wednesday morning and interment will take place Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Eddie was an
exemplary young man and had many friends who mourn his sudden death. The Advocate
extends to the bereaved parents heartfelt sympathy in this hour of sorrow.
Newsy Weissport. Mrs. Jacob Wentz and Mrs. Harry Zeigenfus, of Union Hill, attended the
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funeral of Nathan Hall, at Treichler's Monday.
Little Gap. Miss Jane C. Hill, of this place, and Eugene Gower, of Kunkeltown, were united into
the holy bonds of matrimony, on Thursday last. The ceremony was preformed by Rev. Erb, at
Slatington. We wish the young couple a happy, long and enjoyable life.
Volume 19, Number 47, Saturday, October 3, 1891
People On The Go. Thos. E. Morthimer and bride have returned from a wedding tour of four or
five weeks.
Spicily Told. C. D. Fritz and Miss Kate Montz, of town, were happily wedded on Tuesday of
last week and have the best wishes of a large circle of friends. They will take up their residence
in Mauch Chunk.
Spicily Told. We congratulate our young friends Joseph N. Bennett, Jr., of Packerton, and Miss
Emma, the estimable daughter of our townsman Richard Koons, on their marriage last Srturday
evening by Rev. J. Alvin Reber, of the Reformed congregation. May they live long and happily.
Parryville. Charles Blose buried an interesting two-year-old son on Sunday.
Parryville. A little child of Nathaniel Green died on Sunday evening and was buried on
Wednesday.
Packerton. The death of Mrs. Swartz wife of Harry E. Swartz, of Mauch Chunk, is a severe
blow to him. Mr. Swartz was for several years connected with the Forwarding department of the
L. V. R. R. Co., at this point, his many friends here deeply sympathize with him in his
bereavement.
The funeral of J. A. C. Koons took place from the home of his parents, in this borough at 10
o'clock Monday morning, and was largely attended. Carbon Lodge, No. 242, F. A. M., of Mauch
Chunk, to which the deceased belonged, turned out in a body and took plart in the obsequies.
The interment was made in the cemetery at Weissport. The burial services of the Masonic order
was read by George Washburn, W. M., and Rev. M. A. Tolman, chaplain.
Resolutions of Condolence.
At a regular meeting of Lehigh Council, No. 101, Jr. O. U. A. M., held October 1st, 1891,
the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to visit our ranks and take
away our Brother, Edward Spoonheimer, in the bloom of life, reminding us that the reaper,
Death, in the sweep of his schythe, does not regard the ties of kindred, the hopes and plans of
life--but that ll the living are alike before the keen edge of his ruthless blade, and we more than
realize in our bereavement that the King of Shadows loves a shining mark, and
Whereas, The deceased, during his association with us, had proved himself a true and
devoted Brother, thereby winning hte love nad esteem of our brotherhood, therefore be it
Resolved, That we tender the family and friends of the deceased Brother our heartfelt
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sympathy in the hour of their bereavement, and cherish with them his memory, and offer to them
the consolation of the Almighty. We fondly hope he has gone to join the Great Council, there to
dwell with the brothers of a free republic who have gone before, there to receive a higher degree
of honor that we mortals can confer, and be it
Resolved, That as a token of love to our departed Brother, we drape our Charter for a
period of thrity days; that these resolutions be entered on the minutes of the Council, a copy be
presented to the family of the deceased, and that they be published in the Carbon Advocate.
Jos. N. Bennett, F. C. Ditterline, C. D. Mertz, Committee
Mrs. H. V. Morthimer, Sr., is in receipt of a beautiful hand-painted banner, a birthday token
from Mrs. Amanda Barlow, of Mayberry, West Virginia.
From Mauch Chunk. Mrs. Rebecca Swartz, wife of Capt. H. E. Swartz, of the 2nd ward, died
Sunday evening after an illness of over two years, with cancer. The funeral took place
Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Swartz was 47 years of age and was born in East Penn, being the
daughter of the lats Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rehrig. She was united in marriage to Harry E.
Swartz on May 1st, 1861, and was the mother of ten children all of whom survive. The
deceased was a devout member of St. John's Lutheran church, and an active worker in the Aid
Society of the church. The sorrowing family have the heartfelt sympathy in this dark hour of
bereavement.
Volume 19, Number 48, Saturday, October 10, 1891
Spicily Told. Charley Moore, of Second street, who fought in a dozen battles during the war, is
the proud "dad" of a bouncing baby boy. Shake, old boy, we know just how you feel!
Spicily Told. At Jamestown on last Sunday Emery Eckhard, of that village, was married to Miss
Ulalah J. Daubert, of Beersville, Northampton county, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, pastor of Trinity
Lutheran Church.
In A Few Words. A babe born on the highway and then deserted is now, according to an
exchange, an inmate of Laurytown poor house.
In A Few Words. Readers of this paper will remember the drowning of Mrs. Downs at Penn
Haven Junction some weeks ago. Her body was reeovered through the earnest efforts of the
Valley Railroad Company, which institution is now being sued for $10,000 damages by the five
sons of the dead woman.
Packerton. Joseph Bennett, Jr., and bride, will leave for New York City on Saturday where they
will visit for a few days.
Packerton. Mrs. Kidd, wife of the principal of the Packerton schools, died on Wednesday
evening. The body will be taken to Oxford, Pa., for interment.
Newsy Weissport. Elias Miner is dead at the age of 76 years. Dissolution took place on
Monday evening at about seven o'clock and resulted from general debility consequent to old age.
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Interment was made Thursday afternoon in the Union cemetery, Rev. G. W. Dungan, of the M.
E. church, Lehighton, officiating at the last sad rites. Deceased was born in Hamburg, Berks
county, on May 30, 1815, and was yet a boy of tender years when his parents moved to Mauch
Chunk, where, during the war of the rebellion he was associated with the late Gen. Charles
Albright in the manufacture of shot and shell for the government. In 1865 he was associated
with Fatzinger, Roberts & Collins as superintendent of their foundries in the same place. From
Mauch Chunk he moved with his family on a large farm in Franklin, and a year later went to
Catasauqua where he had charge of the Union foundry. He was at the latter placc but a short
time when he removed to Weissport where he resided continueously until the time of his death.
In the interim he was connected with the Lehigh Stove Foundry, Lehighton, and was manager
and superintendent of Miner Bros., foundry, in this place. Mr. Miner was one of the originators
of the Lehighton M. E. church and prominent in the circle of Methodistism. Deceased leaves
three sons and one daughter, William, of Philadelphia; Frank, of Atlantic City; C. D., of town,
and Mrs. Kate Wintermute, of Mauch Chunk, his wife having preceeded him to the great
beyond a little more than a year ago.
Weatherly. Two children, one a child of Levi Metzker, living on Third street, and the other a
child of Philip Goodhale, both died on Tuesday morning.
From Mauch Chunk. Daniel Bertsch, of Mauch Chunk, came to town on Thursday, to attend the
Price-Silliman nuptials. Shortly after arriving in Hazleton, Mr. Bertsch was taken seriously ill,
and several physicians were summoned to attend him at his hotel. Monday it was stated that Mr.
Bertsch is slightly better. His sisters, Mrs. E. L. Polk and Mrs. S. B. Price are in constant
attendance at the bedside of the sufferer.--Hazleton Plain Speaker.
Volume 19, Number 49, Saturday, October 17, 1891
Spicily Told. Andre Bayer, of First street, wasw made happy Friday night by his wife presenting
him with a handsome baby boy.
Spicily Told. Mrs. Elizabeth Bower, of this town, was 88 years old on Monday. She is, perhaps,
the oldest lady resident in the lower end of Carbon county.
Spicily Told. Some how or the other we forgot to say in our last issue that Grant Goss, the
accommodating salesman with the Lehigh Coal & Hardware Co., was the proud "pop" of a
handsome baby girl.
Spicily Told. Our young friend Jacob D. Brobst was married Saturday evening to Miss Ida C.
Rhoads at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. J. H. Kuder officiated. We offer warm
congratulations.
Newsy Weissport. John Gaumer is the proud dad of a fine young Republican and he can't help
but smile.
In A Few Words. William Rehrig, aged about twenty-six, unmarried, and living some where in
Lizzard Creek, was walking on the Lehigh Valley railroad at Bowmanstown Tuesday night when
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he was struck by passenger train No. 28, and instantly killed.
In A Few Words. Chas. Heater, met with an accident on the railroad at Weatherly on Monday
evening, by which he lost both legs. Heater was walking along the railroad track, and in
attempting to cross in front of the train was run over, dying of his injuries at 10 o'clock that night.
He was aged 69 years, and was the father of Mrs. Edward Flail, of Sandy Run.
In A Few Words. Mrs. Carroll relict of the late George Carroll whose funeral took place last
Saturday was a resident of this place near half a century. She has witnessed many changes in this
Valley. She was of a domestic turn, quiet unassuming and universally respected: for the last few
years she was an invalid, but bore it all with christian fortitude. She leaves five sons and two
daughters to mourn for mother.
Volume 19, Number 50, Saturday, October 24, 1891
Spicily Told. James O. Ebbert and Miss Emma S. Held, of this city, were united in the golden
bonds of wedlock by Rev. J. H. Kuder on Tuesday, the 20th inst. The young couple have a large
circle of friends who offer best wishes for a long life of happiness and prosperity. Jim, here's our
[picture of a hand], shake.
In A Few Words. The many relatives and near friends of Mrs. Conner, of Parryville, assembled
at her residence Monday evening, the occasion of her 74th anniversary, and treated her to a
delightful surprise. Mrs. Connor is one of the oldest ladies in Parryville and much esteemed and
respected.
Newsy Weissport. The funeral of Henry Campbell, which took place on Saturday afternoon,
was very largely attended. Mr. Campbell was well-known throughout the county, he was a
justice of the peace for Frankln township over fifteen years. He leaves a wife and six grown up
children who mourn their loss.
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Mahoning. Last Wednesday, William Ebbert, a young man 24 years of age was killed in No. 6
mine, at Lansford, by the premature explosion of a blast of dynamite. He had only commenced
working in the mine the Monday previous. Interment took place Saturday at St. Peter's church,
West Penn.
Died--Caroline Huntzinger. Suddenly, on Monday, October 19th, 1891, at her home in Tremont,
Schuylkill county, Caroline, wife of Frank Huntzinger, at the age of 55 years. Deceased had a
large circle of friends and was widely known for her generous charity, her noble christian
character, her fortitude and patience under sore affliction and great physical sufferings. Death
was to her like stepping from one room into another, and a far better room of "our Father's house
in the mansion beyond the skies." Her death is sadly mourned, and the afflicted family have the
sincere sympathy of hosts of relatives and friends in their sore bereavement. Five children
survive with the husband, Jackson, George, Jane and Carrie Huntzinger and Mrs. George W.
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Morthimer.
Local Catsup. A seven year old daughter of Wallace Snyder died Tuesday.
Local Catsup. Our young friend Dan Knauss, of Weissport, and Miss Carrie Ruff, of this city,
will be married Saturday evening by Rev. J. H. Kuder, of Trinity Lutheran church. We offer
congratulations.
Newsy Weissport. John Gaumer smiles visibly over the arrival of a baby boy.
Newsy Weissport. Samuel Spohn, on Union Hill, is the proud dad of a baby girl.
In A Few Words. The funerals of William Ebbert, of Normal Square, and Peter Hill, of West
Penn, who were killed by an explosion in No. 4 mine, Lansford, last Wednesday, took place
Saturday morning and were largely attended. Hill leaves a family of small children.
Railroad Rumblings. Engineer Al Hofford is the dad of another boy--making in all a family of
sixteen.
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Local Catsup. We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Knauss on their marriage. The young
couple will reside on Bankway.
Local Catsup. Thursday morning early, Luzetta, wife of Jacob Shingler, died at her home on
Mahoning street, at the age of 58 years. Interment will be made Saturday.
Weatherly. Mrs. Adam Habel, wife of Adam Habel, of town, died on Sunday morning at her
home on Fourth street, from a chronic affection of her kidneys. She was burried Wednesday.
Rev. A. M. Masonheimer officiated.
Newsy Weissport. Dame Rumor has it that our young friends George Graver and Miss Sallie
Klotz will soon be wedded.
Newsy Weissport. The mother of Rev. T. A. Huber, whose illness was noticed in this place last
week, has since died at her home in Bethlehem. Interment was made from the Reformed church
in that city on Monday. Deceased was aged 71 years, six months and 3 days.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. On Saturday evening, October 31, 1861, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, at his
residence, this city, Daniel E. Knauss, of Weissport, to Miss Carrie Ruff, of this place.
Death's Roll. On Monday, November 2, Mrs. Huber, mother of Rev. T. A. Huber, Weissport, at
her home in Bethlehem, aged 71 years, 6 months and 3 days.
Death's Roll. On Thursday morning, 5th, Luzetta, wife of Jacob Shingler, at the age of 58 years.
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Volume 20, Number 1, Saturday, November 14, 1891
Keystone State News. Cut Out His Eyes. Wilkesbarre, Nov. 11.--Michael Segate got into an
altercation with a countryman, and the latter slashed him about the head with a razor, cutting out
his eyes and inflicting injuries which caused his death.
Keystone State News. A Lawyer's Terrible Death. Pottsville, Nov. 11.--Mr. Jonathan Wright,
aged seventy years, one of Schuylkill county's most prominent lawyers, met with a terrible death
at his home, this city, at an early hour Saturday. He had occasion to get some medicine which
was in his office below his room. He lighted a lamp and started down stairs when he tripped and
fell headlong to the bottom. The lamp exploded, and Mr. Wright, being rendered unconscious
by the fall, was unnable to get away from the flames, which enveloped him, and he was burned
so badly that he died shortly after the accident.
Nanticoke's Death List Twelve. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Nov. 10.--The number of the victims of the
Nanticoke mine explosion now reaches twelve. Four more of the injured have died. Their
names are William Williams, Jr., Thomas R. Thomas, Edward D. Williams and David Powell.
The latest theory as to the cause of the accident is that some of the men disregarded the rules and
worked with naked lamps.
Local Catsup. Ed Strauss lost a bright sixteen weeks old baby boy, Martin Luther Shoemaker
Strauss, by death Wednesday morning early. Interment will be made Saturday afternoon.
A Pleasant Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. A. Lukens Hagerman observed the first anniversary of
their marriage at their home on sounty First street, Wednesday evening by giving a pleasant
supper to their close friends, among the number being Misses Mary Ebbert, Sallie Raudenbush
and Gussie Clauss, and W. E. Ash and wife, of town; Miss Laura Arnold, of Reading; Harry
Clauss, of Mauch Chunk; H. J. Morgan, Elmer Reed, of town, and Ed. Brannix, of
Philadelhpia. The evening was spent in the usual way and all enjoyed themselves hugely.
Death's Roll. At Beaver Meadow on Sunday, Rose, widow of the late Richard Daugherty, aged
60 years.
Death's Roll. Wednesday morning, Martin Luther Shoemaker Strauss, son of Ed. and Ella
Strauss, aged 16 weeks.
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His Mother Dead. We regret very much to chronicle the death of the mother of our esteemed
townsman, Daniel Baltzer, last week, at an advanced age at her home in Philadelphia. Interment
was made on Sunday. Mr. B was in attendance.
Murder Most Foul. At Irontown, Lehigh county, Wednesdsay, Mrs. William Nibch was
murdered and her husband received injuries from which he will die. The people of the
community are in a perfect phrenzy of excitement, and there are many wild threats of lynching
the perpetrators of the dastardly crime if they are discovered. The cabin wherein the brutal crime
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was committed was surrounded all day by a mad horde of people crying down vengeance on the
red handed murderers.
A Woman's Murderous Blow. Wilkesbarre, Nov. 18.--During a quarrel at Poke Hollow, a small
mining town four miles from here, Mary Jones struck Jane Leonard over the head with a shovel,
fracturing her skull. The Leonard woman will die.
Keystone State News. Attorney Bard's Body Found. Reading, Nov. 17.--The body of William P.
Bard, the well known lawyer who disappeared from his home ten days ago, has been found in
the Schuylkill river, in the lower part of the city. It was generally supposed that he had gone
west, as he had not been seen since the evening of Nov. 4. Financial troubles caused him to
commit suicide by drowning.
Golden Anniversary. The golden anniversary of the marriage of our esteemed townspeople, Mr.
and Mrs. Stinson Hagaman, was celebrated at their home on First street last Friday amid great
pleasure and rejoicing on the part of all. This aged couple have resided in this city for eight or
nine years past, Mr. Hagaman conducting a jewelry store and one familiar to all our people. But
few live to celebrate this important event, the fiftieth year of wedded life, the golden anniversary.
The occasion was of more than passing interest. Among those present were Rev. G. W. Dungan
and wife, Lewis Weiss, A. W. Raudenbush and wife, A. J. Durling and wife, Mrs. N. B. Reber,
Mrs. Kate Mosser, of Lehighton; Lee Wills and wife, of Weissport; Frank Kistler and wife, of
Stroudsburg; Ed Solt and wife, of Union Hill; M. A. Weiss and wife, of Allentown; Mrs.
Charlotte Yehl, of Slatington, and ten grand children. Mr. and Mrs. Hagaman were the
recipients of many valuable and useful presents in commemoration of the event. In the evening a
sumptuous repast was set before the guests who did justice to the good things from the culinery
department.
Local Catsup. A baby girl is a new fall arrival at the home of E. G. Zern, on Third street.
Local Catsup. The younger people of this city will well remember little Mark Koch, of
Allentown, who recently visited at the home of H. R. Kreidler, on First street, and will much
regret to learn that he died last week and was buried Saturday.
Local Catsup. On Tuesday, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Fortwangler, on
Second street, Miss Mame, their daughter was happily wedded to James Simmons, of Hazleton,
in the presence of members of the families of the contracting parties only. The young couple will
make their home in Hazleton.
Local Catsup. Mrs. Charles Lehr, of Minneapolis, Minn., died at the residence of Edward Ohl,
on Third street last Wednesday, aged 45 years. Deceased had been visiting here for six weeks for
the benefit of her health. She leaves a husband and an adopted daughter. Interment was made on
Monday afternoon, Rev. J. Alvin Reber officiating.
Local Catsup. Many neighbors and friends offer sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. M. H.
Hunsicker, of Mahoning street, over the loss of their bright and interesting daughter, Pansy, at
the age of seven years and some months. Deceased was ill but a short time with croup when she
died, Tuesday night. Interment will be made Friday afternoon at two o'clock.
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Newsy Weissport. A three year old son of Francis Dorward died last Wednesday of
membraneous croup. Interment was made in the cemetary at Big Creek on Saturday. Rev.
Wuchter, of the Lutheran church, officiated.
Resolutions of Condolence.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School, of this town, have passed the appended
resolutions:
Whereas--It has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst, our late sister, Mrs.
Jacob Shingler, and
Whereas--It is proper that we recognize her devotion to the Sunday School cause;
therefore be it
Resolved--That 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 family of the deceased, and published in the Carbon Advocate.
Mrs. A. Horn, Mrs. P. Heim, Mrs. M. Rehrig, Committee
From Mauch Chunk. Fred Morgan, employed in the yard of the central railroad company, was
run over and had both legs cut off Tuesday night. He died.
Mahoning. Henry Miller, aged about 40 years, died last week. Interment took place on Sunday
afternoon at the Brick church, East Penn.
Mahoning. On Saturday evening a large number of relatives and friends gathered at the home of
Samuel Hontz to help celebrate the 70th anniversary of his age.
In A Few Words. John Peffer and Sophia Handel, of Jeanesville are to be married shortly.
Fatal Accident. A coal train on its way to Packerton was derailed at Penn Haven by the bursting
of one of the car wheels, and ten cars were thrown into the Lehigh river over the high
embankment. One of the crew, Michael Polsko, was struck by a train coming in the opposite
direction and both legs were cut off and he was otherwise injured. He was taken to St. Luke's
Hospital, but he cannot recover.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Thomas Haupt and Miss Alice Wolfe, of town, were married
Thursday by Rev. J. H. Kuder.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. James Simmons, of Hazleton, and Miss Mame Fortwangler, of
town, were married Tuesday by Rev. J. H. Kuder.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. At Weatherly on Saturday, 14th, Levi Engleman and Miss Tillie
Romig, both of Packer township, by Rev. A. M. Masonheimer.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. At Weissport, Tuesday, 3rd, H. S. Walck and Miss Bertha Dorward,
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of Franklin, by Rev. Wuchter.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. At East Mauch Chunk, Arthur Jones and Miss Jennie Williams, of
Lansford, by Rev. L. Lindenstruth.
Death's Roll. On Wednesday, Mrs. Chas. Lehr, of Minneapolis, Minn., at the home of Edward
Ohl, this city, aged 45 years. Interment was made Monday.
Death's Roll. In Franklin, on Wednesday, a three year old son of Francis Dorward, of
Membraneous croup. Interment was made at Big Creek.
Death's Roll. On Tuesday, Pansy, aged seven years and two months, daughter of M. H. and
Lizzie Hunsicker, of this city.
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In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Jonathan Leibensberger and Miss Savilla Klotz, both of Franklin,
were married on Saturday 21, by Rev. Wuchter.
Death's Roll. In Franklin, on Monday, 23rd, Robert, an 8 year old son of Henry Seltzer.
Interment was made Wednesday.
Death's Roll. In Franklin, on Thursday, 19, Milton a 5 year old son of Monroe Berger.
Interment was made Sunday.
People On The Go. Lewis Graver and wife, Mrs. Lewis Wehr, Mrs. Samuel Seiler and
daughter, Miss Emma, Miss Alvenia Graver and Mrs. T. D. Thomas attdnded the funeral of a
relative at White Haven on Wednesday.
Newsy Weissport. Daniel Graver and wife attended the funeral of Mrs. J. H. Everitt at White
Haven, this week.
Newsy Weissport. Jonathan Leibensberger and Miss Savilla Klotz were united in the golden
bonds of wedlock last Saturday evening, by Rev. Wuchter of Trinity Lutheran church. The
"Stroller" extends congratulations.
Newsy Weissport. After a short illness with membraneous croup, Robert, the eight-year-old son
of Mr. and Mrs. Hery Seltzer, died Monday. Interment was made Wednesday afternoon. The
bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire neightborhood in their sad afflictions.
Newsy Weissport. Milton,a five-year-old son of Monroe Berger, of Franklin township, met
with a horrible death on Thursday of last week. The little fellow was, presumably, playing with
fire, during the absence of his parents from the house, when his garments igniting, he was so
horribly burned that death released him from his sufferings on the day following. Interment was
made in the cemetery at Big Creek on Sunday, Rev. Huber officiating.
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Weatherly. Among the society of the week, rumor has the marriage of Mr. Frank Castler to Miss
Ella Crill, both of town. Frank is the genial conductor on the Beaver Meanow Civision.
Weatherly. A child belonging to Mr. Peter Kline died Tuesday morning and will be buried on
Saturday. Death resulted from brain fever. Rev. A. M. Masonheimer, will conduct the burial
services.
Big Creek. Catharine, wife of Joseph Koch, died last Friday, aged 74 years. Interment took
place on Monday at Salem church.
From Mauch Chunk. Charles Smith, of East Mauch Chunk, a Lehigh Valley brakeman, fell
from his train at Moosehead, between White Haven and Glen Summit, on Saturday night and
was killed.
Volume 20, Number 4, Saturday, December 5, 1891
A Grand Wedding at Mayberry, West Va. On Tuesday Nov. 24th, one of the grondest weddings,
that ever took place in this part of the state, came off at the residence of Mr. A. Barlow, formerly
of Mahonoy City, Pa., and with many relatives in the Lehigh Valley, where Mr. E. J. Hall and
Miss Mellie R. Barlow, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Barlow, were united in marriage, by
the Rev. C. W. Kelley, pastor of the M. E. Church, of Bramwell, W. Va....[rest of lengthy article
not copied]
Local Catsup. Rev. C. D. Clauss, a Lutheran clergyman formerly of this city, but now of
Stroudsburg, Monroe county, was wedded on the 1st instant to a very estimable young lady, the
daughter of a clergyman, living in the latter town. The people of this city offer congratulations.
In A Few Words. A Hungarian infant at Beaver Meadow drank consentrated lye. It is dead now.
In A Few Words. Mrs. Levi Behler, of Stemlersville, aged 60 years, stricken with paralysis some
six weeks ago, died on Monday. Funeral took place on Thursday, Rev. T. A. Huber afficiated.
In A Few Words. Charles Q. Zehner, a hotel-keeper in Lansford, was found in the cellar under
his hotel and dwelling last Friday. His wife made the ghostly find. It is not known why Zehner
committed suicide, as he did a prosperous business and had no family troubles.
People On The Go. Druggist T. D. Thomas was in attendance Thursday at the funeral of his
grand mother, in Lehigh county, Catharine, widow of the late John Custer, deceased, aged 92
years.
People On The Go. Mrs. H. E. Sweeny, of Drifton, and Mr. and Mrs. John Angney, of
Bethlehem, the latter a young bridal couple on their wedding tour, visited at the residence of R.
L. Sweeny, on First street, this week.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. On Wednesday evening, Nov. 25th, 1891, at the residence of Dr. W.
G. M. Seiple, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, Frederick Bingler, of East Mauch Chunk and Miss Elizabeth
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J. Knauss, of Saegersville, Lehigh county.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. On Saturday afternoon, Nov. 28th, 1891, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, at his
residence, H. F. O. Stout, of this city and Miss Isidore Schaffer, of Packerton.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. On the 28th day of November, Erwin D. Heisler, and Miss Emma S.
Snyder, both of Mahoning, Carbon county.
Death's Roll. On Monday, 30th, Mrs. Levi Behler, Stemlersville, aged 60 years. Interment was
made Thursday.
Death's Roll. On the 15th day of November, in East Penn, Bertha May, daughter of Chas. and
Mary Ginder, aged 1 year 8 months and 19 days.
Death's Roll. On the 20th day of Nov. in West Penn, William, husband of Judia Schraer. Aged
45 years, 10 months and 28 days.
Volume 20, Number 5, Saturday, December 12, 1891
A Fatal Collapse.
Two Dead and Seven Seriously Injured by the Collapse of Heilman's New Ice House. The Dead
and Injured and How the Accident Occured.
Heilman mill dam, located between the mountains at the south end of this city, was the
scene of a terrible accident on Tuesday afternoon in which two lives were lost and seven more
were seriously injured. Arner & Sloyer, contractors and builders, of Franklin township, were
engaged tearing down and rebuilding a large ice house for Moses Heilman, and while engaged
in this work the accident which resulted so fatally occurred. Heretofore two buildings each 30 x
160 feet in dimensions and running almost parallel were used for the storage of ice by Mr.
Heilman, but to further convenience this business it was decided to erect one mammoth building
60 x 160 feet and 30 feet higher for this purpose, and to do this Arner & Sloyer had the contract.
The contractors had razed the ice house on the north with the exception of the "stunding" on the
south side, which was left standing in order to facilitate the placing in position of the heavy cross
timber. The work had progressed fairly well, the carpenters having erected a platform thirty feet
high on which they were working when the studding suddenly and unexpectedly gave way with a
loud crash hurling two men to death and injuring many more. Mr. Heilman, who was standing
near by watching the progress of the work saw the heavy timber waver but before he could give
warning the crash occurred, and the dead and injured were jammed in among the heavy timber,
the air was filled with cries of mortal agony and the scene became one of the wild excitement.
Oscar Heilman, of this town, was killed instantly, his head being crushed and his right
leg below the knee was almost severed. Mr. Heilman was an exemplary young man, aged
twenty years, and his sudden and unexpected death is the cause of much sorrow.
Contractor Thomas Arner, of Franklin, had his right jaw bone broken and his left arm
was fractured at the wrist, and he was so seriously injured otherwise that he died a few hours
later. Arner leaves a wife and son. Mr. Arner was for several years clerk in the commissioners
office in this county, he was a member of the Masonic lodge, Mauch Chunk, and was also a
member of the Knights of Honor of Weissport. In his township he filled many local offices with
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honesty and credit. He was a wholesouled, genial gentleman and his death is much regreted.
Funeral will take place Saturday morning.
Aaron Dreisbach, of Mahoning Valley, had both legs broken below the knee; the right leg
was so badly crushed that it had to be amputated. He was attended by Drs. Horn and Reber.
Dreisbach is a poor hard-working man and has a wife and nine children.
Beneville Ruch, of East Penn, sevely injured internally. Leg broken
Henry Shultz, of this town, severely injured. No bones broken.
Lovin Hahn, of Franklin, let arm broken at the wrist in such a manner that the bones
protruded the flesh.
Al. Guth, of Weissport, slightly injured.
Nathan Heilman, this city, seriously injured. His right knee and left ankle being broken.
The dead and injured men were all in the employ of Arner & Sloyer. The physicians of
this town and Weissport did everything to alleviate the sufferings of the injured and many willing
hands lent assistance, Mr. Moses Heilman doing all in his power for the injured. The accident is
the worst that ever occured in this town and created great excitement.
Local Catsup. William Hill, of Hamburg, Berks county, buried an interesting child in the
Lehighton cemetery on Monday.
Local Catsup. It will be pleasant news to people here to learn tha Miss Martha, daughter of our
townsman, Julius Bogdanski, now of Philadelphia, was married Thursday to Fred. Stressner, of
the same place. We offer congratulations and best wishes.
Local Catsup. Our readers will remember Mrs. William Miller, of this town, who fell and broke
a limb while crossing the trestle work of the Central Railroad, at Weissport, a few weeks ago.
After suffering the most excruciating pain the poor woman died Wednesday at St. Luke's
Hospital, Bethlehem, where she had been since the accident.
In A Few Words. Mrs. George W. Miller, after a long illness died at her home near Kresgeville
on Monday. Interment was made on Wednesday.
Newsy Weissport. Gebhardt Kerner, ill for some months past with jaundice, died Saturday
morning, aged about fifty years. Interment was made on Wednesday.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. On November 17, at the Lutheran parsonage, Pleasant Valley, S. B.
Stupp, pastor, Milton Kemerer, of Towamensing, to Miss Arah Serfass, of Penn Forest.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. On December 3, by the same, Lewis George, of Towamensing, to
Miss Lillie Jones of Eldred township, Monroe county.
Death's Roll. On Thursday, Dec. 3, 1891, Lizzie B., child of Charles and Ida N. Knecht, aged 1
year, 9 months and 5 days.
Death's Roll. Suddenly, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1891, in the terrible accident, Oscar E. Heilman,
aged 20 years, 2 months and 10 days.
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Volume 20, Number 6, Saturday, December 19, 1891
Keystone State News. Sensational Suicide in Wilkesbarre. Wilkesbarre, Dec. 11.--Evan
Rowland, a prominent citizen of this place, was found dead in bed in a house of questionable
character. It is supposed that he committed suicide, but no reason can be advanced for the deed.
Newsy Weissport. Mrs. Reuben Kresge is ill with dropsy and cannot recover.
Newsy Weissport. Stephen Fritzinger, aged 35 years, died Wednesday morning after a short
illness with typhoid pneumonia. He leaves a wife and child. Interment will be made Saturday.
Newsy Weissport. After an illness of only a few days Mrs. Tilghman Solt, of Franklin, died on
Saturday. Deceased leaves a husband and two children to mourn for a kind wife and mother.
Interment was made Tuesday afternoon, Rev. I. J. Reitz, of Ebenezer Evangelical church,
officiating.
Newsy Weissport. The funeral of Thomas Arner, killed in the terrible Lehighton accident last
week, took place on Saturday. Interment was made in the cemetery at Lehighton, Rev. Wuchter,
of the Lutheran church officiating. The obsequies were attended by Senator Rapsher, Mauch
Chunk; Hon. Michael Cassidy, Nesquehoning; County Commissioners Sendel, Miller and
Cannon, Hon. John Quinn, Lansford; Mayor Smith, Weatherly; and many other leading citizens
of Carbon county--the funeral cortege being the largest ever seen in this town.
In A Few Words. A Hungarian with an unpronouncable name was killed in the coal mines at
Audenried Saturday.
In A Few Words. Mrs. Wagner, of Millport, mother of Thos. Arner, deceased, is lying seriously
ill. She cannot recover.
A Pretty Wedding.
In Philadelphia at the home of the bride's parents, Frankford, Miss Martha, daughter, of
Julius Bogdanski, formerly of this city, was united in wedlock last Thursday evening to Fred
Stressner, of Louisville, Ky., the Rev. Mathias Schrimp, of Immanuel's Lutheran Church,
officiating at the happy and impressive ceremony. The maid of honor was Miss Lizzie Meissner,
cousin of the bride, and the best man was Charles Bogdanski, a brother. Both bride and maid
were attired very prettily in brown henrietta cloth. Following the ceremony a grand supper was
served to the guests present. Until ths spring of 1892 Mr. and Mrs. Stressner will make their
home with the bride's parents.
Mrs. Stressner received many presents of which the following is a partial list: Mantle
clock and ornament, Charles Bogdanski; bed room suite, Mr. and Mrs. Bogdanski; silver castor,
Richard Meissner; parlor lamp, Lizzie Meissner; table cover, Fred Meissner; counterpane, W.
Zehner and wife; table cloth, Elmer E. Reed; lemonade set, A. L. Hagerman and wife; silver
knives, W. E. Ash and wife; table cloth, Minnie Zweifel; strawberry set, Carrie Hayes; dinner
set, Mrs. Hoaffrey; set silver salts, Bertha Oyster; quilt, Mrs. Kimatusky; rocker, Messrs.
Christ & Bergen; set sitting room furniture, Glass Factory employees; half dozen cane scated
chairs and rocker, Samuel Castor; silver coffee pot, Miss Hoappy; half dozen knives and forks,
P. Dell; half dozen knives and forks, Mr. Komatusky.
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The Carbon Advocate echoes the wish of many friends here that the young couple may
live long and happily and that all their troubles will be little ones.
From Mauch Chunk. Louis Armbruster on Monday received word that his brother, who lived
in Alabama since 1867, was dead.
From Mauch Chunk. C. E. Warncke, a merchant in the Second Ward, died Monday night of
Bright's disease. Funeral took place on Wednesday. Deceased was a prominent Golden Eagle.
Parryville. Joe McFarlaine is the proud dad of a bright baby boy.
We extend our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Krum, of town, in the sad death of their bright
three year old son, Odillion, last Friday. Interment was made Monday.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Altemose--Semmel--on Saturday, Dec. 12, by Rev. J. Alvin Reber,
of the Reformed Church, Lehighton, Irvin Altemose and Miss Emma Semmel, both of
Packerton.
Death's Roll. Krum--On Friday, Odillion, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Krum, of Lehighton,
aged 3 years and 5 months.
Death's Roll. Fritzinger--On Wednesday, Stephen Fritzinger, of Weissport, aged 35 years.
Volume 20, Number 7, Saturday, December 26, 1891
Little Gap. J. W. Paul, County Superintendent of Monroe county, celebrated his thirty-ninth
birthday anniversary on Sunday last.
Little Gap. William Eckhart, of Jonesville, and Elizabeth Getz, of Kresgeville, were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony on Saturday evening last, by the Rev. S. B. Stupp, of Pleasant
Valley.
Little Gap. Mary Ann, a daughte of Benjamin and Elizabeth Green, of this place, died on
Wednesday evening after an illness of only two days. The cause of her sickness was due to
diphtheria. The age was 9 years, 5 months and 8 days. The funeral occurred at 9.30 a. m. on
Saturday, and the services were conducted by Rev. Wuchter, of Weissport. The pall bearers
were Edvin J. Klotz, James Correll, Lewis H. Hahn and Frank George. Burial was made in the
St. John's church at Lehigh Gap.
Killed by Falling Ice. Wilkesbarre, Dec. 23.--A huge piece of ice became detached from the side
of the shaft of the Exeter mine at Pittston, and falling 500 feet struck a miner named Ready,
killing him instantly. A laborer named Linen was struck by flying fragments and fatally injured.
An Engineer Instantly Killed. Slatington, Dec. 23.--As the northbound Buffalo express of the
Lehigh Valley railroad was drawing near Rockport it collided with a large rock which had
become detached from its resting place and had rolled down the steep embankment. Michael
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Lebelle, engineer on the Jersey Central, was instantly killed and the fireman severely injured.
The engine was totally wrecked, but no passengers sustained any severe injuries.
Fall of Rock in a Colliery. Shamokin, Dec. 23.--An enormous quantity of rock fell in slope 2 of
the Luke Fidler colliery last evening, presumably killing a workman named Anthony Socha. The
slope is two miles deep and will require some time to be cleared by the large squad of workmen
trying to remove the rock.
Two Miners Killed. Wilkesbarre, Dec. 20.--Edward Muldonwey and Hugh Reilly, two miners,
were killed by the falling of coal in the Manville mine.
A Youthful Murderer. Pottsville, Dec. 22.--Hale Shaw, eighteen years of age, fatally stabbed
David Quinn, aged twenty-two years. The two became involved in a quarrel at the Knights of
Pythias fair and the stabbing was the outcome. Quinn died with in ten minutes after receiving
the stab. Shaw escaped, but will probably be arrested.
Death of an Aged and Esteemed Citizen.
On Thursday last John Seaboldt, Sr., died at his home on South street from general
collapse, consequent to old age. Interment was made Monday near Birdsboro, Pa., in St.
Michael's Episcopal cemetery, by the side of his wife who preceeded him hence some years ago.
John Seaboldt, Sr., was born in Chester county, this state, in the month of August of the
year 1803. His boyhood was passed on his father's farm, and his education was that of the
common schools. He learned the tailoring trade and was in business for himself in Philadelphia
from 1855 to 1858 when he retired and for ten or more years passed his time with relatives.
During the early part of the decade of 1870 he took up his residence here, living with his
daughter, Mrs. Matilda Hunter. His wife was Thedoesha Sheren, an English lady, and they had
nine children, five of whom survive, John and William Seaboldt, and Mrs. Hunter, of town;
Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Waddles, of Philadelphia.
For some years deceased was blind and as a consequence was but little seen on our
streets--his usual daily exercise being a walk up and down a flag stone pathway in the yard of his
home where the stones show the result of his frequent daily perigrinations being much worn. He
was a christian man with noble characteristics and his ripe old age attests the manner of his life
which was always that of an honest, conscientious christian character.
Local Catsup. The friends of Miss Martha, the estemable daughte of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Long,
of north First street, tendered her a pleasant and agreeable surprise last Friday evening, the
occasion of her birthday anniversary. The evening was spent in the usual happy manner.
Local Catsup. We are pleased to announce the marriage of our popular young townsman, John
Graver, to Miss Cora Wehr, of Slatington, by Rev. Speiker, of Allentown. Mrs. Graver is a
sister to Lewis Wehr, of town. We offer warm congratulations and best wishes for future
prosperity.
Local Catsup. We regret to note the death of Milton George, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Clauss,
of North First street, who died Monday night after a short illness with membraneous croup. The
little fellow was aged one year and a few months. Interment was made on Wednesday afternoon.
The bereaved parents have our sympathy.
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Local Catsup. Christmas eve at the home of the brides parents in this city, our young friend Ed
Nusbaum, of the "Original Cheap Cash Store," was happily wedded to Miss Annie, daughter of
Tilghman Zink. The impressive ceremony was performed in the presence only of relatives of the
contracting parties. We extend warm congratulations and welcome the genial Ed to the grand
army of Benedicts.
In A Few Words. Mrs. Robert Moyer died of old age at Weatherly Monday.
In A Few Words. Mrs. Catharine Garvin, of Audenried, aged 63 years, is dead from an attack of
the grip. She was buried at Beaver Meadow on Tuesday.
Fatal Wreck.
One Man Killed and Others Injured on the Valley Road.
Lehigh Valley passenger train No. 8 run into a land slide Sunday night near Rockport.
The force of the collision threw the engine on its side instantly killing Michael Lavelle, a Central
engineer, who was in the cab. Henry Koch, the engineer of the passenger train was only slightly
injured, but Frank Weaver, the fireman was badly hurt. The dead engineer lives at Easton.
Resolutions of Condolence.
The following resolutions of condolence were adopted, relative to the death of Oscar
Heilman, to wit:
Whereas, Our esteemed friend and fellow member of the Trinity Ev. Lutheran Sunday
School, in obedience to the summons of an All-Wise Providence, departed this life, and was
gathered to the rest of the faithful ones in the Eternal World. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That in his death we deeply feel the loss of an intimate and pious friend who
gratuously devoted much of his time and talent, in the cause of christian education during the
few years of his life, to the welfare of the Sunday School.
Resolved, That as members of the Sunday School we mourn his early departure out of our
midst and willingly bear testimony in the confident hope that his spirit is with those who fought
the good fight of faith.
Resolved, That we deply sympathize with his parents and surviving relatives in the loss
they have sustained.
Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the Carbon Advocate and that a copy of
the same be handed to his afflicted parents.
L. J. Hausman, L. H. Nothstein, F. P. Heil. Committee.
Newsy Weissport. A very pleasant surprise came off at the residence of R. J. Hongen, on Union
Hill, one night recently, in honor of Mrs. Sarah Walck, grandmother of Mr. Hongen. The
occasion being the old lady's 82nd birthday anniversary. Mrs. Walck is still quite hale and
hearty considering her age. She was born in Northampton county but took a residence here when
about twelve years of age. Mrs. Walck is the mother of eleven children. When a young girl, it is
related of her that she shot a deer and otherwise exhibited much courage, and only recently she
walked a distance of seven miles and experienced very little fatigue. The good old lady received
many presents on the happy occasion.
Newsy Weissport. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Dreisbach mourn the death of their bright and interesting
daughter, Buella, aged ten years, who died Sunday after a few days illness with croup. Interment
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took place on Wednesday morning.
Newsy Weissport. After a few days illness Herman, the seventeen year old son, of Lewis
Dreisbach, died Thursday of membraneous croup. The funeral took place on Monday.
Newsy Weissport. Lottie, a two year and six months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Sloyer, of Union Hill, died on Monday, after an illness of some days with pneumonia. Interment
took place on Wednesday, Rev. Wuchter officiating at the last sad rites.
In Memriam.
Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the universe to call from our midst our
beloved brother, Thomas F. Arner, of Franklin Lodge K. of H., No. 2087, who has always been
an earnest supporter of our order, a respected citizen of this community and a kind and loving
husband and father, therefore be it
Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to the Divine will of Him, who does
all things well, we fully appreciate and deeply deplore the loss of our deceased brother, and
extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved family, parents and relatives.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on the records of this lodge, that our charter be
draped in mourning for thirty days and that a copy be presented to the wife and son and that they
be printed in the Carbon Advocate.
John S. Miller, W. H. Whitehead, Harrison H. Musselman, Committee.
From Mauch Chunk. Twelve years ago Patrick Shields left for Colorado. The other day his
relatives received word that he was dead.
From Mauch Chunk. P. F. Mulhearn is dead. Thursday he was stricken with apoplexy and on
Sunday night death resulted. He was born in Pottsville on October 29, 1844, but for many years
resided here. Interment was made on Wednesday.
From Mauch Chunk. Conrad Kocher, of Delano, for many years a resident in this county, was
buried in the cemetery here on Monday. Deceased was aged 74 years, and for many years was a
Lehigh Valley bridge inspector.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Rehrig--Gaumer--On Dec., 5, by Rev. A. Bartholomew, Harrison
O. Rehrig to Miss Nora L. Gaumer, both of East Mauch Chunk.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Oswald--Harting--On Dec., 12, by the same, John Oswald, of East
Brunswick, to Miss Laura Hartin, of West Penn.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Graver--Wehr--By Rev. Speiker, of Allentown, John Graver, of
this city, to Miss Cora Wehr, of Slatington.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Eckhart--Getz--On Dec. 19th, at the Lutheran parsonage, Pleasant
Valley, by Rev. S. B. Stupp, Wm. A. Eckhart, of Towrmensing township, to Miss Elizabeth
Getz, of Eldred township.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Christman--Burger--On Dec. 19th, by same, John A. Christman,
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of Eldred township, Monroe county, to Miss Jane Burger, of Danielsville.
Death's Roll. On the 28th day of Nov., at West Penn, Magdalena, widow of Chas. Adams. Aged
82 years, 1 month and 6 days.
Death's Roll. On the 3rd day of Dec., at Packerton, Ruther Alvesta, daughter of W. F. and
Alvesta Wiltsie. Aged 7 months and 26 days.
Death's Roll. Clauss--On Monday, of membraneous croup, Milton George, son of M. G. Clauss,
aged on year and a few months.
Death's Roll. Sloyer--On Monday, Lottie, daughter of Thomas Sloyer, of Union Hill, aged 2
years and 6 months.
Death's Roll. Driesbrch--On Sunday, Buella, daughter of Ed Driesbach, of Franklin, aged 10
years.
Death's Roll. Driesbach--On Thursday, Dec. 17, Herman, son of Lewis Driesbach, of Franklin,
aged 17 years.
Mrs. Burkhart, of Packerton, died on Wednesday at a ripe old age. Her husband preceeded her
hence about one year ago. Interment will be on Friday afternoon.
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