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Births, Marriages & Deaths From The Carbon Advocate, 1892-1893
This is the tenth 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 20, Number 8, Saturday, January 2, 1892
Keystone State News. Killed in a Mine Explosion. Plymouth, Dec. 27.--John Butler was
instantly killed and Michael Wright was fatally injured by a premature explosion of a blast in
No. 3 colliery of the Delaware and Hudson Canal company.
Keystone State News. The Good News Killed Him. Mount Carmel, Dec. 27.--Edward Davis,
who for years has been applying for a pension for service rendered in the Mexican war, received
information that he would get his homey. Overcome by the good news he fell dead.
Keystone State News. Man Killed, House Wrecked. Shamokin, Dec. 29.--Demico Reppilo, an
Italian, was blown to atoms by an explosion of powder which had ignited from a match while he
was searching in a closet for tools. The house was also badly wrecked.
Keystone State News. Death of a Large Land Owner. Reading, Dec. 29.--Mr. Joel Texter, the
largest land owner in eastern Pennsylvania, died at his home on South Mountain, aged sixtyseven years.
Keystone State News. Shot and Killed His Friend. Shamokin, Dec. 30.--Mr. William
Broaderick, aged fifteen years, accidentally shot and killed his companion, John Pollister, while
they were shooting at a mark in Locust Gap.
Mahoning. A ten month's old daughter of Robert McLean died last week. Interment took place
Wednesday at the Ben Salem church, East Penn.
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Local Catsup. We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. George W. Nusbaum over the safe arrival of a little
baby girl in their family.
Local Catsup. After a short illness with pneumonia superinduced by the grippe Mary, wife of
William Horn, died at her home in this place on Thursday afternoon at the ripe old age of
seventy-seven years and some months. A husband, two daughters and eight sons survive.
Deceaseed was an earnest christian, and esteemed by friends and relatives alike.
In A Few Words. Elizabeth Smith, of Eldred township, just over in Monroe county, died on
Christmas day at the ripe old age of 75 years. Funeral took place on Tuesday, interment being
made at the Christmanville church, Penn Forest township.
In A Few Words. Melchoir Silfies, of Kresgeville, died on the 21st ultimo. He was prominent in
parts of Monroe and in lower Carbon. Deceased was a member of I. O. of O. F., Jr. O. U. A. M.,
and P. O. S. of A. Interment was made at the Pleasant Valley church.
In A Few Words. From the Boyertown Democrat we clip the following item of news: "Mr. R.
W. Rinker and Miss Ida G. Kresge, of Parryville, Carbon county, were married at the parsonage
of Rev. J. E. Freeman, Boyertown, on Thursday afternoon. They arrived in the 1 p. m. train and
left again at 3. The couple are old friends of the dominie."
Newsy Weissport. Thaddeus Kresge and Hannah Kresge, of the east side are married.
Newsy Weissport. Asby Shultz, of Lehighton, and Miss Lucinda Sowers, of the east side, were
united in the holy bonds of wedlock on "the night before Christmas."
Little Gap. Josiah M. Silfies, of Lehighton, celebrated his 28th birthday anniversary on Friday
(Christmas.)
Little Gap. Mrs. Lewis Lichtenwalter and Mrs. William H. Silfies celebrated their birthday
anniversary on Sunday last. The former was 39 years of age and the latter 45 years. Both are
sisters.
From Mauch Chunk. Mrs. Mary Purcell died at the residence of her son Richard on Broadway,
Friday afternoon. The remains were buried at Port Carbon on Monday.
From Mauch Chunk. On Monday Miss Nettie Moore, for several years in charge of the
telephone exchange was married to Hugh McFadden, of Philadelphia, formerly a resident. They
will make their home in the city of Brotherly Love.
A Valley Section Boss Dead. Theodore Merkle, of Lehigh Gap, the Lehigh Valley section boss
who was struck by an engine while working on the tracks at this place some weeks ago, is dead.
Funeral took place on Tuesday, Rev. T. A. Huber, of Weissport, officiating. Deceased was aged
55 years and had been in the company's employ for a period of 27 years.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Rinker--Kresge--At Boyertown, Pa., by Rev. J. E. Freeman, R. W.
Rinker, to Miss Ida G. Kresge, both of Parryville, this county.
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Death's Roll. Horn--In Lehighton, on Thursday, Dec. 24, Mary, wife of Wm. Horn, of
pneumonia, aged 77 years.
Death's Roll. At Beaver Meadow, Dec. 27, Theodosa, wife of David Engle, aged 29 years and 9
months. Services at the house at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Interment Beaver Meadow
cemetery.
Death's Roll. At Jeanesville, Dec. 26, Thomas, son of Patrick and Bridget Donahue, aged 16
years. Funeral took place on Monday at 2 o'clock. Interment in St. Gabriel's cemetery.
Volume 20, Number 9, Saturday, January 9, 1892
Keystone State News. Hiccoughing Killed Him. Bethlehem, Jan 2.--Charles Heft, a prominent
merchant of Freemansburg, who had been suffering from an attack of hiccoughing for eleven
days, died of strangulation.
Keystone State News. Beheaded by the Engine. Girardville, Jan. 6.--Young Joseph Kesslring,
while returning home with his father, attempted to cross the tracks of the Reading road before an
approaching train. The poor lad slipped, fell on the tracks and was beheaded by the engine.
Keystone State News. Crushed by a Runaway Mine Car. Mahanoy, Jan. 6.--Fireboss W. H.
Williams, of Park colliery No. 5, was instantly killed by being crushed by a runaway mine car.
Died--Mrs. William Seaboldt. After suffering with la grippe for several weeks, Susan, wife of
William Seaboldt, of Iron street, died Sunday afternoon. Deceased was a daughter of the late
John Horn and was born in this county during the month of June, in the year 1823. She was
married to William Seaboldt, Lehigh Valley station agent, in this city. Three children resulted
form their union, of whom two survive, Howard Seaboldt, of town, and Bert Seaboldt, of
Duchane, Utah. Deceased was from the time of the organization of the Reformed Sunday school
in this place, teacher of the infant department. She was a kind and loving mother, a faithful wife
and a true disciple of Him who has called her hence. Interment was made Thursday afternoon,
Revs. Reber and Horn officiating.
Golden Anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Graver Happily Celebrate their Golden Wedding.
The old Graver home-stead in south Lehighton was the scene of a happy, never-to-be
forgotten event last Sunday, the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs.
Lewis Graver, highly respected and much esteemed townspeople. It was just fifty years ago on
the 3rd day of January that Lewis Graver and Miss Leah Lauchner were happily wedded by the
late Rev. Geahardt, of Lehigh county, and last Sunday the golden event was celebrated midst
gayiety and happiness. This aged couple are 79 and 72 years old respectively and still enjoy
excellent health.
Those present on the occasion were Rev. E. A. Bauer, Rev. J. Alvin Reber and wife, Rev.
Abraham Bartholomew and wife, Mayor B. J. Kuntz and wife, Daniel Graver and wife, Wm.
Rex and wife, Samuel Gilham and wife, Samuel Seiler, wife and daughter Miss Emma, Josiah
Meitzler and wife, Andrew Graver and wife, Lewis Wehr and wife, T. D. Thomas and wife,
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Clinton Heydt and wife, A. J Graver, L. F. Graver and wife, Charles Dauxdater and wife, Mrs.
Kate Lauchner, Miss Lillie Reichard, Miss Fietta Kemerer and the Misses Beck.
During the afternoon a sumptuous repast was served, to the guests who enjoyed the
appetizing viands as was evident from the way in which they lingered over the banquet board
which groaned under the weight of good things from the culinary department of the old homestead, always famous for its hospitality.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Graver were presented with the following anniversary gifts from
members of the family only: silver tea service, Miss Alvena Graver; silver fruit dish and cake
stand, Mrs. Lewis Wehr; china dinner set, Mrs. T. D. Thomas; plush rocker, Mrs. Samuel Seiler;
plush rocker, Henry Graver; chest, Ed. Graver.
The old couple have living six children and thirteen grand children to cheer their decling
days, which the Advocate hopes will be full of pleasure, health and happiness.
Local Catsup. Rebecca Sittler, of West Bethlehem, died on Sunday. She was almost 49 years
old. Her husband, Daniel Sittler, is an old soldier. He is blind and an inmate of the soldiers'
Home in Tiffin, O. Four children survive three boys and one girl. Two of the sons are adults.
Deceased has relatives in this town.
In A Few Words. Friday morning the lifeless body of Edward Boyle, of Centstown, a small
mining patch near Beaver Meadow, was found in the stripping of Coxe & Co. He was last seen
alive on Thursday. He had a fall of over one hundred feet. His neck was broken. Boyle was
aged 65 years.
In A Few Words. John Wilhelm, of Bowmanstown, is dead at the age of fifty-five years. Death
occurred Sunday after an illness of some time with asthma. Funeral took place on Thursday.
Deceased leaves a widow and eight children, John, Lillie, George, William, Peter, Adam and
Bessie, of Bowmanstown, and Mrs. Frank Miller, of Mauch Chunk.
In A Few Words. Mrs. David Eagle, of Beaver Meadow, died at that place on Dec. 28th. Her
sister, Mrs. Wm. Samler, of Weatherly, attended the funeral. Mrs. Samler was taken sick and
died on Saturday evening. Both were daughters of Stephen Meixell, the veteran engineer of
Weatherly.
"Billy" Rader Killed.
Horribly cut and Mangled by a Coal Train at Slatington.
Saturday afternoon about two o'clock William L. Rader, of this town, employed by the
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, met with a horrible death near Slatington. The particulars of
the accident are given as follows:
Rader was employed as brakeman on the furnace coal train, known as train No. 379,
drawn by engine 430. This train passed Slatington at 1.45 p. m. As the train was moving along a
man observed Brakeman Rader falling off. The latter was somewhat stunned by the fall and lay
still for a moment. The man, who witnessed the fall, called out to Rader and requested him to
lay still until the train had passed. The noise of the moving cars was probably the cause of
Rader's failure to hear the advice given him and that was the sole cause of his death. No sooner
had Rader raised his head than his clothing was caught by an oil box on one of the cars and the
unfortunate man was draged under the wheels and terribly mangled. An arm was cut off and the
upper part of the body was cut to an almost unrecognizable condition.
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Coroner Kramer was immediately notified and held an inquest in which the verdict was
"death by accident." The dead body was brought home the same night. Rader was a member of
Lehigh Lodge, B. of R. R. T., in this town. He leaves a wife. Interment was made Tuesday.
Newsy Weissport. William Porter, aged four score and one, a native of Ireland and for many
years a resident of Catasaqua, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Gilham in Franklin
township, on last Thursday. Interment was made at Catasauqua on Monday. The funeral
services in this place was conducted by Rev. J. I. Reitz, of the Evangelical church.
Newsy Weissport. David Buck, an old and respected resident of Franlin township, died Saturday
at the age of three score and ten. He leaves an aged widow and several children. Interment was
made at Big Creek on Tuesday. Rev. Rudolph officiating at the last sad rites.
Newsy Weissport. David Heldt, aged eighty-one years, is quite seriously ill and cannot recover.
Newsy Weissport. Mrs. Reuben Kresge, after a long illness with dropsy, died on Tuesday.
Interment will be made Friday.
From Mauch Chunk. William Andrew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Leffler, died Saturday after
an illness of some time. Deceased was aged twenty years. Interment was made in the Franklin
township cemetery on Monday afternoon, Rev. Heisler officiating.
From Mauch Chunk. A woman named Malloy died at old Buck Mountain the other day at the
advanced age of 106 years.
Little Gap. Calvin Costenbader and wife, of Bolivartown, were made happy on New Year's day,
because it is a baby girl. Good luck for you, Calvin, on New Year's day.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Meckas--Hawk--On Dec. 31, 1891, at the Lutheran parsonage at
Pleasant Valley, by Rev. S. B. Stupp, Wm. M. Meckas, of Eldred township, Monroe county, to
Miss Jane Hawk, of Polk township, Monroe county, Pa.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Young--Bachman--On the 25th day of Dec. by the Rev.
Bartholomew, Levi A Young, to Miss Emma Bachman, both of East Penn.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Shultz--Sowers--On the 24th day of Dec. Athabay Shultz to Miss
Sidney F. Sowers, both of Lehighton.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Shappel--Rehrig--On the 28th day of Dec. Milton A. Shappel, to
Miss Sarah M. Rehrig, both of East Penn.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Ginder--Eck--On the 3rd day of Jan. John H. Ginder, to Miss Hattie
A. Eck, both of East Penn.
Death's Roll. Craig--At Jeanesville, Jan. 3, Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Craig, aged 2
years, 10 months and 9 days.
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Death's Roll. Folk--At Jeanesville; Jan. 2, Charles Folk, aged 28 years.
Death's Roll. Leffler--At Mauch Chunk, on Saturday, Jan. 2, William Andrew, son of Nathan
Leffler, aged 20 years.
Death's Roll. Wilhelm--At Bowmanstown, on Sunday, Jan. 3, John Wilhelm, aged 55 years.
Death's Roll. Buck--In Franklin township, on Saturday, Jan. 2, David Buck, aged 70 years.
Death's Roll. Porter--In Frnaklin township, on Thrusday, Dec. 31, William Porter, aged 81
yeras. Interment at Catasauqua.
Death's Roll. Troxell--On the 22nd day of Dec. at West Penn, Charles, husband of Denah
Troxell, aged 68 years, 11 months and 7 days.
Death's Roll. McLean--On the 26th day of Dec. at Mahoning, Elsie, infant daughter of Robert
and Henrietta McLean, aged 10 months and 2 days.
Death's Roll. Gerber--On the 29th day of Dec. at Weatherly, David, husband of Louisa Gerber,
aged 52 yars, 2 months and 7 days.
Death's Roll. Rinker--In Lehighton, on Saturday, Jan. 2, Bulah Rinker, aged 4 years and 9
months.
Volume 22, Number 10, Saturday, January 16, 1892
Keystone State News. Ex-Assemblyman Pugh Dead. Scranton, Jan. 8.--Hon. Lewis Pugh, exassemblyman, died, aged seventy-two years. Typhois and pneumonia, originating in the grip
caused his death. He was a member of the constitutional convention in 1873 and presidental
elector from Pennsylvania for Hayes in 1877 and for Harrison in 1888.
Keystone State News. Two Miners Instantly killed. Shamokin, Jan. 9.--Paul Grunzie and Philip
Deserts were instantly killed by an explosion of gas while at work in the Neilson colliery.
George English and George Steele, inside foremen, were seriously injured.
Keystone State News. Gored to Death by a Bull. Wilkesbarre, Jan. 9.--Mr. Henry Gibbons,
aged seventy years, an old resident of Mill Creek, a small mining village four miles from
Wilkesbarre, was gored to death by an infuriated bull.
Keystone State News. Foolhardy Unto Death. Bethlehem, Jan. 12.--Ex-Chief of Police Wilson
D. Snyder met with death as the result of his own folly. He was an unusually powerful man and
shouldered 600 pounds easily. He made a wager that he could lift a whole beef, and while
making the attempt he ruptured a blood vessel and bled to death.
Keystone State News. Killed at a Shooting Match. Slocum, Jan. 12.--Peter Christensen was
accidentally shot and killed by Henry Snyder while engaging in a shooting match. Snyder
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surrendered, but was released when it was shown that the shooting had been accidental.
Keystone State News. Ball Player Brady's Sad Fate. Mount Carmel, Jan. 12.--Frank Brady,
who was well known as a baseball player in the coal region, accepted a position at the Mid
Valley colliery and had been at work but a few minutes when a runaway car jumped the track and
crushed him to death.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Gangeware--Henritzy--On the 9th inst., at the residence of the
bride's parents at Slatington, by Rev. J. S. Newhart, David H. Gangeware, of Cherryville, to
Miss Minnie, daughter of L. Henritzy, of N. Y. City.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Dorwardh--Scheffler--On the 2nd inst., at the Evangelical
Parsonage, Slatington, by Rev. J. S. Newhart, L. A. Dorwardh, of Franklin, Lehigh Co., to Miss
Lizzie Scheffler, of the same place.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. On Jan. 1, 1892, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, at his residence, Wilson R.
Dreher and Miss Alice J. Hawk, both of Lehighton, Pa.
People On The Go. William Hofford and wife, of Third street, attended the wedding of George
Hofford and Miss Katie Allen at Drifton on last Thursday.
Died at Seventy-Five.
After an illness with dropsy dating from last May Sarah, widow of the late Elias Shive,
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Sheckler, in this city, on last Friday morning.
Interment was made on Monday afternoon from Zion's Reformed church, Rev. J. Alvin Reber
officiating at the last sad rites. The pall bearers were R. F. Hofford, Samuel Graver, William
Werner, Josiah Strauss, Theodore Kemerer and David Montz.
There are 32 grand children and 2 great grand children.
Mrs. Sarah Shive was a daughter of John Marjarin, and was born in Moore township,
Northampton county, on the 4th day of May, in the year 1817. On May 8, 1836, she was married
to Elias Shive, who proceeded her hence some eighteen years ago. Thirteen children resulted
from the union, of which number five survive--Mrs. Henry Tucker, of Beaver Run; Mrs. Alex
Snyder, of Packerton; Mrs. Ed. Kistler, of Weatherly; Andren Shive and Mrs. Charles Sheckler,
of this city.
The Shive family were the first residents of Beaver Run, having built the first house in
that township, and now occupied by Bernard Leonard, later they moved to this city and have
since resided here.
Mother.
I miss thee, my mother, when young health has fled,
And I sink in languor of pain;
Where, where is the arm that once pillow'd my head,
And the ear that once heard me complain?
Other hands may support me, gentle accents may fall,-For the fond and the true are still mine;
I've a blessing for each,--I am grateful to all,-But whose care can be as soothing as thine.
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Local Catsup. Mrs. Xanders, of Wilkesbarre, whose husband died some months ago and was
buried in Mahoning township, this county, is again sadly afflicted. Some weeks ago she came
here on a visit to jeweler Wilson Frantz and family on Bankway. While here her little girl was
taken sick and on Tuesday morning died. The mother is also quite seriously ill, as are also some
members of Mr. Frantz's family.
In A Few Words. Thomas Waters, one of Weatherly's oldest citizens died Saturday. Interment
was made on Monday.
Weatherly. Mr. Fred. Smithcor, a respectable citizen of Rockport, died on Monday and will be
buried on Thursday. Death was due to la grippe. Mr. Smithcor was for many years connected
with the school interests of his township, and was an exemplary and influential citizen.
Interment at Rockport.
Weatherly. Miss Bessie, daughter of J. G. Eadie, one of our leading merchants, was united in
marriage at her home on Second street, on Tuesday, to Mr. Daniel Helker, also of town. The
many friends of Miss Bessie wish her unalloyed happiness in the alliance she made.
Weatherly. Miss Sarah Fisher, an aged maiden lady of 84 years, living with her brother on
School Hill, died on Monday and will be buried on Thursday. Death was due to general debility.
Weatherly. Another victim of the grip was Paddy Watres, an old citizen living in North
Weatherly. Interment took place on Tuesday at the Catholic Cemetery in West Weatherly.
Newsy Weissport. Oscar Saeger and wife, Henry Berlin and wife, Tillis Saeger, Eva and Ella
Berlin attended the funeral of Mrs. Koons, a relative, at Lockport, Lehigh county, on Tuesday.
From Mauch Chunk. Mrs. Jane Stritmatter, widow of the late Frank Stritmatter, died at the
home of her son on Broadway, Friday, at a ripe old age. Funeral took place on Sunday.
From Mauch Chunk. Mrs. Sabina Stein died in East Mauch Chunk on Saturday from general
debility. She was born in Germany on September 9, 1809. Interment was made on Monday.
From Mauch Chunk. John Behler Dead. After suffering ten paralytic strokes, John Behler, of
Susquehanna street, died Saturday afternoon. Mr. Behler was born in Lower Towamensing, this
county, on July 12, 1830 his father being Samuel Behler, a staunch Democrat in that district. In
his younger years Mr. Behler taught school, later he married Miss Susanna Silfies, of the same
township, and two children resulted from their union, Samuel and Ella, who survive with the
widow. Before coming to this city in 1870, decased filled the office of postmaster, constable and
justice of the peace in Trachsville. Here he for a time conducted the Mauch Chunk House and
later the Pennsylvania Hotel and for some time past a private boarding house. Interment was
made on Tuesday in Lower Towamensing. He was a member of the German Reformed Church.
Volume 20, Number 11, Saturday, January 23, 1892
Keystone State News. An Old Hotel Man Gone. Reading, Jan. 16.--Mr. William L. Debarton,
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for fifty years proprietor of the Mansion House in this city and one of the best known hotel men
in eastern Pennsylvania, died, aged eighty-one years.
Keystone State News. Two Miners Fatally Burned. Mahanoy City, Jan. 16.--William Harley
and John Webb, miners, were fatally burned by an explosion of gas in the Glendon colliery.
Keystone State News. A Curious and Fatal Accident. Scranton, Jan. 18.--William Brennan, a
young boy living at Archibald, who was hanging on to the rear end of a butcher's wagon, was
jolted off at a railroad crossing and instantly killed by a passenger train.
Keystone State News. Beaten to Death with Pickets. Maltby, Jan. 18.--Stephen Hardy and
Mike Noticco were worsted by Mike Litheran in a wrestling bout. The defeated men armed
themselves with fence pickets, attacked Litheran and beat the life out of him. The murderers are
in jail.
Keystone State News. Colonel Charles Dorrance Dead. Wilkesbarre, Jan. 190.--Colonel
Charles Dorrance, of Dorranceton, died Jan. 18. He was in his eighty-seventh year. He was
president of the Wyoming National bank and was reputed to be worth over $1,000,000.
Keystone State News. Beaten to Death at a Ball. Kingston, Jan. 19.--Near Kingston, Mike
Luther, a Hungarian, became involved in a row at a ball and was so badly beaten that he died.
Mahoning. An infant child of Ambrose Eberts died last week. Interment took place Wednesday
at St. Peter's church, West Penn.
In A Few Words. Adam Scherer, of Fire Line, is dead at the ripe old age of 78 years. Death
resulted from paralysis. Interment was made at the Lower Towamensing church, Rev. Huber
officiated.
In A Few Words. Charles Andrews, a Weatherly track walker, living alone in a small shanty, was
found dead the other day. 'Squire Hunter empannelled a jury and found that death had resulted
from natural causes.
Newsy Weissport. Little May, an eight month's old daughter of Levi Schaffer died Tuesday.
Interment was made Friday morning.
Newsy Weissport. We congratulate Aaron Snyder over the arrival of a baby girl in his family.
We know just exactly how he feels--we've been in his boots, we have. Mother and baby are
doing well.
From Mauch Chunk. Peter Hammeke buried a bright and interesting five year-old boy on
Monday afternoon. The little fellow died from croup on Friday evening.
From Mauch Chunk. Dr. George Kirby is all smiles over the arrival of a baby girl twins. We
extend congratulations to our medical friend and hope the little ones may live long and happily.
From Mauch Chunk. After an illness of a few days Mrs. Mary Brown, wife of William Brown,
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died Monday, aged 34 years. Interment was made in the cemetery, Franklin township, on
Thursday. Revs. Sweigert and Reitz officiated. Five small children survive with the husband.
Deceased was a daughter of Owen Shoenberger, of Parryville.
Little Gap. Samuel Green, who died at his home at Strohsville on Thursday evening, January
14, 1892, was aged sixty-six years, five months and twenty-one days. He was born near this
place and his entire life time was passed in this vicinity. Some years ago he had filled the office
of Supervisor, and at present was one of our school directors. His death was due to la grippe in
connection with breast fever. The services were conducted by Rev. J. S. Erb. The pall bearers
were Lewis Smith, Adam Kunkle, Aaron Strohl ann Chas. George. Burial was made in the St.
John's church at Lehigh Gap.
Volume 20, Number 12, Saturday, January 30, 1892
Local Catsup. Thomas Carrol, of Lansford, died suddenly on Monday. Deceased was aged 48
years and was a brother to Mrs. Mary Xander, of this town.
Newsy Weissport. There is a bright baby visitor in the home of Al. O'Brian. We congratulate
both mother and father and wish long life and happines for the little one.
Newsy Weissport. Daniel Arner, aged 75 years, died in Franklin, on Saturday. He resided in
this neighborhood for many years. Interment was made on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. I. J. Reitz
officiating at the last sad rites.
Resolutions of Condolence.
Lehigh Lodge, No. 292, B. R. T., of Lehighton, Pa., Jan. 17, 1892, give expression as
follows:
Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to call from our midst our worthy Brother
William S. Reeder; therfore be it
Resolved, That while we meekly bow to the Divine Master's will, we do none the less
mourn our loss; and that we fondly cherish the hope that our brother has gone to receive higher
degrees of honor, than we mortals can confer.
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family and bereaved relatives,
in this the hour of their affliction.
Resolved, That as a token of respect to his memory, the charter of this lodge be draped in
mourning for sixty days.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the widow of the deceased entered
on the minutes, and also be published in the Carbon Advocate.
W. Andrew Newhart, Francis P. Solt, Nathaniel Ruch, Committee.
From Mauch Chunk. Mrs. Ann Bevan, relict of the late Wm. Bevan, died here on Monday.
Interment was made at Hazleton on Wednesday: "In earlier years the Bevan family resided at
Tresckow. There are five surviving sons and two daughters. All of the sons are school teachers
in Banks township. William E. Bevan, the husband and father, died February 6th, 1864, and lies
buried were in Hazleton. The remains of Mrs. Bevan will be interred beside those of her
husband Wednesday. Mr. Bevan, during the later years of his life, held a prominent position with
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the Thomas Iron Company, near Birmingham, Alabama. He was North on a visit when he died
at the house of his son, Thomas W. Bevan, Catasauqua. The surviving sons are: E. J. Bevan, a
merchant in Plymouth, California; John T. Bevan, principal of the schools at Briggs, California,
and a member of the California Board of Education; Thomas W. Bevan, principal of the
Catasauqua schools; J. J. Bevan, principal of the Mauch Chunk High School, and W. E. Bevan,
Jr., a teacher in the Second Ward, Mauch Ghunk. The daughters are Mrs. James Howell, of
Leadville, Colorado, and Miss Olive, who resided with her mother. Prior to their removal to
California, E. I. was the superintendent of the Audenried store and John T. was the principal of
the schools at Berwick.
Little Gap. Oliver A. Olewine, who was so suddenly killed in the paint mine of Rutherford &
Bardley, on Saturday evening of last week, was buried on the following Wednesday. He was
aged 19 years and 4 months. The funeral was one of the largest in that section for quite a number
of years. The pall bearers were Pierce Gruber, Oscar Costenbader, Wilson Wagner, E. H.
Mooney, Wesley McFarland and Samuel H. Ziegenfuss. The services were conducted by Rev.
J. S. Erb. Burial was made in the St. John's church at Lehigh Gap.
Little Gap. In the last week's issue of the Advocate in the Little Gap items was announced that
the Green's family who was so severaly attacked with diphtheria was convalsecing. We are
sorry to announce that Elias Green, one of the afflicted, died at the home of his parents on
Saturday morning at 9.45 o'clock from diphtheria, after an illness of about 19 hours. He was
aged 18 years, 11 months and 28 days. The funeral occurred on Tuesday at 10 a. m. The
services were conducted by Rev. J. S. Erb. The pall bearers were Edwin J. Klotz, Theodore
Flyte, Lewis H. Hahn and burial was made in the St. John's church at Lehigh Gap.
In A Few Words. Elizabeth Rinker, aged 73, died at Audenried.
In A Few Words. Thomas Bevan, of Jeanesville, and Miss Sarah Lenninger, of Weatherly, were
married on Saturday.
In A Few Words. Alex Houser, of Summit Hill, for some time an inmate at the Danville Insane
Asylum, is dead at the age of 40 years.
Lewis Graver Dead.
An Aged and Respected Citizen of Lehighton Passes Away.
After a short illness with acute pneumonia Lewis Graver, of the south end died Friday.
Interment was made on Wednesday morning, Rev. J. Alvin Reber and Rev. Abraham
Bartholomew officiating at the last sad rites.
Lewis Graver was born in the county of Montgomery, this state, on the seventeenth day
of January, in the year 1813. His parents were Henry and Elizabeth Graver, farm people. In
1825 the family moved to this town the senior Graver having made a contract with the
Moravians to clear timber land. In this laborious work the young man assisted, and here he
became innured to the hard work necessary in the years that followed. He was still young in
years when he went on the canal for the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company where he remained
until the freshet of 1841 when he went into the boat building business, establishing the first boat
yard in Weissport, which was located almost opposite the old Graver homestead. Retiring from
this enterprise he commenced the manufacture of brick which he followed continuously for a
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quarter of a century in this town, only a few years since transferring the same to his son Henry
who now conducts the extensive works. For the past few years he had been resting quietly from
all labor, enjoying in full the fruits of an honest, earnest, persevering life of hard work,
brightened by the presence of a good wife and large family. His wife was Miss Leah Lauchner,
and they were wedded by Rev. Schindle, of Lehigh county a little more than a half century ago.
The children who survive are Mrs. Samuel Seiler, Mrs. Lewis Wehr, Miss Alvenia Graver, Mrs.
T. D. Thomas, Jeff, Henry and Ed. Graver together with thirteen grand children. He was a
good, faithful husband and a kind and indulgent father and no words of praise can too well
express his incorruptible christian characteristics. His epitapt might well read "well done thou
good and faithful servant."
Volume 20, Number 13, Saturday, February 6, 1892
Keystone State News. Audenreid, Jan. 29.--About five hundred pounds of dualin powder
exploded here, killing two Italians and badly injuring thirteen others.
Keystone State News. A Young Lawyer's Suicide. Easton, Feb. 3.--Preston M. Gernet, a young
member of the Northampton county bar, fatally shot himself in the court house just as the second
day's trial of a suit against him for embezzling funds coming into his hands as attorney was
beginning.
Keystone State News. Two Men Killed by a Train. Towanda, Feb. 3.--Two men, said to be John
McAllister and William Davenport, of Rounserfield, Wyoming county, Pa., while walking on
the Lehigh Valley railroad were struck by a train and instantly killed.
Local Catsup. There is a report current here that Miss Maud Stockdale, at one time a resident of
this place, died recently of typhoid pneumonia in California.
Local Catsup. We regret very much to note the death of James Gorden Bennett, a bright three
year old son of Joseph and Virginia Bennett, of Packerton, on last Thursday. Interment was
made in the cemetery in this city on Sunday afternoon.
In A Few Words. A nine yaar old girl of Charles Schwietzer, of Harrity, died on Tuesday.
Interment was made on Thursday.
In A Few Words. Mrs. Louisa Vanscoter, relict of the late David Vanscoter, died at Weatherly
on Thursday at the ripe old age of 85 years. Interment was made on Sunday. Deceased was a
daughter of Jacob Horn.
Mahoning. Mrs. Mary Zehner, mother of Henry Zehner, died last week. Interment took place
Monday at St. John's church.
Packerton. Joseph and Virginia Bennett lost an interesting three-year-old boy by death last
Thursday. Interment was made at Lehighton on Sunday afternoon.
People On The Go. Howard Seaboldt and wife were in attendance this week at the funeral of
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Nathan Peters, the aged father of Mrs. Seaboldt, who died at his home in Lehigh county on
Wednesday.
Cut In Two.
A Weatherly Boy's Horrible Death on the Railroad.
Michael Stritz, aged nine years, son of Michael Stritz, of Weatherly, met with a horrible
death while returning home from school Friday afternoon. He had just left the school room and
was walking up the railroad track to his home. He observed No. 1 passenger train approaching
and stepped from off that track into the road of a coal engine, No. 576, in charge of Henry
Miller. Mr. Miller saw the boy stepping before the engine but was unable to bring the train to a
standstill until the engine and fifteen cars had passed over his body. The wheels passed over his
body completely severing it in two.
Newsy Weissport. Elmer Dreisbach, of East Weissport, is the proud "dad" of a bouncing baby
boy.
Newsy Weissport. Lizzie, an eight year old daughter of Rudy Serfass, now of Wilkesbarre,
formerly of this place, died Monday at the home of friends in Trachsville, where she had been
staying for some time. Interment was made on Wednesday morning.
From Mauch Chunk. Mrs. Henry Warncke died at her home in the 2nd Ward on Saturday
morning, aged 71 years. For many years she had been an invalid.
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Keystone State News. Died at One Hundred and Ten. Bridgeport, Feb. 6.--Miss Bridget
McCafferty, perhaps the oldest person in this state, died here at the age of 110 years.
Keystone State News. Catcher Logan's Awful Death. Scranton, Feb. 9.--Catcher Michael
Logan, of the Scranton Baseball club, made a misstep in chasing some roughs who had stoned
him and tumbled 100 feet from the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad bridge into the
gulley beneath, being dashed to instant death.
Packerton. We sympathize with John Kresge and wife who mourn the death of a bright and
interesting daughter.
Packerton. William Sandhrr and wife celebrated their twenty-fifth or silver wedding
anniversaay on Sunday. Many friends were present during the day who enjoyed themselves
hugely. The Germania Sangerbund, of Lehighton, of which Mr. Sandhrr is the leader was also
present and rendered some excellent vocal selections.
Local Catsup. We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Dreibelbies in the loss of their eleven
month old daughter May, who died Saturday. Interment was made on Monday afternoon.
Local Catsup. After an illness of some weeks with pneumonia W. Frank Herman died on Friday
at the age of 33 years. Deceased was born in Walnutport and was married to a Miss Doward, of
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Slatington. For some years he conducted a barber shop at Parryville, later in East Weissport and
for some months past in this place. Interment was made on Tuesday afternoon in the Union Hill
cemetery--the Lehigh Council, Jr. O. U. A. M., and the P. O. S. of A., attending in a body.
Local Catsup. After a few days illness Mrs. John Carlin died at her home on north First street
Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held at the house on Tuesday evening and on the
following morning the remains were taken to the home of her parents in Boyertown, Berks
county, where interment was made. We tender warmest sympathy to the afflicted husband.
Weatherly. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Croll celebrated their wooden wedding anniversary on Friday,
the 5th inst. They were tendered a serenade by the P. O. S. of A. Band in the evening.
Parryville. W. H. Remaley is all smiles over the arrival of a bright little Republican in his
family.
Newsy Weissport. John Weiss, of Union Hill, and Miss Jeanette Spohn, of Big Creek, were
married Saturday evening by Rev. Ruloff.
Newsy Weissport. Edwin L. Wentz, of Union Hill, is dead. Dissolution took place on Saturday
last. Interment was made on Tuesday morning. Deceased was aged twenty-three years and was
a son of Joel Wentz. He was a painter by trade and worked for C. A. Goth.
Bowmanstown. James Heintzleman smiles over the arrival of a young Democrat in his family.
Shake, [a picture of a hand]
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Weiss--Spohn--On Saturday, Feb. 6, John Weiss, of Union Hill, to
Miss Jeanette Spohn, of Big Creek, by Rev. Ruloff.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Hawk--Bond--On Jan. 16, by Rev. S. B. Stupp, of Gilberts, Peter
Hawk to Miss Elizabeth Bond, both of Pleasant Valley, Monroe county.
Death's Roll. Schoch--On Jan. 21, in Kidder township, Philip Schoch, aged 69 years, 1 month
and 29 days.
Death's Roll. Getz--On Jan. 31, wife of Daniel Getz, near Trachsville, aged 40 years and 27
days. Interment was made at Jerusalem church.
Death's Roll. Shupp--On Jan. 31, at Dottersville, Freeman Shupp, aged 53 years, 7 months and
5 days.
Death's Roll. Correll--On the 10th day of January, at West Penn, Simon A., son of James and
Catharine Correll, aged 18 years, 7 months and 6 days.
Death's Roll. Hill--On the 13th day of January, at West Penn, Angeline Victoria, wife of Frank
Hill, aged 33 years, 6 months and 5 days.
Death's Roll. Loch--On the 16th day of January, at West Penn, Samuel Loch, aged 57 years.
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Death's Roll. Neumeyer--On the 22nd day of January, at Mahoning, Charles David, son of
Valentine F. and Savanna Neumeyer, aged 1 month and 17 days.
Death's Roll. Hoffman--On the 23rd day of January, at West Penn, Emanuel Hoffman, aged 65
years, 5 months and 27 days.
Death's Roll. Zehner--On the 29th day of January, at Mahoning, Maria, widow of Daniel G.
Zehner, aged 76 years, 7 months and 18 days.
Death's Roll. Reed--On the 29th day of January, at West Penn, Margaret, widow of Daniel
Reed, aged 74 years, 2 months and 18 days.
Death's Roll. Remaley--On the 31st day of January, at West Penn, John Charles Remaley, aged
83 years, 7 months and 22 days.
Death's Roll. Miller--On the 31st day of January, at West Penn, Gabriel, husband of Susanna
Miller, aged 83 years, 2 months and 14 days.
Death's Roll. Hartley--In Philadelphia, on the 6th instant, Earnest, son of George and Sylvina
Hartley, formerly of Mauch Chunk, in his 19th year.
Death's Roll. Ginder--Jacob Ginder, Sr., of Mauch Chunk died at 3 a. m., on the 11th, aged 73
years, 8 months and 3 days. Funeral takes place to-day (Friday) at 2 p. m., from his late
residence, opposite the county jail.
From Mauch Chunk. Jolly "Billy" Weeder, mixeralogist at the American House, smiles visibly
over the arrival of a baby boy.
From Mauch Chunk. Within the space of one week John Miller and wife, of the Second ward,
have been called hence. Monday a week ago Mr. Miller succumbed to an attack of pneumonia
and on Saturday his wife fell a victim to the same disease. Both were over 70 years of age. Four
children, all married survive.
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The Keystone State. An Evangelist Drops Dead. Scranton, Feb. 15.--The Rev. E. H. Dews, an
evangelist from New York, overtaxed his strength here during the week and dropped dead
Saturday.
The Keystone State. Killed by Falling Coal. Scranton, Feb. 16.--Lawrence Moran, a miner at
shaft No. 13, Avoca, was killed by the coal roof falling upon him.
The Keystone State. Two Children Drowned. Sunbury, Feb. 17.--Edith and Otto Simtax, two
children, while skating on the Susquehanna river, broke through the ice and were drowned.
A Happy Wedding. Tuesday evening was the scene of a happy wedding at the home of Mr.
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Wilson Muschlitz, Allentown; his daughter Miss Hattie was wedded to one of his partners,
Henry F. Laros. The house was beautifully illuminated, and at eight o'clock the bride and groom
entered the elegantly decorated parlors where the ceremony was performed by the other partner
of Mr. Muschlitz, Rev. A. S. Kline. The bride is an accomplished young lady of fine intellectual
abilities; she graduated from the Kutztown State Normal School in 1889 and was a successful
teacher in our public schools for a year. The groom is a talented and very successful business
man. The many friends of the young couple extend a hearty wish that they may have a long and
happy life.
Death of Miss Laura Solt. Miss Laura Solt, daughter of Solomon Solt, died at her home at Big
Creek, on Saturday morning, ager a few week's illness. She was aged 22 years and was a very
exemplary young lady with many friends. Interment was made on Wednesday afternoon, Rev.
Wuchter, of the Lutheran church, Weissport, officiating at the last sad rites.
Weatherly. Timothy Houser, an aged citizen of Weatherly, living on Plane street, died last
Sunday and was buried on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Masonheimer officiating at the burial.
Weatherly. Jno. Shaffer, a young man from Rockport, died on Tuesday. Disease, pneumonia.
Interment at Weatherly on Sunday.
Old Mother Grundy. James Wert, of Fourth street, is all smiles over a baby girl arrival.
Old Mother Grundy. Merchant Robert Walp rejoices over the arrival of a bright little clerk in his
family. The little fellow finds a glorious welcome in a family of six girls.
Old Mother Grundy. Miss Tillie Buss in writing to a friend here says: "I was married to Mr.
Williams in Jersey City, and we are now living in Fairhaven, Conn." This will surprise and
please her friends here who offer best wishes.
Old Mother Grundy. Mrs. Pricilla, wife of William Shingler, died at her home in this town on
Friday at the age of 36 years. Her maiden name was Pricilla Nonemacker, and she was born in
the Fire Line, this county. Eight small children survive with the husband. Interment was made
on Monday afternoon from the Evangelical church. The family are in poor circumstances.
In A Few Words. James O'Donnell, for many years a resident of Jeanesville and Leviston, died
at the home of his son-in-law, James North, at Drifton, at 10 o'clock Friday night.
Resolutions of Condolence.
Wigwam Poho Poco Tribe, 171, I. O. R. M., Weissport, February 9, 1892.
It is with the deepest sorrow we learn that the grim destroyer has entered the home of our
beloved brother, Ed. L. Wentz, and has taken him from the midst of his parents and friends.
Resolved, That the members of this Tribe feeling deeply with his family in their
irreparable loss tender them our sincere and fraternal sympathy in their great sorrow with the
hope that he who tempers the winds to the shorn lambs will impart to them grace and strength to
bear their grevious affliction. Be it further
Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the Carbon Advocate and spread upon
our records, also a copy presented to his family.
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F. D. Miller, H. S. Kresge, J. S. Miller, Committee.
In Memmoriam.
At a special meeting of Lehigh Council No. 101, Jr. O. U. A. M., Feb. 5th, 1892, the
following resolutions were adopted.
Whereas, In the wise Providence of Almighty God, our brother Wm. F. Herman, has
been suddenly taken from our midst, and
Whereas, We the members of this Council have lost a friend and brother who was held in
universal esteem; therefore, be it
Resolved, That in their deep affliction we extend our heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved
family; and
Resolved, That as a token of respect ot his memory, the charter of this Council be draped
in mourning for thirty days; and
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to his family entered upon the minutes
of our Council and be published in the Carbon Advocate.
F. E. Bachman, Wm. T. Schoch, J. E. Gomery, Committee.
Newsy Weissport. A thirteen pound Republican baby was an election day arrival at the home of
John Kromer. Shake!
Newsy Weissport. The population of East Weissport has been increased by the arrival of a baby
girl at the home of John W. Heller and a baby boy in the home of David Hongen. The little ones
are doing excellently.
Newsy Weissport. A very pretty private wedding come off at the home of Mrs. Arner, in North
Weissport, the other day when William Dreisbach and Miss Emma Green were united in
matrimony's golden bonds by Rev. Wuchter, of the Lutheran church.
From Mauch Chunk. It is said that James Carrigan, of this town, will soon be married to Miss
Mary Duffy, of Minersville, Schuylkill county.
From Mauch Chunk. James Ross died Saturday at his home in the Second Ward. Deceased was
born in Ireland, March 17, 1833. Interment was made on Tuesday.
From Mauch Chunk. E. B. Leisenring, of this city, was married to Miss Annie Wickham, of
New York, on Tuesday last, at the home of the bride's parents.
Died At 67.
Mrs. Catharine Esch Dies after Suffering With Paralysis.
Catharine, relict of the late George Esch, the builder and proprietor of the Valley House,
died between five and six o'clock Tuesday evening after suffering a third stroke of paralysis.
Deceased was aged 67 years, 7 months and 17 days. Mrs. Esch was born in Berlinsville,
Northampton county, her parents being farm people. Her marriage with the late George Esch
rerulted in the birth of seven children, three male, James, John and George and four female, Mrs.
Ed. Hunsicker, Mrs. Emanuel Clauss, Mrs. A. K. Mille and Miss Sallie Esch, all of whom
survive. Interment will be made on Saturday afternoon at 1.30 from her late home.
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In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Breiner--Helfrich--On Feb. 13, at the parsonage, Rev. W. H,.
Strauss, Lehighton, Lewis A. Breiner and Miss Rosa Helfrich both of West Penn.
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Died--Wm. Horn. William Horn, one of our oldest citizens, died Friday at the age of 81 years
from the effects of the grippe. His wife preceeded him hence about two months ago. The
following children survive: C. W. Horn, Slatington; Silas J. Horn, Minneapolis, Minn.: Mrs.
Al. Reichard, Mahoning Valley; Mrs. Reichard, Mauch Chunk; Mrs. Ed. Hough and Miss Ella
Horn, this city, and Mrs. Seifert, Catasauqua. Interment was made Tuesday, Rev. J. Alvin
Reber officiating.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Snyder--Ebert--On the 9th day of Feb., Wallace O. Snyder, of West
Penn, Schuylkill county, and Miss Clara A. J. Ebert, of Heidelberg, Lehigh county.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Buna--Miller--On the 17th day of Feb., J. DeHaven Runa and Miss
Sallie Miller, both of Lehighton.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock. Lentz--Meitzler--On the 20th day of Feb., James O. Lentz, of
Lower Towamensing, and Miss Elamanda P. T. Meitzler, of Kresgeville, Monroe county.
Death's Roll. Esch--On Tuesday evening, Feb. 16, 1892, Catharine, relict of Geo. Esch, aged 67
years, 7 months and 17 days.
Death's Roll. Queen--On Thursday, Feb. 18, Fianna, wife of Lewis Queen, aged 33 years and
15 days.
Death's Roll. Raudenbush--On Saturday, Feb. 20, Matilda, wife of J. W. Raudenbush, aged 51
years, 8 months and 17 days.
Little Gap. Charles Hill, of this place, on Monday last celebrated his 82nd birthday anniversary.
Mr. Hill is the oldest gentlemen in Lower Towamensing township.
Died--Mrs. J. W. Raudenbush.
After suffering almost two years with cancer Mrs. J. W. Raudenbush, died quarter before
two on Saturday morning at her home on north First street, in this city. Interment was made from
the house Tuesday afternoon, Revs. E. A. Bauer and J. H. Kuder officiating at the last sad rites,
which were attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.
Mrs. J. W. Raudenbush was a daughter of Charles and Eliza Rhoads, the former having
died some years ago and the latter still surviving at the ripe old age of 78 years. She was born
June 3, 1840, in Weissport, and latter was married to J. W. Raudenbush; six children were born
to them--four of whom survive, with the husband, Ed. Raudenbush, Perth Amboy, N. J., Misses
Sallie and Annie Raudenbush and Mrs. Al. Neff, of this town. By faith Mrs. Raudenbush was
connected with Trinity Lutheran church as a communicant member, though in early life she was
confirmed a member of the Reformed church.
Deceased was a faithful wife, a good mother and kind neighbor with hosts of friends
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wherever known. We tender sincere sympathy to the afflicted family in their sore bereavement.
The pall bearers were: Mahlon Reichard, William Zehner, Thomas Mantz, M. T. Trexler, John
Peters and Samuel Seiler.
Silver Wedding Celebration.
One of the most pleasant affairs of the season came off at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
Thos. Fink, on Second street, who celebrated their silver wedding. The guests having all arrived
at about 5 o'clock P. M., an address was delivered by Rev. A. Bartholomew, followed by an
address by Rev. J. A. Reber, after which the guests found their way to the spacious dining room,
where a table groaned, loaded with all the delicacies of the season. After ample justice had been
done to the variety of viands spread before the friends, everyone proceeded to enjoy themselves
and the evening was very pleasantly spent, amid vocal and instrumental music which formed the
larger part of the amusement. The instrumental solos by Misses Ella Fink and Luella Rehrig
were very highly appreciated as were also the several piano and violin duets which were
admirably rendered by Miss Ella Fink and C. O. Seheirer. The following persons were present
on the occasion:
Rev. A. Bartholomew and wife, Rev. J. A. Reber and wife, Mrs. J. H. Kuder, Mrs. Geo.
Dick, Miss Mellie Seaboldt, Miss Mattie Koch, Miss A. Sullivan, C. O. Scheirer and wife, L.
Kleppinger and wife, O. Rehrig and wife, Chas. Trainer, and wife, I. S. Koch and wife, Mrs.
DeTschirsky, Mrs. Walter Semmel, Mrs. Moses Rehrig, Mrs. R. Fenstermacher, Mrs. Wilson
Benninger, Miss Luella Rehrig, Miss Lizzle Beck, Howard Seaboldt and wife, Miss Mary
Dick.
The following is a list of presents received: Napkin ring, Chas. Trainer and wife; napkin
ring, Mrs. Wilson Benninger; fruit stand, Owen Rehrig and wife; half dozen knives, I. S. Koch
and wife; thimble and ornament, Mrs. M. Rehrig and daughter; butter knife, Mrs. Geo. Dick and
daughter; butter dish, Howard Seaboldt and wife; preserve spoon, Mrs. R. Fenstermacher;
mustard spoon, J. A. Reber and wife; fancy dust bag, Mrs. Walter Semmel; two dollars, A.
Bartholomew and wife; one dollar, Mrs. C. O. Scheirer; sugar spoon and butter knife, Lewis
Kleppinger and wife; pickle castor, Mrs. DeTschirsky; half dozen table spoons, Mrs. J. H.
Kuder.
In A Few Words. William McColloch, who located in Beaver Meadow in 1843, died of
pneumonia Thursday at Battle Creek, Michigan. He was 75 years old and was well and
favorably known by the older residents of the above place.
Parryville. Clark, a seven month old child of Morris Bowman died on Sunday and was buried
Tuesday. Services were held in the Evangelical church.
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Hon H. H. Gallagher.
A Well-Known and Popular Carbon County Citizen Dead.
Hon. John J. Gallagher died at his home in Coleraine at 2.30 o'clock Saturday morning
after an illness of a few days. His death resulted from a rupture of one of the internal organs
caused by removing a barrel into a cellar. Deceased was well-known throughout this section of
the state. His mild and generous ways made many friends who held him in very high esteem and
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hin his connection with politics he has circles of friends who will mourn the loss of an active
worker among his party.
He was born in County Donegal, Ireland, 64 years ago and when a boy left his native
home for America making his first residence in Sugar Loaf, afterwards removing to Tresckow,
and next to Beaver Meadow.
After residing in the latter place some time he removed to Pittsburg where he spent
several years; returning again however to Beaver Meadow. He was married in the spring of
1865, and then engaged in the grocery business. His kind heart towards the working class was
shown during the strike of 1874, when he had six horses on the road dealing out the necessaries
to sustain life during that strike, and after the men had resumed work he told them if they could
pay him it was all right, but if they could not, not to workry about the matter. He continued in
the grocery business until after the strike when he was sold out by the sheriff.
After being seized upon by the sheriff he entered into politics and had a very successful
career. He was first elected township auditor, then served as school director and was tax
collector a number of years. He served as a commissioner of this county and was elected
representative this District, serving in the Legislature during 1882 and '83. He was the first man
who introduced the two week's pay bill which then passed the House but was knocked out in the
Senate.
He was always a staunch Democrat, and during Cleveland's Administration he was
appointed postmaster in Beaver Meadow. At the time of his death he was proprietor of the
Pattison House, in Coleraine. Three sons, P. J., and Cornice Gallagher, and a brother, Anthony
Gallagher, of Freeland, survive him, his wife having died in September, 1877.
His funeral took place this (Tuesday) morning at 9 o'clock from the home of Mrs.
Bernard Boyle, in Colerain. High Mass of requiem was celebrated inm St. Mary's church Beaver
Meadow, and interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery.
Wedded Tuesday.
A Former Lehighton Boy Joins the Grand Army of Benedicts.
If the Hazleton Plain Speaker is to be relied on and we think it is, then Chas. K.
Raudenbush, of Drifton, son of our esteemed townspeople Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Raudenbush,
was married to-day to Miss Annie Koons, one of Freeland's charming ladies. Miss Koons is one
of a family of only two daughters and is said to be very wealthy. We offer congratulations to the
bright and hopeful Charles and best wishes to the new Mrs. Raudenbush.
Old Mother Grundy. We regret to note the death of Robert, a bright one year and nine months
old son of Contractor Ed. Christman, of Second street. Interment was made on Saturday in the
Lehighton cemetery. The afflicted parents have our sympathy.
In A Few Words. We regret to announce the death of the wife, of Hon. E. M. Mulhearn, of
Mauch Chunk.
In A Few Words. The funeral of the late Hon. J. J. Gallagher, at Beaver Meadow, Tuesday, was
largely attended.
In A Few Words. John Wear, of Beaver Meadow, for many years superintendent of Carter &
Co.'s collieries, died Monday afternoon after an illnes of two months or more, during which time
he was confined to the house. Mr. Wear was very popular among the miners.
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A Railroader Killed.
Francis Miller Meets a Sudden and Cruel Death.
The dangers of railroading was again forcibly exemplified Saturday morning when
Francis Miller, head brakeman on coal train 319, Lehigh Valley Railroad, George Blank, of this
city, engineer, was crushed to death. Engineer Blank was pushing his train into Packerton yard
on No. 2 track at three o'clock when William Freyman commenced backing down on the same
track. Miller had previously gone to the telephone shanty with the intention of getting the right
of way, but in some strange and unaccountable manner forgot to ask for it or acquaint John
Behm, who has charge of the shanty with the request and through this the collision of the two
trains resulted. Miller was on the head end and was giving signal to the engineer until the crash
came in which he was crushed to death. Miller was an exempliary young man, aged about
twenty-three years. Interment was made on Monday afternoon in the Lehighton cemetery, Rev.
J. H. Kuder, of Trinity Lutheran church officiating. The pall bearers were: Charles Weinland
Chas. Esrang, George Blank, Clint Miller Charles Rex and Richard Farren.
Miller was a member of the Lehigh Valley Relief Fund which gives single men $50 at
death.
Parryville. In honor of her 69th birthday a pleasant surprise party was held at the home of Mrs.
Rinker on Saturday evening. During the evening the usual pleasant convivalities were indulged
in and at a late hour a sumptuous and tempting repast was spread to which all did full justice.
Newsy Weissport. Martin Hough, of Union Hill, is proud of the arrival of a bright young
railroader.
Newsy Weissport. Joseph Berger, of Big Creek, was married on Sunday to Miss Lizzie,
daughter of Joseph Hunsicker, of North Weissport.
Volume 20, Number 18, Saturday, March 12, 1892
The Keystone State. Two men Fatally Burned. Mount Carmel, March 8.-Michael Colgan and
August N. Waller were fatally burned by an explosion of gas at the Merriam colliery.
The Keystone State. Passed Through One to Kill Another. Pittston, March 7.--While three
children of Uriah Colbeck were playing with a revolver the weapon exploded. The bullet
entererd the right side of Willie, aged eleven years, and passing through the flesh, struck and
killed his brother Johnnie, aged four years. Willie will probably recover.
The Keystone State. Matrimonial Knot for the "Human Knot." South Bethlehem, March 5.--In
the presence of a large audience Miss Hannah Hurd, of Washington, sister of Thomas J. Hurd,
manager of the museum, was married to Owen Wample Donaldson, of Baltimore. The bride is
known as "Annette, the queen of all snake charmers." The groom is known as "Dalteeno, the
king of benders, or the human knot."
Thomas Ash Dead.
After Suffering Many Years With an Unknown Disease.
Many years ago Thomas Ash was stricken with paralysis and this brought on a disease of
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the respiritory organs which completely baffled the skill of medical science wherever consulted.
He could get no relief and his sufferings, only slight at first, steadily grew worse and worse until
he was virtually living an existence of the most excruciating agony. With a patience that was
almost saintly he bore these intense sufferings and continued his employment at Packerton while
he was not completely incapacitated from so doing. He always had a pleasant word for
everybody and this characteristic made him known to every man, woman and youth in this town.
Several week ago he was taken so sick that he was confined to the house, where he remained
until death relieved him of his sufferings at quarter of eleven Friday night. Interment was made
Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Geo. W. Dungan, pastor of the M. E. church, officiated at the last sad
rites.
Deceased was born on the 26th day of May in the year 1836. He was the father of four
children, Mrs. Charles Snyder, of Bethlehem; W. E. Ash, of New York city; Mrs. Harry Perrine,
of Marlboro, N. J., and Miss Emma Ash, of this town, who survive, his wife having preceeded
him hence about twenty-five years ago.
In A Few Words. Charles Kuehner and Miss Irene Kolher, of Weatherly are married.
In A Few Words. Saturday evening Miss Maggie Weigand, a mute of Jeanesville, was married
to a mute from Allentown. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride. This is the
second mute couple which have been married in that section during the past year.
Parryville. William Miller, it is safe to say, is the happiest man in the town--his good has
presented him with twin baby girls. We hope the little ones will live long and happily.
Parryville. Ettie May, a sixteen month old child of James and Ella Henritzy was buried in the
cemetery here on last Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. I. Yotter, pastor of the Evangelical church,
officiated.
Married--Shoemaker-Tucker We are pleased to welcome our young friend Phaon Shoemaker,
to the always increasing army of Benedicts. The ceremony was performed Sunday evening at
the residence of Rev. J. H. Kuder, of Trinity Lutheran church, and the happy bride is Miss Mary
E. Tucker, af Beaver Run. We hope for the young couple a bright and happy future with the
earnest wish that all their care will be but little ones.
It will no doubt be a big surprise to her friends when they learn that Miss Emma Bachman, of
this city, and Leander Rex, of Mahoning Valley, hied themselves off quietly to Phillipsburg, N.
J., some weeks ago and were united in the golden bonds of wedlock. We tender congratulations.
People On The Go. For a minute we closed digits with Will Ash, of New York City, who is in
attendance at the funeral of his father, the late Thomas Ash. Will holds a good position with a
large printing house in the above city. He learned the rudiments of the A. P. of A. on the Carbon
Advocate.
Pleasantly Surprised. On the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Owen Rehrig, a
number of her lady friends treated her to a delightful surprise by assembling quietly at her home
on the corner of Second and Iron streets, Tuesday evening, following which the usual pleasant
convivalities were indulged in until a late hour. At nine o'clock a tempting repast was served to
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which all did full justice. Those present were Mrs. Mahlon Reichard and daughters Misses
Aggie, Lillie and Bulah, Mrs. J. D. Kistler, Mrs. Moses Rehrig and daughter, Miss Luella, Mrs.
George Smith, Mrs. J. P. Smith, Miss Millie Lentz and Mrs. Emma Steigerwalt and daughter
Elsie.
Newsy Weissport. Harry Ditterline is all smiles since Saturday. The little baby girl and mother
are doing well.
Newsy Weissport. A pleasant social event Thursday evening of last week was the celebration of
the forty-fourth birthday anniversery of the genial Douglas Arner, at his new and cozy home in
East Weissport. The evening was spent in the usual happy way, and at a late hour a glorious
repast was served in which all the good things known in the culinery art ruled high. Those who
were present and enjoyed the occasion were Misses Beckie Wintling, Mary Snyder, Emma
Boyer, Emma Arner, Mesdames Frank Reed, William Reed, Al. Ziegenfus, Levi Horn, Daniel
Arner, Milt Arner, Amanda Arner, C. H. Nusbaum, Bert Arner, George Horn, and the
gentlemen were Levi Horn, George Horn, Will Reed, Lewis Horn, Milton Boyer, Austin
Boyer, W. F. Biery, Al. Ziegenfus, C. H. Nusbaum, Charles Arner and Bert Arner.
Wedding Bells.
A Brilliant Wedding at Freeland Tuesday Evening.
Charles Kinsley Raudenbush, clerk in the general office of Coxe Bros. & Co., at Drifton,
and Miss Anna M., the accomplished daughter of Henry A. Koons, of Freeland, were married
Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the residence of the bride's parents.
The ceremony was perfomed by Rev. J. W. Burras, in the presence of a large number of
relatives and friends. Miss Anna Strauss was maid of honor and Lulu Koons, of Erie, Pa., was
bridesmaid. The groomsmen were W. H. Duglass, of New York, and W. Mosses.
The couple stood under a floral bell and the house throughout was gaily decorated. The
bride was attired in a handsome cream satin gown and carried a bouquet of roses. After the usual
congratulations a wedding supper was partaken of. The young couple received a large number
beautiful presents. They will make their future at 124, Washington street, Freeland.--Sentinel.
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The wife of Thos. Raudenbush, of Jamestown, presented him with a 10 pound boy as an
anniversary gift on their fifth wedding day. To say Tom is proud, is putting it very mild.
Tramps Kill a Policeman. Tamaqua, Pa., March 17.--Policeman John Mergott, of this place, was
shot and killed at Barnesville by three tramps whom he was trying to arrest for burglary. The
tramps escaped at the time, but they were afterward captured and lodged in jail here. There is
great excitement and threats of lynching are freely heard. The jail is well guarded.
Old Mother Grundy. Widow Koons, relict of the late Samuel Koons, former residents here, is
dead at her home near Slatington, in Lehigh county. Prior to moving from Lehighton this aged
lady for many years lived with the family of Joseph Obert as a servant.
Happily Wedded.
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On Saturday evening, at the residence of Rev. J. H. Kuder, on Fourth street, John E.
Buchman, of Weissport and Miss Emma S. Nothstein, of this city, were united in the golden
bonds of wedlock. They are now receiving the congratulations of many friends.
On the same evening, at the same place, by the same, Harry E. Xander and Miss Estella
C. Sheckler, both of this city, were happily wedded. Their many friends offer best wishes for a
long life of happiness.
In A Few Words. A twelve year old child of Nathan Grow, of Beaver Run, died Tuesday of
scarlet fever. Interment will be made on Friday. There are three others in the same family sick
with the same disease.
Parryville. William Sheckler and Miss Emma Serfass, both of town, were happily wedded,
Saturday evening at Slatington, by Rev. Erb. We tender hearty congratulations.
In the Bonds of Wedlock. Our popular young townspeople, Charles Obert and Miss Emma, the
estimable daughte of John Geggus, were quietly married at the home of Rev. L. K. Derr, at
Reading, at two o'clock Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Obert for the present will reside with
Mr. Geggus, on the corner of Third and Iron streets, and later will take up their home on Second
street in a cozy home. We extend warm congratulations to the young couple and wish for them
many years of health and happiness.
People On The Go. D. S. Bock and son were in attendance this week at the funeral of Mrs.
Daniel DeFrehn, of Pottsville, a sister to Mr. Bock.
From Mauch Chunk. George, aged six years, son fo James Werner, of Broadway, is dead.
Newsy Weissport. A third daughter of Constantine Hepner, of East Weissport, is critically ill
with diphtheria. Our people sympathize earnestly with Mr. and wife in their sore affliction--two
daughters having already died within the month of this fell disease that brings so much suffering
and misery with it.
A Happy Surprise. The friends of Engineer Henry Swartz, gloriously surprised him Friday
evening, the occasion of his fortieth birthday anniversary. Arion Cornet Band assembled during
the evening and kept up the pleasure by many excellent selections. All who were present
enjoyed themselves excellently. Choice refreshments were served in good style to the guests,
and they did full justice to the many good things. Henry was happy as a lord through the
enjoyable affair which will long be remembered.
Pleasantly Surprised. Between forty and fifty lady members of his congregation assembled at
the home of Rev. J. Alvin Reber, pastor of the Reformed congregation, Thursday evening on the
occasion of his 40th birthday anniversary, and treated him to a genuine donation surprise. The
reverend gentleman was much pleased at this spontaneous show of good will and will long
remember the event with much pleasure.
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Ed Ditterline, of Packerton, is proud over the arrival of a bright baby boy in his family.
Ervin Dotter, of Packerton, mourns the loss of a bright baby boy.
The Keystone State. Shot by Escaping Thieves. Tamaqua, March 18.--Near Tamaqua, while
trying to capture three thieves, Officer John Merget was shot and fatally wounded by them. The
thieves escaped, but were pursued by a posse and caught. Threats of lynching were made.
Old Mother Grundy. Charley Sheckler is all smiles over the arrival of a bouncing twelve pound
baby boy.
Old Mother Grundy. Saturday William Billman, of Summit Hill, and Miss Mellie Somit, of
Franklin township, were united in the golden bonds of wedlock by Rev. W. H. Strauss, of this
city.
In A Few Words. Joseph Boyer, an Audenried Hungarian, is dead at 60 years.
In A Few Words. Mrs. Susan McCullough, a daughter of Mrs. James Garrrhan, of Beaver
Meadow, died at Providence, Rhode Island, last week. The remains were interred at Beaver
Meadow on Saturday.
Found Dead In Bed.
A Venerable Easton Citizen Dies Suddenly at Night.
Jacob Eisenhauer, aged seventy-seven years, the father of Mrs. Spencer Sassaman, of
720 Washington street, was found dead beside his bed Sunday morning. He was discovered by
the family, and a physician hurriedly called, who pronounced the death due to paralysis of the
brain about two hours before he was found. The deceaed was in the act of dressing himself when
he was stricken. He had been ill a few months from grip, which left him with a shattered system.
Deceased was a native of this state and for many years resided at Nazareth, where he was well
known. His wife, whose maiden name was Mary Ann Edmonds, died thirteen years ago. He is
survived by the following children: Mrs. Daniel Werner, of Bushkill Centre; Mrs. Aaron Sandt
and Mrs. Spencer Sassaman, of this city; Mrs. William Fenner, of Bethlehem; Mrs. Abram
Bowers, of Allentown; Mrs. Maria Lightcap, of Phillipsburg, N. J.; Mrs. William Deisoth, of
Hazleton; Franklin Eisenhauer and William Eisenhauer, of Lehighton. Deceased was a
member of St. John's church, Nazareth, where he was buried on Wednesday at 3 o'clock. There
was short services at the residence of Spencer Sassaman in this city previous to the departure of
the funeral cortege to Nazareth.--Easton Argus.
Newsy Weissport. We regret very much to note the death of Miss Blanche, the eleven year old
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Al. Heist, of Union Hill, who died Tuesday evening at seven o'clock,
after an illness of some time with typhoid fever.
Newsy Weissport. The funeral of Blanche, daughter of Al. Heist, will take place on Saturday
afternoon, Rev. I. J. Reitz will officiate.
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Newsy Weissport. Minnie, the sixteen year old daughter of Constantine Hepner, foreman of
Miller's planing mill, died Wednesday after an illness of some weeks with diphtheria. This is the
third death in Mr. Hepner's family within a period less than two months. The family have the
sympathy of the whole neighborhood in their sore affliction.
John Rauchenberger, of Mauch Chunk is dead at the age of 35 years.
Harry Sceruman and Miss Jennie Warg, both of Weatherly, are married.
Birthday Celebration
Miss Lizzie Lentz Gracefully Entertains on 18th Anniversary.
A very pleasant social event in Lehighton society was a delightful gathering at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. F. Pierce Lentz, on Third street, Friday evening, on the occasion of the
eighteenth birthday anniversary of their accomplished daughter, Miss Lizzie. Those present were
Miss Helen Carpenter, of Bloomsburg; Miss Ella Laury, of Weissport; Misses Ella Sibbet,
Mamie Gomery, Clara Kuntz and Adelaide Mitchell; Messrs. G. C. Clauss, Ed. Gomery, Ed.
Kuntz, Robert Lentz, C. V. Kleintop, S. Z. Shope, George Gray, of town, and Ira E. Seidle, of
Normal Square.
During the evening the usual games and amusements were indulted in, and at a late hour
a delectable repast was served in a manner to satisfy the most fastidious epicure.
When the guests retired it was with an earnest wish that their fair hostess might live to
enjoy many more such pleasant occasions.
Mother Kurtz Buried. Old Mother Kurtz, relict of the late Samuel Kurtz, who died Tuesday at
the home of a relative id Friedensville, was buried here this morning; services were held in
Zion's Reformed church, Second street, the pastor, Rev. J. Alvin Reber, officiating. Deceased
formerly lived here and is well remembered by our elder townspeople.
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A Pleasant Surprise. A very pleasant social gathering at the home of our esteemed townsman
James Fry, Saturday evening was in honor of his birthday anniversary and was quietly arranged
by his friends for a delightful surprise. The scheme worked very successfully. During the
evening the usual amusements were indulged in and at a late hour luncheon was served. Those
present were Misses Hattie Koons, Florence Koons, Daisy Hibbler, Bertha Hollenbach, Della
DeFrehn, Clara DeFrehn, Mary M. Lentz, Nora Trainer, Lilly Trainer, Mamie Fritzinger,
Blanch Myers, May Dungan, Katie Zern, Mr. and Mrs. Eli DeFrehn, Messrs. Robert
Hollenbach, L. D. Dreibelbies, E. S. Hibbler, Harry Harleman, Charles Mertz, Charlie
Crater, A. J. Wolfe and William Kreidler.
Little Gap. Charles Mehrkam, Sr., who is keeping a temperance saloon on the Blue Mountain,
near this place, celebrated his 73rd birthday anniversary on Thursday last.
Little Gap. William Eckhart, bar-tender for our genial landlord, John Eckhart, celebrated his
27th birthday anniversary on Saturday last.
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Mrs. Fred Bear, who lives in the rear of Dr. C. H. Bower's residence, on lower First street, has
just received word that her son by her first husband, John Seibert, who lived in Tower City,
Schuylkill county, died on Sunday after a short illness with small-pox.
Mrs. Edward Good, of Jeanesville, is dead.
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Mrs. Thomas Mumford, of Mauch Chunk, is dead. Deceased was a sister to Rev. Father Bunce,
of the church of Immaculate Conception, in the same town.
Banfield Tewern, of Nesquehoning, is dead at twenty years. He was a popular young man.
The Keystone State. Editor Schader Dead. Pottsville, April 7.--Mr. William J. Schader, editor
and proprietor of the Jefferson Democrat, a German weekly paper, is dead.
The Keystone State. William P. Miner Dead. Wilkesbarre, April 4.--Mr. William P. Miner, a
prominent citizen of this city and the found of the Wilkesbarre Record, died here, aged seventy
years.
The Keystone State. Fatal Powder Explosion.
Wilkesbarre, Apirl 1.--Fire stated at 5 a. m. in the millinery store of the Misses McCarty
on South Main street and rapidly spread to A. E. J. Kipples' sporting goods store adjoining. Mrs.
Easby, a sister of Mr. Kipples, who lived above the store, escaped to the street, but forgot her
five-year-old daughter, who was asleep in her room.
She rushed back, got the child and was returning when several kegs of powder exploded,
killing her and the child. The loss is about $70,000, including three other small stores adjoining,
which were gutted.
Resolutions of Respect.
Lehighton, Pa., April 5, 1892.
At the regular meeting of Washington Camp, No. 541, P. O. S. of A., the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, Our Heavenly Father has seen fit in His infinite wisdom to cut off from our
ranks, by the hand of death, our beloved Brother John H. Seibert, therefore, be it
Resolved, That while we reverently bow to the will of Him who doeth all things well, yet
we cannot refrain from expressing our great sorrow at the loss of one who has been an earnest
and faithful worker and pleasant associate in the Camp room.
Resolved, That this Camp has sustained a loss that will not easily be repaired; that we
shall miss one who was always at his post of duty when possible.
Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones of our late Brother,
and urge them to take their great sorrow and grief to Him who said "Come unto me all ye that
labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Resolved, That as a token of respect to the memory of our departed Brother, these
resolutions be published in the Carbon Advocate, entered upon the minutes of the Camp, and a
copy presented to the parents of our deceased Brother; also that our charter be draped for a
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period of thirty days.
W. G. Mitchell, Edwin C. Ohl, Cornelius Kuntz, Committee.
Our young friend Pierce Dotter and Miss Messelta Rex, both of Franklin, were united in the
golden bonds of wedlock to-day (Thursday) by Rev. J. S. Erb, of Slatington. The young couple
have the best wishes of hosts of friends who tender warm congratulations with the sincere hope
that all their cares will be but little ones.
To be Married.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Blakslee, of Weatherly, have sent out invitations to their friends
requesting their presence at the marriage of their daughter Jennie Abigail to Mr. Charles W.
Keiser, on Wednesday evening, April 20th. The ceremony will take place at Christ church,
Weatherly, Pa.
Mr. Keiser is a prominent young business man of Hazleton who has made a good many
friends here by his unfailing courtesy as well as his business ability while Miss Blakslee is well
known to Hazleton people. Both young people fully deserve the congratulations they are
receiving.--Hazleton Sentinel.
Old Mother Grundy. We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yehl, of First street, in the loss of
their daughter Myrtle, aged nine months and one week. Dissolution occurred early Tuesday
morning.
Old Mother Grundy. Engine 42, Will Sitler, of town, engineer, run over a man named
Fenstermacher, near Bethlehem on Tuesday, and the fellow will die.
Old Mother Grundy. Lulla, a four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lopp, died
Monday of brain fever. Funeral on Thursday. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of
neighbors and friends in their loss.
Old Mother Grundy. Reuben Groo, of the south end, is smiling over the arrival of a baby girl.
People On The Go. Charles Raudenbush and bride, of Freeland, spent Sunday very pleasantly
with Postmaster Raudenbush and family on First street.
The good wife of William Thomas, of Mahoning street, is dead at the age of sixty-five years.
Deceased was the third wife of Mr. Thomas. Funeral Friday morning at seven o'clock from the
house. Interment to be made at Trachsville.
Newsy Weissport. James Follweiler and son Oliver attended the funeral of the late Mrs.
Amandes Follweiler at Slatington Monday.
In A Few Words. James Kelshaw and Miss Carrie Barnes, of Beaver Meadow, are wedded.
In A Few Words. Mrs. Paul Smith, of near Trachsville, died on Thursday of last week at the ripe
old age of three score and one years. Interment took place on Monday. The funeral was largely
attended.
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In A Few Words. Mrs. Samuel Olewine, of Millport, died on Saturday. Funeral took place
Wednesday. Deceased was aged between 45 and 50 years.
In A Few Words. Jonas Buck, of Millport, died on the 31st ultimo. Funeral took place on the
5th instant. Deceased was aged 86 years. Mr. Buck was one of the oldest citizens in Carbon
county and a life long Democrat.
In A Few Words. We congratulate our popular young friend Grant Tobias, of the County Seat,
over the arrival of a bright little son in his family. We hope the little fellow may have a long life
and abundant prosperity, while at the same time we feel like closing digits with granddad
Brodhead, at Packerton.
Parryville. Mr. and Mrs. Sutters have buried an eight month old child.
Died At an Old Age. Mrs. Thomas Beltz, of New Mahoning, died Thursday at the ripe old age of
eighty-five years. Up to the time of her death she retained in a great degree the use of all her
facilities, and as three or four weeks ago participated in the celebration of her birthday
anniversary. The following children survive, H. A. Beltz, Esq., of town; Mrs. Daniel Greenwald
and Ammon Beltz, of Wilkesbarre; Mrs. William Snyder, of New Mahoning. The funeral took
place on Wednesday, at 10 o'clock a. m., Rev. Butz, of Allentown officiating.
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HARTER.--On April 12th, 1892, near Kunkeltown, Willis O. Harter, aged 30 years, 1 month
and 13 days.
Old Mother Grundy. Al Remaley, of New Mahoning, and Miss Emmaline Larah, of West Penn,
Schuylkill county, stood up before 'Squire Beltz, on Monday afternoon and were happily spliced.
Constabla Ed Raworth acted as best man on the occasion and did the honors nicely.
Parryville. A baby girl is a new arrival at the home of Frank Smith.
Little Gap. Miss Mary A. Bock, daughter of Peter Pock, of Jonesville, was married on Saturday
to Adam Strohl, of Stemlersville.
Little Gap. Jonas Buck, a well-known farmer near Millport, died on Thursday night of last week
after a protracted illness with dropsy and of general debility due to old age. He was aged 85
years, 7 months and 18 days. He was a good man , and his demise occasioned many expressions
of sincere regret on the part of a large circle of friends and relatives among whom he was highly
esteemed for his many fine qualities. He was a man of generous, kindly impulses, affable in his
intercourse with the world, and honorable in all his dealings. Deceased is survived by wife and
seven children; Wilson, Wesley, James, John, Levi, Lovina, Mary and Catharine Buck. The
services were conducted by Rev. J. S. Erb. Burial was made in the St. John's church at Lehigh
Gap.
Little Gap. Mrs. Samuel Olewine, of Millport, died on Friday night of last week. She brought
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her age to 47 years, 4 months and 14 days. She has for some time been wasting under the weight
of her years, and finally, on the above day, was called away with the assurance of blessed
immortalty beyond the grave. She was one of the excellent of this earth whom to know is to
love. Her pure and beautiful christian life leaves a fragrant and precious memory which is
treasured as a legacy far more to be prized than gold or silver. Her passing away seemed like
severing the great link that connected the past with the present, as she lived through quite a span
of years. But at last she departed to that bourne from whence no traveler returneth, another
witness to the truth that death is inevitable.
In A Few Words. Edwin Strohl, of Walnutport, and Lillie A. Heffelfinger, of Lehigh Gap, were
married on Sunday at Phillipsburg, N. J., by Rev. Dr. G. D. Bernheim.
In A Few Words. Elsie, a four-week old child of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ebinger, of Weatherly, died
at their residence on Second street, Friday morning, of pneumonia.
Married. Miss Jennie, the estimable daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Greenawald, of Second
street, this city, was married on Saturday recently, to Horace B. Kistler, of Allentown, by Rev. J.
Alvin Reber, of the Reformed church. The wedding was very private. We congratulate the
young couple and wish them years of joy.
Thomas Rhoads, of Fourth street, is all smiles over the arrival of a brand new baby boy.
George Buss, of Pittston, brother to Tobias Buss, of town; with many friends here, is to be
married to a Miss Jennie Evans. Rev. H. F. Barnhart, of Brooklyn, N. Y., will perform the
ceremony.
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FOURTEEN DROWNED
Fearful Colliery Accident Near Minersville, Pa.
Caught Like Rats In A Trap.
The Men Were at Work in Opening Up New Slopes in a Long Deserted Mine When the Waters
Burst in Upon Them with Fatal Results.
Minersville, Pa., April 21.--This town, which is situated about four miles from Pottsville,
the county seat, is greatly excited over a horrible accident that occurred late yesterday afternoon
at the Lytle colliery, whereby a number of men lost their lives by the flooding of the mine with
an immense body of water that burst through from the old workings. It is said that the accident
occurred just about the time the shifts were charging. The exact number of men drowned and
their names cannot be given. It is announced by colliery officials that probably fourteen men
have met their death by the disaster. Among the names given out are Miners Dolbin, Bell and
Buggy.
A United Press representative interviewed Mr. Hosie, who said that they could not tell
how many men were drowned, but that besides the American miners there were a large number
of Italians and Hungarian laborers at work inside, and it is though now that at least six of these
were drowned. "I cannot say where the water came from," said Mr. Hosie. "We knew we were
surrounded on all sides with water, and while our surveyors and bosses were very careful,
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somebody evidently has blundered. There were several scores of men inside at the time, and
some of these came out, while others were said to have been heard talking, as if they had reached
a high point above the water."
Where the Catastrophe Occurred.
The place where the accident occurred is a new coal operation that is being opened up on
an immense scale by the Lytle Coal company, an incorporated company, the principal
stockholders of which are the Pennsylvania railroad officials and Scranton capitalists. William
Lewis, of the William Penn Coal company colliery, of Shenandoah, the largest individual
operator in the Schuylkill regions, is the general manager for the Pennsylvania company of the
Lytle company. J. H. Hosie is the general superintendent in charge. The works are located on
Primrose mountain, several miles northwest of Minersville, and taps the great Wolf creek, said to
contain the largest deposits of anthracite coal in the world. The surface veins on this tract have
been worked for years by different parties, but the water accumulated in such quantities in the
worked out surface measures that to mine the coal in the deep measures, where the bulk of the
deposits exists, required such a large capital that the tract in consequence has laid idle for some
years.
About two years ago the present operators, with unlimited means, commenced the
reopening of the tract, and have spent many thousands of dollars in pumping and opening up new
slopes. They have not been shipping coal yet, but have engaged in the sinking of large double
slopes, which are down 500 feet. Gangways are being pushed out from these slopes on all sides
of the new workings, and the old water lies in it. It is the bursting through of one or more of
these deposits without warning that caught the unfortunate miners while at work.
Old Mother Grundy. George Kemerer smiles over the arrival of a baby girl. Mother and baby
are doing well.
Weatherly. The Society event of the week was the marriage of Mr. Charles Keiser, formerly of
Weatherly, but now of Hazleton, to Miss Jennie Blakslee, youngest daughter of W. W. Blakslee,
one of the oldest as well as one of the leading business men of this town. The happy event took
place on Wednesday evening in Grace Episcopal church, where Rev. Tolmam, of Mauch Chunk,
pronounced the ceremony that united the young people for life. All in all it was a most
fashionable affair to which the elite of Weatherly and about two hundred invited friends from
neighboring and distant towns can bear testimony. In the little church that adjoins the Blakslee
residence were many flowers and potted plants, and the pavement from the house to the church
was overlaid with rich carpets. A closed canvas canopy built over the pavement shielded all
from the gaze of the traveling public. The young couple were the recipients of many presents.
After a short trip they will go to housekeeping at Hazleton where Mr. Keiser is engaged in
business.
Parryville. We tender an earnest sympathy ot Mr. and Mrs. George Reinhart, in the early death
of their bright little daughter Miriam, who died early Tuesday morning at the tender age of seven
years, after an illness of a few weeks with that dread disease, typhoid. Burial Thursday.
Packerton. The mother of Mrs. Daniel Kulp, of Pine street, will be buried to-day. Her death was
due to general debility.
Newsy Weissport. On the occasion of her fortieth birthday anniversary Mrs. William Fisher
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gave a pleasant party to her friends. During the evening the usual pleasant amusements were
delightfully indulged in, concluding with a sumptous repast to which all did ample justice.
Those present were Milton Setzer and wife, Samuel Fisher and wife, Ephriam Snell and
wife, John Hahn and wife, Oliver Roth, Joseph Kromer, James Bennyhoff, Pierce Solt,
Mesdames Lewis Weiss, Alex Stout, Tilgh. Markley, Fred. Spellbaum, ----- Culton, Al.
Kromer, John Hogenbach, Charles Hill, Owen Kemerer, E. E. Markley, Al Dreisbach, Jas.
Beever, Jos. Hartman, Daniel Campbell, Thomas Markley, Geo. Knecht, Misses Cora
Hogenbach, Hattie Markley, Mary Hepner, Estella Kromer, Lizzie Shaffer, Ilerda Blose and
Ella Berlin.
In A Few Words. Mrs. David Eagleberger, aged 25 years, was buried at Weatherly on Friday.
Volume 20, Number 25, Saturday, April 30, 1892
HACKED TO MINCEMEAT.
Fearful Death of a Workman at a Reading Brick Yard.
Reading, Pa., April 27.--Cyrus Minnich met with a frightful death at the brick yard of
Charles W. Focht, in West Reading. He had gone to work with the gang of employees, and
began filling the large hopper in which the clay is ground. In doing so he mounted the machine,
and, losing his balance, fell feet first into the hopper, in which revolving knives were running
rapidly.
He was at once drawn into the machine and his limbs and the lower portion of his body
ground fine before the engine could be stopped. He died almost instantly, and the sight was a
sickening one. It took nearly three hours to gather up the fragments. He leaves a wife and six
children, all grown up. He was 68 years old.
FATAL ACCIDENT.
L. E. Klotz, of Mauch Chunk, Falls on the Rocks and is Killed.
This town was excited over the news of the death of L. E. Klotz, son of ex-Congressman
Robert Klotz, of Mauch Chunk, who met with a fatal acident at Glen Onoko, Sunday night. Our
information is that Mr. Klotz, along with a number of others drove to the latter place during the
day--leaving their team at the top of the hill they descended to the Glen proper where they spent
the afternoon and evening. When they were ascending the steep hill in the rear of the hotel Mr.
Klotz slipped, fell and was instantly killed. Deceased was aged about thirty-five years and
leaves a wife and five children.
Old Mother Grundy. Liveryman Jakey Kistler, of Second street, was all smiles Friday over the
arrival of a brand new baby boy. Mother and child are doing well. We hope the little stranger
will live long and have a full share of this world's happiness.
In A Few Words. A child of Joseph Eckhart was buried at Trachsville on Sunday.
In A Few Words. Henry Kibbler, aged 91 yaers, is dead. Interment was made at the Jeresalem
church, Trachsville. Deceased lived for many years in Towamensing. Mrs. Lewis Walck, of
Lehighton, is a daughter.
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In A Few Words. The funeral of the late Ed Klotz, who was accidently killed Sunday night at
Glen Onoko, was very largely attended on Wednesday at Mauch Chunk.
Mahoning. Wm. Cooper died on Saturday. Interment took place on Monday afternoon in St.
John's church. Deceased was a membe of the P. O. S. of A.
A TERRIBLE DEATH.
The Fearful Fatal Experience of a Railroad Brakeman.
George Feaster, of whose terrible injury mention was made Monday, died Tuesday
forenoon at St. Luke's Hospital and the body was removed in the afternoon to his home in Mauch
Chunk. He was twenty-three years old and left a wife. When Mr. Feaster fell, he landed on the
track, midway between the rails. He lay still until twenty-eight small cars passed over him
safely. Then came a big gondola, a wooden bar of which caught him and whirled him around
with his legs on the rail. Feaster's right foot was totally severed and lay beside him. The left leg
was crushed between the hip and knee and the thigh bone pushed away up into the groin. His
right shoulder was wounded and the poor fellow sustained other severe injuries. He was
conscious through it all and told the crew how it happened. His wife was at his side when he
died. His pastor, Rev. Marcus A. Tolman, was also there.
Died at the Poor House. Amos Waterbor, who has been an inmate of the Lehigh county poor
house for a number of years, suffering with cancer, died there on Tuesday. He came from
Lehighton and was aged 32 years and unmarried.--Allentown Critic
Volume 20, Number 23 [error for 26], Saturday, May 7, 1892
A Sorely Stricken Family. A fortnight ago one of the seven children of John Parry, the slate
operator of Slatingotn, of the Fairview Slat Company, died from diphtheria. Three others have
died since, the fourth child having been buried on Saturday. Of the remaining three, one is at the
point of death from the same dread disease. The children range in age from infancy to twelve
years.
Old Mother Grundy. We regret to note the death of Mrs. Hom, relict of the late J. A. Hom, of
north First street, after an illness of some weeks.
Old Mother Grundy. Ambrose Peters, of Second street, is happy over the advent of a baby girl
to his home. Mother and baby are doing well and "Pop" is all smiles.
Old Mother Grundy. Married.--On Thursday morning, May 5, 1892, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, at his
residence, Amandus Billman and Miss Eliza Sult, both of Lehighton, Pa.
Old Mother Grundy. In a telegram to one of her friends, Miss Myra M. Good announces her
marriage to Harry Swartz, at her parents' residence, at Ridley Park, Pa., yesterday. Miss Good
was well known here, as one of our former teachers, having sucessfully taught one of our
primary schools for a period of seven years. Mr. Swartz is also well known here, being a
nephew of our townsman, John S. Lentz. Mr. and Mrs. Swartz left for their future hom in
Chicago, last evening, where he holds a responsible position under the Lehigh Valley Coal Co.
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People On The Go. Tobias Buss, the obliging salesman in Obert's meat market, was at Pittston
Wednesday attending the nuptials of his brother.
Parryville. There is a new baby boy at the home of Charley Serfass.
Happily Wedded.
One of the most pleasant weddings of the season was solemnized on Wednesday at the
residence of Cornelius Evans, on Tompkins street, Pittston. The bride was Mr. Evans' daughter,
Miss Jennie, while the groom was George F. Buss, the popular young merchant tailor, of the firm
of Buss & Proud. The knot was tied by Rev. H. F. Bernhart, of Brooklyn N. Y., who came up
for this express purpose. After the ceremony an elaborate wedding supper was served and later
in the evening the couple left on a wedding tour to Philadelphia, New York and Trenton. They
have the best wishes of hundreds of friends.--Wilkes-Barre News Dealer.
The happy couple spent several days in town with Tobias Buss, a brother of the groom.
Tribute of Respect.
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to visit our ranks and take
away our young friend, Robbie Clauss, in the bloom of life, whose death is mourned by all;
Whereas, The deceased, during his association with the Trinity Evangelical Luthean
Sunday School, has proved a devoted scholar, thereby winning the love and esteem of our entire
school; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we tender the family and friends of the deceased young friend our
heartselt sympathy in the hour of their bereavement, and cherish with them his memory, and
offer to them the consolation of the Almighty.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, and
entered on the minute book of the Sunday School, and that they be published in the Carbon
Advocate.
J. T. Semmel, Lewis H. Fritz, Phaon T. Strauss, Committee.
Newsy Weissport. There is a man named Weiss buried in the Weissport cemetary who was born
in 1850.
Newsy Weissport. Principal W. J. Solt, of the Union Hill schools, is proud over the arrival of a
bright little baby girl.
Newsy Weissport. Levi Harleman and Joseph F. Rex attended the funeral of Mrs. John
Hunsicker, at Heidelberg, Thursday.
Newsy Weissport. Union Hill population is increased by the arrival of a baby girl in the family
of Harvey Zeigenfus. We hope the little one will live long and happily.
Newsy Weissport. A little baby girl is a new arrival in the home of Al. Walck.
Newsy Weissport. Miss Twella, daughter of Reuben Rehrig, was married Saturday to Chas. F
Hohl, of Allentown, by Rev. J. Alvin Reber, of Zion's Reformed church, Lehighton.
In A Few Words. Alex Clemens and Miss Lizzie Edwards, of Audenried, are married.
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In A Few Words. The population of Franklin township has been increased by baby boy arrivals
in the homes of Fred Wolfe and Henry Seltzer.
In A Few Words. At East Mauch Chunk the other day the sixteen-year-old son of Frank Otto
upset a pan of boiling fat over himself, fearfully burning his body. He lingered in agony until the
next morning when death came to his relief.
Obituary--W. Peter Gabert. Wm. Peter Gabert, who for the past two years has been an inmate
of the hospital for the insane at Danville, Pa., died on Wednesday morning, April 27th, aged 67
years. Death was due to apoplexy. The remains were brought here on Thursday afternoon, and
the funeral took place on Friday afternoon, from his late residence in Jamestown. Mr. Gabert
was a resident of this place for thirty years, during which time he made hosts of friends. He was
a member of the evangelical church, lived the life of a devout Christian, a faithful husband and a
kind father. His mental sufferings began a few years ago, and were caused by heavy business
losses. He leaves a wife and two children--Mrs. Geo. W. Sawyer, of New York City, and Mrs.
Mrs. Andrew Shive, of this town, and two adopted daughter, Mrs. N. Hill and Mrs. A. Stuckley.
Little Gap. Mrs. Lewis Lichtenwalter died on April 23rd at the residence of her husband,
between this place and Kunkletown. She brought her age to 39 years, 3 months and 26 days.
Her demise is much regretted by the community. She is survived by her husband, four sons and
one daughter. Funeral took place on Wednesday of last week. The pall bearers were Myrus
Berger, Freeman Frable, David Frantz and Silas Smith. The services were conpucted by Revs.
Stupp and Laury. Burial was made in the St. John's church at Kunkletown.
Old Mother Grundy. That broad smile on Henry Graver's face is accounted for--a bright little
baby boy arrived at his home in the south end the other day. Mother and boy are doing well and
"Pop" Graver is happy.
Old Mother Grundy. Harry E. Blank, of this city, and Miss Emma Metzler, of New Tripoli,
Lehigh county, were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock Saturday at the residence of the
groom's father, Henry L. Blank, on Third street. Rev. A. M. Sampsel will officiate. We join
with the many friends of the young couple in wishing them a long life of unalloyed happines.
Old Mother Grundy. George H. Enzian, of North First street, on the occasion of his twentyfourth birthday anniversary, Thursday evening, entertained in elegant style, in the rooms of the
Germania Saengerbund, in the Mansion House, over one hundred jovial spirits. The evening's
pleasures were many and varied, and all had a good time. A luncheon was served in an
appetizing manner.
KILLED ON THE RAIL.
Martin Nicholas Falls from a Freight Car to Death.
Engine 194, "Tony" Harkins, of Mauch Chunk, engineer, and James A. Beever, of
Franklin, conductor, were shifting cars in the Packerton yard at half past five o'clock Friday
morning when, according to one story, a freight car on which Martin Nicholas and Wilson
Xander, of the same crew and both of this city, were standing, jumped the track. Nicholas was
thrown from the car to the tracks and the train passing over him he was horribly mangled--his
right leg being almost completely severed at the thigh, the cut extending to the abdomen, his left
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leg was broken and there were other injuries about the head and face. Xander escaped
miraculously, with only a few slight bruises.
Nicholas was a married man and leaves a wife and several children. His body was taken
to Kemerer & Swart's undertaking rooms on First street and prepared for burial. He was aged
about 28 years.
Another story is that in shifting on to the side track 194 run against a car that was not
switched "clear," which caused several cars to jump the track, among the number being the one
on which Nicholas and Xander were standing.
Mauch Chunker Wedded. James Conroy, of Mauch Chunk, freight train conductor on the
Central, and Miss Kate Maloney, of Centralia, formerly of Mauch Chunk, were united in the
holy bonds of matrimony Thursday morning. The ceremony was performed with a nuptial mass
in the Catholic church at Centralia. Miss Kate Killeen, of Coaldale, attended the bride, and the
groom's cousin, John Conroy, of Mauch Chunk, was best man.
Volume 20, Number 24 [should be 27], Saturday, May 14, 1892
Married.--On Thursday morning, May 5, 1892, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, at his residence, Amandus
Billman and Miss Eliza Sult, both of Lehighton, Pa.
State Matters In Brief. Ludwig Markis, a striking carpenter, of Scranton, committed suicide by
hanging on Sunday last.
State Matters In Brief. Martin Scanlon, a hotel keeper of Scranton, met death Monday, under
mysterious circumstances. Mrs. Scanlon has been arrested, it having been claimed that she
struck her husband on the head with a hammer, thereby causing his death. No marks of violence
were found on the body.
Old Mother Grundy. We tender a sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schaffer, in the death
of their young son, Luther, after a few days' illness. Interment will be made to-day.
In A Few Words. David Mosser, of Mahoning, is proud of a baby girl arrival.
In A Few Words. James Coll, of East Mauch Chunk, died Wednesday, aged 102 years.
In A Few Words. Miss Alice VanHorn and Mahlon Runnel, of Beaver Meadow are married.
In A Few Words. Mrs. Reed, widow of the late Lawrence Reed, who lost his life in the terrible
Jeanesville disaster a year ago, has just married. She makes the fourth one of the widows
married since that accident.
West Penn Items. Noah Steigerwalt, of West Penn, a prosperous farmer, is the happy father of a
little daughter, the first arrival after being united in wedlock about seven years.
A Birthday Party. A part of the young friends of Annie, daughter of L. S. Houser, assembled at
her home on Monday evening last, the occasion of her 13th birthday, and tendered her a very
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pleasant surprise. The usual games and pleasantries took place during the evening, and all
enjoyed themselves, those present were: Beulah Reichard, Mattie Heim, Mamie Weidaw,
Mattie Obert, Mabel Hontz, Emma Semmel, Mamie Waterbore, Ella Hontz, Katie Trainer,
Katie Obert, Carrie Hontz, Mamie Frey, Florence Christie, Lizzie Gable, Alice Gable, Annie
Fritzinger.
Obituary.
The funeral of Mrs. Caroline Hom, which took place last Thursday, 5th inst., was largely
attended. In her death a loving mother, kind friend and neighbor has been called to a better
home.
Four children remain to mourn her loss, Messrs. Z. H. and C. H. Hom and Mrs. H. P.
Clauss, of Lehighton, and Mr. B. F. Williams, Allentown.
Rev. Reber, assisted by Rev. Bartholomew, of the Reformed Church, of which Mrs.
Hom was a devout member, conducted the services at the grave. Mr. Hom was a member of
Rev. Bartholomew's church in early years. The pillow and floral designs were beautiful. Rest
in peace.
Volume 20, Number 25 [error for 28], Saturday, May 21, 1892
East Penn Dots. The remains of Mrs. David Steigerwalt was buried in Bensalem's cemetery on
Tuesday. Rev. Strauss officiated.
State Matters In Brief. John Klotka, living in a little mining village near Mt. Carmel, fatally
shot his wife and wounded her companion, Anthony Kincoris, Tuesday. He found the two in his
house together.
In A Few Words. A young child of Al. Noll, of just opposite Hazzard's, wandered out of the
house on Sunday, and a short time after was found drowned in the canal. Funeral took place
Wednesday. It is a sad affair.
Resolutions of Condolence.
The committee appointed at a special meeting of John D. Bertolette Post, No. 484, G. A.
R., of this town, reported the following preamble and resolutions which were unanimously
adopted.
Lehighton, Pa., May 17, 1892,
Whereas, The Great Commander has seen fit in His infinite wisdom to cut off from our
ranks by the hand of death our beloved Comrade, Killian Hofecker; therefore be it
Resolved, That while we reverently bow to the will of Him who doeth all things well, yet
we cannot refrain from expressing our great sorrow at the loss of one who has been an earnest
and faithful worker and pleasant comrade in the Post room.
Resolved, That this Post has sustained a loss that will not easily be repaired; that we shall
miss one who was always at his post of duty when possible.
Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones of our late
comrade, and urge them to take their great sorrow and grief to Him who said "Come unto me and
all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest."
Resolved, That, as a token of respect to the memory of our departed comrade, these
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resultions be published in the Carbon Advocate, enterred upon the minutes of the Post, and a
copy presented to the family of our deceased comrade; also that our charter be draped for a
period of thirty days.
Wm. C. McCormick, H. V. Morthimer, Charles Raddatz, Committee.
Old Mother Grundy. Our popular milkman Mr. E. F. Montz, of New Mahoning, was all smiles
on Sunday morning over the arrival of a baby girl.
Old Mother Grundy. We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. George Anthony, of First street, in the
loss of their three year old daughter Mattie, by death on Thursday morning early. Funeral will
take place on Saturday afternoon and Rev. J. H. Kuder, of Trinity Lutheran church, will officiate.
Old Mother Grundy. Edgar, a young son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schaffer, of the Flats, was
buried on Saturday morning. The funeral was largely attended--the Lehigh stove works, where
Mr. Schaffer is employed having closed their works and the employes attended in a body.
Old Mother Grundy. Killian Hoffecker, a native of Germany, but for many years a farmer living
near Stembersville, died Friday and was buried in the Lehighton cemetery on Monday morning.
Deceased served faithfully in the late civil war and was a member of John D. Bertolette Post, No.
484, G. A. R., of town. Just after the war Killian conducted a saloon in this town. He was well
known all over the county. A large number of Mauch Chunk people attended the funeral.
Newsy Weissport. James Follweiler, of Union Hill, is telling his friends of the arrival of a baby
boy.
Newsy Weissport.
Happily Wedded.
A very pretty wedding was solemnized on Thursday of last week in East Weissport, at the
home of the bride's parents, when Miss Gussie, the estimable daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Graver, was united in the golden bonds of matrimony to John Hagenbach, a popular young man
of the same place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. I. J. Reitz, of the Evangelical church,
in the presence of many relatives and friends of the contracting parties. W. H. Whitehead, Jr.,
presided at the organ and rendered the wedding march excellently. Following the ceremony a
delightful reception was held. The young couple spent a few days following the auspicious event
with friends at Wilkes-Barre.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hagenbach received many gifts of which the following are a list:
Daniel Graver and wife, half dozen silver tea spoons; Oscar Swartz and wife, umbrella
case; A. T. Koch and wife, two pair linen towels; John Hagenbach and wife, table cover and
knife and forks; Milton Setzer and wife, glass water set; Mrs. Reuben Musselman, linen table
cloth; Mrs. Al. Hongen, one pair linen towels; Mrs. James Smith, half dozen napkins; Robert
Graver and wife, linen table cloth; William Esrang, parlor lamp; Milton Hagenbach, silver
butter dish; Charles Hagenbach, half dozen silver tea spoons; C. G. Whitehead, china cream
pitcher; Harry Graver, silver individual set; W. H. Whitehead, Jr., individual pepper and salt;
Thomas Arner, half dozen linen napkins; Eva Romig, hand painted tidy; Lucy Romig, one pair
linen towels; Clara and Mary Whitehead, hand painted picture; Sallie Whitehead, fancy tidy;
Agnes Messinger, one pair linen towels; Bessie Koch, glass fruit dish; Mamie Graver, glass et;
Mrs. Cora A. Hagenbach; fancy tidy; Mrs. Angeline Groot, half dozen glass desert dishes; Mrs.
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I. J. Reitz, linen table cloth; Mrs. Frank Kromer, table cover; Minnie Hogenbach, cake stand;
Gertie Hongen, cake stand; Mrs. Joseph Bennett, one pair linen towels; Mrs. Feist, linen spread
and towels; George Henry, chamber set; Mrs. Ida Newhard, silver pepper and salt box; Mrs.
Rebecca Bartholomew, silver butter knife and sugar spoon.
Volume 20, Number 26 [error for 29], Saturday, May 28, 1892
State Matters In Brief. Robert C. Sleath, aged 75 years, a veterinary surgeon and ex-High
Constable of Tamaqua, committed suicide by shooting himself. He had been missing since
Friday. Searching parties discovered his body Sunday afternoon in an abandoned mine near
town. He had shot himself in the forehead. Sleath was a collector of rents, and before ending
his life he put his accounts in proper shape. No motive can be ascribed for the act, except that he
had loaned out money, which he was unable to collect.
State Matters In Brief. "Jack" O'Brien, of Forestville, near Pottsville, was fatally stabbed by an
Italian named Buckley, Sunday afternoon. O'Brien had nearly killed the foreigner when the
latter drew a razor and cut his antagonist.
In A Few Words. William D. Roberts, of Honey Brook, fell in a screen at breaker No. 4,
Audenried, on Friday and when found on Saturday afternoon he was dead.
In A Few Words. Michael Connell, Sr., one of Beaver Meadow's best known residents, died
Sunday evening after an illness of short duration. He was aged 54 years. A family of 8 children
survive him.
In A Few Words. J. M. Werner, of Lansford, and Miss Lizzie Whitehouse, of Wilmington,
Delaware, were married at the former place by 'Squire Werner, the groom's father, on Saturday
evening. Milton Werner was groomsman and Miss Lizzie Hill, of Lehighton, was bridesmaid.
The affair was private, only the close friends of the contracting parties being present.
Old Mother Grundy. John Krum, of Germansville, Lehigh county, father of our esteemed
townsman, Joseph Krum, died on the 18th instant at his home in the above place. He was aged
92 years. The funeral was very largely attended by relatives from this county.
Old Mother Grundy. Charles Koons, of White Haven, employed as a brakeman on the Lehigh
Valley Division of the Reading Railroad system, engine 467, attempted to get on his engine
while it was in motion early on Monday morning, when he fell under the wheels. Both legs were
cut off and he died soon after. Deceased was a single man and was aged about 28 years.
People On The Go. Lewis Werner and wife, of town, attended the Werner-Whitehouse
wedding at Lansford on Saturday evening.
Newsy Weissport. Jonathan Leibensberger is all smiles over the arrival of a fine baby girl.
Little Gap. Samuel Beltz was made very happy one day last week, when his good wife
presented him with a brand new baby boy.
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Little Gap. James Green, of Bethlehem and Miss Ella Serfass, of Kresgeville, were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony on Saturday of last week. Rev. S. B. Stupp officiated.
Volume 20, Number 27 [error for 30], Saturday, June 4, 1892
Up The Lizzard Creek. Mrs. Kate Kershner, widow of Geo. Kershner, deceased, of Lizzard
Creek Valley, died suddenly on Friday, May 20th, aged 65 years.
Old Mother Grundy. The cards are out announcing the marriage of Charles E. Frantz and Miss
Isabella Hontz, at the home of the groom's parents, on south Third street, this Saturday evening.
We extend warmest congratulations.
In A Few Words. Mary Dunn, of Beaver Meadow, is dead at the age of 74 years.
In A Few Words. John Beckloft and Miss Amelia Hartman, a Weatherly couple, were married
on Saturday evening.
Volume 20, Number 28 [error for 31], Saturday, June 11, 1892
State Matters In Brief. "Joe" Tichen, aged 9 years, and Casimir Tichen, aged 16, climbed a tree
at Scranton to rob a bird's nest. While in the tree lightning struck it and Joe was killed. Casimir
was stunned. His clothes caught fire and he was burned so badly that he will die.
Old Mother Grundy. Born--To A. B. Mertz and wife, a baby boy on Sunday last.
Old Mother Grundy. Born--A baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Werley on the 7th instant.
Old Mother Grundy. Born--To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chambers on Sunday last, a baby girl. We
hope the little one may live long and happily.
Old Mother Grundy. Died--On Sunday last Flossie L., daughter of Mrs. Emma Reichard, aged
eight years, ten months and two days. The mother in her sad bereavement has the sympathy of
many friends and neighbors.
Old Mother Grundy. Rowland S. Miller and Miss Mary A. Nothstein, both of this city, were on
Saturday happily united in the golden bonds of wedlock by Rev. J. H. Kuder, pastor of Trinity
Evangelical Lutheran church.
Little Gap. A. A. Oplinger, of Danielsville, and Miss Jane Beer, of Jonesville, were united in the
holy bonds of matrimony on Monday last. The event took place at the public house of Daniel
Anthony near Little Gap. Rev. S. B. Stupp officiated.
Mahoning. Mrs. Samuel Moser departed this life Thursday. The funeral took place at St. John's
church on Monday.
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Mahoning. Alvin Rex, aged 23 years, died last week. Interment took place Monday, at St.
Peter's church, West Penn.
Happily Wedded. A very pretty wedding was solemnized on Thursday evening, in this city, at
the home of the bride's parents, when Miss Emma, the estimable daughter of Samuel Frey, was
united in the golden bonds of matrimony to Mr. Ford J. Long, a popular young man of Mauch
Chunk. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. H. Kuder, of the Lutheran church, in the
presence of only a few relatives and friends. The young couple will spent the following few days
with friends at Hazleton and Shenandoah. After their return Mr. and Mrs. Long will, at present,
reside on Alum street, with the bride's parents, and later on will take up their home in Mauch
Chunk. We congratulate the young couple and wish them years of joy.
Edward McMillan, the wife murderer, was hanged in the Wilkes-Barre jail yard. He killed his
wife while drunk in February, 1891.
Volume 20, Number 29 [error for 32], June 18, 1892
Old Mother Grundy. Born--To Mr. and Mrs. John Graver, of First street, on Sunday morning, a
baby girl. We offer warm congratulations.
Old Mother Grundy. The editor acknowledges an invitation to take supper with our old friend J.
T. McDaniel, of the Eagle Hotel, Pleasant Corner, on the evening of the 22nd instant, when he
will have reached his 64th birthday anniversary. Mr. McDaniel for a quarter of a century has
been the landlord of the Eagle. He served honorably in the late war and is a good Republican
citizen.
Old Mother Grundy. It is with pleasure the Carcon Advocate announces the approching marriage
of Miss Emma L. A. Kistler, for the past eight years an esteemed lady resident of this city, to
Rev. N. Scheffer, of Prospect, Pa. The marriage will be solemized at the home of the bride's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dvid Kistler, Sitler's, Schuylkill, Pa., on the 30th instant. Following
which the couple will make an extended wedding tour before locating at Prospect where the
groom has a lucrative charge.
In A Few Words. Eugene Buck and Miss Jane Strohl, both of Towamensing, are married.
In A Few Words. Lewis Christman, the jolly landlord of the Farmers' Hotel, Trachsville, will
celebrate his 48th birthday on July 1st by giving a grand dance to his friends and patrons. All
who delight in the fantastic skip should be on hand.
In A Few Words. Cards are out announcing the maraiage of Wm. S. McGhee, of Audenried to
Miss Margaret Dunn, daughter of Robert Dunn. The ceremony will be performed in the
Presbyterian church, Audenried, Tuesday afternoon, June 28th at 1 o'clock.
Card of Thanks
We, the undersigned brothers of Christian Hagedorn, deceased, cannot leave this
beautiful and hospitable town without expressing to the citizens with whom we came in contact,
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especially the members of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, the Germania Saengerbund, and the
Arion Cornet Band our heartfelt thanks for the kindness with which they have received us, and
still more for the love and respect which they have shown our departed brother on his last long
journey.
Herman C. Hagedorn, Alvin Hagedorn.
Lehighton, June 12, '92.
Happily Wedded.
Our young friends Charles Frantz and Miss Isabella Hontz were united in the golden
bonds of wedlock on the 4th inst., at the home of the groom's parents and in the presence of
many friends. Following the auspicious ceremony a very appetizing repast was served. We wish
the young couple a world of prosperity as they journey through life together.
The following is a list of the presents received for which the young couple express many
thanks:
Joseph Heister and wife, glass set; Charles Hann and wife, smoothing irons; John
Gomery and wife, table; Owen Hunsicker and wife, set of goblets and pepper and salt boxes;
Edward Honchen and wife, glass pitcher and fruit dish; Eugene Bartholomew and wife, set of
silver knives and forks; Henry Melber and wife, pictures and pillows; L. Shoemaker and wife,
glass set and linen table cloth; Ambrose Peters and wife, parlor lamp; Nathan Hontz and wife,
set of dishes; Godfrey Frantz and wife, Cristey knives and butter dish; Mrs. E. Rehrig, sheets;
Mrs. Belle Meredith, fancy tidy; Mrs. E. H. Snyder, orange dish; Miss Tillie Leuckel, silver
sugar shell and fancy basket; Miss Hattie Frantz, half dozen silver teaspoons; Mrs. Ellen Stout,
glass set; Mrs. Lovina Rex, glass caster; Mrs. Reuben Fenstermacher and daughter, set of
knives and forks; Mrs. Levi Shoemaker, glass cake stand; R. L. Sweeny, dozen napkins; Mrs.
Lewis Walck, dozen napkins; Mrs. Thomas Zeigler, pair linen towels; Mrs. Owen Boyer, linen
table cloth; Joseph Reinheimer and wife, linen table cloth; Miss Mary Farren, cake stand; Miss
Irene Weidaw, tidy; Miss Jennie Trainer, pair linen towels; Miss Katie Fenstermacher, cake
stand; Miss Cora Kuder, orange dish; David Ebbert and wife, table cloth and napkins; James
Esch and wife, glass set; Miss Lizzie Beck, pair linen towels; Miss Ella Seaboldt, oat meal set;
Miss Hattie Geggus, silver sugar shell; Miss Eva Fritzinger, lamp; Miss Lizzie Montz, water
set; Miss Alice Montz, fruit stand; Miss Bertha Farren, fruit dishes; Miss Savilla Faust, pair
linen towels; Miss Lillie Moulthrop, table cloth; Miss Mary Shoemaker, dozen napkins, Miss
Mary Walck, table cloth; Miss Ella Fink, cake stand; Francis Rehrig, pickle caster; Richard
Farren, silver butter knife; Master George Hann, pair towels; James Krum, money; Edwin C.
Ohl, money; Joseph Krum, money; Henry Hontz, money; Henry Spoonheimer and wife, pair
sheets; Misses Sarah and Lizzie Farren, set of fruit dishes; Frank Zahn and wife, bed spread;
William Freeman and wife, bed spread; Edward Krum and wife, celery glass and sugar bowl;
Edward Krum and wife, South street, set of dishes and muslin; Chamber set, Mrs. George
Hontz.
Sudden Death.
Christian Hagedorn aged about 46, got up out of bed early Friday morning apparently in
the best of health and a half hour later he was found dead in an out house at the John W. Koons
residence on north First street, where he was a boarder for some time. Hagedorn was a native of
Germany but for many years has been a citizen of this county, residing in this place for a long
time and for some years in West Virginia. His wife is dead, but a daughter survives at Slatington.
He also had two brothers, one in Philadelphia and the other in New York, both of whom attended
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the funeral on last Sunday. The cause of his sudden death is assigned to epilliptie fits from which
he had been a sufferer from infancy. Deceased was a Past Chief in good standing of Gnaden
Hutten Castle 316, K. G. E., and at the time of his death was filling the post of M. of R., he also
was a prominent member of the Germania Sangerbund and one of its best singers.
Interment was made on Sunday in the Lehighton cemetery and was the largest funeral
ever witnessed in this town.
Newsy Weissport. Born--To Robert J. Hongen and wife on Tuesday last a baby girl.
Newsy Weissport. Charley Whitehead has our warm congratulations. He was married on the
2nd instant, in Allentown, by Rev. C. H. Egge, to Miss Sarah Mealey.
Run Over and Killed. Peter Weidaw, of Lehigh Gap, was run over and killed Wednesday
morning, on the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The accident happened near the Lehigh Gap
station. Mr. Weidaw resided a short distance above. He left his home and was walking down
the track on his way to work. He stepped out of the way of a train that was coming towards him,
immediately in front of a south bound fast freight, and was hit by the locomotive. Deceased was
aged 64 years and was a brother to William Weidaw, of this town.
Volume 20, Number 30 [error for 33], Saturday, June 25, 1892
State Matters In Brief. Mrs. Catharline Schlabach, of Easton, crazed with religious fervor,
committed suicide by cutting her throat with a butcher knife.
Old Mother Grundy. Our old friend Thompson McDaniel, of the Eagle Hotel, Pleasant Corner,
celebrated his 64th birthday anniversary on Wednesday evening by entertaining a number of his
friends at a very sumptuous repast. Among those present from this neighborhood were Moses
Rehrig and wife, H. V. Morthimer, Sr., and wife, Joseph F. Rex, Owen Klotz and wife, Henry
Drumbore and wife, W. C. Watson and C. H. Bower.
In A Few Words. Miss Maggie Lynch, of Jeanesville, and Wm. Corry, of Audenried, are to be
wedded.
In A Few Words. Mrs. Elanor Davies, of Jeanesville, is dead at the age of 74 years. Interment
was made at Ashland on Saturday.
In A Few Words. The funeral of Peter Weidaw, of Lehigh Gap, occurred Saturday and was very
largely attended by friends and relatives. Deceased was killed on the railroad and was aged
sixty-four years.
From Mauch Chunk. Miss Sallie Twining, of this place, daughter of the superintendent of the
Central Railroad, was married to Hayden Ashley, of Scranton, a cashier of the Railroad
Company, Friday. The ceremony took place at the Presbyterian church.
People On The Go. August Bear, of First street, was at Tower City, over Sunday looking after
the disposition of the body of his step-son who died in that place some months ago.
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Newsy Weissport. R. J. Hongen was at Allentown on Monday attending the funeral of Author
Grath, a cousin, who met with a serious accident in the Iowa Barb Wire Mill in that city.
Newsy Weissport. The funeral of Mrs. Uriah Fatzinger, who died on Wednesday of last week,
occurred on Sunday and was very largely attended by relatives and friends. The services were
conducted by Rev. Reitz, of the Evangelical church, of which deceased had long been a faithful
member. Mrs. Fatzinger was aged 49 years, and for some time previous to her death had
suffered of a paralytic stroke. Four children survive with the husband, Wesley, Frank, Lillie and
Mrs. Elsie Ditterline. In their bereavement we tender sincere sympathy.
Volume 20, Number 31 [error for 34], Saturday, July 2, 1892
In A Few Words. Wm. McGee and Miss Maggie Dunn, of Audenried, were married on Tuesday.
In A Few Words. Mrs. Thomas Reagan, of Jeanesville, aged twenty-eight years, is dead of blood
poisoning.
From Mauch Chunk. James N. Hess, of East Mauch Chunk, was married, Wednesday to Miss
Catherine Smith, of Dunmore, Pa. The young couple have our congratulations.
MARRIED. Shupp--Serfass--On June 5, at Pleasant Valley, by Rev. S. B. Stupp, G. O. Shupp
and Miss Sarah A. Serfass, both of Dottersville.
MARRIED. Oplinger--Beer.--On June 6, at the residence of Daniel Anthony, near Little Gap,
by the same, Allen A. Oplinger, of Cherryville and Miss Emma J. Beer, of Stemlersville.
MARRIED. Hummel--Heffelfinger.--On June 25, at Pleasant Valley, by the same, Jacob S.
Hummel, of Nazareth and Miss Ida L. Heffelfinger, of Eldred twp.
MARRIED. Ziegler--Haas.--on June 19, at West Penn, by Rev. A. Bartholomew, Lewis A.
Ziegler and Miss Emma L. Haas.
Volume 20, Number 32 [error for 35], Saturday, July 9, 1892
State Matters In Brief. On the Fourth, John Cooper, aged 26, had both legs shot off by a cannon,
during a celebration in Parsons, near Wilkes-Barre. On the same day, Frank Holland, aged 13,
of Wilkes Barre, had his head blown off by the explosion of a cannon.
State Matters In Brief. A Polander, named Sopkia, while up a tree in Hanover township,
Luzerne county, on Thursday, stealing cherries belonging to a farmer named Henry Goner, after
being warned to come down, and refusing to do so, was brought down dead by a gun-shot fired
from ambush, probably by Goner.
In A Few Words. Miss Emma Berger and Edgar Young, a young Weatherly couple, were
married on Friday by Rev. A. M. Masonheimer. They will spend their honeymoon in
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Stroudsburg.
In A Few Words. A man and boy supposed to be father and son were killed on the railroad at
Penn Haven Junction on Saturday morning. The boy, who was evidently about 14 years of age,
had his brains knocked out and the father was instantly killed. Both bodies were taken to Mauch
Chunk.
In The Bonds Of Wedlock.
A Pretty Wedding in the Beautiful Lizard Creek Valley.
On last Thursday afternoon at a quiet old homestead at Andrews' station, in the most
picturesque locality in the beautiful Lizard Creek Valley, Miss Emma L. A., the estimable and
accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Kistler, was happily wedded to Rev. N. Sheffer,
of Prospect, Pa. The wedding ceremony was performed by the groom's grother, Rev. J. A.
Sheffer, pastor of St. John's Lutheran church, Allentown, followed with an eloquent prayer by
Rev. E. A. Bauer, of Lehighton, and the benediction by Rev. Fox, of Slatington. The
bridesmaids were Miss Agnes Bauer, of Lehighton; Miss Mamie Kistler, a sister of the bride,
and Miss Ida Kistler, a cousin, of Nesquehoning, and the groomsmen who did honor on the
occasion were David A. Miller, of Allentown; H. S. Diehl, of Lehighton, and Amandes Kistler, a
brother of the bride. The bride was handsomely attired in a cream dress of Bedford Cord and
during the impressive ceremony carried a volume of Drummond's famous addresses. The groom
wore conventional black. The bridesmaids were very prettily attired and the groomsmen wore
black. The ushers were Ed. Longacre, Jacob Longacre, Samuel Miller, Charley Lee and
Warren Sitler. The interior of the house and the room where the ceremony was performed was
prettily decorated with ferns and daisys and made a beautiful appearance. The wedding march
was from Lohengrin and was excellently performed by Miss Anzie Montz, of Lehighton. At the
conclusion of the pretty ceremony which joined together as man and wife these two, a sumptuous
wedding feast was served in elegant style. Large tables were spread and the guests gathered
'round the banquet board and 'mid the pleasant repartee dissected rare gems of the culinary art
prepared as only they can be prepared by the women folk in the famous Lehigh Valley. There
were rich fruits, plums, peaches, apricots, bannas and oranges, cakes and ice cream and to the
feast all did a creditable justice. Fully two hundred and fifty guests were present and banquetted
and the occasion will long be remembered as the most auspicious in that section of the romantic
old Lizard Creek.
Among the most prominent people present from a distance were Co. Supt. Weiss, of
Schuylkill county; Prof. N. M. Balliet and wife, of Ursinus College, Collegeville; Dr. W. G. M.
Seiple and wife, Revs. Reber and Kuder and I. S. Koch and wife, of Lehighton; Samuel Kistler,
Esq., and wife, of Saegerville; Judge Seidle and family, of Normal Square, &c.
Mr. and Mrs. N. Sheffer left the same evening on a wedding trip which may continue for
a few weeks following which they will take up their home in Prospect, Pa., where the groom has
a lucrative charge.
The new Mrs. Sheffer made her home in this place for many years, having a residence
with Mr. and mrs. W. G. M. Seiple on South street. She has a host of friends here who shower
upon her warm congratulations and well wishes for a future of unalloyed happiness in her new
life and new home.
The presents were many and pretty and we append a list of them:
One picture, D. S. Kramer and family; one picture, Joseph Obert and family; mantle
clock, T. E. Sittler and family; silver soup ladle, David Ebbert and family; silver coffee pot,
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Mrs. Stoever and daughter, Philadelphia; two fancy baskets, D. Nothstein and wife; silver butter
dish, G. W. Weiss and wife; fancy pin-cushion and bottles, I. S. Koch and wife; clock, M.
Rehrig and wife; hand-painted placque, Miss Anzie A. Mantz; bric-a-brac, Mrs. James J.
Chillman, Philadelphia; after-dinner coffee cups, Mrs. Samuel R. Gray; table centre and doily,
Miss Agnes L. Bauer; a drapery, Miss Ida C. Daubert; ornamented glasses, Miss Mame
Semmel; bon-bon basket, Miss Luella Rehrig; silver sugar shell, Samuel J. Kistler and wife;
silver molasses jug, John Seaboldt and wife; a drapery, Miss Estellla M. Kistler; silver pepper
and salts, Miss Sallie Rothermel; knit tidy, Mrs. Rebecca Musselman; fancy plate, W. G.
Mitchell and wife; silver nut set, Wm. Zehner and wife; fruit knives, Rev. J. H. Kuder and wife;
a drapery, Miss Anzie Bauer; silver sugar shell, W. McDowell; bric-a-brac, Miss Tillie C.
Leuckel; embroidered table cover, Miss Ida M. Kistler; silver top cracker jar, Chas. Forney and
wife; silver gravy ladle, Prof. N. M. Balliet and wife; bric-a-brac, Frankie R. Diehl; money, O.
K. Montz; money, P. J. Kistler; money, Mrs. Shock; money, Mrs. German; diamond pin, Mrs.
Belle Meredith; book, Dr. N. B. Reber and wife; money, Mrs. W. D. Weaver; 1 dozen silver
knvies and forks, D. Kistler and wife; money, Miss Carrie Billig; towels, Mrs. Haberman;
muslin, Mrs. Davis; money, William Kistler; money, Frank Steigerwalt and wife; money,
Wilson Ebbert and wife; money, Mrs. Flora Bachert; towels, Rev. J. A. Reber and wife; towels,
Miss Ada Steigerwalt; towels, Miss Emma Clauss; napkins, Miss Mame J. Longacre; napkins,
Mrs. Annie Petry; table linen, Mr. and Mrs. Boner and family; table linen and napkins, Mr. and
Mrs. Swartz; counterpane, Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman; table linen, Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker;
table linen, J. S. Longacre and wife; towels, Miss Edith Donald; napkins, W. G. Freeman and
wife; napkins, Miss Nettie Downs; table linen, Mrs. Alvina Fenstermacher and daughter; table
linen, Mrs. Daniel Zehner; table linen, D. L. Kistler and wife; table dover, Mrs. Mary Kistler;
table cover, Miss Hattie L. Koons; table linen, Rev. Bauer and wife; towels, W. Benninger and
wife; towels, Mrs. Ellen Lentz; towels, G. W. Diehl and wife; counterpane, Mrs. Fenner and
daughter; parlor table, Nathan Balliet and family; willow rocker, sisters of the bride; toilet set, D.
J. Kistler and wife; work basket, Miss Sallie Haupt; bible, Rev. Mr. Sheffer; book, W. W.
Kistler; fancy dish, Ira Seidle; cream ladle, Miss Ella Peters; olive dish, Miss Katie Bolich;
pickle castor, L. H. Mertz and wife; vases, Mrs. C. DeTschirschsky; berry spoon, E.
Shertzinger and wife; silver nut bowl, Dr. A. L. and S. Lizzie Kistler,; sofa cushion and duster
bag, Mrs. Daniel Kistler; thermometer case, Miss Florence Zern; berry set, Dr. O. F. Kistler and
wife; teaspoons, E. D. Hunsicker and wife; napkin rings, H. L. Diehl; cracker jar, H. B. Kennell
and wife; Lutheran church book, Rev. J. A. Sheffer and wife; towel rack, Mrs. Anna Balliet;
picture, Mrs. Susan J. Monahan; hassock, Miss Emma Koons; alabaster vase, Misses Louisa
and Lena DeTschirschsky; fancy bread placte, E. H. Snyder and wife; lemonade set, J. M.
Roberts and wife; silver butter dish, C. H. Seidle and wife; cracker jar, Miss Maggie S. Miller;
fancy dish, J. H. Longacre; tidy, Mrs. A. Lukens Hagaman; water set, George D. Solt; silver
cake basket, Thomas Musselman and family; individual butters and tumblers, J. A. Obert and
wife; tumblers, Mrs. Frank A. Miller; ice cream set, Misses Adams, Harrisburg; silver
tablespoons, Mrs. Julia A. Kemerer; cake stand, Miss Meta Nothstein; silver fruit spoons, C. L.
Pickle and wife, Conn.; berry dish, Eugene Reller; solid silver spoons, Dr. W. G. M. Seiple and
wife; silver crumb tray, Dr. E. H. Kistler and wife; bouquet holder, Miss Alice K. Haldeman;
fancy pin-cushion and bottles, E. S. Wheatley and family; silver sugar shell, Mary M. and
Robert R. Kistler; silver teaspoons, Wm. Mantz and wife; silver cake basket, James A. and E. F.
Kistler; silver teaspoons, T. Seibert and wife; silver butter dish, Mrs. Flora A. Miller and sons;
sugar shell, Miss Laura A. Boyer; silver gravy ladle, W. R. Hill and wife; silver napkin rings,
Miss Sadie R. Koons; silver olive fork, Miss Annabel McDaniel.
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Thomas Beltz Dead.
Thomas Beltz, of New Mahoning, is dead at the ripe old age of four score and seven
years. Dissolution took place on Wednesday morning after an illness of only a few days with
kidney trouble Mrs. Beltz preceeded her husband hence only a few months ago. The following
children survive: H. A. Beltz, Esq., Lehighton; Nathan Beltz, Stockton; Ammon Beltz and Mrs.
Daniel Greenawald, Wilkesbarre; Mrs. Wm. Snyder, New Mahoning.
Interment will be made on Sunday morning at the Evangelical church, near New
Mahoning.
A four year old daughter of William Moyer, of Stemlersville, Towamensing township, died on
Thursday last week under peculiar circumstances. The little one was carrying a glass jar. She
tripped and fell breaking the jar and a pice of glass severed a blood vessel in the throat. Death
was caused soon after by the hemorrages that ensued.
From Mauch Chunk. Laird H. Barber, Esq., is rejoicing over the arrival of a Barber, Jr., since
the glorious Fourth.
Weatherly. Lazarus Hess, of Plane street, was lately taken to the Poor House at Lowrytown
where he died yesterday. He had been ailing for several years.
Weatherly. Harry Jenkins, Sr., lately went to Sayre to look for employment as a machinist. He
found employment at Sayre and worked on his trade a short time when he was taken sick and
died shortly afterwards. His body was brought to town to his home where the funeral will be
held on Friday.
Weatherly. Michael Kromer, for many years train dispatcher at this place, died on Tuesday at
his home on Railroad street after being sick for about three hours. He had a siege of sickness
during the winter, but had recovered from that and was out again on the streets for weeks. In his
younger days, Mr. K. took an active part in politics and was at one time quite an influential man.
Death was probably due to general debility. He was about sixty years of age.
Volume 20, Number 33 [error for 36], Saturday, July 16, 1892
Old Mother Grundy. The Carbon Advocate congratulates, C. Edgar Noll, of Third street, and
Miss Clara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Rex, formerly of town, now of Slatington, on their
marriage last Thursday at the parsonage of Rev. J. H. Kuder, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church.
Mrs. James Webb Dead. After an illness of about four weeks with heart trouble and dropsy
Sarah, wife of James Webb, died at her home on Fourth street on Friday morning last. Deceased
was aged about fifty years, and leaves a husband and six children, Thomas, Oliver, James,
Emma, Mary and Ella. Funeral occurred Monday afternoon, interment being made in the
Gnaden Hutten Cemetary. Rev. J. Alvin Reber, of the Reformed church officiated at the last sad
rites. In their sore affliction the bereaved family have the sympathy of many friends and
neighbors.
In A Few Words. Lazarus Hess, of Weatherly, 60 years old, died at the almshouse at Laurytown
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of Bright's disease. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Weatherly.
In A Few Words. Milton Stemler, of Towamensing, and Miss Maggie Hontz, of Weatherly, were
married recently by Rev. Freeman, of Boyertown, late pastor of the Weissport Reformed
congregation.
In A Few Words. The funeral of the late Thomas E. Beltz, at the Evangelical church, New
Mahoning, on last Sunday was very lartely attended by relatives and friends. The pall bearers
were John Kneas, Daniel Rex, Stephen Fenstermacher and Samuel Zimmerman. Deceased
was born near Parryville and was one of the oldest citizens in the county at the time of his death.
Big Creek. Harry a son of Emma and Wellie Markley died on last thursday of croup. Interment
took place at Weissport on Saturday afternoon.
State Matters In Brief. Michael Michael, aged 60, was killed at St. Clair by a fall of coal.
State Matters In Brief. While on her way to milk the cows, Mrs. Henry Kurtzman, living near
Hellertown, dropped dead on Sunday.
State Matters In Brief. The body of Clarence Clifton, 50 years old, of Easton, was found
drowned in the raceway of a mill. It is supposed that he fell in, and, being very ill, was unable to
help himself.
State Matters In Brief. Tommy and John Matthews, of Shenandoah, aged 9 and 11, playing ball
Monday evening close by the railroad. Johnny ran after a ball knocked on the tracks, when
Tommy noticed a train approaching at a great speed. He ran screaming to his brother's
assistance, and succeeded in rescuing him uninjured, but before he had time to escape, the engine
struck him, fatally injuring him.
Newsy Weissport. L. Merkley mourns the death of a bright four year old boy. Interment was
made on Saturday.
Newsy Weissport. John Schabo and wife, of Shomokin, were here Wednesday in attendance at
the funeral of the late Adam Begel. Mr. Schabo is treasurer of Northumberland county and a
rattling good Democrat.
Newsy Weissport. Adam Begel, an aged citizen of Franklin, died on Sunday morning after an
illness of some time from the effects of paralysis. Deceased was a native of Germany, but for
many years made his home in this neighborhood. Interment was made on Wednesday.
From Mauch Chunk. S. B. Kostenbader, of town, and Miss Lillie Koons, of Slatington, will be
married on Monday next.
From Mauch Chunk. Rev. W. T. Williams, recently united in marriage John Thomas, of this
town, and Miss Hannah Hughes, of Slatedale.
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Volume 20, Number 34 [error for 37], Saturday, July 23, 1892
Breezy Happenings. Lewis Fritz, of Alum street, is proud over the arrival of a bright and
bouncing baby boy.
Breezy Happenings. James Yenser, who rolls cigars for Koch, is all smiles over the arrival of a
baby boy at his home on Third street.
Breezy Happenings. Mrs. W. A. Peters and daughter Miss Gertie, observed their birthday
anniversaries on Wednesday evening and entertained hosts of friends in royal style at their home
on north First street.
County Tid Bits. George Sung, an Audenried miner, fell twenty-five feet into a mine on Friday
and was fatally injured.
County Tid Bits. S. P. Burk and Miss Salome Chambers, a Weatherly young couple, were
married on Saturday by Rev. J. D. Deson.
County Tid Bits. George Heydt, of Towamensing, is dead at the age of 66 years. He was born
and raised in the township, and was a staunch old Democrat.
Volume 20, Number 35 [error for 38], Saturday, July 30, 1892
State Matters In Brief. Robert J. Fullmer, aged 35 years, who has been working in Lock Haven,
started for Williamsport Station Saturday night on a freight train. Sunday morning his mangled
remains were found on the track near Nesbitt. He evidently fell from the bumpers and the entire
train passed over him.
State Matters In Brief. Harvey S. Wells, one of the best known newspaper men of Williamsport,
died Sunday after a brief illness, aged 52 years. While editor of a local paper several years ago
he exposed the misdoings of the County Commissioners, resulting in thier coviction and
punishment.
State Matters In Brief. Thomas Abbot, of Ralston, Lycoming county, was found dead on the
porch in front of his house. There was a bullet hole in his head. The suicide theory was at first
advanced but murder is now suspected.
State Matters In Brief. The body of Christian Hornicker, who was killed in the York Farm
Colliery disaster, near Pottsville, has not been recovered. The searchers are still at work. Some
thrilling tales of narrow escapes are told by survivors.
Adam Mehrkam Dead.
One of Carbon County's Oldest Democratic Citizens Called Away.
After an illness of about six weeks with Bright's disease of the kidneys Adam Mehrkam
died at his home on south First street on Saturday evening at half past eight o'clock. Interment
was made on Wednesday--services being held at the house afte which the funeral cortege moved
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to Towamensing where the final obsequies were held.
Adam Mehrkam was a son on Conrad and Christina Mehrkam, good, honest, sturdy
farm people, and he first saw the light of day on September 8, 1821, at what is now known as
Little Gap, in Towamensing. During his earlier years he made the trip overland to Ohio where he
spent some months visiting friends and then returning making the entire distance on horse back.
On the fifteenth day of November, 1856, he was united in marriage to his present widow whose
maiden name was Miss Mary Schaffer. Their union was blessed with four children--three of
whom survive, Douglass and Maria, of town, and Rev. A. M. Mehrkam, of Columbia.
During his residence in Lower Towamensing or Little Gap he filled the office of
constable for some years and the voters of the district also honored him with twenty-five years
continuance in office as a justice of the peace. In politics he was a Democrat as his father was
before him and his religious creed was Lutheran. About seven years ago he purchased a property
in this place and moved with his family here opening a large general store and doing business
under the firm name of Adam Mehrkam & Son, on south First street, his son Douglass being the
junior partner.
Married--Craig--Walp. Last Thursday evening at the home of the bride's parents and in the
presence of many friends, Miss Susie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robet Walp, of north First
street, was happily wedded to F. A. Craig, of Wilkesbarre. Following the ceremony, which was
performed by Rev. A. M. Sampsel, of the Evangelical church, a sumptuous wedding supper was
served. The young couple left for Wilkesbarre where they will make their home. They received
many presents.
Breezy Happenings. A young daughter of Charles Billman, of Beaver Run, was buried in the
cemetery here on Wednesday.
County Tid Bits. Michael Streach, of Weatherly, who was shot in the leg on July 4th, died from
the effects of the wound on Saturday at the Hazleton Hospital.
Railroad Notes. This interesting item of railroad news is taken from an exchange: Probably the
oldest living Lehigh Valley locomotive engineer is Fred Rustay, formerly of Mauch Chunk, but
who now resides with his son-in-law, Frank Koons, on Indian Hill, Franklin township, Carbon
county. He was 80 years of age on Monday. He commenced his career as a railroader with the
completion of the old Beaver Meadow Railroad, from Weatherly to Parryville, in the year 1836.
The "Elias Ely" was the name of the first locomotive. Bill Gordon was the engineer and Fred
Rustay was fireman. Another locomotive, the "S. D. Ingham," was placed on the road about the
same time. Six months later another, the "Quakake," was added and Fred was promoted from
fireman to engineer. For a period of over forty years he handled the throttle, until he was totally
incapacitated on account of failing health and declining years. His age is telling on him fast. He
is totally blind and almst totally deaf, and is also troubled with rheumatism.
Drowning Accident.
Over the Breast of a Dam to Death in the Waters Below.
It has been lots of fun for the boys since thee present swimming season opened to slide
over the breast of Horlacher's dam, at the Central railroad bridge and land in the water below and
then swim ashore. Friday night while a number of boys were enjoying this dangerous sport one
of them, Eddie Dunbar, aged eleven years a son of James Dunbar, who lives on the flats and is
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employed at the Lehigh Valley round houses at the north end of town, went over the breast and
was drowned. Search was made for the body during Friday night, all day Saturday and Saturday
night and on Sunday morning was continued with out avail until several dynamite cartridges had
been exploded in the water and the body floated to the top.
Among those who persistently kept up the search for the body were Doglas Miller,
Charles and "Paddy" Arner, Elmer Smoyer, Mike Burke, Gus Hager, Warren Horn and others.
One young fellow named Abe Snyder in diving in the water struck his head against a sharp
projectile and sustained a severe if not a serious injury.
The accident is another warning to boys who throng the river banks by the score at every
hour of the day and parents should exercise their authority and keep them home.
Newsy Weissport. William Weddy and Miss Bretta Jones are married. We wish the young
couple an abundance of this world's joys and pleasures.
Newsy Weissport. Mrs. Lovina Solt, mother of Ed Solt, of Union Hill, died at her home in
Hazleton last Thursday from pleuresy of the heart. Interment was made here on Saturday.
Deceased was aged 67 years.
Resolutions of Condelence.
Whereas, The Great Councilor has deemed it wise to call hence the good wife of our
worthy Brother, Jas. Webb, therefore,
Resolved, That Lehigh Council, 101, Jr. O. U. A. M., of which James Webb is an
esteemed member, tender him our sincere sympathy in this the hour of his sore affliction, and
further
Resolved, That this resolution be printed in the Carbon Advocate and the Lehighton Press
and spread upon the minutes of the Council.
George W. Morthimer, A. L. Hagerman, Wm. C. Watson, Com.
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Married. Smith--Green.--On July 4th, at the residence of Rev. S. B. Stupp, Pleasant Valley,
Monroe county, Pa., Lewis Smith to Mrs. Sallie Ann Green, both of Little Gap, Carbon county,
Pa.
Married. Hagen--Werest.--On July 23rd, at the residence of Rev. S. B. Stupp, Pleasant Valley,
Monroe county, Pa., Charles Hagen, of Philadelphia, to Miss Minnie C. Werest, of Kresgeville,
Pa.
Married. Lichtenwalter--Mackes.--On July 30, by Rev. S. B. Stupp, at his residence in
Pleasant Valley, Monroe county, Pa., Lewis Lichtenwalter to Mrs. Sarah H. Mackes, both of
Eldred township, Monroe county, Pa.
State Matters In Brief. William Harrinton, aged 30, was drowned in the river at Williamsport
by the capsizing of a boat.
State Matters In Brief. Michael Brokeys, a miner at Shenandoah City Colliery, was instantly
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killed Tuesday by a fall of "clot." His partner had a miraculous escape, being only slightly
injured.
Breezy Happenings. Justus Ratcliff, of Bankway, is the proud father of a brand new baby girl.
Mother and child are doing well.
Breezy Happenings. Thomas Ockerhouse and Miss Mary, daughter of Charles Lorentz, both of
town, were married by Rev. J. H. Kuder, at his residence on Fourth street, last Sunday.
Found Dead in a Field. Fred Suetters, aged 66 years, living along the Big Creek about a mile
from Parryville, was found dead in a field on Thursday afternoon. He had evidently been dead
for some time when found as he was already turning black. Deceased leaves a very large family
in dependent circumstances. He was interred on Saturday, John D. Bertolette Post, 484, G. A. R.,
of Lehighton, of which he was a member in good standing, attending the funeral in a body.
Suetters belonged to a company of the 80th regiment.
Newsy Weissport. A young child of Henry Mertz, of Long Run, died on Tuesday.
Newsy Weissport. Lewis Sheckler, of the east side, smiles over the arrival of a bouncing baby
boy.
Newsy Weissport. A four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Ruff died on Thursday and was
interred Saturday. Rev. Creitz, pastor of the Reformed church, officiated. In their sad
bereavement the parents have the sympathy of neighbors and friends.
Newsy Weissport. We regret to chronicle the illness and death of Lillie, the bright and estimable
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dreisbach, of the east side, who died on Thursday of last week and
was interred in the Union Hill cemetery on Saturday, a large concourse of relatives and friends
following the remains to their last resting place. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev.
Reitz, of the Evangelical church Deceased was general favorite among her many companions
and she will be missed by all. The "Stroller" tenders a sincere sympathy to the parents in their
irreparable loss.
The County Seat. James Boyer, of Bethlehem, son of Rebecca Boyer, formerly of Parryville,
was run over while trying to mount a moving coal train on the Central railroad at the Mansion
House crossing on Wednesday. His left leg was crushed at the thigh; his right foot was cut off
and his head was badly cut in several places. He died. Age, 22.
Fatal Railroad Wreck.
Alvin Hufford, A Valley Railroad Engineer, Instantly Killed.
Engineer Alvin Hufford, of this town, met with a fatal accident between Coplay and
Hokendauqua on the Lehigh Valley Railroad on Tuesday night at about seven o'clock. He left
Easton at four o'clock with Conductor Oliver Hough, also of this town, in charge of the train.
The mixed freight drawn by engine No. 60 was shifting at Coplay from 6 to 7. Engineer Raeder
and Conductor Carey ran up the Hokendauqua grade for cars and when finished they made up
their train and pulled out for the main line. They had to cross the east bound track for the north
bound track, on which they were to run. The train was protected by the danger signal several
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hundred rods below. As engine No. 60 was pulling across, engine No. 149 was flying north in
the same direction and a moment later was upon the other train. Engineer Hufford, the fireman
and brakeman saw their danger and jumped. All but Mr. Hufford landed safely. He was billeted
about the ground and had his head crushed and neck broken, expiring instantly. The deserted
engine flew on and crashed into the train ahead. It collided at an angle with the cars crossing
from the switch to the same track. The point of impact was at the last quarter of the first train.
Engine No. 149 and ten box cars were wrecked. Both tracks were blocked with the debris which
was heaped and strewn almost inextricably over the undamaged portions of the front engine's
train. None of the crew of No. 60 were hurt.
All the railroaders rushed around the body of the dead engineer. The corpse was sent to
Catasauqua, where Coroner Kramer, of Allentown, secured a jury and heard evidence. The
verdict was: "Alvin Hufford came to his death by jumping from his engine to avoid being on
board when a collision occurred. The evidence shows that he passed the red signal while reading
a time table."
Deceased was aged about fifty years and for twenty years has been a railroader with a
record for carefulness which any engineer might envy. Among the officials he was always
regarded as one of the most trustworthy and expert engineers on the road. The news of his death
caused great excitement in town and hndreds of people flocked to the station and waited for the
arrival of the remains. The corpse, which arrived here about 12:00 o'clock the same night, was
placed in the hands of Kemerer & Swartz, undertakers.
Deceased was a member of John D. Bertolette Post, 484, G. A. R., Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers, Lehigh Valley Relief Fund, Carbon Castle, No. 111, K. G. E.,
Washington Camp, 541, P. O. S. of A., Royal Arcanum and Order of Tonti, all of town. He
leaves a wife and family of children--one son, William, is a L. V. R. R. passenger train engineer.
In their sore affliction the bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of the entire
community. Interment was made Friday morning--Rev. J. H. Kuder officiating at the last sad
rites.
An Unnatural Girl Mother.
Her Baby Girl Dies in an Attic From the Result of Neglect.
Ellen Behler is a bright eyed comely country lass living with her widowered father in a
small farm house at Trachsville in Upper Towamensing township. All went well with her until
one day in a weak moment she put too much trust in some gay lothario and then when the truth
dawned on her that she was soon to become a mother it was too late to repair the fearful mistake,
and the enormity of her folly was apparent. Last Friday while she was all alone in the house the
life of a little girl baby was ushered into being only to close through the cruelty of its unnatural
and inhuman girl mother. Following the birth of the child the girl was taken seriously ill and Dr.
Trach, of Kresgeville, Monroe county, was called in and an examination accused her of having
given birth to a child, which however, she persistently denied. On leaving the house, however,
the doctor heard the cries of an infant, and put some neighbors to watch. The doctor's suspicions
were well founded, for a little later in the day when again accused the girl admitted her guilt and
brought the child from the attic where its little life had closed through the neglect of its mother.
Saturday the little one was buried when the suspicions of the neighbors that the child had met an
unnatural death were aroused and the body was disinterred. Squire Dennis Moyer empanelled
the following jury: Jonas C. Beer, Elias Beer, Jos. Eckhart, Jos. Schatzle, Adam Beer and
David Youngkin, but up to this time we have been unable to find the result of their
investigations. The girl still continues in a very critical condition.
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Resolutions of Respect.
A committee appointed at a special meeting of John D. Bertolette Post, 484, G. A. R., of
town, report the following preamble and resolutions:
Lehighton, Pa., Aug. 3, 1892.
Whereas, The Great Commander has seen fit to call suddenly hence our comrade, Fred
Sutters, therefore be it
Resolved, That while we bow in submission to His will we tender our sincere sympathy
to the bereaved familyh in their sore affliction and commend them to the Great Commander for
comfort in this dark hour of their sorrow.
Resolved, That as a token of respect to the memory of our departed comrade these
resolutions be published in the Carbon Advocate, entered upon the minutes of the Post and a
copy presented to the family of our deceased comrade, also that our charter be draped for a
period of thirty days.
The committee appointed at a special meeting of John D. Bertolette Post, No. 484, G. A.
R., of this town, report the following preamble and resolutions:
Lehighton, Pa., August 3, 1892.
Whereas, The Great Commander has seen fit in His infinite wisdom to cut from our ranks
by the hand of death our beloved Comrade, Alvin J. Hufford; therefore be it
Resolved, That while we reverently bow to the will of Him who doeth all things well, yet
we cannot refrain from expressing our great sorrow at the loss of one who has been an earnest
and faithful worker and pleasant comrade in the Post room.
Resolved, That this Post has sustained a loss that will not easily be repaired; that we shall
miss one that was always at his post of duty when possible.
Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones of our late
comrade, and urge them to take their great sorrow and grief to Him who said "Come unto me all
ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest."
Resolved, That, as a token of respect to the memory of our departed comrade, these
resolutions be published in the Carbon Advocate, entered upon the minutes of the Post, and a
copy presented to the family of our deceased comrade; also that our charter be draped for a
period of thirty days.
John McKelvy, Charles Raddatz, H. V. Morthimer, Committee.
Volume 20, Number 36 [error for 39], Saturday, August 13, 1892
Mrs. Judith Smith Death. After only a few weeks illness Mrs. Judith, widow of the late Col.
George Smith, died at the home of her son, Councilman James P. Smith, on Second street, last
Thursday. Deceased was aged 74 years and 4 months. Interment was made on Monday in Ben
Salems cemetery, New Mahoning, Revs. Reber and Strauss officiating at the last sad rites. The
pall bearers were Owen Rehrig, Clinton Bretney, Lewis Kleppinger and Godfrey Frantz.
State Matters In Brief. The remains of a man were found on Mount Penn, near Reading,
Saturday A watch bearing the initials, "C. M. S." and a revolver, with one empty chamber, were
found.
Breezy Happenings. We tender neighborly sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Al O'Brian in the loss of
their bright little daughter Esther. Death occurred Wednesday. Interment Friday. Rev Reber
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officiated.
Breezy Happenings. The arrival of a bright baby boy compositor caused the foreman of the
Advocate composing rooms to forget to change the date on the outside of this weeks' paper, so
we ask the indulgence of our many readers for this error. Tom promises to be more particular in
the future.
Breezy Happenings. It has been leared since the last issue of the Advocate that the parties whom
Charles Lorentz saw at the cemetery gate the other night were parties from Packerton who had
buried a still-born child., The directors of the cemetery should put their seal on this kind of
work.
Breezy Happenings. We sympathize with William Raudenbush and wife, of Jamestown, in the
death of their baby boy and also in the very serious illness of their little girl. In their sore
affliction we commend the sorrowing parents to God for comfort and consolation.
An August Wedding.
A Popular Young Lehighton Couple Happily Wedded.
At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gabel, on South First street, at five
o'clock, Thursday evening, the ceremony was performed which united in the bonds of wedlock
Miss Mamie, their estimable and accomplished daughter, to Mr. John K. Lentz, son of our
esteemed townspeople, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Letz and a member of the firm of Kreamer &
Lentz, general merchants, East Weissport. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. H. Kuder,
pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, and was followed with eloquent prayer by Rev. E. A. Bauer.
The bridesmaid was Miss Annie Bertolette, of Philadelphia, and Robet Lentz, a brother of the
groom, attended as best man. Both bride and maid were prettily and tastfully attired and the
groom and best man wore conventional black. Only the closest relatives and friends of the
contracting parties were present and witnessed the happy ceremony. The interior of the house
was nicely decorated with evergreen and illuminated by electricity. Following the wedding
ceremony the young couple held a reception at which a delectable luncheon was served. The
same evening they left via the Lehigh Valley railroad for Niagara Falls and other places of
interest enroute. They will be gone for a short time and on their return will take up a residence in
a very cozy home in East Weissport which the groom recently purchased and had handsomely
furnished. Mr. and Mrs. John K. Lentz received many valuable and useful gifts from relatives
and friends.
The ushers were Robert and Julius Heberling, of Mauch Chunk.
The editor of the Advocate heartily echoes the warm congratulations and well wishes of
their hosts of friends for a happy and prosperous voyage through life.
County Tid Bits. Miles Riley, one of Jeanesville's oldest citizens, is dead. Besides his wife and
five sons, Miles, John, Philip, Peter and James, and four daughters, Misses Mary, Ellen, Bridget
and Katie, are left to mourn his death.
Newsy Weissport. George Schwab, of Long Kun, who was in jail at Mauch Chunk, charged
with f. and b. by Emma Fisher, of the same place, is out on bail. The child is dead.
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The following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted by Carbon Castle,
No. 111, Knights of the Golden Eagle, of Lehighton, Pa:
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, Immortal Chief of the Universe, in His infinite
wisdom, to remove from our ranks, by sudden death, our esteemed brother Alvin J. Hufford;
therefore be it
Resolved, That while we submissively bow to the mandates of Him, who "doeth all
things well," we nevertheless sincerely mourn the sudden and untimely death of our deceased
brother.
Resolved, That we tender the family of our deceased brother our heartfelt sympathy in
this the sad hour of affliction and commend them for consolation to the Immortal Chief of the
Heavenly Castle.
Resolved, That as a token of respect to the memory of our deceased brother we drape our
charter for a period of thirty days, that these resolutions be entered upon the records, a copy be
presented to the family of the deceased and they be published in the Carbon Advocate.
H. V. Morthimer, Jr., C. W. Bower, Daniel Baltzer, Committee.
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Resolutions of Respect.
A committee appointed by Blue Ridge Lodge, No. 105, Order of Tonti, reported the
following resolutions which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, In view of the loss we have sustained by the decease of our Brother, Alvin J.
Hufford, and still heavier loss sustained by those who were nearest and dearest to him:
therefore be it
Resolved, That it is 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, in every way worthy of our respect and
regard.
Resolved, That we sincerely condole with the family of the deceased on the despensation
with which it has pleased Divine Providence to afflict them, and commend them for consolation
to Him who orders all things for the best, and whose chastisements are meant in mercy.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the lodge, and a copy
thereof be transmitted to the family of our deceased brother and be published inthe Carbon
Advocate.
Henry J. Bretney, William P. Long, Geo. H. Kemmerer, Committee.
Breezy Happenings. William T., aged five years, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E Scholl, died
Sunday evening after a short illness with cholera infantum. The funeral occured on Wednesday,
Rev. J. Alvin Reber, of Zion's Reformed church, officiating.
Breezy Happenings. Last Sunday at Stroudsburg our young down town barber was quietly
wedded to Miss Laura Kunkle, of Slatington, the ceremony was performed by Rev. Francis, of
Philadelphia Oliver Follweiler was best man and Miss Alice Meyers, of Packerton, was
bridesmaid. We congratulate the young couple.
Who Murders These Children?
It is Time the Law Steps in and Punishes these Unnatural Parents.
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The other day while a party of East Penn people were picking huckelberries on the Blue
Mountains the skeleton of a baby was found hidden among the brushes where the little one had
been thrown by some cruel unnatural mother. It is not known how the skeleton came there and
no one in the neighborhood is under suspicion for the horrible crime. This is only another
instance of the moral depravity that prevails now to such an alarming extent and threatens to
assume greater proportions if the perpetrators of these inhuman crimes are not apprehended and
dealt with to the full extent of the law. The cases that come to light through one means or
another are only a few of the many that are committed through the year, but they should be
sufficient to put our officials on their guard. A little more than a year ago the half decomposed
body of an infant was found in the mill race at Weissport and buried without investigation. Who
was the mother of this child? The world will never know. Later it was rumored that the body of
a child was found near the Mahoning Creek; following this an infant is buried at midnight in the
cemetery in this place of which the world would never have known had not the Advocate
exposed it. Only a week or so ago a Trachsville girl left a new born babe die of neglect in a
garret, and now a skeleton of another infant is discovered his among the bushes on top of a
mountain miles distant from habitation. Is it not time that some systematic effort was made to
discover who it is that commits this dastardly, inhuman work and that they be punished for it?
Let the officials of the towns and townships keep a closer lookout in the future and bring the
guilty parties to punishment.
County Tid Bits. Richard Eustis, superintendent of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company,
at Nesquehoning, died at his home in that village on Monday evening between 6 and 7 o'clock,
from cholera morbus.
Mahoning. Miss Amanda Hoffman was agreeably surprised by her many friends last Saturday
evening, the occasion being the seventeenth anniversary of her birthday.
Mahoning. John Nothstein, a well-known citizen of the Valley, died last week, aged about 70
years. For many years he was the proprietor of the popular Pleasant Corner hotel now owned by
the Smith Bros., but of late years he kept a candy and cigar store at Normal Square. Deceased
leaves a wife and two sons to mourn his loss. The funeral took place Thursday at the Ben Salem
church, East Penn, and was largely attended.
Murders Recalled.
The Death of Two Women Revive Memories of Famous Tragedies.
After a lingering illnesss, of heart failure, Mrs. Anna M. Snyder, relict of the late Monroe
Snyder, of Bethlehem, died shortly before 10 o'clock Sunday night. Mrs. Snyder was born on
April 4, 1820, in Allen township, and was the daughter of Jacob and Magdelene Bell. On Oct
22, 1844, she was married to Monroe Snyder. They went to farming at Lehigh Gap and 26 years
ago moved to Bethlehem. Three children blessed their union, two of whom died young in life.
Her husband was murdered about twenty years ago at Bethlehem one night after his return from
New York. The murderer was never discovered. Their only surviving child is Lewis W. Snyder,
deputy revenue collector, who resides in Bethlehem. A sister of Mrs. Snyder, Mrs. Rebecca
Dimmick, resides in Allentown. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Powell, widow of the late Morgan Powell, who was killed when the Mollie
Maguires reigned in the coal regions, some twenty years ago, died at the residence of her son-inlaw, W. Hatrick, on West Broadway, Mauch Chunk, on Saturday night.
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The death of Mrs. Powell recalls a tragic event which occurred on December 2, 1871.
Her husband, Morgan Powell, was superintendent of the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company's
mines at Summit Hill. Between 6 and 7 o'clock on the evening of the fatal day, while on his way
to the company's office at Summit Hill, he was shot down by a gang of Mollie Maguires. He
lived a day and a half after being shot. Wholesale arrests were made at the time and subsequent
to the shooting. Later they were executed, some in Mauch Chunk and others in the Pottsville
jail. For the murder of Powell, "Yellow Jack" Donohue was hanged at Pottsville. After the
death of her husband, the deceased continued to reside in Summit Hill, and later removed to
Philadelphia. For the past few years she made her home with her son-in-law, Wm. Hatrick, in
Mauch Chunk.
Mrs. Powell was aged 59 years and 11 days. Five children survive her.--Allentown
Chronicle.
Sad Drowning Accident.
Two Weatherly Boys Drowned in a Reservoir.
Weatherly's reservoir is not fenced in and through this neglect two of Weatherly's boys
owe their sad and untimely death. Willie Bray, aged nine years, and Asa Shieve, one year older,
were huckelberrying on Saturday. On their way home they stopped at the reservoir to get a drink
of water. Young Bray lost his balance and fell into the reservoir which is eighteen to twenty feet
in depth. Shieve seeing his friend struggling went to the rescue, and both went down together.
An older brother of Shieve run for help, but before it arrived the bodies had sunk out of sight.
Grappling hooks were used in the effort to recover the bodies without avail and later in the day
the immense body of water was drawn off and the dead bodies recovered. Bray is a son of
widow Bray whose father was recently killed at Stockton.
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Breezy Happenings. Married at the Reformed parsonage, Parryville, by Rev. L. M. Kerschner,
on the 23 inst., Phaon Andrews, of Weissport, to Miss Elmira Stemler, of Stemlersville.
Breezy Happenings. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lentz tendered a reception to their son J. K. Lentz
and his bride on their return from a ten days' wedding tour to Niagare Falls and other places on
Wednesday evening. A large number of guests were present and a sumptuous supper was served.
Golden Wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Harpel, an old and highly respected couple, residing in
Towamensing township, this county on Monday celebrated their golden wedding anniversary,
surrounded by the surviving members of their family--six children, twenty-four grandchildren
and one great-grand child. All were present, and was a most happy occasion, one that gave much
pleasure to the aged couple. Mr. and Mrs. Harpel were married August 22, 1842, fifty years
ago. Mr. Harpel was then living in Rittersville, Lehigh County, and was learning the cooper
trade. Mrs. Harpel was a Miss Maria Fry and is a native of that village, having been born April
10, 1822. Mr. Harpel was born in Lehigh township, a short distance from Rittersville, on
September 23, 1821. In 1846 they moved to Lehigh Gap, in this county, and three years later, in
1849, they moved to Towamensing township on the little farm on which they at present reside.
Both are still quite hale and hearty, notwithstanding that they have passed the usual three-score
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years and ten. Last summer they enterred the grain field and together they harvested and
shocked twenty-three shocks of rye.
The children of the aged couple are William S. Harpel, of Mauch Chunk; George, of
Bethlehem; David, of Harrisburg; Alfred and Mrs. Harry Smith, of Towamensing, and Mrs. Geo.
Bahr, of Newark, New Jersey.
People On The Go. W. H. Anthony and family were at Catasauqua on Monday attending the
funeral of Mr. A's father who had died on the Wednesday previous after a long and painful
illness.
People On The Go. W. S. Hausman and wife, of Philadelphia, spent a very pleasant week in
Jamestown at the home of Mrs. Stephen Rhoads While here the young cople, who are on their
wedding tour, enjoyed a ride over the Switchback and visited Glen Onoko.
People On The Go. W. A. Peters, wife and daughter Gertie, Mrs. Jos. F. Fritzinger, Mrs. Peter
Kressley, Mrs. Wm. Weisel, Mrs. Angelina Heberling, all of town, were at Bowmanstown
Tuesday guests at the birthday anniversery celebration of Mrs. John Ruch.
Newsy Weissport. We very much regret to note the continued illness of Mrs. Samuel Welch,
who, about six months ago, was afflicted with paralysis. Mrs. Welsh is aged sixty-eight years
and is now quite feeble. Her husband, Tax Collector Welch, on Monday reached his 73rd
birthday anniversary and is enjoying comparatively good health.
Newsy Weissport. We regret to chronicle the death of a much loved and highly esteemed lady of
East Weissport, on Sunday, Mary, wife of Josiah Ruch, after a confinement of twenty-one
months with paralysis. Deceased was born in Lehighton and was a daughter of David and
Elizabeth Heller, the former died in the year 1849, and her aged mother is still living here with
'Gus Oswald. On the 27th day of August in the year 1849 she was married to Josiah Ruch, Rev.
E. A. Bauer, of Lehighton, officiating at the ceremony. Four children werd born to them, all of
whom preceeded their kind and loving mother to the great beyond. Death came to this desciple
of God as quietly as sleep in which her soul returned to its maker. Interment was made on
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. I. J. Reitz, of the Evangelical church, of which she was a member,
officiating. The husband in his sore bereavement has our sincere sympathy.
State Matters In Brief. Falling from a second story window at Mahanoy City, little Gertrude
Shrock was fatally hurt.
State Matters In Brief. George C. Ogden, a traveling salesman for Krause, Ingham & Heiser, of
Philadelphia, and a graduate of Bucknell University, was drowned at Lewisburg while bathing.
Volume 20, Number 40 [error for 42], Saturday, September 3, 1892
State Matters In Brief. A fatal railroad accident occurred Monday morning at Oakville. David
Kough, an aged farmer, while attempting to cross the track, was struck by the Atlantic express
and instantly killed. He was thrown forty feet. The Coroner was sent for, but held no inquest.
No blame is attached to the railroad company.
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State Matters In Brief. The typhoid fever epidemic, which broke out at Cressona about a month
ago, has now spread to Schuylkill Haven and through the Cressons Valley. Several cases have
been reported from Branchdale, and fears are entertained that the epidemic will sweep over the
county. The disease is constantly spreading. The first victim at Branchdale was Miss Amy
Gotteschal, aged 18, who died Monday. Two of her sisters are lying ill with the disease. They
may not recover.
State Matters In Brief. John Kossock, a Hungarian living at Sugar Notch, Luzerne county,
committed suicide Sunday by hanging himself at his boarding house. He was married and had a
large family in the old country and inability to make money enough to bring them here was the
cause of his act.
Breezy Happenings. Ed Nusbaum smiles visibly over the arrival of a baby boy at his home on
First street.
Breezy Happenings. Mr. and Mrs. Webster Nothstein have the sympathy of friends and
neighbors in the death of their baby.
County Tid Bits. John O'Donnell was killed in the mines at Jeanesville on Friday.
Parryville. Died--Hannah Drusilla, wife of Thos. Swartz, and daughter of Daniel Straup, was
born Feb. 25, 1863. She was united in holy matrimony with her now bereved husband on the
26th of Oct. 1879. She died Aug. 27, 1892, aged 29 years 6 months and 8 days. She was the
mother of 4 children of whom two preceeded her in death. She leaves also besides husband and
children, a mother and father and two sisters to mourn her loss. Peace to her ashes.
Newsy Weissport. Wm. Markley, of East Weissport, buried an infant son Monday in the
cemetery at Big Creek.
Newsy Weissport. Minnie Trainer, of East Weissport, is said to be so seriously ill with typhoid
fever that she cannot recover.
The County Seat. Ed McCabe, for many years a resident here and a well-known character, was
buried in the Laurytown cemetery on Friday. He was aged about 65 years and was a native of
Ireland.
The County Seat. William Cunningham, brakeman on a coal train, was run over and killed at
Greenville, N. Y., Monday night. A wife and a daughter survive. He was a resident of this place.
Interment was made on Wednesday.
Horrible Accident at Nesquehoning. Cornelius Zaengle, of Nesquehoning, is another victim of
dynamite. He owned a small farm near the above place and was engaged clearing it for farming
purposes. On the land there were some huge boulders and to get rid of these he would excavate
at the base and fill in the hole with dynamite tampering it with earth and sod. On Saturday night
the fuse missed fire and as he was fixing it for another trial a terrible explosion took place and
when the smoke cleared away poor Zaengle's body was found horribly mangled--the legs being
severed and his head was crushed.
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Sudden Death
Of Joseph Bennett a Well-Known Citizen of Packerton.
On Last Sunday while Joseph Bennett, of Packerton, was enjoying a morning walk he
was sudenly stricken with apoplexy and died a few hours later. He never regained
consciousness. Interment was made on Wednesday afternoon in the cemetery in this city.
Joseph Bennett was a native of England. He first saw the light of day on December 23,
in the year 1840. In youth he learned the pattern making trade and there were none better skilled
in this line than he was. On the morning of his twenty-fifth birthday he landed in this country at
the New York port and later took up a residence in the Lehigh Valley. For eight years past he had
lived at Packerton with his interesting family where he was employed by the Lehigh Valley
Company. He married Miss Virginia Connor, daughter of the late James Connor, of Parryville
and nine children were born to them, four of whom survive with the widow, among the number
being Joseph N. Bennett, a popular young citizen of this town. Deceased was of a generous
wholesouled disposition and had a large circle of friends. To the sadly bereaved family the editor
tenders a sincere and earnest sympathy. Mr. Bennett was a member of the Provident Union at
Packerton which organization bears the name of "Bennett Council" in honor of the deceased.
Volume 20, Number 41 [error for 43], Saturday, September 10, 1892
State Matters In Brief. August Rabe, of Tamaqua, a member of the National Guard, who served
at Homestead, died of typhoid fever contracted at that place. Eight other members of the same
company are ill with the disease.
Married. Heimbach--Getz--On Sept. 4, at the Lutheran parsonage, Pleasant Valley Monroe
county, by Rev. S. B. Stupp, John Heimbach to Miss Clara Getz, both of Albrightsville, Carbon
county.
Married. Snyder--Shupp--On Sept. 4, at the Lutheran parsonage, Pleasant Valley by Rev. S. B.
Stupp, Benjamin Snyder, of Kreidersville, to Miss Emma C. Shupp, of Dottersville.
Parryville. A twin child of Wm. Miller was buried on Friday afternoon. Rev. Luther, of the M.
E. church officiated.
Breezy Happenings. A ten months old child of James Bigley, on north First street, died on
Wednesday last. The funeral will take place this (Saturday.)
Breezy Happenings. Our well-known townsman and superitendent of the Gnaden Hutten
Cemetery, A. W. Horn, now a loyal Democrat, but some years ago an anti-monopolist, on
Sunday last celebrated his sixty-first birthday. On this occasion he was presented with a
handsome silver headed cane. Abe carries his years well and we hope he may live to enjoy many
more of them.
County Tid Bits. Daniel McNeilus, of Beaver Meadow, is dead at 78.
County Tid Bits. Landlord Larry Tarleton, of Weatherly, buried a young daughter at
Nesquehoning Monday afternoon.
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County Tid Bits. Miss Carrie Good, of Jeanesville, was married to George Seidle, of Danville,
on Monday. Mr. Seidle is a promising young business man whose home is in Danville. He has
been employed as clerk in Jeanesville store for the past year and has made many friends during
the time he has been there who wish him much joy.
Newsy Weissport. Minnie, daughter of Harrison Trainer is dead at the age of 20 years. Death
occurred Friday from typhoid fever. Interment was made on Tuesday, Rev. Reitz, of the
Evangelical church, officiating.
Newsy Weissport. We congratulate our young friends Oscar Kuntz and Miss Ella Berlin on
their marriage, Sunday, in Elizabethtown, by Rev. J. S. Stauffer, formerly pastor of the
Reformed church here. We hope for them many years of prosperity.
A Murdered Man Identified. The body of the murdered man which was found in the woods
several days ago was disinterred this week for the purpose of holding a coroner's inquest. The
district attorney and the coroner were present. The matter is being pushed by Captain Simpson
who has been working on the case with good effect since the finding of the body. It is now
positively known that the dead man is Mike Gallato, an Hungarian, who boarded with a man
named Mike Ginger at Tresckow. After the inquest the search for the murderer will be
commenced by Mr. Simpson.
Died Suddenly.
Charles Wund carried the United States mail from the Lehigh Valley depot to the post
office Thursday morning and a short time after he was taken with severe pains in the chest and
ten minutes later was dead. Mr. Wund served in the late war of the rebellion and was on Uncle
Sam's pension roll and had just been elected a member of John D. Bertolette Post 484, G. A. R.,
of this place, and would have been initiated on the evening of the day he died. Three children
and a widow survive.
Deceased was aged about 52 years and for a long time has been in poor health.
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Married. Beer-Silliman--On Sept. 10th, at the Lutheran parsonage, Gilberts, Pa., by Rev. S. B.
Stupp, Monroe Beer, of Stemlersville, to Miss Christiana Silliman, of Eldred, Monroe county.
Married. Eckhart--Eckhart--On Sept. 10th, by Rev. S. B. Stupp, Nathan Eckart to Miss Sarah
Eckhart, both of Towamensing township, Carbon county, married at the residence of the groom.
Breezy Happenings. Our well-known blacksmith, Frank Diehl, is happy over the coming of a
little Republican to his home on Monday.
Breezy Happenings. Our popular cigar maker, J. J. Kutz, is happy over the arrival of a baby girl
at his home.
County Tid Bits. Ratrick King, aged 75 years, died at the Lowerytown Poor House Friday.
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Parryville. Wm. Miller buried another child on Sunday, making the second within a month's
time.
Squire Zeigenfus Dead.
Squire Samuel Zeigenfus died Friday last at the ripe old age of 69 years, from the effects
of Bright's disease of the kidneys. Deceased was born and spent his whole life in Milllport
where he was a very highly esteemed citizen. He leaves a widow and three daughters.
In politics deceased was Democratic and for almost a quarter of a century had filled the
office of justice of the peace in that township. He was also an Odd Fellow, having connected
himself with Aquashicola Lodge, as a charter member, Feb. 13, 1872. He was married June 13,
1852, to Harriet Hoffman and seven children resulted from their union of which number three
survive. Interment was made on Wednesday.
Newsy Weissport. Benj. F. Peter, salesman in Snyder's store, was at Slatington on Tuesday with
his family attending the funeral of his father.
The County Seat. John Kane and Miss Nora Bunce were married on Thursday by Rev. Father
Bunce, brother of the bride, in the church of Immaculate conception on West Broadway.
The County Seat. H. P. Levan and wife are home from New Ringgold, Pa., where they were
attending the funeral of Martin Rehrig aged 84 years.
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State Matters In Brief. John Fritz, general superintendent of the Bethlehem Iron Company, is to
be given a dinner a by his friends at the Hotel Wyandotte, South Bethlehem, on September 28, in
honor of his 70th birthday, which he reached a short time ago. The dinner and reception is to be
given under the auspices of the Engineers' Club of New York. The invited guests on the occasion
include Secretary of War Elkins, Secretary of Navy Tracy, Commodore Folger and many
military, professional and business men. The affair has been arranged by a committee consisting
of Eckley B. Coxe, Drifton; S. W. Baldwin, New York; Robert P. Linderman, Bethlehem; E. D.
Leavitt, Boston; Oliver Williams, Catasauqua; S. T. Wellman, Thurlow; James Moore,
Philadelphia; Robert W. Hunt, Chicago, and J. F. Holloway, New York.
Breezy Happenings. Leonard Frederick and miss Mary Blickel, of Packerton, were married on
September 17th by Rev. J. H. Kuder, at his resicence.
Breezy Happenings. Thomas Hontz, of town, and Miss Mary E. Snyder, of Big Creek, were
happily wedded by Rev. J. Alvin Reber at the Reformed parsonage on Wednesday last. The
young couple have the best wishes of their friends for a prosperous voyage through life.
County Tid Bits. Hugh C. Boyle and Miss Kate Early of Beaver Meadow, will soon be married.
County Tid Bits. Annie H. Trevaskis and John J. Evans, both of Beaver Meadow, are to be
married on the 28th, Rev. Meitzler, of the M. E. church, will officiate.
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The County Seat. Edward Serfass, brakeman on train drawn by engine No. 131, fell under the
car wheels while shifting in the Mauch Chunk yard on Thursday and sustained injuries from
which he died soon after at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, where he was taken.
Volume 20, Number 44 [error for 46], Saturday, October 1, 1892
State Matters In Brief. Isaac Workheiser and Edward Martin brothers-in-law, of Easton, were
drowned in the Delaware Monday morning by the capsizing of a boat hauling stone from "Flat
Rock" to repair Wilson's dam. William Rockafellow, a third occupant, was rescured just in the
nick of time. Martin leaves a widow and three children.
Surprised!
The friends of F. D. Miller, of Second street, on the occasion of his 40th birthday
anniversary, the other night treated him to a delightful surprise. The evening's pleasures
consisted of the various amusements and concluded with an appetizing luncheon. Doug also
received numerous presents.
Those present were Sarah Miller, Matilda Miller, John Hottenstein and wife, Nathan
Everit and wife, Mrs. Ed Hunsicker and daughters, Mrs. E. W. Clauss, Mrs. W. I. Peters, Mrs.
W. G. Miller, Mrs. Ed McCormick, Mrs. Wm. Schadle, Mrs. David Hatch, Mrs. Wm. Michel,
Mrs. W. I. Semmel, Mrs. Erdman, Mrs. A. K. Miller, Mrs. William Brinkman, Misses Minnie
Semmel, Carrie Hough, Aggie Strauss and sister, Irene, Mary and Emma Fenstermacher,
Emma Williamson, Mary Rehrig, Minnie Moulthrop, Lillie Stocker, Ellen Peters, Alice
McCormick, T. and C. V. Kleintop, Granville Rehrig, J. E. Miller.
Breezy Happenings. We tender a sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Harding, of Iron
street, in the death of their bright little two year old son, Henry D. Interment was made on
Wednesday afternoon.
Breezy Happenings. Last Saturday evening the neighbors and friends of Mrs. C. Fortwangler,
of Second street, tendererd her a pleasant surprise, the occasion being the anniversary of her
birth. The event was made one of greatest pleasure by the indulgence in the usual amusements.
At a late hour a delectable repast was served to the guests in a manner such as only the good
women of Lehighton know how. Those present were Mesdames James Hollenbach, J. Trainer,
W. G. Miller, Lewis Kleppinger, Phaon Clauss, Wm. Michel and Misses Sallie and Emaline
Clauss, Ella Ebbert, Irene Fenstermacher, Daisy Horn and Mary Rehrig.
Breezy Happenings. That broad all-wool and a mile wide smile on the genial phiz of our
hustling young townsman, A. L. Hagerman, the Adam's Expressman is accounted for by the
arrival of a bright and bouncing baby boy at his home on First street. Little William is doing
well.
Newsy Weissport. We extend a sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. John S. Miller in the death of
their daughter Addie J., of consumption after a continued illness for a long time. Interment will
be made Saturday. Deceased was aged eighteen years.
Beaver Meadow. John Mooney, a Beaver Meadow miner, was killed at Evans' colliery on
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Monday by a fall of rock.
Beaver Meadow. Miss Bridget McColl and Patrick McNamara are one since Saturday. The
ceremony was performed in St. Mary's church.
Beaver Meadow. Hugh J. Boyle was married Tuesday to Miss Rose McClafferty, of Danville.
The young couple are enjoying a wedding tour to Niagara Falls and other places.
Married--On Saturday, Sept. 24, 1892, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, at his residence, Chas. G.
Longkammerer, of Packerton, and Miss Emma Koch, of Trachsville.
Jeanesville. Adrian Barber, who formerly resided at Jeanesville, where he held the responsible
position of cashier for J. C. Haydon & Co., for many years, died in Wisconsin, of pneumonia on
Thursday last, at the advanced age of 73 years. Mr. Barber was well-known throughout the coal
region.
The County Seat. Miss Susie Haines, of Audenreid, and James Hepplwite, of Philadelphia,
were wedded at Mauch Chunk on Saturday. The young couple were tendered a reception at the
home of the bride's parents. They will make their home in Philadelphia.
Packerton. Miss Emma Koch, of Trachsville, and Charle Longkammerer were joined in
wedlock at the residence of Lewis Snyder last Saturday evening. The bride was handsomely
attired, a reception followed.
His Head Cut Off.
Albert German, a Lehigh Valley Railroader, Killed.
Of Albert German's death the White Haven Journal says this: Albert A., son of Joseph
German, formerly of Tannery, was fatally injured in the Central yard at this place early
Thursday morning.
He was employed as brakeman on a coal train, and after dropping off some cars here the
train proceeded up the mountain. At the water tank at Berger's German did not show up, and
when the train reached Penobscot he was still missing. A telegram was sent here inquiring for
him, and when the night men at the Central station went through the yard looking for him, they
found his body between the rails, with his neck hanging over one rail.
No one knows just how the accident happened, but it is supposed that in walking over the
cars he made a misstep, fell upon his head, which was bruised and cut, and stunned so that he
could not recover himself, and so fell between the cars. About twenty cars passed over his neck,
nearly sevreing it from his body.
'Squire Tuttle empanelled a coroner's jury consisting of E. E. Cramer, B. W. Childs,
Frank Feist, Theo. Miller and Jas. Vinson, and after viewing the body they returned a verdict of
accidental death.
German was a member of Oak Grove Council, Jr. O. U. A. M., of Pleasant Corner.
Interment took place on Sunday--services being in the M. E. church, this city.
West Penn. The only child of James Brown, of Lizzard Creek valley, which died suddenly, aged
2 years, was interred in Zion's church cemetery.
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West Penn. Lewis F. Houser, of Roland, Mass., who was called home on the sad mission of
attending the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Aaron Houser, of near Zion's church, left again on
Tuesday last accompanied by George Augerman, of Northamton county, for his former home in
Massachusetts.
West Penn. Lewis Ziegler, of near Leibysville, was made very happy last week by his wife
presenting him with a September blossom in the shape of a little girl. We congratulate "Is." on at
last becoming a full fleged pap, and hope that the new little girl will in due time receive the
companionship of a little brother.
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Packerton. Arnold Grant and Miss Emma Laris, both of this place were wedded last Suday
afternoon at lansford. The young couple have our warm congratulations and best wishee.
Packerton. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, both of Easton, who were married recently and are now
boarding at Zimmerman's were treated to a seranade Monday night.
Packerton. On last Sunday at the residence of the Rev. J. Alvin Reber, of Lehighton, Miss Alice
Meyers, daughter of our townsman was joined in weddlock to Oliver Folweiler, of Weissport.
We congratulate the young couple and wish them a safe journey through life.
Weatherly. Mrs. Wm. Stockley is dead. Deceased leaves a husband and four children.
Breezy Happenings. We tender warmest sympathy to Robert Chambers and wife in the death of
their infant daughter, Ruth. Interment was made in the Lehighton cemetery on Sunday
afternoon--Rev. J. Alvin Reber officiating.
Breezy Happenings. Charley Trexler and Miss Alice Newhart, both of this city, were united in
the holy bonds of wedlock on Saturday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Ezra Newhart, on Second street. We extend best wishes to the young couple.
Breezy Happenings. All who know him will regret very much to hear that Wallace Siewell, is
dead at his home in Hopeville, Luzerne county. Some years ago deceased lived here, occupying
the farm now owned by C. A. Rex, to the west of this city. Death resulted from a ruptured blood
vessel caused by being hit in the abdomen with a crowbar, which had slipped from his hands
while excavating rocks a week or more ago. Deceased leaves a family who have the sympathy
of many relatives and friends in their sore affliction.
Resolutions of Respect.
At a regular meeting of Oak Grove Council, No. 357, Jr. O. U. A. M., held Sept. 26,
1892, the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased an all-wise Providence to visit our Council for the second time
and remove to the great Council above our beloved friend and Brother, Albert A. Garman, and
while viewed from a human standpoint it is hard for us to understand why one so young, so
useful and so much needed is thus suddenly taken away. Yet believing in the true and living
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God, recognizing his infallible wisdom and supreme authority, we bow in humble submission to
his will; therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Albert A. Garman, this Council has lost an upright
and worthy brother, who was loved and respected by all that while we mourn his loss, it is a
consolation to believe he has joined the Grand Council above and that our loss is his eternal gain.
Resolved, That to the bereaved and sorrowful parents who found in him a loving and
affectionate child, we tender the deepest and most heartfelt sympathy of the members of this
Council, and condole with them over the death of one so well beloved by the family and the
order.
Resolved, That our charter be draped for the next thirty days, and these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of the Council, and published in the Carbon Advocate and the
Lehighton Press, and a copy be transmitted to the family of our deceased brother.
A. H. Seidle, H. F. Mosser, Nathan Mertz, Committee.
Beaver Meadow. Lewis Baum and Miss Ellen Griswald, were married on Saturday evening.
Beaver Meadow. Miss Melvin, a Philadelphia lady visiting at Beaver Meadow, died on Sunday
evening.
Beaver Meadow. Hugh Boyle and Miss Kate Early, were wedded in St. Mary's Catholic church,
Beaver Meadow.
Beaver Meadow. James Garrahan, one of the oldest residents of the Beaver Meadow district,
died on Saturday morning at his home in Centstown, at the advanced age of 77 years. He was
born in Ireland in 1815, and came to this country in 1825, locating at Beaver Meadow, where he
has resided ever since.
Newsy Weissport. Oliver Follweiler, of Weissport, and Miss Alice Meyers, of Packerton, were
married last Sunday by Rev. J. Alvin Reber, of town.
Newsy Weissport. Rev. J. S. Renninger and wife, of Allentown, who are well-known here, the
other day celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. Among those who were present we note:
Ed Nothstein and wife, of town; Samuel Seiler and wife, of Lehighton, and the following from
Slatington--Henry Kurtz and wife, Jesse Labar and wife, William Fritzinger and wife, Squire
Gross and wife, Jeremiah Knauss and wife. In all over 100 guests were present.
Newsy Weissport. Daniel Graver is dead came like a shock to our people last Saturday. Only a
few days before seemingly in the enjoyment of excellent health and now dead. There were few
if any who could at first believe the report was not false. Daniel Graver was a son of the late
Andrew Graver, who was one of the early pioneers in this end of the county, and was in his
fortieth year. In early life deceased was employed as salesman in Lewis Weiss' store, and later
launched into business for himself at Lehighton where he conducted the "Bee Hive" in the
building now used as a residence by Mr. J. T. Nusbaum on First street. Here he was when the
panic swept over the country and reverses made him close out. Soon after he went to Mountain
Top and for about eight years conducted very successfully a large general store From there he
found his way back to Weissport, after disposing of his business interests to J. F. Snyder,
formerly of Franklin township, and a brother-in-law to Mr. Graver. For several years he lived
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retured then he took possession of the post office store now conducted by J. F. Fenner.
Disposing of this he moved to Wilkesbarre where he only remained for a short time and then
returned and last spring launched in the merchant tailoring business which at the time of his
death was being very successfully conducted. While at Mountain Top he was appointed
postmaster by President Grover Cleveland and also became prominent in politics having on
several occasions been prominently mentioned for the office of representatives. During the time
when Hon. W. M. Rapsher, of Mauch Chunk, was before the people for the nomination of
Supreme Court Judge, he was instrumental in bringing the delegates from his county to the
support of his friend. In Carbon county the deceased never held office other than that of a local
character, although he had been mentioned frequently in connection with public place. He
served his party in district conferences and in state and county conventions. He was a Mason
and was also connected with the Royal Arcanum and other societies. He leaves behind a wife, a
son Harry, and a young daughter who mourn his death. He was kind and indulgent at home, and
generous to a fault when aboard. He had many friends who will long remember his genial ways
and open hearted disposition. Funeral occurred on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. G. W. Dungan
officiating at the sad rites. To the afflicted family the "Stroller" offers a sincere sympathy. The
pall bearers were Dr. J. A. Myers, O. A. Clauss, F. Horlacher, James Long, P. J. Kistler and A.
F. Snyder.
The County Seat. Annie, wife of E. I. J. Paetzle, died soon on Monday at the home of her foster
parents, Lewis Armbuster and wife.
The County Seat. T. F. Cole died at Allentown on Sunday aged 39 years. He was born in Mauch
Chunk. Deceased leaves a widow and four children, two sons and two daughters. Three sisters
and two brother salso survive, viz: Mrs. Samuel Jordan, Miss Bertha and Charles H. Cole, of
Allentown; Mrs. H. G. Ulman, of Philadelphia, and Dr. J. W. Cole, of Hazleton.
Volume 20, Number 46 [error for 48], Saturday, October 15, 1892
State Matters In Brief. Joseph Day, of Blackwood, Schuylkill county, died Monday morning
from injuries received by falling down a manway at Blackwood colliery, where he was
employed.
State Matters In Brief. Albert Lentz, a brakeman on the Reading railroad, was caught between
the cars at St. Nicholas Monday afternoon and had his head so badly crushed that he died a few
minutes later.
State Matters In Brief. Thomas Cooke, aged 35, a brakeman on the Lehigh Valley Railroad,
while climbing to the top of a box car at Pittston Monday morning, fell on the track and was run
over and instantly killed.
State Matters In Brief. F. Irvin Henninger, a prominent undertaker of Reading, a member of the
firm of Chas. Henninger & Son, died Monday morning, of heart disease, after a short illness. He
was well known in Masonic circles.
State Matters In Brief. William G. Maurer, a prominent business man of Girardville, died at his
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home Tuesday of heart failure.
State Matters In Brief. Francis Deloy, a prominent lumber man, at Williamsport, was run over by
a Fall Brook train and killed.
State Matters In Brief. Instead of having died from cholera as was feared, Thos. Gigliott, of
Pottsville, died from congestion of the brain.
Parryville. Charles Belford, of Fire Line, is all smiles over a baby girl arrival.
Weatherly. Albert, son of Levi Lentz, who was injured in a railroad accident at St. Nicholas,
near Tamaqua, the other day, has died from the effects of his injuries.
Weatherly. Stuart, a seven year old son of Elmer Schaeffer, died on Wednesday morning and
will be buried on Saturday. The boy had been a very bright pupil in one of our primary schools
where he will be greatly missed by his teacher and his fellow pupils. Death resulted from
complications preceded by mumps.
Weatherly. Another young man from town has reaped the reward of railroading. Al Lentz, a
brakeman on the Reading R. R. system, was killed on Tuesday evening at St. Nicholas while
engaged in shifting cars at that place. His remains were brought to his parental home in
Weatherly on Wednesday.
Jeanesville. Edward McCauley and Miss Mary McCauley are to be married very soon.
Audenried. On Thursday last Hugh Wilden, of Honey Brook, and Miss Kate Fahniny, of
Philadelphia, were married by Rev. Carr at Audenried.
Audenried. Joseph Carre is dead. Interment nas made on Sunday afternoon.
Breezy Happenings. The friends of Mrs. Frank Acker, on South street, pleasantly surprised her
on Saturday evening, the occasion of her birthday anniversary.
People On The Go. Leonard Schoch, of Hokendauqua, was in town on Wednesday attending the
funeral of Chas. Schoch, deceased.
Charles Schoch Dead.
Charles Schoch died on Sunday after an illness dating back a long time. Deceased was born in
Weissport on the 17th of November, in the year 1835. He was twice married and the following
children survive with the widow, Irvin, William, Tillie, Lizzie, Daniel, Mamie and Mrs. A.
Campbell. interment was made on Wednesday afternnon from the M. E. church, Rev. G. W.
Dungan, the pastor, officiating.
For thirty years past deceased was employed on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, 27 years of
which he was a locomotive fireman.
Newsy Weissport. Ervin Snyder, of Union Hill, was at Slatington on Monday attending the
funeral of his grandfather the late David Remaley.
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The County Seat. Charles Lauth, a Lehigh Valley railroad brakeman, was run over and killed a
short distance below the station on Friday morning. Lauth stepped off of the locomotive in front
of an approaching train and was killed instantly. He was horribly mangled.
Resolutions of Condolence.
The following preamble and resolution was unanimously passed by the Borough Council,
of Weissport, Pa., Tuesday, October 4th 1892:
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst
our honored and worthy fellow member Daniel Graver, and
Whereas, The pleasant and intimate relations which for the past few years he held with
the Council as a fellow Councilman and Cheif Burgess make it eminently fitting that we should
place upon record our feelings of appreciation of his services and regret for his loss; therefore
Resolved, That this Council will ever hold in grateful remembrance, the sterling business
quanties, the patience integrity and clear sightedness displayed by our late fellow member,
Daniel Graver, in the work of this Council.
Resolved, That the sudden removal by death of our esteemed fellow citizen from the
position which he held as a public officer creates a vacancy not easily filled and that his fellow
members fully realize and deplore the loss occasioned to themselves and to the public at large.
Resolved, That we hereby extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family, relatives
and friends of the deceased, hoping that ever in the sadness of their affliction they may yet find
some consolation in knowing that the worth of his private qualities and the value of his public
services are properly appreciated.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of our diseased fellow
member and that they be published in the Carbon Advocate and recorded on our minute book.
Milton Emery, A. A. Beltz, J. A. Fenner, Oliver Moyer, Jacob Straussberger, Members of
Council.
Volume 20, Number 47 [error for 49], Saturday, October 22, 1892
A PRETTY Wedding.
A correspondence from Beaver Meadow to the Hazleton Sentinel says:
The Hungarian wedding, which took place at the saw mill, near Audenried, on Sunday,
reached a crisis Monday afternoon when the guests indulged in a lively skirmish. The battle was
a fierce one and lasted for fully an hour. No person was killed but the number of battered and
bruised heads are many. The Audenried doctors have been busy ever since dressing wounded
scalps. Capt. Simpson was at the wedding until late Sunday night to preserve order. After his
leaving the trouble began brewing and the grand finale was reached at the time stated.
Breezy Happenings. Our young townsman Pierce Fry was on last Thursday evening united in
marriage to Miss Annie Feist, of Kresgeville, Monroe county. The golden knot was tied by Rev.
J. H. Kuder, pastor of Trinity Lutheran congregation.
Packerton. A pleasant birthday party in honor of Mrs. James Connor was a happy event at
Parryville Tuesday evening. Among those present were Mrs. J. L. Harleman, Mrs. T. J.
Harleman, Jr., Mrs. Virginia Bennett, Mrs. Joseph N. Bennett, all of this place. The evening
was pleasantly spent in the usual way.
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Packerton. William Altemose, a popular young citizen of this place, was recently married to
Miss Schaffer, an estimable young lady of Franklin township. The young couple were the
recipients of many useful and valuable wedding gifts. We tender our hearty congratulations.
Jeanesville. Mrs. McKeinan is dead at eighty-two years of age. Interment was made on Sunday.
Jeanesvile. William Kelshaw will be married on the 33rd instant to a Bristol, Pa., young lady.
Franklin. Benj. Breyfogle, of Union Hill, is the proud dad of a bright baby girl.
Franklin. It is sad that big hearted "Pussy" Kromer will soon marry a fair maiden from down in
the lower end of the county. We wish "Pussy" luck.
Weatherly. Albert Lentz who was killed ont he railroad near Tamaqua, was interred in the
cemetery here on Sunday.
State Matters In Brief. John Buchanan, aged 30 years, an engineer on the Shenandoah branch of
the Reading Railroad, was killed Monday. While passing Kohinoor Junction and leaning from
his cab he was thrown out by a sudden jar of the engine. His skull was fractured and one leg cut
off above the knee. He died shortly after the accident.
State Matters In Brief. John F. Collier, aged 30 years, formerly part owner and business manager
of the Pittston Times and lately a bookkeeper in the Scranton Republican office, died at his home
in Pittston Monday morning, after a brief illness, of typhoid fever.
State Matters In Brief. Lawrence Burns, a miner, aged 45, was crushed under a fall of coal and
instantly killed at Gilberton colliery, near Shenandoah, Monday.
State Matters In Brief. Levi Boyer and his son, Emory, had an encounter with a horse thief in
their barn in Point Township, Northumberland county, in which the boy was beaten to death.
Volume 20, Number 50, Saturday, October 29, 1892
Breezy Happenings. Wm. H. Schaffer, of Stemlersville, and Miss Jane George, of Trachsville,
were married October 20th, by Rev. S. B. Stupp, of Pleasant Valley.
Breezy Happenings. On last Thursday Henry P. Hontz, of this city, and Miss Mary A.
Shoemaker, of Mahoning Valley, were quietly married by Rev. J. Alvin Reber, pastor of the
Reformed congregation.
Breezy Happenings. Edward Mordue, who died so suddenly at Wilkesbarre last week, was
buried yesterday afternoon. The funeral left the residence of his son Harry Mordue, at
Weatherly, on the noon train and was accompanied by several people from that town.
Mauch Chunk. Mrs. W. L. Yeager died very suddenly Friday evening at her home here. Death
resulted from heart failure. During the day she had been to Allentown attending the funeral of a
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relative and she also visited friends at Bethlehem. Her death is a shock to her many friends.
Mrs. Yeager was born in Allentown on October 13, 1833. She was the daughter of the late John
and Hannah Esser. When she was but a child her parents removed to Mauch Chunk and she
resided there until her death. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn her untimely death.
Audenried. Harry C. Taylor and Miss Kate Koons, of Audenried, were recently quietly married
at Danville by Rev. J. B. Shaver.
Beaver Meadow. Thomas Harris and Miss Rosa Aurthor were married on Saturday evening.
The young couple are but recently from England. They received many presents.
Packerton. Rosewell E. Snyder and Miss Clara M. Zimmerman, both of this place, were united
in the golden bonds of wedlock on last Thursday by Rev. J. Alvin Reber, the able pastor of
Zion's Reformed church, Lehighton. The young couple have the warm congratulations of their
many friends in the neighborhood.
Death of Abr. Brodhead. After an illness dating back a long time Abraham Brodhead died at
the home of his daughter at Bethlehem on Monday night at the age of 68 years. For many years
deceased resided in this city and was the superintendent of the Lehigh Stove Foundry. During
the Grover Cleveland administration he held a lucrative position in the Philadelphia mint. He
was an eccentric character in many ways. The news of his death was heard with regret by many
old friends here.
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Obituary.
After a Long Illness an Estimable Lehighton Lady Dies.
After an illness of about eight months during the last three weeks of which time she was
confined to her bed, Mrs. L. H. Nothstein died on Thursday night in the presence of a sorrowing
husband, son and relatives. Interment was made on Monday afternoon in the Lehighton
cemetery. The services were held in Trinity Lutheran church and Rev. E. A. Bauer assisted the
pastor, Rev. J. H. Kuder, in the last sad rites, which were largely attended by relatives, neighbors
and friends.
Deceased was Emma L., daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth Miller, estimable people of
Normal Square, this county. She was born on the 4th day of April in the year A. D. 1851 in the
above place where he youth was passed. On the 22nd of December, 1872, she was married to
Mr. L. H. Nothstein, of this town, and they have since steadily resided here. The result of this
union was one son, Ira O., who is a student at Muhlenberg College, where he is taking the usual
course preparatory to entering the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. Besides a
husband and son the parents of the deceased survive together with the following brothers and
sisters, Mrs. Frank Gerber, Audenried; Prof. A. S. Miller, Kansas; L. S. and Chas Miller,
Normal Square.
Deceased was a member of Trinity Lutheran church, and was a close and consistent
disciple of the all wise Father, who has called her home. To the sadly afflicted husband and son
and relatives the Carbon Advocate rentders a sincere sympathy.
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Fatally Injured On The R. R.
L. A. Krum, a Valley Railroad Brakeman, Injured Unto Death.
At ten o'clock Monday night, L. A. Krum, a Lehigh Valley railroad brakeman, had both
legs and his left arm cut off in the Mauch Chunk yard. He was of the crew of engine No. 591,
Chas. Hontz engineer and P. N. Fritzinger conductor. The locomotive was making up its train.
Krum walked along the track. He was struck by a batch of cars on a flying drill. He was
knocked over and the cars passed over him. Dr. Erwin attended the injured man. He
pronounced the victim too weak for the journey to St. Luke's Hospital and he was taken to his
brother Aaron's residence on Third street, this city, but the surgeons were unable to operate on
him and after lingering until Thursday morning at seven o'clock he died.
Deceased had worked on the Valley railroad for twenty years or more. He was a member
of an Odd Fellow Lodge at Slatington, and also a member of Lehigh Council, 101, Jr. O. U. A.
M., of this place, and was in the Lehigh Valley Relief Fund. Aaron and Levi Krum, of town,
were his brothers, both survive along with mother and brother Peter, the two latter who live in
Heidelberg. Interment will be made at the old home.
Dr. Williard Married.
Rev. Dr. George W. Williard, President of Ursinus College, who is well-known in Carbon
county, was married at Lancaster on Thursday of last week to Miss Mary E. Gormley. The
ceremony was performed at the bride's home in the presence of a few friends, by Rev. J. H.
Meminger, of St. Paul's Reformed Church.
Dr. Williard is seventy-five years of age and his bride forty-five. This is Dr. Williard's
third wife. A reception was held at Ursinus College after the ceremony.
We wish the venerable "old man" and his bride abundant success.
Packerton. Mrs. L. T. Miller and son, John F., attended the funeral of Mrs. L. H. Nothstein at
Lehighton on Monday afternoon.
Weatherly. On Thursday evening at 8 o'clock Henry Schnauffer, of Weatherly, was married to
Alice Ziegenfuss, of South Bethlehem. The wedding took place at the bride's home, No. 19 East
Fourth street. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. M. Masonheimer, pastor of the
Reformed Church at Weatherly. About thirty people from the groom's home attended. A grand
supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Schnauffer will live with the bride's mother.--Bethlehem
Times.
People On The Go. Frank Gerber and wife, of Audenried, were in town this week on a very sad
mission. They were attending the funeral on Monday afternoon of Mrs. L. H. Nothstein.
Union Hill. There was a new baby arrival at the home of Ervin Snyder the other day which
accounted for the unusual smile on Erve's face.
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State Matters In Brief. By a fall of coal at the Logan Colliery, Centralia, Monday afternoon
Frank Webster, a miner, received fatal and Thomas Thomas, a laborer, serious injuries.
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Railroad Notes. James Kemmerer, the well known Lehigh Valley engineer, who for many years
held the throttle of the "John R. Fanshawe," and who was recently promoted to be foreman of
engineers for the Wyoming Division, died at his residence, at Wilkes-Barre, Sunday.
Weatherly. Death claimed one of our old citizens in the person of Christie Corcoran who died
from apploplexy last sunday. The deceased was for many years a a resident of Weatherly and the
owner of three or four houses on the west side. Interment in the Catholic cemetery Wednesday
morning.
Weatherly. Daniel Derr, for many years engineer at the pumping station at Hazle Creek Bridge,
died on Tuesday evening from typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his
loss.
Union Hill. The face of Wesley Wentz is very much illuminated the past week. The
illumination has been caused by the arrival of ayoung daughter.
Mauch Chunk. James Meehan, of town, aged 45 years, died on Thursday. Interment was made
in the Gnaden Hutten cemetery at Lehighton on Saturday afternoon. The final obsequies were
largely attended.
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John Walls, of Miners' mills, died at a hospital in Wilkesbarre early Tuesday morning of injuries
inflicted by by Michael Moran in a saloon quarrel some weeks ago.
State Matters In Brief. While 7-year-old Freddie Nadig, of Allentown, was playing with paper
near a gas jet at the home of his parents Monday night his clothing caught fire and the
unfortunate little fellow was burned to a crisp.
Breezy Happenings. On the 8th instant Beneville Ruch and Miss Emma Kistler, both of East
Penn, were happily wedded. Rev. E. A. Bauer, of town, tied the silken knot.
Breezy Happenings. Reference to the death of Nicholas Eslen, of Philadelphia, who was
suddenly killed at the Lehigh Valley station on the morning of November 5, was unavoidedly
crowded out of our last week's issue. Deceased was a brother to Mrs. John Hauk, of First street,
and was aged about fifty years. He lived here at one time, 30 years ago. Interment was made at
Philadelphia, and was attended by Mrs. T. A. Snyder and Miss Aggie Hauk. Eslen leaves a
family, one daughter, Miss Daisy, being well-known here, having frequently been the guest of
her estimable aunt, Mrs. John Hauk.
Packerton. Mrs. Wilson Mehrkam died on Friday of consumption. To the bereaved family and
relatives we tender a sincere sympathy.
Packerton. Casper Yost, a greaser in the Packerton yards, finished work on Monday night and
wanted to get home. In his hurry he tried to run across the track in front of a passenger train. He
was hit and fatally injured. He lived at Mauch Chunk and was married and had a wife and three
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children.
Packerton. Carrie, wife of William Long, died at her home on Friday at the age of thirty-one
years. No children survive. Deceased was born at Mauch Chunk and was a daughter of
Benjamin Zimmerman. Interment was made at Lehighton on Monday afternoon and was the
largest attended of any funeral in the neighborhood for years. Deceased was loved and esteemed
by friends and neighbors, and her death is therefore much regretted. The sorrowing relatives and
friends have our sincere sympathy in the affliction.
Jeanesville. John Doud, of Jeanesville, and Miss Hannah Sweeney, of Trescow, will be married
on the 24th.
Mauch Chunk. George Peoples, an old citizen of Mauch Chunk, died Tuesday afternoon. He
came to Mauch Chunk in 1847, but was carried to the west with the gold fever in the early fifties.
He was 82 years old and during his eventful career in the west had made and lost fortunes. At
the time of his death he was possessed of a comfortable competence.
Little Gap. Florence, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi George, died on Monday afternoon. The
cause of her death was due to membraneous croup. She was aged five years, ten months and two
days. Funeral will take place on Friday. Burial will be made in the Jerusalem church, at
Trachsville. The pall bearers are Sylvester Eckhart, Milton J. Buck, James Correll and August
Christman. Rev. Smith officiates.
Weissport. Lewis Fronheiser was at Scranton on Sunday attending the funeral of Mrs. Moyer, a
former resident here.
Resolutions of Condolence.
Whereas, Almighty God in his wise providence has removed from us by death, Mrs. L. H.
Nothstein, therefore,
Resolved, That whilst we humbly bow to the will of Him who doeth all things well, yet
deplore her early removal, knowing that she will be missed in all the departments of our church
work.
Resolved, That we hereby express our high appreciation of her Christian character and
testify in all the work and welfare of our congregation, of which she was for many years a
devoted and consistent member.
Resolved, That we spread these resolutions upon our minutes, have them printed in the
Carbon Advocate, and that a copy be handed to her family.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lehighton, Pa., W. P. Long, on behalf of the
Sunday School.
Mrs. Thomas Kemerer, Mrs. Mahlon Reichard, Mrs. J. T. Nusbaum, For Ladies' Mite Society.
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The Lehigh county sheriff is in a box. Keck, the murderer, died of poison the night before he
was to have been hanged. His death involves the sheriff and those under him in the prison in a
very serious difficulty.
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Railroad Notes. Sunday morning while the east bound freight drawn by engine No. 457 was
passing Frazier's crossing, two miles above White Haven, on the Lehigh Valley, an axle broke
and an awful wreck resulted. Thirteen cars containing merchandise and flour were demolished.
A tramp stealing a ride was killed and two brakemen were injured. Both sections of the Buffalo
Express, which came up on the wreck, had to return to Wilkesbarre and run down over the
Central. They didn't arrive in Bethlehem until 8 o'clock, about three hours later. It took twelve
hours to clear the track. Frazier's is a dangerous place on account of the sharp curve there.
monday morning it was the scene of another accident. Engine No. 352 ran into the rear of the
train drawn by engine No. 592. A stock car was wrecked and four head of cattle killed. One
track only was blocked and no trains were delayed.
People On The Go. Mrs. Joseph Obert and Mrs. H. B. Kennell attended a funeral at Catasauqua
on Monday.
People On The Go. Miss Sallie Raudenbush and Mrs. John McKelvey were at Chapman's
Station, Saturday, attending the funeral of a little daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ott.
East Weissport. Constable Milton Setzer is home from Scranton where he was attending the
marriage last Thursday of his sister, Miss Jennie, to U. S. Kelley. The ceremony was performed
in the M. E. church and was a very pleasant affair.
Mauch Chunk. Mrs. Lawrence McGinley died on Sunday, aged twenty-seven years. Her
husband is a passenger train engineer on the Central Railroad.
Hunting Parties. While Eugene Sebring, 20 years old, living in Pocono township, Monroe
county, was out gunning a week ago, both barrels of his gun were accidentally discharged and
enterred his body, tearing away one of the lungs. He fell backward and expired.
Trachsville. Aquilla Christman, son of the jolly Lewis Christman, was recently united in the
holy bonds of matrimony to a daughter of Dennis Moyer. The young couple start out with the
best wishes of all their acquaintances.
The News In Brief. Patrick O'Donnell, of Lansford, and Miss Annie Sloan, of Coal Dale, will
soon marry.
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Lansford. Patrick Mulherrin, of Lansford, and Miss Mary Brennan, of Hazleton, were married
at St. Ann's Woodside, Hazleton, Friday morning. Hiss Brennsn acted as bridesmaid and James
Campbell acted as groomsman. The services were performed by Father Fallihue.
Jeanesville. John Doud and Miss Hannah Sweeney were happily wedded on Thanksgiving Day.
The impressive ceremony was performed in St. Patrick's church. The couple wedded toured it to
Philadelphia and other cities.
Packerton. A baby boy is the new arrival at the home of Lewis Snyder on the hill. Shake.
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Mauch Chunk. Samuel Cortright, "Happy Sam," was forty years of age the day after the
Comet.
Lehigh Gap. Mrs. Jane Mecks was fatally injured at Lehigh Gap Thursday morning. At 9:30
she and her husband William Mecks, attempted to cross the Central tracks in a wagon loaded
with produce in front of a rapidly advancing north bound coal train. The engine struck the
wagon, throwing out both occupants. The husband and horses escaped. Mrs. Meckes was
seriously injured.
A Birthday Party.
Last Thursday evening our young townsman, Charles Leinberger, entertained his friends
at a pleasant birthday party. The evening was devoted to the usual enjoyments and at a late hour
a sumptuous supper was served. Those present are as follows:
William Leinberger and wife, Misses Lizzie and Emma Kern, Miss Lillie Kress and A.
M. Koons and wife, of Slatington; W. H. N. Walker and wife, of Danielsville; J. Hand and wife,
of Philadelphia; E. Romig and wife, Allen Hess and wife, Isaac Bartholomew and wife, Misses
Lucy, Eva and Bella Romig, Miss Eva Bartholomew, Messrs. Thomas Arner, Charles Romig,
W. H. Whitehead, Jr., and Scot and Charles Heiss, of Weissport; Henry Schwartz, of Lehighton.
Beaver Meadow. J. P. Reiss, a Beaver Meadow business man is dead. He leaves a large family.
Little Gap. Lizzie, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi George, died on Sunday afternoon, after a
few hours illness. The cause of her death was due to membraneous croup. She was aged three
years, seven months and eleven days. Funeral took place to-day (Wednesday); burial was made
in the Jerusalem church at Trachsville. The pall bearers were Josiah Correll, Milton Buck,
Sylvester Eckhart and James Correll.
Little Gap. The funeral of Samuel Christman took place on Thursday from his late home
between this place and Kresgeville. The services were conducted by Rev. Smith. Interment was
made in the Jerusalem church. The pall bearers were Tobias Getz, Daniel Anthony, Joseph
Mackes and Frank Smith.
East Weissport. Mrs. Jane Boyer, who died on Friday, aged 61 years, was buried on Monday.
Revs. Luther and Reitz officiated at the last sad rites.
Weatherly. Married at the residence of the groom's parents in West Weatherly, Francis Snauffer,
of town, to Miss Carrie Snyder, of Bethlehem. The event was legalized on Tuesday evening by
Rev. A. M. Masonheimer.
Weatherly. Allen, aged 20 years, son of Burgess Smith, died on Tuesday evening. His death is
supposed to be due to peritonitis. The deceased was an exemplary young man and had many
friends here in town and at Hudsondale where he was employeed in his father's paint works. The
bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community as we are informed that this is the sixth
time they are called upon to mourn the loss of a child.
Union Hill. Richard Woodring and Miss Clara Zeigenfus will be married on the 10th instant.
The young couple have our best wishes for a long and happy life.
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Volume 21, Number 4, Saturday, December 10, 1892
Death of Ex-Governor Hoyt. Ex-Governor Henry M. Hoyt died at Wilkes-Barre Thursday of
Bright's disease, was born at Kingston, on June 8, 1830. He graduated at Williams' College in
1849. In 1853 he was admitted to the bar at Wilkes-Barre. During the war he was Colonel of the
52d Regiment, Pa., Vols. In 1867 he was appointed Additional Law Judge of Luzerne county. In
1878 he was elected Governor of Pennsylvania and served 4 years. Later he resumed the
practice of the law in Philadelphia. A year or so ago he returned with his family to his old home
at Wilkes-Barre.
Breezy Happenings. Daniel Arner, who lives on Bank way, is all smiles over the arrival of a
bright baby girl visitor at his home.
Weissport. A little Democrat is a new arrival at the home of the genial H. C. Trapp, on White
street.
East Weissport. Paul Buck is dead. Dissolution occured on Tuesday morning following an
illness of almost a year. He was 59 years and was highly esteemed and respected by all who
knew him. Some years ago he was county auditor, he also filled the offices of supervisor and of
tax collector. Interment will be made on Saturday morning at Big Creek. Rev. J. I. Yotter, of
Parryville, will be in charge of the obsequies. A widow and the following sons and daughters
survive: Samuel, Alvin, Allen, William, Quinton, Martha, Edna, Joanna, Lucy, Mary and Mrs.
Catharine Brown.
Union Hill. Richard Woodring and Miss Clara Zeigenfus will be happily wedded on Saturday
afternoon. We offer warm congratulations.
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Railroad Notes Benjamin Ochenhouser, a brakeman employed on the Central, while shifting
cars on that road near the South Fairview repair shops Monday a week, by a sudden jerk was
thrown to the track and a heavy gondola passed over his left leg above the knee completely
crushing it. The case was all the more sad when the fact is known that he only recently returned
to work after an illness. He died a short time afterwards and was buried at Lehighton last
Thursday. Ochenhouser was a native of this town and the funeral was largely attended.
Beltzville James Brobst and Miss Lucinda Burger will be joined in the holy bonds of wedlock
on Christmas Day.
Mahoning. Miss Jeannette Ohl, of West Penn, and Jacob Eberts, of this place were recently
united in the holy bonds of matrimony.
Jeanesville. John McGraw, employed as a driver in No. 10 slope, was killed on Monday. He
was knocked down and run over by a loaded car. McGraw was the seventeenth killed in No. 10
slope in less than three years.
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Weatherly. Mrs. Christian Beatty, wife of James Beatty, died at her home on First street on
December 6th, aged 47 years and 26 days. The deceased was born in Derry, Ireland, Nov. 10,
1845. She came to this country when about six years old. She was reared in the Episcopal faith
when a child, but at the early age of eleven years she united with the M. E. Church at White
Haven, Pa. Her maiden name was Rankin. She has one sister living at Wilkes Barre, Mrs.
Dunbar. She was married to James Beatty March 12, 1872. She and her husband moved to
Weatherly where they have since resided. There has been born unto them six children, James
Roy, Richard, William, Maud and Bertha, all of whom are living except William.
Newsy Occurrences. On Wednesday borough treasurer Straup, wife and daughter, Mrs. William
Kemerer, Mrs. Samuel Levan and Miss Williams, were at East Penn where assisted in
celebrating the 83rd anniversary.
Died at Harrity, Aged 81 Years. Mrs. Jos. Schweibinz, aged 81 years, living at Harrity, died on
Monday. Interment was made at the Big Creek church on Wednesday afternoon.
He Died In Prison.
The Sad Fate Of A Once Popular Man.
Death's Cruel Messenger Visits Even Behind Prison Bars.
Jerome Reigel, dead!
Everybody knew Jerome Reigel
He was rough in his way; perhaps, a little domineering, yet those who knew him at his
best always saw the tender spot in his heart. His father was Amos Reigel, but as unlike day as
night was father and son. In early life Jerome was in the west at times; he was a drover and
made and lost money in the business. It was seemingly come day go day with him. He was
married to a daughter of Mr. Koch, of Mahoning street and several children were born to them.
Things didn't go right and Jerome got out of work. Later he found employment at the Bethlehem
Iron Works. Then he came back to Lehighton and secured employment on the Lehigh Valley
railroad as brakeman on a coal train. All of our people remember his arrest on the charge of rape
preferred by John Veilhour of Third street, not so many months ago. He was thrown into the
county jail at Mauch Chunk and it seemed then as if all old friends had deserted him--all but his
wife, who was faithful and constant in her steadfast belief in his integrity and innocence. Then
come the trial at court. He was found guilty as indicted and was sentenced to four years and
some months in the Eastern Penitentiery. It was a crushing blow to Jerome Reigel. It broke his
heart, and from the day he entered the dark, dreary shadows of the prison he began to droop until
finally on last Wednesday night the dark messenger of death called him hence, let us hope to a
better and kinder world where suffering and sin are not. His friends here were notified, but being
in poor circumstances it was thought that the body could not be claimed and thus be given a
decent christian burial. However, on Thursday morning ex-sheriff Raudenbush telegraphed to
the prison warden to hold the body that it would be claimed and Preston Koch left on Friday and
took measures to recover the body which had been turned over to a medical college as is the
custom where the corpse is not claimed within a certain period. He had to pay $25 to the college
for the corpse and Saturday evening it was sent here and placed in Henry Schwartz's
undertaking establishment on First street, where it was placed in a neat but plain casket and on
Sunday taken to the home on Mahoning street where he left not long before in life and health.
He had suffered much and his features were drawn and a look of pain and sorrow were printed
on his face. Some time before his death he had been operated on for an abscess in the side and
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had apparently recovered, bouyed up with hope no doubt that his pardon would be secured by the
friends who were laboring for it. Several weeks ago his case was argued before the Board of
Pardons in session at Harrisburg by Freyman & Heydt, but the recommendation was refused.
The disappointment was so great that it is believed that it broke his heart. He died, away from
friends and family, alone, in a prison cell, away from the side of a good wife and little ones who
would have gladly run to do his bidding. But God willed it thus, and God's will not our's be
done. He was buried in the Lehighton Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. Alvin Reber
officiated at the last sad rites. Hundreds of people viewed the remains, from Weissport,
Parryville, Franklin, Packerton they came and took a last sad look at one who was only another
victim of the strange ways of fate. It might have been different, but it was not, those who would
speak ill of him let them remember the words of Him who died to save mankind and drop a tear
in sympathy with the sorrowing wife and little ones who need and deserve the kindness of all our
people in their sad bereavement.
A Horrible Death. John Book, of Mt. Airy, N. J., a brakeman on the Central Railroad of New
Jersey, met with a horrible death below Parryville on Friday morning. It is supposed that he fell
from his train the wheels passing over him, cutting his body in two. The conductor missed Book
when the train reached Lockport. Search was made and the mangled remains were found. The
deceased, who was about 23 years old, had only been on the road two months. He was a
blacksmith by trade. He leaves a wife and one child.
Weissport And Around. Adam Houser was at Pen Argyl, Pa., on Saturday, attending the funeral
of his mother.
Weissport And Around. Our young friend Ike Bartholomew smiles over the safe arrival of a
bright little baby girl.
Weissport And Around. Richard Woodring and Miss Clara Zeigenfus, were happily wedded at
the home of the bride's parents on Union Hill last Saturday afternoon in the presence of a few
friends only. The ceremony was performed by Rev. I. J. Reitz, pastor of the Evangelical church.
Following the ceremony a splendid repast was served. The young couple received many
presents. They have our warm congratulations.
He Hangs Himself.
A Wife Murderer Grows Tired Of Life
And Ends His Brutal Existance in His Prison Cell.
Frank Kerner, the convicted wife murderer, hung himself in his cell in the county jail at
Reading shortly before twelve o'clock Thursday. Kerner formerly lived in Lehighton.
At 1.30 p. m., Private Watchman James P. Kershner discovered the body It was still
warm, and instantly cut cut down, but it was too late. The spark of life had fled.
Kerner had used an ordinary skein of stocking yarn. Nothing was noticed in his conduct
the past week. He was one of the best behaved prisoners. He was more or less eccentric on
religious affairs, but recently he was rather quiet. Kerner fastened one end of the yarn to the top
of the iron door and the other end about his neck. Then pressing all his weight on the loop, he
strangled.
Kerner did the deed shortly after he had been given his dinner, which consisted of
sourkrout, potatoes and bread. It is customary to close the outer door of the cells during meal
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time, and it was during this time that the act was committed.
His dinner was found untouched and this leads the jail officials to believe that Kerner
had fully determined to take his life, and, in order that he would not be detected in time, chose
the dinner hour. He always took a deep interest in the religious services usually held at the jail.
He read the bible frequently and also had numerous tracts.
The suicide was discovered when watchman Kershner made his round of inspection.
When he opened the outer door the first thing he saw was Kerner's back. It was so low that Mr.
Kershner thought Kerner might be setting down. Kershner wanted to hand Kerner some
work, and went in only to discover the suicide. Had it not been for this, the watchman might
have closed the door again, never suspecting what Kerner had done.
The rope yarn used was about 15 feet long and thin as a finger. The loop had been
securely tied. The strangulation did not discolor his face.
The circumstances of the murder are still fresh in the minds of all. He choked his wife,
and she died during the assault Kerner may not have meant to kill her at that time, although he
had frequently threatened her. He then carried her dead body upstairs, laid it on the bed, placed a
lamp under the bed and set it on fire and then ran for a doctor. The bed was burned, but not
sufficient to wipe out the evidence of his crime. The marks on the woman's throat, and the
evidence of a neighbor woman, who saw the choking led to the arrest of Kerner. He plead
guilty to murder in the second degree and was sentenced to 12 years. He had served six years
and one month of his sentence.
Kerner was 48 years of age, and his relatives will be notified. His son lives in Reading
and his daughter in Altoona. He has a brother in Philadelpha.
The late Mrs. Kerner is a native of this section and at one time prior to her marriage to
Kerner she was employed as a domestic in the family of Mrs. Frederick Brinkman, on Frist
street, in this town. Kerner, also had a brother living about two miles back of Weissport, who
died a little more than a year ago.
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In Memoriam.
Weissport, Pa., 21st Sun, Hunting Moon, G. S. D. 401.
Whereas, It has pleased the Great Spirit, in His infinite wisdom, to call to the happy
hunting grounds our late brother Bernhard F. Vogt, of Poho Poco Tribe, No. 171, Improved
Order of Red Men, therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of our beloved brother the Tribe has lost a true and steadfast
follower of our great cause.
Resolved, That we tender our sincere condolence to his orphan sister and brother, and
shall supplicate the Great Spirit for His smiles upon them for many great suns to come.
Resolved, That these resolutions be placed in the Records of this Tribe, and that the same
be published in the Lehighton Press and the Carbon Advocate.
Fraternally submitted in F. F. & C.,
John F. Zern, C. A. Goth, Jno. A. Phillips, Com.
MARRIED. Married on Thursday evening, Dec. 15, 1892, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, at the residence
of the groom's parents, Mr. Thomas J. Rothermel, of Lesighton, and Miss Susan R. Brunner, of
Wilkesbarre, Pa.
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MARRIED. Strohl--Longkammerer--At Lehighton, Pa., December 15, 1892, by Rev. J. A.
Reber, Mr. Douglass A. Strohl to Miss Sophia C. Longkammerer, both of Packerton.
Died at 87 Years. Gabrial Schinke, a native of old Fatherland, but for many years a resident of
this county, died at the home of his son in Towamensing last Friday at the advanced age of 87
years, four months and twenty days. Interment was made in Gnaden Hutten cemetery on Sunday
afternoon. The children who survive are Mrs. DeTschirskey, of town; Wentzle Schinkie, Sr., of
Towamensing, and Mrs. Franz Mackl, of Mauch Chunk.
KILLED ON THE R. R.
An Insurance Man Meets Instant Death At Coplay.
Walking Along the Track He Utterly Fails to See an Approaching Train. He had Many Relatives
in Carbon County--The Man's Neck Broken.
John A. Kistler, an agent of the Prudential Insurance Company at Allentown, was struck
and killed by the morning express on the Lehigh Valley Railroad at Coplay early on Friday. Mr.
Kistler and another agent, Wilson Wheeler, took an early train for Coplay. They went into the
office of the Portland Cement Works. They came out just as the train was thundering down the
tracks.
A north bound freight train was passing up the road. As the passenger train swept around
the curve William Hufford, of Lehighton, the engineer, saw the two men walking toward the
track. Both men were bending their heads over a morning newspaper as they stepped along. The
rattle of the freight train drowned the noise of the oncoming passenger locomotive. Engineer
Hufford blew his whistle! Mr. Wheeler bounded backward to safety.
Mr. Kistler looked about to see what was the matter. His indecision was fatal. He was
struck by the pilot and thrown against one of the cement buildings, which are close to the track.
The unfortunate man died instantly. His skull was fractuerd and his neck probably broken. The
conductor is Al. Williams, of Pittston. As his friend was there to identify the corpse, it was taken
to Allentown on the same train. Mr. Kistler was 42 years old. He was a widower and is
survived by several children. The coroner's inquest held a little later exonerated the Railroad
company and the engineer from all blame.
The dead man was well known in this county, having many relatives in this town and
vicinity.
Mauch Chunk. Mrs. Sophia Diekman, of East Mauch Chunk, died on Sunday. Interment was
made on Tuesday. She was born September 23, 1823, in the Province of Mecklenberg, Germany.
Weissport And Around. Scott O'Brian smiles visibly over the arrival of a baby boy.
Weissport And Around. Benerard Vogt, who at one time lived in this town, and who is still well
remembered by our people, died last Sunday at Newark, N. J., of pneumonia Undertaker Miller
left on Tuesday and brought the corpse to this place, where interment was made on Wednesday
afternoon, Rev. I. J. Reitz officiating at the last sad rites. Deceased was a member of Poho Poco
Tiribe of Red Men, of town, and a member of Enterprise Castle, No. 115, K. G. E., of Weatherly;
the beautiful and impressive funeral ceremonies of both Orders were rendered at the grave; he
was also a Mason. Vogt was a stenographer and had worked in many sections of the country, but
lately was located in Philadelphia.
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Little Gap. Owen Lerch, one of Lower Towamensing's oldest and most favorably known
citizens, died on Wednesday, Dec. 14, after a brief illness of only a few weeks. His sickness was
due to Bright's disease. Deceased was a miller, though he long since retired from active labor.
He was a good man, and no eulogy that we might write to the memory of the dead would in any
way add to the record he has left behind. All who knew him, and his acquaintance throughout
the county was large, honored and respected him for his many noble qualities of head and heart.
A useful citizen, a kind and good neighbor, his death, though not unexpected, precipitated a
feeling of sadness over the entire community. He was a good man in every particular. His
domestic virtues, his personal excellence of character, and his frankness and generosity were
known and admired by all. He was loved and respected by every one for his worth; for his
courtesy and dignity; for his integrity and honor; for his genial, modest and cheerful dispostion,
and for his known sympathy and kindness. He was a man of large heartedness and
unostentatious in his kindness and charity. He was a free and most cheerful giver to every object
of benevolence. He was especially attracted to the Towamensing church, of which he was a
regular member, and liberal in its support. Having embraced Christ and all His benefits with a
believing heart, he died in the full triumph of faith, able to give a reason for the hope that was in
him, to the last. In the several spheres of husband, father and citizen he occupied a position
worthy of emulation. He brought his age to 65 years, 8 months and 15 days, and is survived by
his wife, a born Kuntzman, Mrs. Frank Wagner, Mrs. Soph. Strohl, Mrs. Francis Engler,
Misses Julia, Lillie, Messrs. Valentine, Abrham, Milton and Charles Lerch. Abraham Lerch, of
Cherryville, is a brother to the deceased. The funeral took place Tuesday forenoon. Interment
was made in the St. John's cemetery at Lehigh Gap. The pall bearers were Frederick Boyer,
Reuben Christman, John Strohl and Benjamin Correll. Revs. Huber and Kerchner conducted
the ceremonies on the occasion.
Weatherly. Miss Ella Brong, a maiden lady living with her brother, Jerry Brong, on Second
street, died on Sunday evening after suffering for some time from nervous prostration. Interment
was made Wednesday.
Weatherly. Jefferson Lentz, a young man from this town, employed as a brakeman at Tamaqua,
was killed at that place early Saturday morning. Less than three months ago his brother was
killed near the same place. His aged parents and his remaining brothers and sisters have the
sympathy of the community.
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MARRIED. Married on Thursday evening, Dec. 22, 1892, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, at his residence,
Mr. David Kemerer, of this city, and Mrs. Susan Lauer, of Danielsville, Northampton county.
DIED. On Friday evening, Dec. 23, 1892, Calvin Sylvester, son of Theodore C. and Elizabeth
Smith, of this city, aged 5 years, 2 months and 19 days.
DIED. On Wednesday, Dec. 21, Raymond Orlandes, child of Chas. A. and Ellen Fronheiser,
aged to months and 14 days.
West Penn. One of the smallest infants on record in this section,and probably in the State, was
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born at Doresett Station, this township, on Tuesday of last week, December 13. The mother
Sivella Zimmerman, and the infant weighs but two pounds. The child is only 10 inches in
length, and can easily lie in the palm of a person's hand. It is dressed in small doll's clothing, and
is carried around on a pillow. The child is fully formed, takes its nourishment in a manner which
reflects credit on its appetite, also has a luxuriant head of hair. It attracts much attention, and the
neighbors for miles around are visiting the house daily to get a glimpse of the infant.
Newsy Occurrences. L. M. Beidler, the accommodating accountant for the Lehighton Beef
Company, was made happy this week by his good wife presenting him with a bright baby boy.
Newsy Occurrences. Charles Veilhour, an employee of the Lehighton Beef Company, will be
married Saturday evening to Miss Lizzie Remaley, of New Mahoning. Charley's friends are
offering congratulations.
Newsy Occurrences. We tender a sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Brian, of Second
street, in the death of their bright little boy, Allen LeRoy, aged three years, who died on Saturday
afternoon after suffering with diphtheria. Everything possible was done to save the little one by
Dr. W. W. Reber, of town, and Dr. Irvin, of Mauch Chunk, without avail. Interment was made
on Tuesday.
H. Stanley Goodwin Dead.
H. Stanley Goodwin, Burgess for eighteen consecutive years of South Bethlehem, and
general Eastern Superintendent of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, died at his his home at
3:30 Sunday morning of heart disease.
Mr. Goodwin was 60 years old, having been born at Morris, Conn., in 1832. He was a
railroad man all his life. He entered the service in 1852, when 20 years old, as a roadman in the
engineer corps of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. He was resident engineer of
the Western Division of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad, first assistant engineer
of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and Honduras Inter-Oceanic Railroads and
Superintendent of the Catawissa and Northern Central R. R. from 1857 to 1866, when he went to
Bethlehem as the general Eastern superintendent of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. He occupied
this position until December, 1892, when he became general superintendent of the entire Lehigh
Valley system. After the Reading deal President McLeod appointed him Eastern superintendent
of the Philadelphia and Reading system, which gave him control of the entire Lehigh Valley
Railroad, as before.
Mr. Goodwin was a thirty-third degree Mason and had a long and honorable Masonic
record. He was a trustee of Lehigh University and St. Luke's Hospital from the time they were
instituted by Asa Packer. He was also a trustee of the Bishopthorpe School. Mr. Goodwin was
a member of the vestry of the Church of the Nativity for twenty-five years and a member of the
standing committee of the diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania for nearly the same time.
On Friday, 23d inst., Mr. Goodwin attended the banquet of the New England Society in
Philadelphia. Saturday he was at the children's festival at the Church of the Nativity and worked
at his office until 9 o'clock the same night.
Weissport And Around. Elmer Smoyer is proud over the arrival of a bouncing baby boy.
Weissport And Around. George Hahn, of Hazleton, who died last Friday, was buried here on
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Tuesday. He was aged 41 years. A widow, who is the daughter of Charles Buck, and also one
son survive. Deceased was a brother to Ed Hahn, of Packerton, and to Charles Hahn, of
Franklin.
Jeanesville. Gomer, the 13 year old son of Mordical Parry, of Jeanesville, met a horrible death
Tuesday between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock. The little fellow was employed as a slate picker
at the No. 4 breaker and when returning to his work on the dinner hour jumped on a train of coal
cars which was then passing up the track. After he got on the cars he went to walk between them
on the bumpers and slipped falling to the track, where his dead body was picked up after the cars
had passed. his body was not badly mangled, but his bones were mostly all broken and from the
appearance of the body it is evident some of the cars passed over it. No one saw him fall, but
one of the brakemen saw him get on the cars and next saw him between them; this was the last
seen of him until he was found dead. It has been a practice of the boys working on this breaker
for some years back, to jump on the cars as they passed during the dinner hour and how they
escaped so long is a wonder to the many who watched them jumping on and off--Plain Speaker.
Beaver Meadow. William Tosh, aged 74 years, an old resident of Yorktown, died suddenly at his
home on Saturday evening. He had been enjoying the best of health and feeling in good spirits
until four o'clock Saturday evening. He went to bed about that time and a short time after he was
found dead. Heart disease is supposed ot have been the cause. The deceased has been a resident
of Banks township for many years and at one time held the office of Suaervisor.
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Audenried. Michael Boyle, aged 23 years, died at the home of his brother, Anthony, Friday
morning. Deceased had been suffering the most excruciating pain for some time past caused by
injuring his spine while employed as a waiter in a New York hotel during the early part of the
summer. Besides a young wife he leaves a father and one brother to mourn his loss. Interment
took place on Sunday afternoon in the Frenchtown cemetery.
MARRIED. Vielhauer--Remaley.--On Saturday evening, Dec. 31, 1892, by Rev. J. H. Kuder,
at his residence, Charles Vielhauer and Miss Lizzie Remaley, both of town.
MARRIED. Zellner--Folk.--On the same evening, at the same place, by the same, Penrose W.
Zellner, of Weissport and Miss Hattie Folk, of town.
MARRIED. Xander--Warner.--At the same place, at the same time, by the same, Wm. V.
Xander and Miss Manilla Warner, both of town.
Mauch Chunk. Ed Bastian and Mrs. Adeline Tobias were happily wedded on last Saturday.
Mrs. Tobias is the widow of the late Robert Tobias.
Christmas Personals. Charles Fronheiser returned to Chicaago, Ill., this week, after being called
home to attend the interment of a little son. Mr. Fronheiser for a time was employed on the
World's Fair Buildings, but is now in one of the many railroad shops in that city.
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Weissport And Around. Penrose Zellner, of Phifer's Corner was married on Saturday to Miss
Hattie Folk, of lively Lehighton. The young couple have the congratulations of their friends on
the happy occasion.
Death of James Earley. James Earley, of Lansford, died Sunday morning after an illness of a
little over a week. Mr. Earley was for years the proprietor of the Rising Sun Hotel at that place,
and is a reltive of John Molloney, of Oneida. he is also well known in Freeland, where his
friends are numerous. Deceased was 34 years of age, and leaves a wife and five children.
Besides these there survive his aged father, one brother, John F. Earley, of Lansford, four sisters,
Mrs. Jas. T. Mulhearn, wife of the County Treasurer, Mrs. Manus Boner, of Summit Hill, and
Misses Eunice and Elle Earley. The funeral took place Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment
was made id the new Catholic cemetery at Summit Hill.
Little Gap. Mr. Solomon Snyder, Jr., of this vicinity, is the happiest man in the township, all on
account of the pleasing and congratulatory fact that his amiable wife, one night recently,
presented him with a lively and handsome new baby--No. 2 on the family register. We desire to
add our congratulations, and to express the hope that baby Snyder may live to be the joy and
pride of its happy parents.
Little Gap. Daniel George died on Sunday, December 25th, at an early hour after a lingering
illness of about three months. His sickness was due to injuries sustained from falling off a
wagon. His age was fifty-five years and ten months. The funeral occurred on Wednesday.
Interment was made in the St. John's church, at Kunkletown. The pall-bearers were Edwin
Smith, James Heiney, Amandus Smith and Abraham Berger. Rev. Laury officiated.
Little Gap. Mrs. Maria, wife of David Green, died on Thursday last after a long suffering from
cancer of the stomach, complicated with dropsy. She was a kind-hearted, amiable lady, who had
the esteem and affection of all who knew her, and her motherly ways will long be remembered in
the neighborhood in which she so long lived. She brought her age to 63 years, 9 months and 11
days. She is survived by four daughters and one son. Mrs. John E. Walk, Mrs. Obediah Mohr,
Mrs. Walter Repine, of Montgomery county, and Wilson Green. The funeral took place Tuesday
and burial was made in the Towamensing church. The services were conducted by Rev.
Kerchner. The pall bearers were Adam Kunkel, Levi Boyer, Frank Day and Chas. George.
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DIED. McCay.--Emma McCay, at Beaver Meadow, on Monday night after a short illness.
Interment was made on Wednesday.
DIED. Yaeger.--At Mauch Chunk, on Monday, January 9, 1893, Raymond A. Yaeger, son of
Geo. and Clara Yaeger, of scarlet rash, aged 2 years and 26 days.
Newsy Occurrences. Ed Strauss, the milk man, gave all his customers an extra "dip" of milk on
Saturday because of the arrival of a bright little baby girl at his home on Friday night. We hope
the little one may live long and happily.
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Mahoning. Joel Semmel died last week. Interment took place last tuesday at the Bensalem
church, West Penn.
Mahoning. Miss Agnes Breiner and Joseph Arner were married recently. The young couple
have our best wishes for a prosperous journey through life.
Mahoning. Charles Sitler wears that "yard wide, all-wool smile," because his better half
presented to him a baby girl.
Beaver Meadow. Miss Emma McCay, of Leviston, daughter of Mrs. Jane McCay, of Beaver
Meadow, died at the home of her brother, Wm. McCay, of Leviston, at a late hour Monday
evening. Death was due to a severe attack of pneumonia. Her death was unexpected as she was
sick only a few days.
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DIED. Raudenbush.--In this town on Saturday, Jan. 14, 1893, J. W. Raudenbush, aged 59
years, 5 months and 13 days. Interment was made on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Newsy Occurrences. Henry Crow, a stone mason, residing at Beaver Run, died on Monday
afternoon, after a short illness. He was an old soldier, and leaves a wife and six or seven
children.
Death of J. W. Raudenbush.
He Suddenly Expires While Waiting on Customers in His store.
J. W. Raudenbush is dead!
The people of this town were greatly surprised on Saturday evening when the report
spread that J. W. Raudenbush had died suddenly of apoplexy in his place of business on First
street, near the hour of five o'clock, while engaged waiting on some customers. Death was
instantaneous. After he fell to the floor he gasped once or twice and then his spirit fled to its
Maker. In his liquor store at the time were Harry Painter, Michael McAntee and others. Drs.
Horn and Reber were quickly summoned, but the "jovial old Jake" was beyond the reach of
medical science or earthly skill. Undertaker Henry Schwartz was summoned and the corpse was
placed upon a stretcher and bore quietly and gently to his late home by T. Webster Clauss,
Luther Glasser, Laf Schoch, G. W. Morthimer, and Henry Schwartz, from where he was buried
on Wednesday afternoon in the cemetery here.
Deceased was born in Bucks county, near the Trappe, in the year 1833 and on the first
day of September. In youth he learned the cigar making trade at Bethlehem and from 1858 until
the second year in 1860 conducted a cigar manufactory at Weissport. During the early part of
1862 he moved to Packerton, or what was then called Burlington, and took possession of the
hotel now occupied by the post office in that little village. Here he was until the decade of 1870
when he was elected sheriff over the late John Painter, of Mauch Chunk. He filled his three
years of office with credit and satisfaction to a large constituency. Retiring from office he moved
to this town, and for almost a year and a half conducted the Valley House, of which Mr. E. W.
Clauss is the present proprietor. Then he bought the Carbon House, and immediately took
possession. Here he was until the year 1876 when the Democratic party, of which he was always
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a strong adherent, called him again to the fore as their candidate for the office of sheriff. His
opponent this time was John Hoover, late of Weatherly. The campaign was short, hot and
decisive, but Mr. Raudenbush was successful. It was during this latter term as sheriff that the
Mollie Maguire troubles shook the county and terrorized our people. Thank God this band of
secret emmesaries was broken up. In the county prison six were hanged! It fell to him, this
great, solemn, fearful duty and he executed the mandates of a higher authority as a brave man
should. He never willingly referred to this great event in after life when he could avoid it. In
speaking of this trying ordeal long after with a brother of one whom had paid the penalty of the
great crime of murder, his frame shook with sobs that could not be suppressed. Underneath a
rough exterior there was a heart that appreciated any kindness, and a sentiment that always made
him put forth a helping hand to those who might need it. The writer knew him at his best. Bighearted, jovial, with a wider acquaintance of men than perhaps any other man in this county or
state for that matter. When he retired from his second term as sheriff, during which time Frank P.
Semmel was his deputy, he came back to Lehighton and took charge of his Carbon House. This
hostelry he conducted until sometime during 1885 when he disposed of the same to Jonathan
Kistler. He then purchased the wholesale liquor stand near Clauss Bros.' tailoring establishment,
which he conducted at the time of his death. Besides the high office of sheriff of Carbon county,
Mr. Raudenbush had also served his town in smaller offices. In these minor places, as in higher
positions, he was the servant of the people and did his duty honesty and faithfully. More need
not be said than this of any man who wants a record for official integrity that cannot be
appreciated.
It was during the year 1859 that the deceased was wedded to his late wife, Matilda Roth,
of Franklin township. Of the children who were born to them the following survive: Ed
Raudenbush, of Perth Amboy, N. J.; Mrs. Al Neff, and Sallie and Annie Raudenbush, all of
town.
Deceased was a stockholder and an active worker in the interests of the Carbon County
Industrial Society. He was also an Odd Fellow, being connected with "Old Hundred Lodge, of
Mauch Chunk; he also belonged to the Knights of Honor, of the same town, and to Poho Poco
Tribe of Red Men, of Weissport, to the Order of Tonti of this place and to Lehigh Fire Company,
No. 1, of which he had recently been elected assistant treasurer. We know of no one who in
death will be more missed than this jovial hearted and liberal deceased who knew everybody and
was known by everybody in return. His life was an exposition of push and energy and his death
was what he had always desired that it should be, for although during the last month or two he
had been at times indisposed, yet for a few days preceeding his sudden demise he had been
feeling unusually well. He was buried on Wednesday afternoon in the cemetery here beside his
wife. Together there they will sleep death's long sleep. Faithful daughters will during summer
time strew flowers on the mounds until they too shall be called hence and numbered with the
dead, until they too, are called to the silent city of the dead to sleep the final sleep. Broken
hearted and sorrowing we tender to the bereaved a sympathy that is deep and sincere, a sympathy
that comes from life long acquaintance, and in their sorrow direct them to Him who moves in a
mysterious way his wonders to perform. To the dead we say "Rest in peace." Farewell!
Resolutions of Condolence.
At a special meeting of Lehigh Fire Company No. 1, of Lehighton, the undersigned were
appointed a committee to draft resolutions of condolence on the death of J. W. Raudenbush.
Whereas, Death has suddenly come upon J. W. Raudenbush, who for many years was an
earnest member of this Company, therefore be it
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Resolved, That in his death the Company loses a good member and faithful co-worker
and his family a kind father and the town a good citizen.
Resolved, That in their sad bereavement Lehigh Fire Co., No. 1, tender an earnest
sympathy to the family and relatives of the deceased and in their sore affliction direct them to
God for spiritual consolation and comfort.
Resolved, That the family be tendered a copy of these resolutions, that they be spread on
the minutes and printed in the Carbon Advocate.
John Seaboldt, G. W. Morthimer, W. H. Woods, Committee. Jan. 16, 1893
Resolutions of Condolence.
Whereas, The Great Reaper, Death, in his silent perigrinations, has suddenly called hence
J. W. Raudenbush, an esteemed and much respected member of the "Old Oaken Bucket Club of
Pa. S. F. Association, it has been duly
Resolved, That to the sorrowing children who survive we tender a sympathy that is from
the heart, a sympathy that comes from a due appreciation of the genial disposition and kind
heartedness of him who thus suddenly has been called hence to the beyond of which we hear so
much and know so little.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the journal of the Old Oaken Bucket
Club, a copy be presented to the family and that they be printed in the Carbon Advocate.
Signed, Herman C. Mentzell. South Bethlehem Pres. T. W. Clauss, Se'cy & Tres Lehighton, Pa.
Coming and Going. M. T. Trexler, Lehighton's popular carriage and wagon builder, was at
Allentown on last Thursday. He was accompanied by his wife. Both were in attendance at the
funeral of a relative.
Beaver Meadow. The banns of marriage have been published between Miss Kate McNamara
and Dennis Brogan.
Jeanesville. The funeral of Jacob Schmear took place Saturday afternoon services were
conducted at the M. E. Church where Rev. J. S. Leibach preached a very appropriate sermon and
paid a worthy tribute to the deceased. Mr. Schmear was held in high esteem by his large circle
of acquaintances, the best evidence of which the large funeral cortege which accompanied his
remains to their final resting place. Interment was made in Jeanesville cemetery.
Jeanesville. The funeral of Thomas Keagan, an old and highly respected resident of this town,
took place from his home at Centtown Sunday afternoon. Deceaesd has been a resident of this
section for the past forty years, during which time he has had the well wish and highest esteem of
all who knew him. Services were conducted at St. Mary's church, Beaver Meadow, and
interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery.
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Audenried. Miss Fannie McGowen relict of the late Bernard McGowan died at her home in
Yorktown on Saturday evening at the ripe age of 83 years. Deceased was highly respected and
for many years back lived with her grand son Dennis Maloy, of Yorktown. The funeral took
place Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. Interment in the Frenchtown cemetry.
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MARRIED. Beltz--Hahn--At Lehighton, on Thursday Jan. 19th, 1893, by Rev. J. A. Reber,
Jacob Beltz, of Weissport, to Miss Sarah A. Hahn, of East Weissport.
MARRIED. Smith--Shingler--At Lehighton, on Sunday, Jan. 22nd, 1893, by Rev. J. A. Reber,
Charles E. Smith, of Mauch Chunk, to Miss Alice Shingler, of Lehighton.
MARRIED. Kemmerer--Steigerwalt--On the 14th day of January, C. D. Kemmerer, of East
Penn, and Miss Mantana Steigerwalt, of West Penn, by Rev. A. Bartholomew.
MARRIED. Deppe--Bauer--At the Evangelical parsonage, in Slatington, Pa., January 23rd, by
Rev. J. S. Newhart, Mr. Wilson Deppe, of East Mauch Chunk, to Miss Mary Bauer, of the same
place.
DIED. Liston--On the 14th day of January, in West Penn, Fatina May, daughter of Harrison and
Mary Alice Liston. Aged 4 years, 11 months and 25 days.
DIED. Houser--On the 15th day of January, in West Penn, George, husband of Barbara Houser.
Aged 80 years, 6 months and 8 days.
DIED. Krum--In this borough, on the 23rd inst., George Edward, son of Josiah and Elizabeth
Krum, aged nearly three years.
DIED. Grow.--Henry Grow, at Beaver Run, on Monday of last week, aged 50 years, 4 months
and 16 days. He leaves a widow and 8 fatherless children to mourn his loss. Rev. J. S. Newhart
performed the last solemn rites and a large concourse of people were in attendance of the funeral.
He was buried at the Mahoning Valley Evangelical Church of which he was a communicant
member.
Newsy Occurrences. We sympathize deeply with Josiah and Elizabeth Krum, of Second street,
in the loss of their bright little boy, George E., aged three years, who died on Monday at 11.30
o'clock, after only a few days illkess. The funeral occurred on Thursday afternoon.
Weissport And Around. Our genial young friend Charles Arner will be married during the
month of February to Miss Catharine Miller, one of Weatherly's estimable young ladies. We
wish Charley an abundance of all the good things in this world.
Died.
After an illness of only a few weeks, Agnes, the estimable wife of Mr. L. M. Beidler,
accountant for the Lehighton Beef Company, died at her home on First street, Saturday evening.
On Sunday evening following the dark messenger of death also called hence a four weeks old
baby. Both were interron Wednesday afternoon in the cemetery here. Rev. J. H. Kuder
officiated at the last sad rites.
Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Nusbaum, was aged 27 years and had
been married about five years. We tender a sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband and
relatives.
Death of Franklin A. Prince. Franklin A. Prince, of Slatington, part proprietor of the Prince
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Paint Works at Bowman's Station, died at 6 o'clock on Friday evening from the effects of a stroke
of paralysis. He took a sinking spell at noon, did not rally, and passed calmly away. His brother,
John Prince, of Philadelphia, arrived about half an hour after his death. Last summer Mr. Prince
was overcome by heat in New York City. He never entirely recovered, and the heat sickness was
the superinducing cause of death. Mr. Prince was a son-in-law of David McKenna, of
Slatington, having married his daughter Sarah, who survives him.
Resolutions of Respect.
At a regular meeting of Blue Ridge Lodge, No. 105, Order of Tonti, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, In view of the loss we have sustained by the decease of Bro. Jacob W.
Raudenbush and of the still heavier loss sutained 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 in every way worthy of our
respect and regard.
Resolved, That we sincerely condole with the family of the deceased on the dispensation
with which it has pleased Divine Providence to afflict them and command them for consolation
to Him who orders all things for the best, and whose chastesements are means in mercy.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the lodge, and a copy
thereof be transmitted to the family of our deceased brother, and be published in the Carbon
Advocate.
Henry J. Bretney, O. A. Clauss, John J. Kutz, Committee.
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Squibs. Frank Richter, a Central Railroad track walker, was struck by an engine at Rockport, on
Saturday afternoon, and received injuries from which he died. He lived at Drake's Creek, and
had a wife and six children.
Jeanesville. The funeral of Patrick Fitzpatrick, of Jeanesville, who died from the injuries
received on Wednesday, took place Friday afternoon and was largely attended. Interment was
made in Frenchtown cemetery. Deceased has been a resident of Jeanesville for many years
during which time he was held in high esteem by his numerous acquaintances.
Weissport And Around. On the occasion of his forty-first anniversary, last Monday evening, Al
Kresge entertained the following friends at a pleasant sociable: George Lawfer and wife, Oscar
Wuest and wife, Stephen Bonser and wife, Richard Milhaus and wife, Milton Setzer and wife,
Henry Wertman and Mis Susanna Wuest, Miss Carrie Kresge, Miss Lizzie Kunkle, Milton
Rehrig and wife, Levi Fogel and wife, Clayton Heydt and wife. Following a very enjoyable
evening all partook of a very tempting chicken supper. Al has the best wishes of all his friends.
Weissport And Around. Mrs. Catharine, widow of the late Jonas Markley, died on last Friday at
the ripe old age of 81 years, 4 months and ten days. Deceased was of a high christian character,
a good neighbor, a faithful parent and much beloved, therefor by all who knew her. There
survive six children, as follows, Tilghman, Thomas, Stephen, Benjamin, Mrs. Henry Campbell
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and Mrs. Wm. Dreisbach, besides fifty-two grand children and one hundred great grand
children. Funeral occurred on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Wuchter, pastor of the Lutheran
congregation, officiated at the last sad rites. The obsequies were largly attended by relatives,
neighbors and friends.
In Destitute Circumstances.
Frank Richter, of Drake's Creek, who was killed on the C. R. R. of N. J. on Friday
evening, leaves a family of six children and a wife in destitute circumstances. He was well
known throughout Carbon county, and about a year ago resided on the road leading from
Rackport to Weatherly. Here his wife by a former marriage died, leaving six small children.
Shortly afterwards, in June, 1892, he was married again, this time to a young girl by the name of
Elmira Borhor, from Quakake. They moved to Drake's Creek on a little farm owned by Richter,
where they were living at the time of the unfortunate accident.
The family is in destitute circumstances, and having no near neighbor, the widowed
young wife and orphaned children should at once be sought out by those who are charitably
disposed or perhaps there may also be suffering added to want. He was repoted as a sober,
honest and industrious man and up to the last moment bemoaned the sad and helpless condition
of his family.
Beaver Meadow. Maggie O'Donnell, the five-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick
O'Donnell, of Beaver Meadow, was found dead at half-past nine Monday morning. Her mother
was engaged in baking. She went out of the house, leaving the little girl alone, and when she
came back she found the little child dead. Her clothing was one mass of flames. The carpet was
burning and the smell of the burning flesh was awful. Mrs. O'Donnell's arms were badly burned
in trying to put out the flames. The girl was a very bright child and the awful accident has
shocked the entire community. Mrs. O'Donnell is driven to distraction by the untimely death. It
was the only child.
DIED. Fitzpatrick--At Jeanesville, January 25th, Patrick Fitzpatrick, aged 67 years.
DIED. Williams--At Keleyres, Friday, Januar 27th, Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams,
aged 1 year, 7 months and 15 days.
DIED. Richter--At Rockport, suddenly, Frank Richter, a track walker. Interment was made at
Drake's Creek.
DIED. O'Donnell--At Beaver Meadow, Monday, Jan. 30, Maggie, daughter of Patrick and Mary
O'Donnell, aged 4 years and 13 days.
DIED. Markley.--At Franklin, on Friday, January 27, 1893, Catharine, widow of Jonas
Markley, aged 81 years, 4 months and 10 days. Interment was made on Tuesday.
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DIED. Brown--At Philadelphia, Sunday, Feb. 4, 1893, Charles Brown, aged 35 years.
Interment was made at East Mauch Chunk.
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DIED. O'Donnell--At Sailors Hill, Audenried, Feb. 7th, Bridget Veronica, daughter of John and
Mary O'Donnel, aged 16 months. Interment in Frenchtown cemetery.
DIED. LAW--Mrs. Theodore Law, suddenly at her home in this place, on Wednesday at
midnight Feb. 1, 1893. Interment was made at Columbia, Pa.
Jeanesville. The marriage of Samuel S. Wear and Miss Jennie McTaggart is announced for the
22nd instant.
Newsy Occurrences. The remains of Mrs. Theo. Law, who died suddenly on last Wednesday
night, were taken to her former home in Columbia on Thursday afternoon, where interment was
made. Mr. Law will make his home at the Exchange Hotel, the little girls, Mamie and Nan will
for a time find a home with their grand parents at Columbia.
Newsy Occurrences. A pleasant birthday surprise party in honor of Mrs. Charles Smith, at her
home on Second street, late Saturday evening was attended by Mrs. M. Reichard and daughters,
Aggie, Lillie, and Bulah, Mrs. Owen Rehrig and Daughters, Mrs. Bossard and daughter, Mrs. H.
F. Kistler, Mrs. Wm. Schadle, Mrs. David Hatch, Mrs. Wm. Michel, Mrs. Steigerwalt and
daughter, Mrs. J. P. Smith, Mrs. Miller and daughter and Miss Amelia Lentz. At a late hour a
splendid supper was served to which all did full justice.
Death of Mrs. G. W. Dungan. After suffering for a long time Mrs. George W. Dungan, the
estimable wife of the pastor of the M. E. church, died on Thrusday afternoon last from cancer.
Deceasd was a native of Monroe county, where interment was made on Monday, following
services in the church here at which many leading divines officiated. Mrs. Dungan had many
warm friends here who much regret her death and tender warmest sympathy to the sorrowing
husband, and daugher, who survive.
Mauch Chunk. Charles C. Brown, of this town, a Philadelphia & Reading clerk, died in his
boarding house on Walnut Street, Philadelphia, at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, of typhoid
pneumonia, aged 35 years. Mr. Brown was married Jan. 10 to Miss Bessie Mack, of East
Mauch Chunk. He entered the railroad service when a boy of 15 in the Mauch Chunk offices of
the Lehigh Valley Railroad. When they were in Bethlehem he was in Mr. Green's offine. Mr.
Brown went to Philadelphia with the removal of the offices to that place and was in the office of
R. R. Holmes, assistant auditor of the merchandise traffic. Mr. Brown's bride of a month was at
his bedside when he expired. The body was brought from Philadelphia on the Buffalo Express
Monday morning and taken to East Mauch Chunk to the home of the wife's parents, whence the
funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Brown was very popular and his sudden death
was regretted by all his friends. His fellow clerks will issue a suitable memorial. Mr. Brown
lived in Bethlehem when a boy and is well remembered as a companion by Bethlehemites of his
age.
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Weatherly. Invitations are out fo the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. L.
Houck. The happy event takes place Monday evening the 20th inst.
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Weatherly. Mrs. Jacob Sevison, was buried Monday afternoon from the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Alfred Stout. She had been an invalid for many years. She died last Saturday. The pastor
of the Luthern church officiated.
Weatherly. An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Rabenthal died on Saturday. Interment was
made on Wednesday.
Newsy Occurrences. Walter Drumheller, of Lansford and Miss Lizzie Schoch, of Fourth street,
this city, were united in the golden bonds of matrimony on Thursday morning. The young
couple have the best wishes of a large circle of friends for a long life of happines and prosperity.
Audenried. At 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon John J. Sweeney and Miss Sarah Gallagher, of
Tresckow, were married in St. Patrick's church, Audenried, by the pastor, Rev. T. J. Marron.
Hugh O'Donnell, of Leviston, and Miss Mary A. Sharkey of Leviston, were groomsman and
bridesmaid respectively.
Packerton. We deeply sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Snyder, in the loss of their little son,
through that monster, death. The child had been ill for some time, but it was not thought its
illness would terminate so suddenly. The burial took place on Thursday forenoon at Lehighton.
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Newsy Occurrences. John Hummel, foreman in Koch's cigar factory, is proud over the safe
arrival of a baby boy.
Newsy Occurrences. Roy, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lawfer, died on Sunday.
Interment was made on Tuesday, Rev. J. Alvin Reber officiating. The parents hrve our sincere
sympathy in their sad bereavement.
Newsy Occurrences. Wendell Schwartz, of Second street, was 84 years old Thursday and the
important event was appropriately celebrated with a big dinner at which sons, daughters,
relatives and neighbors officiated. Mr. Schwartz has long been a resident of this town. He is a
native of Alsase, Frantz, and we believe came to this country about 1836. His wife died several
years ago. The children who survive to cheer his declining age are: Mrs. George Kemerer, Mrs.
Richard Koons, Mrs. James P. Smith, and Oscar Schwartz, of town; George Schwartz, of
Jeddo; Mrs. James Follweiler, of Franklin; Mrs. Wash. Snyder, Millport; Mrs. Henry Haines,
Packerton; Mrs. John Hagenbuch, Franklin. There are many grand children.
Mahoning. On Saturday Miss Lizetta Fritz, of this place, and Wm Miller, of Summit Hill, were
united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. Henry Seibot. The newly wedded couple have
our best wishes for a happy journey through life.
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Packerton. Fidel Armbruster, who for many years was a shifter here in the coal yard, died at his
residence in East Mauch Chunk on last Monday night; deceased was a native of Germany and
came to this country while very young taking up a residence in and around Mauch Chunk; he
also served in our late war and was one of the famous Bucktails. He was of a generous wholesouled disposition, and had a large circle of friends who deeply sympathize with the bereaved
family in this their sad affliction. Mr. Armbruster was a member of the Grand Army Post at
Mauch Chunk.
Mauch Chunk. Leopold Reis, for many years proprietor of the restaurant opposite the Court
House, fell down a flight of stairs Thursday evening, fracturing his skull from which he died on
Friday. Interment was made on Monday. Deceased was a native of Germany and was aged 58
years. He was a member of Chapman Post G. A. R., of town.
Weissport And Around. We extend warmest congratulations to our young friend Charles Arner,
of White street, who was was wedded to Miss Catharine Miller, on last Saturday. The auspicious
ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents at Weatherly, by Rev. Devere. The
happy young couple will make thier home here, and many friends hope for them a pleasant and
prosperous voyage through life.
Died a Raving Maniac. Elmira, widow of the late Frank Richter, of Penn Forest, who was killed
on the Central last January, died at the Laurytown almshouse on Thursday, following the birth of
a child. The shock of her husband's tragic death proved too much of a mental strain for the poor
woman and she broke down mentally and physically. She was removed to the almshouse on the
6th of last month, where she died a raving maniac. Prior to marrige she was Elmira Borhor, of
Quakake Valley.
Coming And Going. P. F. Clark, Peter Heim and wife, Charles Seifert, Fred Miller and wife,
Florian Seila and wife and Jonathan Kistler were Lehighton people attending the funeral of
Leopold Rice at Mauch Chunk on Monday.
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Death of Miss Katie Boas.
Miss Katie Boas died Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of her parents on Broad
street after a prolonged illness.
Miss Boas' death is traceable directly to a fall which she sustained about a year ago in
which she severely injured her spine and head. Dr. Horatio C. Wood, the noted specialist, of
Philadelphia, treated her, and for a while she appeared much benefited, but a few months ago she
suffered a relapse and gradually grew worse until death relieved her of her sufferings.
The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was made in the
Odd Fellows' cemetery. Deceased was well-known here, being a sister to Mrs. E. S. Wheatley
on First street.
Weatherly. John Walbert, eldest son of Mrs. Walbert who was murdered in this town about
three years ago, was married on Tuesday to Miss Maggie Gearhart, of Gearhart's Station.
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Weatherly. Charles W. Smith, eldest son of Burgess Smith, died last Saturday and will be buried
the coming Sunday, 12th inst. Deceased was about 31 years of age, and leaves a wife and three
children to mourn his early demise. Until about three months ago he was employed by his father
in the ochre works at Hudsondale. Death resulted from complication of diseases of a catarrhal
nature followed by la grippe.
Birthday Party. A delightful birthday party in honor of Miss Ella Strauss, was given at her home
on Mahoning street, Wednesday evening. The usual convivialities were indulged in and a
delectable repast was served. Those present were: Messrs. William E. Knauss, Lester Smith,
Harrison Geggus, Harvey Trainer, Daniel Schoch, Misses Hattie Geggus, Sarah Wertman, Ella
Caffrey, Sohpie Leinhard, Sallie Haupt, Lena Leinhard and Daniel Knauss and wife.
Weissport And Around.
In honor of her 60th birthday anniversary Mrs. A. W. Marsh, one evening recently
entertained in a pleasant manner the following ladies:
Mesdames, Levi Fogel, Milton Rehrig, J. A. Phillips, Oscar Arner, James Williams,
Frank Koons, Alfred Whittingham, A. Marsh, Leah Boyer, Francis Yundt, D. B. Albright,
Charles Laury, Wm. Reed, Frank Reed, Gnorge Moyer, Oliver Trine, ----- Beer, W. L. Kutz,
Irvin Kresge and Rev. C. W. Creitz and A. W. Marsh and Miss Gertie Wagner.
Weissport And Around. Mamie, the three year old daughter of Rev. and Mrs. I. J. Reitz, died on
last Thursday afte a few days illness with that dread disease, membranus croup. Interment was
made on Tuesday afternoon. Presiding Elder Heil and Rev. A. M. Sampsel officiated at the last
sad rites and the funeral was very largely attended. Deceased was an unusally bright and
intelligent little girl for her age and had endeared herself to many outside of the family, all of
whom tender sincere sympathy to the sadly bereaved parents. The pall bearers were Ralph
Morthimer, Chas. Sellers, Chas. Breyfogel, John Zeigenfus, Lance Koons, Howard Arner,
Clyde Willis, Harry Ronemus.
Mauch Chunk. Michael McFadden, of Mauch Chunk, a brakeman on the Central railroad, was
killed early yesterday morning near Allentown Junction. He was in the act of uncoupling cars
from the bumpers. The train passed over his body, crushing it in a terrible manner.
Little Local News. Jacob Bennyhoff, of Pleasant Corner, died Wednesday, at the age of 65
years. He leaves a wife two daughters and one son.
Parryville. John Goodheil celebrated his 74th birthday Thursday. Relatives from different parts
of the state were present and all had a merry time.
James Fatzinger Dead. James Fatzinger died at quarter past three o'clock on Thursday
morning. He had not been sick; he worked during the day and retired as usual. He was dead at
the above time when his wife awakened and found him. Four children survive with the widow.
His age was 38 years. Funeral will take place on Sunday, the services being held at the house.
Rev. Miller of the Evangelical church will officiate. Deceased was a member of Arion Cornet
Band and will be greatly missed by the "boys."
Fatal Explosion at Laflin. Wilkesbarre, Pa., March 9.--An explosion took place in the Corning
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mill of the Laflin Powder company, at Laflin, completely wrecking the building and doing great
damage to adjoining outhouses. Edward Jones, aged 24 years, was the only man in the mill at
the time, and he was instantly killed. His body was found several hundred feet from the mill,
horribly mangled. The cause of the explosion cannot be ascertained.
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Death of an Ex-Consul. Wilkesbarre, Pa., March 15.--Charles Dougherty, ex-consul to
Londonderry in 1866, died here yesterday. He was born in 1836.
Honesdale, Pa., March 13.--In a conflagration at Seelyville, a suburb of Honesdale, yesterday, in
which William Ryan's dwelling was destroyed, his brother-in-law, Thomas Kane, a Delaware
and Hudson railroad employe, was burned to death. Mrs. Ryan was also badly burned in making
her escape from the house.
Parryville. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scheckler were at Little Gap on Thursday, where they atteded the
funeral of Mrs. Daniel Searfoss, a grandmother to Mrs. Scheckler.
Little Gap. Mrs. Elizabeth Serfass, wife of the venerable Daniel Serfass, died on Monday
evening at the residence of her son, Levi Serfass. She had been ailing for some time, and at last
quietly and painlessly and trustingly fell asleep to time to wake to a glorious eternity. She had a
wide circle of friends and acquaintances who deeply mourn the loss sustained by her death. She
was a most amiable and exemplary old lady, and possessed many noble qualities of heart and
mind, for which she was esteemed and respected. Her life was one of influences and honor, and
now that it is finished the rich reward it merits will be her's. The stricken hearts left behind find
many a balm for relief from grief in the thought that death was but an exchange from suffering to
a happy existence beyond. Her death was due to dropsy and heart troubles. She was aged 73
years, 9 months and 4 days. The surviving children are seven sons and one daughter, Daniel,
Paul, Levi, Josiah, Timothy, Edward, John and Mrs. Charle Silfies. The pall bearers were Daniel
Wagner, John Klotz, Henry Green and David Wagner. Rev. Wuchter of Weissport, officiated
at the last sad rites.
Little Gap. Charles Hill celebrated his 84th birthday recently.
Beaver Run. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Danzer, Miss Matilda Danzer, and Mrs. Paul Rex were at
Tamaqua on Saturday attending the funeral of Mrs. Steckmeyer, the mother of Mrs. H. J.
Danzer, who died Tuesday after a long illness.
Newsy Occurrences. 'Mandes Billman is all smiles over the coming of a bouncing baby boy
Republican to his home.
Newsy Occurrences. Lehighton's population was further increased this week by the safe arrival
of a bright little girl baby at the home of Ed McCormick, in the first ward.
Newsy Occurrences. A baby boy that tips a Fairbanks, standard scale at ten solid pounds is a
new and welcome arrival at the home of Robet Stansberry on Fourth street. The little Democrat
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is as fat as butter and as sound as a dollar.
Newsy Occurrences. Mrs. Eli Berger, of Sayre, died on Tuesday. Interment will be in the
Gnaden Hutten cemetary in this town on Friday afternoon. Services will be held in the
Reformed church. Deceased was a sister to Ed, Joe and Owen Hunsicker.
Newsy Occurrences. On the occasion of his brithday anniversary last Friday evening Rev. J.
Alvin Reber, the able pastor of Zion's Reformed church, entertained in a pleasant and interesting
manner, the members of the church choir. During the evening ice cream and cake was served to
the pastor's guests, by his estimiable wife.
Newsy Occurrences. The final obsequies of James Fatzinger, who died suddenly on Thursday
morning, occurred on Sunday afternoon, and was attended by a large number of relatives and
friends, including Arion Cornet Band, of which deceased had been one of the organizers and was
always a live member. Interment was made in the family plot in the Lehighton cemetery. Rev.
Miller, the new pastor of the Evangelical (anti-Bowman) church officiated.
Jeanesville. On Thursday evening a large number of young ladies and gentlemen called at the
home of Miss Annie Conahan and gave her a pleasant birthday surprise party. The evening was
pleasantly spent by the merry youngsters in many pastimes and all left for their homes pleased
with the evening's enjoyment and wishing the young lady health to have pleasure in many such
occasions.
Weatherly. George Hann, a well known former resident of town, now located at Lynchburg, Va.,
is to be married to Miss Henriette B. Rogers, of Red Bank N. J. the 23d inst. He fills an
important position in his new home.
Resolutions of Respect.
Whereas, The Great leader of the Universe has deemed it wise to call suddenly hence
Brother James Fatzinger, an earnest and constant member of Arion Cornet Band, therefore be it
Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to his will and tender the bereaved family
our heartfelt sympathy in their sore affliction.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on the minutes, printed in the Carbon
Advocate and a copy presented to the family.
Wenzle Shinkie, D. Webster Nothstein, W. G. Miller, Com.
Weissport And Around. Emanuel, the thirteen year old son of Lewis Deppe, died at Walcksville
on last Friday. Interment was made at Big Creek on Monday.
Beaver Meadow. Nicholas Kimmel, an old and highly respected resident of Banks township,
died at his home in Tresckow Tuesday after a brief illness. Deceased has been a resident of
Tresckow for many years and has always had the esteem and well wish of his many
acquaintances. Besides his wife seven sons and two daughters survive him.
Mahoning. John Benninghoff, aged 71 years, died last Monday. Interment took place Saturday
in the Evangelical church yard.
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Presented In Briefest Form. Scranton, Pa., March 16.--Yesterday John Kane, a young man, aged
29 years, died from the effects of an abnormally large dose of landanum, taken with suicidal
intent.
Presented In Briefest Form. Reading, March 17.--Mrs. Augustus Hock, of Provincetown, this
county, was burned to death. She was arranging some boards in a smoke house when her
clothing caught fire. Her husband was terribly burned in trying to extinguish the flames.
Presented In Briefest Form. Lock Haven, March 14.--John Joyce, of Bradford, Pa., and John
Maroney, of Pine Station, this county, were drowned in the river a short distance east of this city.
They were telegraph linemen, and engaged in stringing a wire across the river when the boat
upset.
Presented In Briefest Form. Easton, March 14.--William Roth, the Central railroad conductor
who had both legs cut off on Saturday, is dead. William Coll, an engineer on the Lehigh Valley
road, was knocked down by a street electric railway car and had a leg cut off, resulting in his
death.
Presented In Briefest Form. Easton, Pa., March 15.--Harry Kachline, aged 19, employed at
Wilson's foundry, committed suicide by firing a bullet into his head. He had been a great sufferer
for some time with rheumatism, and yesterday remarked that he felt like taking a revolver and
blowing his brains out.
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Items Of State News. Scranton, Pa., March 20.--At Jermynn Thomas McAndrew, aged 30
years, who has been despondent owing to misfortunes, bid good-bye to a friend who stood by
him near the Ontario railroad track, threw himself in front of an approaching passenger train, and
was cut to pieces. Patrick Welsh, aged 11 years, was picking coal beneath a gondola car, when
the car started up and cut off his head. On the Keyser Valley branch of the Lackawanna road
Frederick R. Vickery, 15 years old, fell beneath coal cars he was trying to board and was cut to
pieces.
Items Of State News. Killed the Burglar. Stroudsburg, Pa., March 22.--Hiram Kistler,
proprietor of a general store here, was awakened by the ringing of his burglar alarm he seized his
rifle, and seeing a man taking goods from the store, fired and killed the robber. The latter's two
companions ran away and escaped.
Items Of State News. An Old Wman Fatally Burned. Reading, Pa., March 23.--While boiling
soap at Berneville, Mrs. John Wenrich, aged 60, was so badly burned that she cannot live. Her
clothing was burned from her body. Mrs. Morris Kershner, her daughter, was also seriously
burned, but not fatally.
Items Of State News. Death of Hon. Richard Staples. Wilkesbarre, Pa., March 23.--Hon.
Richard S. Staples died at White Haven yesterday of heart disease. He was 75 years of age. The
deceased some years ago was a member of the legislature from Monroe county.
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Coming And Going. Dr. F. I. Smith and wife were summoned to New York Wednesday by the
death of the dr's step-father, Mr. Bird who was known here.
Weatherly. Married at the Reformed parsonage, Eugene Hines to Miss Annabel Shellhamer
both of Weatherly. After a short trip they will go to house keeping in this town.
Jeanesville. Rev. James McManus, a former resident of Jeanesville, died at his home in
Phoenixville on Wednesday morning at eight o'clock. He was thirty-three years of age and has
been ordained a priest eight years. Three brothers and three sisters survive.
Jeanesville. Lewis Fisher, aged about twenty one years, and a former resident of this place, met
with an accident in Philedelphia recently which resulted in his death. He was a conductor on a P.
& R. freight train and while on duty was caught by a guard rail and thrown under the wheels of
his train. An arm and leg were severed. Interment was made at Freeland.
Married in Texas. Under the heading of Married in the Lerado, Texas, Daily News, of the 18th
inst., we find this item that will interest many of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Bachman's friends in this
city. Miss Weidaw is a daughter of Chief of Police Weidaw, and at one time, a few years ago,
she was one of the best primary teachers in our public schools. Mr. Bachman was clerk in the
post office here under J. P. Smith, and is a son of Wm. Bachman. The young couple have our
warm congratulations: "At the Victoria Flats, at 8 o'clock last night, Rev. Edgar G. Murphy, of
the Episcopal churce, united in marriage Mr. F. E. Bachman and Miss Laura Weibaw. The bride
lived with the family of her uncle Wm. Smith, who is a conductor on the Mexican National
Railroad. The groom represents in this city the firm of Wanamaker & Brown of Philadelphia.
The News wishes them all joy and happiness."
Weissport And Around. Ed Oswald and Miss Barbara Kelley were wedded Thursday by Rev.
Erb, of Slatington. The young couple have the best wishes of their many friends for a life of
prosperity.
Weissport And Around. It is reported that Frank Heffelfinger, of Lehighton, and Miss Annie
Wassum, of White street, will wed at a very early day. In advance we wish the young couple
much joy.
Weissport And Around. Thomas Schwab, aged 75 years, died on Sunday. Interment was made
on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Creitz, pastor of the Reformed congregation, officiated at the last
sad rites.
Died--Miss Rebecca Gould.
After an illness dating many months back Miss Rebecca Gould, died at 11.30 o'clock
Thursday night, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ratcliffe, north First street, Lehighton, with
whom she had been making her home for some time past. Deceased was aged 61 years and and
was a daughter of the late George Gould, for many years a resident of Mauch Chunk. Her
brother was Jerry Gould, of Packerton, who died last summer. Mrs. Ratcliffe is the only
surviving member of the family. The cause of death was tumer in the stomach.
The funeral occurred on Monday afternoon. Services were held in St. Mark's Episcopal
church, Mauch Mauch Chunk and interment was made in the upper Mauch Chunk cemetery.
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Newsy Occurrences. Borough Treasurer Straup was out on Saturday for the first time in some
weeks. Recently he attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Reuben Harter, at East Penn, where he
contracted a severe cold and rheumatism which has kept him confined ever since. Mr. Straup is
also the treasurer of the Lehighton Water Company and the Lehighton Cemetery.
Newsy Occurrences. Mr. and Mrs. William E. Ash handomely entertained a number of their
friends at their Third street home on last Saturday evening, the occasion being the seventh
anniversary of their marriage. Among those present were; Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Kennell, Mr. and
Mrs. A. L. Hagerman, Mr and Mrs Marvin O. Kuntz, Miss Gussie Clauss, Misses Mary and
Elle Ebbert, of town; Miss Laura Butz, of Allentown; Miss Emma Bower, of Catasauqua; Mr.
Roth, Wilkesbarre; Messrs. Jones and Clauss, of Phila.
Coming And Going. Dr. F. I. Smith and family are home from Newark where they were in
attendance at the funeral of the late Mr. Bird, the doctor's step father, who was killed at an
unguarded railroad crossing.
Little Gap. Milton J. Smith and wife, of this place were made happy Saturday by the arrival of a
bouncing baby boy.
Little Gap. A. H. Silfies celebrated his 26th birthday anniversary on Sunday.
Little Gap. Aaron Serfass, of Kresgeville, Monroe county, was on Sunday stricken with
paralysis and died almost instantly. He was aged about 80 yerrs.
Weissport And Around. There is a baby boy at the home of Irvin Haney, on Union Hill, and
therefore Erve is happy.
Weissport And Around. One of the most painful and distressing accidents which have occurred
in this place for some time was the sad death of little Charley Seebach on Tuesday afternoon.
Along with some other boys he was pushing an empty coal car, on the Central siding, backward
and forward, in boyish sport, when his head was caught between the bumpers of the coal car and
a freight car on the same track, and crushed. Death was instantanious. Willing hands lifted the
little fellow and bore him gently to his home where a grief stricken family now mourn his
untimely and cruel death.
Mauch Chunk. The remains of George Allsop, late of Philadelphia, were interred here on
Saturday.
Lehigh Gap. A child of John Smith died of Scarletina, and was buried at the Trachsville church
last Saturday. Rev. Smith, of Broadheadsville officiated.
Mahoning. Miss Mantana Straub and Samuel Mertz will be married on Saturday.
Audenried. Miss Lizzie Davis, a highly esteemed young lady of this place, died Monday
evening. She had beed suffering from erysiplas for some time which resulted in her death at the
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time state above. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs George Davis. Her kind and amiable
disposition in life own for her many friends who will be sorely grieved to learn of her early
demise.
From Ashfield. A large gathering assembled at the house of Mrs. Sarah Bittenbender on
Monday evening in honor of her 74th birthday. May she live to enjoy many more such
occasions.
Jeanesville. The bonds of matrimony were proclaimed on Sunday at Beaver Meadow between
Mrs. J. Ward Marshal, of Jeansville, and Miss Mary Ferry, of Beaver Meadow. The ceremony
will be performed at Beaver Meadow on Wednesday April 6th.
Items Of State News. Another Mine Fatality. Minersville, Pa., March 25.--Two men were killed
and four injured by an explosion of gas at Oak Hill colliery, near here, yesterday Of the injured
one is not expected to survive. William Purcell, of Pine Mill Gap, aged 24 years, was instantly
killed. John Morgan, of Delaware, had his skull fractured and was burned about the face. He
suffered terrible agony, for several hours, when death came to his relief. Both of the victims
were unmarrid.
Items Of State News. A Drunken Brute's Double Crime. Scranton, Pa., March 29.--Barney
McMahan was taken in by the police yesterdap for maltreating his wife in such a brutal manner
that her death resulted while giving premature birth to a child The child is also dead McMahan
was drunk at the time. The coroner is now investigation McMahan is a disreputable fellow, and
apparently feels no regret for his crime.
Items Of State News. Brothers Die Close Together. Bernville, Pa., March 30--George and
Abraham Blatt, retired farmers of this vicinity and brothers, died three days apart. The former
died Tuesday night, aged 86 years, and the latter on Saturday, aged 78 years. Abraham was a
vegetarian not having tasted meat since childhood George partook of meat very sparingly, and
both discarded liquor and tobacco.
Items Of State News. Killed in a Saloon Fight. Wilkesbarre, Pa., March 28.--In a quarrel in a
saloon at Pittston yesterday James McLaughlin struck James Gilmartin on the head with an
iron bar, crushing in his skull. Gilmartin died last night His assailant was arrested.
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Items Of State News. An Infant Burned to Death. Wilkesbarre, Pa., April 1.--Little Ralph
Shotwell, aged 2 1/2 years, was playing with matches yesterday in the house, when he set fire to
his clothes. The flames were communicated to a bed near by, and an alarm sounded. The house
was saved, but the little fellow was fearfully burned and died in a few minutes.
Newsy Occurrences. An infant child of Ed Polsgrove and wife, of Norristown, was interred in
the Lehighton cemetery on Friday morning.
Newsy Occurrences. After an illness of only a few days with scarlet fever, Ida, the eleven year
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old daugher of Joseph and Salenda Nothstein, died Sunday at twelve o'clock. Interment was
made on Tuesday afternoon in the Lehighton cemetery, Rev. J. H. Kuder, paster of Trinity
Lutheran Church, officiating at the last sad rites. Jennie, an older daughter, is also quite ill with
the same disease.
Weissport And Around. J. D. Curtis, son-in-law to J. S. Miller died at Frenchtown, N. J., on
Wednesday. Interment was made on Saturday. He was aged 31 years. For a short time he lived
in this place and during the fall of last year went south but could find no relief from that dread
enemy consumption. One child survives with the widow.
Weissport And Around. Joseph Rex is dead after suffering with a dropsical affliction for a year
past which compelled him to dispose of his business and retire to private life. Dissolution
occurred on Saturday, the day following his 46th birthday anniversary. Interment was made on
Wednesday morning in the Union Hill cemetery. He was an active member of the Knights of
Honor and also of Bertolette Post 484, G. A. R., which bodies attended the final obsequies.
Deceased was born in Heidelberg. He served creditably in the war; for many years he was in
business here. He was married to a daughter of ex-sheriff Thomas Koons, who survives together
with four children. Revs. Miller and Kerchner officiated at the last sad rites.
West Penn. An infant son of Aaron Zimmerman, of near Montzville, died suddenly early
Tuesday last. The child was apparently in good health on Monday afternoon, but was taken sick
and died during the night. The funeral took place on Friday, interment being made in the St.
Peter's church cementery, near Mantzville. The sympathy of the neighbors is extended to the
grief stricken parents.
Jeanesville. Mr. Wm. Campbell, of Park Place, and Miss Clara Evens, of our town, were
wedded at the parsonage by the Rev J. W. Lilaah Thursday evening at 7 o'clock.
A Man Ground to Pulp. Shamokin, Pa., April 5.--A most horrible accident occurred at the Henry
Clay colliery yesterday, which resulted in a young man being ground to pieces. Benjamin Derk
was in charge of the breaker rollers, it being his duty to see that no lumps of coal blocked them.
He was in the act of putting a large piece of coal through the rollers when his foot slipped and in
an instant it was between the cogs. Slowly his body was dragged into the machinery and ground
to pieces.
A Hungarian Fatally Stabbed. Wilkesbarre, Pa., April 6.--A fierce fight took place at Ceniston, a
mining town in the lower end of this county yesterday between a number of Hungarians. Mike
Murdock, one of the participants, was fatally stabbed in the left lung. His assailiant has
escaped.
TEN MEN SUFFOCATED.
A Terrible Mine Disaster Near Shamokin
A Result of Gross Carelessness.
The Explosion of a Lamp Sets Fire to the Lower Vein of the Neilson Shaft. Ten Miners
Suffocated by Smoke--Innundation at Hazleton.
Shamokin, Pa., April 3.--By the explosion of a lamp in the hands of a Hungarian miner
ten men lost their lives at the Nelson shaft, near this place, on Saturday. The dead are: Joseph
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Bortrax, single; John Gray, married; John Burtt, married; Frederick Ginter, single; Frank
Shupis, single; Nicholas Dutah, married; John Ryan, single; James Brennan, single; John
Robel, married; Michael Brennan, single. The ill fated miners were residents of Shamokin and
Springfield, a small village adjoining the borough.
The burning oil set fire to the roof of the mine, and the efforts of the miners to extinguish
the flames were unavailing owing to the inadequete supply of water. An airway shaft connects
the No. 10 vein with the red ash vein, which is situated directly over the former one.
Hurriedly notifying the miners on this lift the engineer was signaled and the flight to the
surface commenced. Once out some of the men thought of the air passage leading to the red ash
vein, and knew that were the occupants not noticed some would surely die. A gallant band of
rescuers was lowered, and when the cage stopped at the red ash vein, 500 feet from the surface,
the men found the tunnel filled with smoke which had come up from the lower level. A couple
of rescuers jumped off the cage and tried to walk through the smoke, which grew denser every
minute. A few dead mules were stumbled over, and the men reluctantly retreated and returned to
the surface, aware that if anyone was in the tunnel he could not escape, as there were no exits at
this particular side of the lift.
The cage was again lowered and a force of men strated in to explore the tunnel. It was
risky work, as a sulphur explosion was imminent. With cheery words to each other they pressed
forward and finally reached two corpses wrapped in each others arms. They wer the bodies of
the Brennan brothers. One dozen yards further on lay John Ryan. He was dead. Three feet
away were the remains of Shupis and Ginter. The grewsome search continued until every part
of the vein had been explored, ten dead men being the total find. The mine is still on fire.
Inundation Of A Mine.
Three Lives Lost at the Laurel Hill Colliery at Hazleton.
Hazleton, Pa., April 4.--Another mine horror occurred yesterday just on the outside of this
city. The mine is known as Laurel Hill, and is operated by Pardee Brothers. The nature of the
accident was almost a repetition of the Jeanesville disaster of two years ago, when eighteen men
were drowned.
The accident was caused by David Williams firing a blast in No. 19. Immediately after
the blast went off a terrible roar was heard and an immense body of water rushed down No. 19
breast, filling it to the roof. Williams was caught in the flood and undoubtedly perished.
It has been definitely ascertained that three men are in the mine. They are Thomas
Hudson, W. L. Trembath and Richard Williams. The latter is dead beyond a doubt. There is a
faint possibility that the other two may be reached alive.
Hazleton, Pa., April 6.--The chambers worked by the missing miners, Williams,
Trembach and Hudson, were examined yesterday afternoon by the rescurers, but no trace of the
men was found. The hope of finding either of them alive is gradually fading. It is supposed that
they were carried back towards the face of the gangway by the rush of water and slush.
Two Miners Killed. Wilkesbarre, Pa., April 6.--William Donelson was instantly killed by a fall
of top coal in No. 4 shaft yesterday. He was 30 years old. Barney Misch, a miner at No. 2
colliery, at Buttonwood, was crushed to death yesterday. He was rock miner and had sent a
bucket of rock to the surface insecurely fastened. When a hundred feet up the shaft the fastening
parted and the entire load fell upon Misch.
A Trivial Dispute Leads to Fratricide. Shamokin, April 5.--Two sons of Jacob Snyder, of Port
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Treverton, disputed about a trivial matter, and one struck the other on the forehead. Death
resulted instantly. The murderer is in jail.
A Borough Treasurer Dead. Womelsdorf, April 6.--Franklin Zerbe, for the past six years
treasurer of this borough, died of consumption, aged 71 years.
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Little Gap. George Henry, formerly of this place, now the genial proprietor of the Danielsville
Hotel, was made to smile on Friday, Friday bp the arrival of a bouncing boy baby. We hspe baby
Henry may live long and to the joy of the family. No 2 on the family register.
Weatherly. Harry Jenkins and Miss Maggie Kolb were united in marriage on Saturday evening
at Weatherly. The ceremony was performed a the Reformed parsonage by the pastor, Rev.
Masonheimer. Later in the evening the National Band tendered the happy couple a serenade at
the home of the groom on Church Hill.
Weatherly. News reached the family of Martin Welsh on Tuesday, that their oldest son, Patrick,
was killed on the railroad at Braddock, Pa. The remains will be brought to Weatherly and
interred here. Deceased was a brother of Miss Bridget Welsh a teacher in one of our public
schools.
Weatherly. Rope jumping is blamed for producing the death of Nellie Beighan of this town.
Death was supposed to be due to a rupture of the peritoneum. She was a pupil in the public
schools and naturally jumped rope during intermissions, but the jumping which was supposed to
have produced her death was done at her home and not at school as reported by a newspaper wag
in the Philadelphia Record.
Mauch Chunk. James I. Blakslee and wife eelebrated their fifty-five years of married life by a
big dinner at their home on Broadway on Monday.
Mauch Chunk. Joseph Engler, aged 85, died Sunday. Interment took place on Wednesday.
Beaver Meadow. J. Ward Marshall, employed as clerk in the Jeanesville store, was united in
marriage to Miss Mary Ferry daughter of Owen Ferry, of Beaver Meadow, at nine o'clock
Thursday morning in St. Mary's Catholic church, Beaver Meadow. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Father Brady, pastor of the church, in the presence of a large circle of
friends. Mr. Thos. Lowry, of Jeanesville, was best man and Miss Mary Ferry, cousin of the
bride performed the functions of bridesmaid.
Weissport And Around. William Schaffer, of Union Hill, rejoices over the advent of a baby girl.
Weissport And Around. O. W. Koons, our popular east side merchant, smiles over the arrival of
a baby daughter.
Mahoning. Miss Ellen Hoffman and William Breiner were married on the 1st inst.
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David Hatch Dead.
David Hatch, aged about 65, for many years a resident of this place and Packerton, died
on Saturday after a short illness. Funeral services were held at his late residence on south First
street, Monday evening--Rev. Dungan, of the M. E. church, officiating. Interment was made on
Tuesday in the cemetary at Port Clinton, Schuylkill county.
Deceased was twice married, his second wife survives with one son A. A. Hatch, ef
Easton.
Died at Nesquehoning. Richard Branch, a well-inown and esteemed Nesquehoning merchant,
died on Sunday. He had been twice married. One sister, Mrs. Richard Bewden, and two
brothers, William and John Branch survive.
State News Of A Day. Attacked by Hungarian Highwaymen. Pottsville, Pa., April 13.--Lafayette
Billig, an insurance agent of this place, while on his way home from a collecting tour was
attacked by four Hungarian highwaymen. Billig's assailants knocked him down, but he struggled
to his feet, and drawing a revolver, shot one of the men in the breast. Billig then ran and
succeeded in making his escape. The Hungarians carried their wounded companion to their
cabin at Llewellyn, where he died. His name is supposed to be John Shusto.
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Newsy Occurrences. Amandes Rehrig, of Bankway, rejoices over the safe arrival of a bright
baby boy.
Newsy Occurrences. The Third ward Democratic majority has this week been increased by one,
by the arrival of a baby boy at the home of L. O. J. Strauss.
Newsy Occurrences. Our young friend Sylvester Snyder who lives on Bankway goes about his
business this week wearing an extra smile and feeling unusually proud over the safe arrival of
fine twin babies--a boy and a girl. Shake, Sylvester, we hope the little ones may live and happily.
Died at Summit Hill. The friends of Mrs. James E. McDaniel will much regret to learn of her
death after three weeks illness at her late home in Summit Hill. She was aged 24 years. Two
children and a sorrowing husband survive to mourn the early death of a good wife and mother.
Interment was made on Monday in Mahoning Valley.
Weissport And Around. Wm. Hollinger, aged 79 years, three months and 22 days died on
Wednesday last following a long illness. Interment was made on Friday. Rev. C. E. Creitz,
officiated at the last sad rites An aged widow survives.
Little Squibs. Edward Reilly, a Nesquehoning cigar maker, is dead. He was thirty-two years of
age and leaves a widow and two children.
Mauch Chunk. Frank August and Miss Mary McLaughlin are married.
Items Of State News. The Only German Chaplain Dead. Bethlehem, April 20.--Louis
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Eysenbach, the only chaplain who preached in German during the civil war, died here, aged 74
years. He was a tailor when the war broke out, and entered the Mower hospital at Philadelphia
as a nurse. In the performance of his duties he showed so much interest in the spiritual welfare
of the German soldiers that he was appointed German chaplain, and as such was mustered out at
the end of the war.
Items Of State News. An Old Man Dragged to Death. Easton, April 19.--David Amey and wife,
an aged couple from Harmony, N. J., drove here to visit their daughter yesterday. Their carriage
was run into by a runaway coal team, and both occupants were thrown out. Mr. Amey's leg
became entangled in the lines, and he was dragged two blocks, receiving injuries which caused
his death. Mrs. Amey had an ear torn off, her jaw fractured and shoulder dislocated. She is not
expected to recover.
Items Of State News. Burned to Death at a Camp Fire. Reading, April 18.--Augustus Dry, of
this city, while on a fishing trip, laid down to sleep near the camp fire, and during the absence of
his companions the wind drove the blaze towards him and ignited his clothing, burning him in a
horrible manner. He died serveral hours later.
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Coming And Going. Saturday will be the birthday anniversary of Mr. Wm. Fritch, of Alburtis,
and on the occasion the following Lehighton people will surprise him: Frank Weinland and
family; George Blank and family; Henry Fritch and family; and Mrs. Eddinger and family.
Weissport And Around. Merchant John K. Lentz smiles quite audibly over the coming to his
pleasant home, on the east side, of a bright little baby daughter, whom the "Stroller" hopes will
live long and happliy.
Weissport And Around. We congratulate our young friends Miss Lizzie Phifer and Harvey
Dreisbach on their marriage, which took place at the residence of Rev. Miller, pastor of the
Evangelical congregation on last Saturday evening.
Weissport And Around. On last Thursday, Miss Annie Wassem, of this town, and Frank
Heffelfinger, of Packerton, were united in the bonds of wedlock--the Rev. J. Alvin Reber, pastor,
of Zion Reformed Church, Lehighton, officiating at the important ceremony. The young couple
immediately went into their own nicely furnished home on Bankway, Lehighton, where they
have this week receiving the congratulations and best wishes of a host of friends. The "Stroller"
also tenders happiest felicitations and best wsihes for long life and prosperity.
Mauch Chunk. Mrs. William Carroll died at her home in East Mauch Chunk on Saturday.
Interment was made on Tuesday.
Items Of State News. Three Men Drowned. Lock Haven, Pa., April 21.--A steam scow, used in
transporting fire clay from the Queen's Run company's mines to the works in this city, capsized
near the middle of the river in a heavy gale of wind. There were seven men on the boat, three of
whom were drowned. Those drowned were Bud Reed, aged 20, of this city; Fred Sinn, of
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Hazleton, and an unknown man, who with Sinn, had been fishing and took passage on the boat
to ride to this city. None of the bodies have been recovered.
Items Of State News. Three Killed in a Blast. Wilkesbarre, Pa., April 22.--A workman on the
new Wilkesbarre and Eastern railroad at Yatesville came to Pittston at midnight and reported that
a premature blast had caused the loss of three lives. The victims were Villenzo Coffenio, Moses
Williams and James Hookey.
Items Of State News. Fell Down a Mine Shaft. Wilkesbarre, April 27.--James Farrell, a tramp,
fell 500 feet down a mine shaft yesterday and was killed.
Grip Drove to Suicide. Bethlehem, April 24.--George Oerter, aged 28 years, son of Rev. Albert
E. Oerter, professor of literature at the Moravian Seminary for Young Laides, committed suicide
by shooting himself in the right temple with a pistol. The cause was melancholia, superinduced
by a four months' attack of the grip.
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Newsy Occurrences. Margaruite, the accomplished and pretty daughter of Wilhelm Vollmer,
died at her home in Philadelphia, and was buried in the Lehighton cemetery on Tuesday. Rev. J.
H. Kuder, of the Lutheran congregation officiated. The funeral was attended by relatives and
friends from Philadelphia. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Deceased was a
granddaughter of Fred Schmidt, of Parryville.
Weatherly. Wm Winterbottom and Miss Annie Berkart, were wedded on Saturday evening.
Rev. Gerberich officiated. The young couple have the best wishes of many friends.
Enzian--Mantz.
Miss C. Lizzie Mantz the estimable daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Mantz of Second
street, was married on Thursday evening, last to George H. Enzian, Lehighton's popular young
merchant, at the home of the bride's parents. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Alvin
Reber, pastor of the Reformed church, assisted by Rev. A. C. Wutcher, of Pleasant Valley
formerly of Weissport. The maid of honor was Miss M. Alice Mantz, a sister of the bride, and
the best man was Hon. W. F. Biery, of Weispsort, Carbon county's bright young representatives
in the State Assembly. The ushers were Miss Annie E. Weber, and Mr. J. H. Brader.
The bride was attired in a magnificent gown of white Ottoman silk, trimmed with pearl
and duchesse lace. She wore a handsome bouquet of bride roses. The maid of honor was attired
in cream and wore a handsome bouquet of pink and cream carnations.
The room was beautifully decorated with flowers. The wedding march was rendered by
Miss Emma L. Peters, a niece of the bride. Following the ceremony a reception was held.
Among those present were: Mr. Geo. Enzian and family, E. F. Montz and family, John A.
Peters and family, D. B. Hoffman and family, Elmer Walck and family, Chas. Greenawald and
wife, Mrs. Mra L. Buchman, Mrs. J. Alvin Reber and Mrs. H. B. Kistler the latter of Allentown.
The young couple received many valuable presents, and start out in life with the hearty
congratulations and well wishes of many friends here and elsewhere.
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Audenried. Cards are are out announcing the marriage of Mr. Everett J. Morgan, of Audenried,
to Miss Lily Mader, of the same place. Both parties are among our most highly respected
residents, residing here since childhood.
Audenried. A very prettly wedding took place in St. Patrick's church, Audenried, Thursday
morning. The contracting parties were James F. Moran, of Duryea, and Miss Ella McMullen, of
Honey Brook. Rev. T. J. Marron performed the beautiful ceremony that made the happy couple
man and wife. The bridesmaid was Miss Margaret McMullen, a sister of the bride, and John
Moran the groom's cousin, acted as best man.
A Child's Horrible Death. Early Friday morning Mrs. Jacob Shultz, of White Haven, went to the
barn to attend to a cow. She had left her 8-year-old daughter Annie alone in the house. During
the mother's absence the little one secured a box of matches which she ignited in play. The house
took fire and the little one was burned to death.
Weissport And Around. Miss Lillie Musselman was at Wilkesbarre this week attending the
funeral of a relative.
Weissport And Around. After an illness with pneumonia dating back several months Eugene
Christman finally succumbed to the dark messenger, Death, at eight o'clock on Tuesday evening
at the Weissport House. The remains were taken to his late home at Pleasant Valley, Monroe
county, on the day following by Undertaker John S. Miller. Deceased was aged ebout 25 years
and was unmarried. He was a member of Stroh Council Jr. O. U. A. M., and during the long
illness preceeding his death the organization did everything in their power to alleviate his
sufferings and make him comfortable.
Packerton. On last Monday Prof. W. F. Porter buried his youngest child, a boy, at White Haven.
We extend our sympathy.
Mauch Chunk. Annie, wife, of Chas. Weyhenmeyer died at her home in the Second ward on
Friday night after an illness for some time with consumption. Two children and a husband
survive. Interment took place on Monday afternoon.
Spring Arrivals. A bright little baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lopp, on Third street.
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Coming and Going. Mrs. F. I Smith was this week called to Jeffersonville, Sullivan county, N.
Y., owing to the death of her aged mother Mrs. Martin Detweiler.
From Ashfield. After an illness with consumption for a long time Peter Bowman finally
succumbed to the dark messenger, death, early on Monday morning aged 63 years. The remains
were laid to rest Thursday, followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Rev. A.
Bartholomew, of the Reformed congregation officiated at the last sad rites. A widow and ten
children survive him to mourn their loss.
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Up Lizard Creek Valley. Our old and esteemed friend Peter Bowman, who for many years was
employed at the Balliet Charcoal Furnace, died on last Monday after an illness of sometime with
consumption. Deceased was aged 63 years, 3 months and 5 days. Interment was made in the
East Penn cemetery on Thursday. Rev. A. Bartholomew, of the Reformed congregation,
officiated.
Jeanesville. Jessie Dunn, a young man 27 years old, died at his home here Friday morning after
a lingering illness. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunn and only three weeks
ago returned from Minneapolis Minn.
Weissport and Around. Mrs. Wm. Schafer, of Union Hill, is slowly recovering from a long
illness.
Weissport and Around. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Smoyer buried a four month old baby boy on
Sunday.
Weissport and Around. John Hausman and wife, on Saturday, attended the funeral of the late
Eugene Christman at Pleasant Valley on last Saturday.
Weissport and Around. The saddest incident that has occurred in this town for many years was
the drowning of Miss Emma Arner, daughter of ex-county commissioner John Arner, on
Thursday night of last week in the canal. Deceased for some months past had been suffering
with melancholia. She was taken to the Danville asylum and for a time seemed to improve in
that institution, but on her return home she unfortunately again grew worse. Since then she had
been under the treatment of Dr. Estes, of St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, and for a week or more
preceeding her tragic end seemed to again be regaining her former health both mentally and
physically. It was but the calm before the storm. Thursday night when all had retired happy in
the thought that one they loved would be saved to them she stole quietly from the house and
sought death in the canal. Her brother returning home very late found the doors open and at once
suspecting the dreadful import aroused the family and search was made at once for the missing
one with the result noted. Neighbors assisted in the search for the body and did everything
possible to lessen the grief of the sorrowing family. Interment was made on Sunday afternoon,
the funeral being the largest ever witnessed here. Rev. Miller, of the Evangelical church
officiated. On Thursday deceased had written a letter to her sister at Pittston informing her of
her intention to die. Deceased was aged 28 years.
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Resolutions of Condolence.
At a regular meeting of Washington Camp No. 179, P. O. S. of A., Weatherly Pa., held
May 10th, 1893, the following resolutions of condolence were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to permit the angel of death
to invade our Camp, and family circle of our esteemed brother Eugene S. Christman, who was a
true American patriot, and worthy Brother, therefore be it
Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to the Divine Will of an all-wise
Creator we fondly cherish the hope that he has gone form this subordinate Camp here below to
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rest from all labor and tribulation, and dwell in the Supreme Camp above.
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved mother and family in
this hour of sore affliction, and commend them to Him, who is the only true comforter, and trust
that our loss is his eternal gain.
Resolved That as a token of respect to the memory of our departed brother, our charter be
draped for sixty days, and that these resolutions be recorded on our minutes and a copy be
engrossed and presented to the mother of the deceased Brother, and also published in the
Weatherly Herald and Lehighton Advocate.
J. Erwin Miller, Dr. W. P. Long, Jeff Davis, Committee.
Newsy Occurrences. Mother Bruder died at the home of James Ashner, on Tuesday at the ripe
old age of 84 years. Deceased was interred in the Catholic cemetery on Friday morning. She
was a native of Bavaria.
Mahoning. On the 9th inst., Mrs. Sarah Cooper of this place, and Elias Hartranft, of Lansford,
were married. In the eveing they were serenaded by a merry band of calithumpians.
Little Gap. Mrs. Frank Wagner celebrated her twenty-ninth birthday anniversary, on Monday
last.
Little Gap. John Costenbader and wife, attended the funeral of Wm. Mock, of Slatedale, on
Friday of last week.
Weissport And Around. Solomon Yeakle is home from Bucks county, where he attended the
funeral of his brother Joseph.
Weissport And Around. Mr. and Mrs. Al Solt lost a young child by death on Monday. The
bereaved parents have the sympathy of many in their sorrow.
Weissport And Around. David Solt and wife mourn the death of two bright children. The eldest
died on Sunday and another followed on Monday. The sorrowing parents have the earnest
sympathy of many friends in their sore bereavement.
Up Lizard Creek Valley. Daniel Heintzelman and wife, of Slatadale, were visiting friends in the
Valley on Ascension Day and attended the funeral of Peter Bowman.
Items Of State News. A Check Forger Suicides. Wilkesbarre, pa., May 15.--Arthur St. Clair
Baker, of Brooklyn, committed suicide here last night by putting two bullets through his heart
while walking through the public square. He had been in this city since May 6, stopped at the
Luzerne house and represented himself as a commercial drummer, giving his hame as Clarence
Coleman, of Montreal. It appears that he had been living a gay life while here, and had issued
several bogus checks.
Items Of State News. Fatally Assaulted by Highwaymen. Hazleton, Pa., May 15.--While going
to his home in Jeddo on Saturday night John Senshock was attacked by highwaymen, who, after
robbing him, threw him into a deep mine hole. Pedestrians going the road yesterday traced blood
marks into the cave and found the unconscious man. His skull was fractured and he cannot live.
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Items Of State News. Two Murderers Hanged. Wilkesbarre, May 18.--The condemned
murderers, Jacob Blank and Isaac Rosensweig, who killed Jacob Marks, a peddler, in Wyoming
county, were hanged at Tunkhannock this morning. It is said that Rosensweig made a confession
to his attorney, Charles Terry. It was sealed, and will not be opened until tomorrow.
A Child's Fatal Drink. Bethlehem, May 18.--Dennis, the 2-year-old son of John P. McFadden,
swallowed a teaspoonful of creosote with fatal effect. A servant was cleaning the house and took
a lot of bottles out of a closet to clean it. The boy, who was playing near, was attracted by the
bottle of red stuff and drank the poison.
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Weissport And Around. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Strohl mourn the death of an interesting infant
child. Interment was made on Wednesday.
Mauch Chunk. The remains, of James Dungan, of Pittston were buried in the East Mauch
Chunk cemetery on Monday afternoon. Dungan formerly lived here.
Mauch Chunk. George, the six year son of Sylvester Whitehead, died on Saturday after an
illness of some days with brain fever.
Up Lizard Creek Valley. A step son of John Bowman died, Interment took place at the East Penn
cemetery on Saturday last, Rev. Bartholomew officiated.
Items Of State News. Fatal Quarrel Between Brothers. Scranton, May 25.--At Dunmore James
and Gus Fitzpatrick, brothers, quarreled over the ownership of a revolver. Finally the latter,
who is 16 years old, got hold of the weapon, and the former grappled with him to take it away.
While doing so Gus turned the muzzle of the revolver against his older brother and pulled the
trigger. The bullet entered the body and produced a wound from which James will probably die.
The young man who did the shooting says he did so purposely, as he feared the superior strength
of his brother when he rushed at him.
Items Of State News. Murder at Scranton. Scranton, May 23.--Augusti Nolli shot and instantly
killed Tincorda Prigniano at Dunmore. The murder was the result of a quarrel between Noll's
wife and Prigniano, who was a boarder in the family, and of whom the husband was jealous.
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Newsy Occurrences. We regret to chronicle the death of George Raymond, the eight month old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Diehl, of Second street. Death occured on Sunday. Interment was
made Wednesday, Rev Miller, of the Evangelical congregation officiating at the last sad rites.
Newsy Occurrences. After an indisposition of many weeks, Mrs. Elizabeth Moyer, died on
Sunday at the ripe old age of 76 years. Interment was made on Tuesday. One daughter, Mrs.
Henry Kostenbader, of Scranton, survives. The husband of the deceased, the late Isaac Moyer,
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met a tragic death some years ago by falling into the Lehigh river.
Newsy Occurrences. We note with feelings of the deepest sympahty for those bereaved, the
death of Mrs. Craig, of Wilkesbarre, daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walp, of First street, this
town. Interment was made in the cemetery in this place on Thursday afternoon, Rev. Miller, of
the Evangelical congregation officiating. Deceased was married about a year ago and an infant
child and husband survive.
Weissport And Around. We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Boyer in the loss of their
infant son through the dark messenger of death. Interment was made on Wednesday morning.
Mauch Chunk. Miss Lillie, daughter of the late Edwin Kemerer, of East Mauch Chunk died at
the home of her sister, Mrs. H. Koons, on Saturday morning after an illness with typhoid
pneumonia of only a few days. Deceased was aged 22 years and was a popular and most
estimable young lady. Interment was made in the Lehighton cemetery on Tuesday.
Mauch Chunk.
Miss Ada Webb, the estimable daughter of Sheriff and Mrs. J. S. Webb was tended a
most delightful surprise Thursday, evening, the occasion of her birthday aniversary. The evening
was delightfully spent by all in indulgence in the usual happy convivaltes. Those present were as
follows.
Messes Minnie Wesner, Jennie Merkel, Mame Rau, Allektown; Ada Webb, Mattie Rex,
Eva Saddel, Bella Harris, Daisy Luckenbach, Gertrude Bleckley, Eva Collins, Lizzie Sinex,
Emily Sigley, Luella McAllister, Lottie Ackerman, Lizzie Kistler, Hattie Faga, Aattia
Kauffman, Maggie Collins, Emily Fister, Emma Dreisbach Emma Whitehead, Emily
Sensinger, Mary Keiser, Flo. Hulshizer, Lizzie Ross and Sallie Faga; Messrs. Ed. Gomery, H.
McAniffe, Granville Clauss, Lehighton; Chas. Culver, David Watkins, John Boyd, Robert
Alsover, Will Stroh, Will Winker, Martin Ross, Harry Laurish, Richard Enbody, Robert
Sigman, John Witmeyer, Alex. Steadman, Charles Bleckley, Elmer Fata, George Sinex, Harry
Kauffman, Will Harlan, Will Rex, Will Luckenbach, John Tosh, Bert. Scheetz, Harry L. Faga,
and Will E. Bleckley.
From Parryville. Harry Pettit, of Pottsville, was here on Tuesday, when it is said that he was
quietly married to the estimable daughter of Reuben Stemler. The report being true we desire to
add our warm congratulations to the numerous and hearty well wishes of their many young
friends.
Mahoning. Last Saturday Miss Alvesta Henninger and William Mertz Jr., were married.
Up The County Scraps. Catharine Rabe, an inmate of the Laurytown poor house died on Friday.
She had no relatives.
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From Parryville. Samuel Hartman and Ida Peters were united in the holy bonds of wedlock by
Rev. Kershner, pastor of the Reformed congregation.
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Little Gap. John, a son of Paul and Julia Correll, died on last Friday evening after an illness of
only a few days, from heart trouble; his age was 12 years, 3 months and 6 days. The funeral took
place at 9:30 a. m., on Tuesday, Rev. Laury, of the Reformed church, officiating. The pallbearers were Edwin Klotz, Joseph George, Josiah Beltz and Adam Eckhart; interment in St.
John's Cemetery, Kunkeltown.
Mauch Chunk. Mrs. May A. Douglas, relict of the late Andrew A. Douglas, died at her home on
Broadway, Mauch Chunk at 9:15 Thursday night. One week previously she suffered a stroke of
appoplexy, which gradually extended, and despite the best medical attention and skillful nursing,
proved fatal. Her funeral took place Monday afternoon at 3.00 o'clock.
Packerton. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Brodhead have issued cards for the wedding of their daughter,
Miss Emma, to Mr. E. R. Wilson, of Macuh Chunk, at the residence of the brides' parents on
June 21.
Weissport And Around. Dennis Dreisbach, of Franklin, buried an interesting child in the
cemetery at Big Creek on Sunday.
Weissport And Around. Mrs. Jacob Kresge and Mrs. Daniel Kresge, of Franklin, attended the
funeral of their dead sister, Mrs. Edwin Everitt at Effort, Monroe County on last Tuesday.
Weissport And Around. We announce with pleasure the approching marrige of Miss Louisa C.,
the estimable and accomplished daughter of Mrs. Hannah Rapp to the pleasant and affable
Charle Maurer, of Wilkesbarre, on the 14th day of June at 4:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's
mother on White street. The young couple will be at home in Wilkesbarre, where the groom has
business interests.
Items Of State News. Fatally Injured by an Electric Shock. Easton, June 7.—While Robert
Drake, a lineman, was making repairs to an overhead wire on the College Hill Electric road the
current was turned on at the station, and he received a shock of 500 volts. Drake was on a
ladder and had hold of the wire at the time. He was thrown head foremost to the ground and
fatally injured. He was unable to relase his hold on the wire until the current was cut off.
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Items of State News. Deliberate Muder at Stroudsburg. Stroudsburg, Pa., June 15.--William
Williams, a negro laborer employed on the new railroad that is being constructed through
Tobyhannor township, deliberately murdered his mistress. The woman came from South
Carolina, and was known as Emma. She deserted her husband some time ago to live with
Williams. She decided to leave Williams and return to her husband, and when she announced
her intention he drew a revolver and fired two shots, killing her instantly. He then escaped.
A Boy's Mysterious Death. Ashland, June 13.--The dead body of a 9-year old George Kiehl was
found in the woods near here with a bullet hole in his breast and a revolver lying near by. A
companion named Bubble left home with the boy, but denies all knowledge of the shooting. The
coroner is investigating.
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Up the County Scraps. Mrs. Julia Rafter, wife of James Rafter of Jeanesville, died at her home
in that town Saturday evening after an illness of two weeks.
A Pretty June Wedding.
Weissport the Scene of Delightful Wedding Festivities.
The palatial residence of Mrs. Hannah Rapp on south White street, was the scene of
gayety and happiness on Tuesday afternoon and evening, the occasion of the marriage of the
estimable and accomplished Miss Louisa Rapp, of this town to Mr. Charles Maurer, one of
Wilkesbarre's popular and successful business men. At precisely 4:30 the bride and groom,
preceeded by the bridesmaid, Miss Ella, a sister of the bride, and the best man, Mr. Michael
Whalen, of Wilkesbarre, marched into the spacious parlor to the entrancing strains of the
wedding march by the Mauch Chunk Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Weigand. The
parlor was beautifully decorated with evergreen and bright colored flowers. An arch extended
across the room from the centre of which a dove was suspended. The wedding party stood
immediately under the arch while the impressive ceremony was being performed by Rev.
Wuchter, of Pleasant Valley, Monroe county, formerly pastor of the Lutheran congregation. The
bride was fashionably attired in white silk, and the bridesmaid wore cream in late style. The
groom and best man wore conventional black in the full dress style. A niece of the bride, little
Sadie Fatzinger was flower girl. The interesting ceremony was performed in the presence of
more than a hundred guests. At six o'clock supper was elegantly served to the many guests,
following which the evening was spent in the most delightful entertainment, the orchestra
rendering choice selections, the Mauch Chunk Quartette singing some of their best songs, and
Arion Cornet Band, of Lehighton, playing their sweetest music. Mr. and Mrs. Maurer left on
the 9:22 Lehigh Valley train for Easton, from where they left for New York city and other points
on the following day, to be gone several weeks. Returning they will make their home at No. 6
Dana Place, Wilkesbarre, in a nicely situated and beautifully furnished residence. The presents
received by the young couple were numerous and valuable as were also the well wishes and
happy congratulations showered upon them by their hosts of friends.
Among the many guests present, we note the following from a distance:
Allentown-Daniel Mager and wife, Miss Delia Safeling, Edward Rapp; Warrior RunMiss Minnie Phele; Lehigh Gap-Misses Tillie and Lilly Phele; Easton-Mrs. Brinkman; Mauch
Chunk-Eddie Paetzle, Minnie Stahl, George Rapp, Christian Rapp, Mary Rapp Mrs. Frank
and daughter Rosa, Mrs. Goldberg; Philadelphia-Charles Bogdanski; Wilkesbarre-Geo.
Enterline & wife, George Steidel and wife, Adam Fisher and wife, Mrs. Raig, Mrs.
Rosenanow, Michael Whalen, John Bowman, John Schneider, Robert Williams, Anthony
Lewis Fred Steigmayer, Mrs. George Brinkman, Frank Maine, Mike Murphy, Mrs. Eckert,
Mrs. M. Maurer and daughters, Katie and Minnie; Scranton, Mrs. Saurmilch.
Mahoning. Alice, a 16 year old daughter of Henry Zeigler, died last week. Interment took place
Monday, at the Stone Church, West Penn.
Mahoning. Elias Hartranft and Mrs. Cooper, who were married about six weeks ago, had a
"disagreement" last week and Mr. H. returned to Lansford.
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Newsy Occurrences. Mamie Strauss, of Mahoning street gave a pleasant party to her many little
friends on Monday afternoon, the occasion of her ninth birthday anniversary.
Newsy Occurrences. After on illness with dropsy dating back several months, Susanna, wife of
Paul Eck, died at her home on north First street, on Monday morning at the age of 52 years.
Interment was made on Thursday, Rev. Miller officiating. Five children survive.
Happily Wedded. George N. Enbody, of Mauch Chunk, a Lehigh Valley telegraph operator, was
happily wedded to Miss Annie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Grosscup, at eight o'clock
Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents on First street, and in the presence of the
near relatives of the contracting parties only. Rev. J. Alvin Reber pastor of Zion's Reformed
congregation officiated. The young couple left the same evening for Niagara Falls and other
places. On their return they will make their home in Mauch Chunk. Many friends wish a bright
and prosperous future for the happy young couple.
Lizard Creek Valley. Mr. Isaac Dengler died June 18 at the ripe old age of 77 years. Interment
was made at the East Penn cemetery on the 22nd. Rev. Bartholomew officiated. The funeral
was largely attended by relatives and friends.
A June Wedding.
The Knauss--Strauss Nuptuals Happily Consummated on Saturday.
The cozy residence of Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Strauss on Mahoning street was the scene of
a very pretty June wedding on last Saturday afternoon at five o'clock when Mr. William Knauss,
a popular young gentleman of Franklin township, was married to Miss Ella Strauss, the father of
the bride performing the interesting ceremony in the presence of over a hundred guests. Miss
Anzie Bauer played the wedding march delightfully. The bride wore a fashionable gown of tan
and silk and the groom wore a stylish suit of white. Miss Sarah Wertman, of Second street, was
bridesmaid and wore gray; the best man, Charles Berk, of Weissport, wore conventional black.
Little Mamie Strauss was flower girl and looked very pretty in pure white. At the conclusion of
the ceremony, the venerable Rev. E. A. Bauer, pronounced the benediction, following which the
guests partook of a sumptuous supper, prepared in the famous way only known to the good
housewives of the Lehigh Valley. Under the weight of the many good and delectable things the
table fairly groaned. Several hours were delightfully spent around the festive board. Mr. and
Mrs. Knauss received many valuable and useful presents.
Those present from a distance were Prof. Gerber and wife, Mrs. F. C. H. Schweyer, Miss
Millie Schweyer, Miss Clara Hoch, all of Allentown; John Newhart, Philadelphia; Miss Sadie
Koons, Mauch Chunk.
A Pretty Packerton Wedding.
Over one hundred and fifty guests witnessed the marriage of Miss Emma, the
accomplished and estimable daughter of Col. and Mrs. W. F. Brodhead, to Edward Wilson, of
Mauch Chunk, at their handsome residence at Packerton on Wednesday evening. Mrs. U. S.
Grant Tobias, of Mauch Chunk, played the wedding march, to the delightful cadence of which
the wedding party assembled in the elegant and spacious parlor, where Rev. Allen, of Pompton
Plains, N. J., performed the impressive ceremony that joined together two young and happy
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hearts. The bride was attired in cream silk and the groom wore full dress black. The
bridesmaids Misses Gertie Bleckley and Eva Sendel, of Mauc Chunk, were fashionably attired;
the groom's best men were Alex. W. Steadman and John Whitmeyer, of Mauch Chunk, and they
wore full dress. Pretty little Myrtle Snyder was flower girl. The ushers who attended gracefully
were Will E. Bleckley and Al. W. Scheetz, of Much Chunk. Following the ceremony a
sumptuous supper was elegantly served.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were the recipients of many pretty, useful and valuable presents
from their many friends. They will reside at Packerton until next Fall.
Weissport And Around. Charles Maurer and bride returned from New York City on Tuesday
and after spending a few days with Mrs. Hannah Rapp and family, on Thursday left for
Wilkesbarre where they will make their future home.
Weissport And Around. David Beltz, of Franklin, and Miss Adalaide Mehrkam, of Big Creek,
were happily wedded on Saturday. Rev Erb, of Slatington performing the ceremony. The young
couple have the best wishes of many friends for future happiness.
Bowmanstown. Harry Gouldner and Miss Elizabeth Beidleman were united in wedlock's holy
bonds on last Saturday. The couple have the best wishes of many friends.
Items Of State News. Both Legs Cut Off. Easton, June 21.--Philip Nixon, a brakeman on the
Belvidere Delaware railroad fell from a train in Phillipsburg and had both his legs cut off,
resulting in his death a few hours later.
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Lizard Creek Valley. George Hoffman, the oldest man in the valley, died on Monday night, at
the ripe old age of 93 years. Interment took place on Friday at the East Penn Cemetery, Rev.
Bartholomew officiating
Death of Mr. Mutchler.
The Life Story of the man Who Was the Friend of Randall, Wallace and Scott, His Years as a
Member of Congress.
William Mutchler, Congressman from this, the Eighth Pennsylvania District, died at 2.45
o'clock Friday morning of heart disease and general giving away of the system, age almost 62
years.
Mr. Mutchler did not rally from his acute attack while on a pleasure tripthe first week in
this month in Pike County, though he felt better after reaching home, drove out considerable and
kept up his interest in affairs of the day.
He was particularly concerned about the coming session of Congress and a few days ago,
in conversation, with Congressman Buckalew, express his belief that he would recover in
sufficient season to be present. But his friends noticed that he grew weaker and that his pulse
was more feeble.
On Monday he was quite weak, and the family was very apprehensive; but he rallied that
night and from that time up until his sudden death his family felt much encouraged. He sat for
several hours on the porch yesterday afternoon and retired at 9 o'clock sleeping in a chair as he
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was more comfortable in that position.
Shortly before 3 o'clock Friday morning Mrs. Mutchler spoke to him inquiring how he
felt; she received no answer and finding that Mr. Mutchler was breathing very faintly summoned
assistance. Death came in a few minutes.
Mr. Mutchler is survived by his wife who is the daughter of the late Sheriff Cope, of this
county, under whose incumbency Mr. Mutchler began his active political life in 1853 and by one
son, Howard, who is editor and proprietor of the Northampton Democrat, and proprietor of the
Easton Daily Express.
William Mutchler was born near Easton on December 24, 1831 his father being a farmer
in humble circumstances, who died when this son was 7 years of age. An elder brother, H. M.
Mutchler carried on the farm, and William gave him such assistance as possible.
He entered the Vandervler school in Easton during two Winters and that was about all the
school training he had his studies being pursued at home or in such schools training he was not
on the farm, or not working for neighboring families.
Meanwhile the elder brother entered the practice of law and it was in his office that
William Mutchler first persued the pages of Blackstone and eventually began legal practice.
This was about the time the war closed.
Before that he had been for two terms the Deputy Sheriff of the county and for two other
terms beginning in 1860 the Prothonotary. He was an active political worker, and in 1869, after
having been for two years Assessor of Internal Revenue in this district, he was elected chariman
of the State Democrat Committee.
He attracted a great deal of attention because of his clear headedness, and his untiring
energy as well as his ability, and from that time he was prominent in Democratic circles. He was
an early friend of the late Samuel J. Randall, and supported him in Congress by his vote on
many occassions when Mr. Randall and Mr. Mutchler were fighting against the majority
sentiment among the Democratic members.
This was particularly so as regards tarriff legislation. Mr. Mutchler became later a great
friend of the late Hon. William L. Scott, who considered him one of the ablest men in Congress.
This brought Mr. Mutchler into the Wallace faction of the State Democracy.
Mr. Mutchler entered the Forty-seventh Congress when the Tenth District was composed
of Northampton, Lehigh and a part of Bucks Counties. He served one term and then gave way to
ex-Congressman Bachman for two terms. He was elected to the Forty-seventh and the Fortyeighth Congress.
When the present apportionment of the State was made and Mr. Mutchler's county with
Monroe, Pike and Carbon became the Eighth Congressional District, Mr. Mutchler captured the
nomination though there were several candidates and the fight was a stubborn one. This was in
1888, since then he has twice been re-elected and was a member elect of the next Congress.
Since 1883 Mr. Mutchler's prominence as a Congressman has been unusually great. He
was in that year made Chairman of the Civil Service Reform Committee and his long experience
in Congress contributed each year to make his worth as a member greater. He served on many
important committees and in the last Congress was Chairman of the Pensions Committee, on
chairman of the sub-Committee on Appropriations, and a member of other important committees.
He performed his duties with uprightness, and wish a strict regard for the best interests of his
constitutents, not infrequently voting against the majority of his party in so doing.
He was a conservative member of the House and held the respect of both Democrats and
Republicans. He represented his views with force and clung to them tenaciously, but he was
tolerant of and respectful to the views of those who differed with him.
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At home he enjoyed the respect of all his fellow townsmen without regard to political
differences. His health had not been good for nearly a year. He was prostrated several times
during the last session of Congress. He was informed by his medical advisers that his stomach
was the cause of his trouble, but it seemed impossible to bring about a return of better health no
matter how much he took care of his diet. Later his heart began to be affected and then followed
a general breaking down of the system. Interment was made on Tuesday afternoon.
The delegation from this county who attended the funeral were Hon. W. F. Biery, George
W. Morthimer, John J. O'Brien, George W. Esser, Judge Sam Price, Allen Craig, E. H. Rauch,
Frank Sharkey, R. M. Brodhead, Michael Cassidy, James T. Mulhearn, L. H. Barber, John
Breslin.
Deaths. Mrs. Josiah Strauss. After an illnss of three weeks Mary, wife of our fellow townsman,
Josiah Strauss died at her home on north First street, on Monday morning at eight o'clock.
Deceased was born in Weisenbrg, Lehigh county, in the month of November, 1823. Six children
were born to them, two of whom survive with the sorrowing husband, Mrs. A. J. Litzenberger
and Rev. W. H. Strauss, both of two. Interment will be made this afternoon at two o'clock. Rev.
Kuder, of Trinity Lutheran church, will officiate.
Deaths. Mary Anna Kuhns. After an illness of sometime with kidney disease Mrs. Mary Anna
Kuhns died Saturday at the home of her son W. S. Kuhns, in third ward. Interment was made
on Wedneday morning. Rev. Strauss officiated at the last sad rites. Deceased was born in the
year 1816 and was aged at death 77 years, 3 mos. and 29 days. Of the nine children born six
survive to mourn the death of a good mother.
Judge Samuel S. Dreher Dead.
A Pure and Able Jurist Gone. The People of Two Counties in Mourning. Death Due to Heart
Failure. Twenty-two Years on the Bench.
Monday morning following close on the death of Hon. Wm. Mutchler, came the dread
intelligence of the sudden death of Samuel S. Dreher for twenty-two years president judge of
Carbon and Monroe counties. The news was received with the greatest consternation and soon
spread through every town and village in the county. The death of Judge Dreher makes vacant a
place on the bench that for years had been filled with honor by a christian gentleman with
metives high and pure.
Speaking of the incident of his sudden death a correspondent from Stroudsburg says:
"Samuel S. Dreher, President Judge of Monroe and Carbon counties, died at his home on Maine
street early Monday morning, of heart failure. Only the day before Judge Dreher attended
services in the Methodist Episcopal Church and at the close of the sermon made a financial
statement before the congregation. Early Monday morning he awoke, looked out of the window,
saw it was raining and returned to his bed with a remark to his wife that he had had a good
night's rest. In a short time it was discovered that he was dead."
Judge Dreher was a conspicuous figure in the local history of this part of the State. His
fearless attitude atainst the Molly Maguires, who terrorized several counties in Eastern
Pennsylvania, gave him a reputation that became widespread. He was born April 10, 1824, at
Stroudsburg, and was the eldest of nine children. His father was Michael H. Dreher of that
place. Judge Dreher received his education in private schools and in the academy at
Stroudsburg. At the age of 19 he entered his name as a student at law in the office of M.
Dimmick.
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Immediately after his admission to the bar Mr. Dreher entered into partnership with his
former preceptor, Mr. Dimmick, under the name of Dimmick & Dreher. He served two terms as
District Attorney and in the fall of 1870 was elected President Judge of the Twenty-second
Judicial District composed of the counties of Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Carbon. April 8, 1874,
the old Judicial district was cut in two, Wayne and Pike composing a seperate district. Judge
Dreher's first term having expired in 1830, he was re-elected in the fall of that year and again reelected in 1890. In politics Judge Dreher has always been a Democrat.
The Bar of this county on being notified of his death sent this message of respect and
consolation to his family.
Mauch Chunk, Pa., June 26, 1893.
Mrs. S. S. Dreher, Stroudsburg, Pa.
The Bar of Carbon county extend to you thier heartfelt sympathy in this the hour of your
affliction and deeply mourn the loss to this judicial district and state of so excellent and efficient
public servant.
Allen Craig, Wm. G. Freyman, E. M. Mulhearn, Horace Heydt, Laird H. Barber, E. O.
Nothstein, T. A. Snyder, Douglas Craig, James S. Loose, F. Bertolette, W. M. Rapsher, Frank
P. Sharkey, Michael Cassidy, J. S. Fisher, S. R. Gilham, R. A. Heberling.
Weissport And Around. Hon. Wm. F. Biery attended the final obsequies of the late William
Mutchler, Esq., at Easton on Tuesday.
Bowmanstown. The funeral of Daniel Straup on last Saturday was very largely attended by
relatives and friends. Deceased had brought his age to 67 years and 8 months. Interment was
made at Lehigh Gap, Revs. Leopold and Yotter officiating at the last sad rites. Two daughters
survive with the aged mother. They are Mrs. Griffith DeLong and Mrs. Benj. Schoenberger.
Sister Hildaberta Avenged. Reading, Pa., June 29.--The goernor having refused to interfere
Pietro Buccieri, the Italian who murdered Sister Hildaberta in St. joseph's hospital just one year
ago yesterday, was hanged this morning.
Items Of State News. Five Killed in a Nanticoke Colliery. Wilkesbarre, Pa., June 23.--At a late
hour last evening while eight men were at work at Nanticoke in No. 6 gangway of No. 9 slope of
the Susquehanna Coal company, about three quarters of a mile from the bottom of the shaft, a
terrific explosion of gas took place which hurled the victims off their feet and scattered them in
all directions, killing four men and a boy instantly, and seriously but not fatally injuring three
more. The dead are as follows: Abram Walker, aged 40, leaves wife and four children, John L.
Smith, 40, leaves wife and four children; Frank Wolad, Polish laborer, 24, single; John
Malinoskey, Polish laborer, 30, single; Frank Bennock, Polish doorboy, 15.
Items Of State News. Killed with a Hatchet. Freeland, June 29.--Anthony Matchessi died
yesterday from the effects of wounds received in a fight a few days ago. The fight occurred on
the highway, and was participated in by a half dozen foreigners. Who struck the fatal blow is not
known, but his name will probably be brought out at todays' inquest.
Items Of State News. Fatal Kick from a Horse. Easton, June 29.--A young son of Phillips Hess,
a farmer, Upper Mount Bethel, went into the stable an took hold of one of the horses' legs. The
animal kicked him in the side, and he died from his injuries.
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Items Of State News. A Woman Impaled on a Fence. Scranton, June 29.--Mrs. Charles Engle,
62 years old, while picking cherries fell from a tree, owing to the breaking of a limb. She was
impaled on a picket fence, and death resulted quickly.
Items Of State News. Judge Dreher Dead. Stroudsburg, June 27.--Samuel S. Dreher, judge of
the court of Monroe and Carbon counties, died suddenly of gout, aged 69 years.
Fatal Mine Explosion. Mount Carmel, Pa., June 29.--A fatal explosion of gas occurred near
Green Ridge colliery. Dominick Enderly was killed, Chester A. Kesterner was fatally hurt, and
six Poles were seriously injured. One of them, Cassimere Almosky, was so frightfully burned he
cannot recover. Enderly went into the breast and encountered a body of gas, which caught fire.
Fourteen men saved themselves by jumping into the ditch in which Enderly was hurled, a
distance of seventy-five feet. A rescuing party brought out the dead and injured with difficulty.
All the injured are Italians and Poles.
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Items Of State News. A Reckless Shooter Arrested. Mauch Chunk, Pa., July 5.--Robert E.
Millligan, a young man from New York city, was committed to the Carbon county jail charged
with recklessly shooting off a revolver and mortally wounding the wife of Daniel Conoghan, of
Summit Hill. Milligan is a member of a small excursion party spending a week in Mauch
Chunk, and while his party was returning from a visit to the burning mine, near Summit Hill, he
discharged several shots from his revolver, one of which hit the woman, who was by the
roadside, and inflicting a dangerous wound.
Newsy Occurrences. Lewis Dreibelbies and Miss Florence Koons, two of Lehighton's most
estimable young people were quietly wedded on Saturday evening at the cozily furnished
residence that they will occupy on Second street in the presence only of close relatives. Rev. G.
W. Dungan, pastor of the M. E. Church, officiated. The young couple have the well wishes and
hearty congratulations of their many friends.
Newsy Occurrences. On the occasion of her birthday anniversary on last Saturday relatives and
friends of Mrs. J. F. Hottenstine from Catasauqua, Philadelphia, Trenton, N. J., and town
tendered her a pleasant surprise. Druing the evening games were indulged in at a late hour a
delectable supper was served.
Weissport And Around. David Olewine age 29 of Long Run who was kiled at Packerton on last
Friday was buried Sunday afternoon the funeral being the largest ever witnessed in this place.
Rev. J. H. Kuder, of Lehighton and Rev. Kershner, of Parryville officiated. A wife and two
children survive.
Weatherly. Messrs. Grant Searfass and Frank Young both, it seems, tired of single blessedness
entered the bonds of wedlock on Saturday evening. The former with Miss Nora Fink, the latter
with Miss Jennie Gearhart. All the contracting parties are from town.
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Newsy Occurrences. Frank Dimpke died at his home on the corner of Third and Coal streets last
Saturday after an illness of some months with dropsy. Interment was made on Monday in the
Catholic Cemetery. Requiem Mass was held int he German Catholic church.
Weissport And Around. Our jolly young friend Richard Woodring is jubilant over the arrival of
a bright baby boy.
Weissport And Around. Thomas Levis, of Towamensing died on last Saturday at the ripe old age
of 70 years. Interment was made at Big Creek on Tuesday. A widow and a family of six grown
up children survive.
A Weatherly Railroader Killed. John A. Moran, of Weatherly, while fixing a coupling at Coxton
on Saturday, failed to notice a train of refrigerator cars which had been switched upon the track
where he was standing. The cars came together before he could escape, pinning him between the
bumpers. He was horribly mutilated in the region of the abdomen and died almost instantly. He
was 25 years of age and single. He was a member of Lodge 100, B. or R. R. Trainmen, of
Mauch Chunk. He had been working at Coxton for two weeks. The remains were conveyed to
Burns & O'Neill's undertaking house in Pittston, and a committee of the Brotherhood, consisting
of John Dempsey, Harry Knowles and Will Jordan, had the body enclosed in a black casket and
sent to his home at at Weatherly Sunday on the 11.30 Lehigh Valley train.
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Newsy Occurrences. George Seigfried, of East Mauch Chunk, was killed between one and two
o'clock Wednesday morning on the Valley road at the south end of the Packerton yard. Seigfrid
was employed on the road as a brakeman. He was run over while sitting on the tracks and his
body was cut into an unrecognizable mass.
Newsy Occurrences. George Kemerer, for a long time a resident of Jamestown, a suburb of this
town, died on Monday after an illness of some weeks with typhoid fever. Interment will be made
on Saturday afternoon, at 1.30 o'clock, Gnaden Huetten Castle, No. 316, K. G. E., and the B. of
L. F., of which he was a member will attend in a body. Deceased was a fireman on the Valley
and had many friends among the railroad boys.
Personal Mention. Mrs. Ott Ditmar, of Bankway attendeded the funeral of a relative at Hazleton
on last Friday.
Packerton. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Kresge lost an interesting child by death on last Saturday morning,
we in behalf of the community extend sympathy in thier hour of affliction.
Mrs. Lavina Derhamer Dead.
On Tuesday morning last after an illness of only twelve days, Lavina wife of George W.
Derhamer, died at her home on Iron street. Deceased was born in the year 1819, in the town of
Bath, Northampton county. In 1840 she was married to George Derhamer and nine children
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were born to them of which number eight survive, Dr. W. A. Derhamer, Mrs. Wm. Anthony and
Mrs. Chas. Harding, of town; Henry Derhamer and Mrs. Jacob Long, of Allentown; Joseph
Derhamer, Philadelphia; Cyrus Derhamer and Mrs. D. H. Nothstein, Bethlehem. Interment
will be made at 1.30 o'clock Friday afternoon.
Deceased was a good and faithful wife, a kind mother and good neighbor and many
relatives and friends grieve over her death.
Weissport And Around. Uriah Fatzinger and Miss Clara Whitehead were wedded on Monday
at Catasauqua. Many friends tender warm congratulations.
Weissport And Around. Last Thursday afternoon a very pretty wedding was consummated on
White street at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Oswald when the nuptial knot was tied uniting
Miss Standa M., their pleasant and estimable daughter to J. Peter Kemerle, of Mauch Chunk.
Rev. H. Franklin Schlagel, of Freemansburg, officiated. The ceremony was performed in the
parlor, which was beautifully decorated, the contracting parties standing under a pretty arch. The
wedding march was rendered by Mrs. H. F. Schlegel of Freemansburg. The bride's maid was
Miss Sallie Whitehead, and the best man was Mr. Thomas Johnston, of Mauch Chunk. The
ceremony was performed in the presence of 140 guests who were also present at the reception
and partook of a most delectable supper. The young couple have the well wishes of many
friends. The "Stroller" also adds his hope that their lives may be free from trouble and that all
their cares may be but little ones.
In A Few Lines. John Dougherty died at Audenried Friday morning at the good old age of 97
years. He came to America fifty years ago. He leaves two children, one son Michael lives at
Audenried and the daughter, Miss Kate Brogan, lives at Drifton. The funeral took place on
Sunday morning.
In A Few Lines. Anthony McMonigle, a young aged 13 years, attempted to board a moving coal
train at Audenried on Saturday at about 6 o'clock and fell underneath. His left arm and right leg
were crushed and left thigh fractured. As a means of saving his life his arm was amputated but
he could not survive the operation and died at 2 o'clock the next morning.
Columbus Hom Dead.
After an illness with blood poisoning dating back almost four years Columbus H. Hom,
son of the late J. A. and Caroline Hom, died on Monday morning last at half past eight o'clock at
the home of his sister, Mrs. Al Clauss on north Second street. Deceased was born in Mahoning
township on the 8th day of August, 1857. By trade he was a tailor and for a long time worked
for Clauss Bros. Some years ago he succeeded Al Clauss as proprietor of the Mansion House
which business he was forced to give up a few years ago on account of illess. He had many
friends who mourn his early death.
Interment will be made Friday afternoon from the Reformed church, Rev. Reber,
Bartholomew and Derr will officiate at the last sad rites.
Carbon Castle, No. 111, K. G. E., and Teutonia Verein, will attend the funeral in a body.
Went to Sleep on the Track. Mauch Chunk, July 20.--George Seigfried, of this place, a
brakeman on the Wyoming division of the Valley road, was run over by an engine and cut in two
at Packerton. He was sitting on the track, and supposed to be asleep.
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A Miner Crushed to Death. Wilkesbarre, July 20.--John Baker, an Englishman, was crushed to
death by a fall of rock in the Red Ash colliery. He was 50 years old, and leaves a wife and
family.
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Newsy Occurrences. Karl Bernhart, of Hesse, Germany, a relatives of Tobias Buss, of town,
died last week at the ripe old age of 86 years. He was a school teacher and taught at one place
for sixty years, after teaching for a period of fifty years he was granted a pension by the
Government.
Newsy Occurrences. George Seiple, of Allentown, father of our esteemed townsman Dr. W. G.
M. Seiple, died at his residence in Allentown, on last Saturday. Interment was made on
Wednesday.
Resolutions of Condolence.
The following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted at a regular session
Gnaden Huetten Castle No. 316, K. G. E., held on Wednesday evening, July 26.
Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Chief of the Universe to call from our midst Brother
George Kemerer by whose death this Castle has lost an honored member and the family a kind
and loving husband and father, therefore be it
Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to the Divine Will that has taken our
Brother from us, we nevertheless sincerely mourn his death,
Resolved, That in their hour of sore affliction we extend to the family our sincere and
heartfelt sympathy, commending them for consolation to Him who "doeth all things well,"
Resolved, That our charter be draped for a period of thirty days, that these resolutions be
spread on thirty days, that these resolutions be spread on the records, that a copy be sent to the
bereaved family and that they be published in the Carbon Advocate.
F. P. Heil, Gus. Kuno, Chs. Schafer, Committee.
From Parryville. Mr. and Mrs. William Miller attended the funeral of a relative at Port Clinton
on Thursday.
Lizard Creek Valley. G. E. Andreas and Miss Fiennia Rehrig, daughter of Chas. E. Rehrig,
were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony on Saturday, Rev. A. Bartholomew tied the knot.
Wedded--Esrang--Graver. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Graver, East Weissport on
Thursday of last week was happily consumated the marriage of their estimable daughter Miss
Lulu to Mr. Wm. F. Esrang. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Miller, pastor of
the Evangelical congregation, in the presence of many friends of the contracting parties. The
bride was handsomely attired in a fashionable costume of cream swans, down trimmed elegantly
with duchess lace and the groom wore black. Miss Lucy Romig attended as bridesmaid and Mr.
Thomas Arner was best man. The wedding party assembled in the spacious parlor of the
residence to the entrancing strains of the "Fairy Wedding March" as rendered by Mr. Wm.
Whitehead, Jr. The interior of the room had been most beautifully decorated with fragrant
flowers and evergreen by Miss Lillie Musselman, Harry Graver and Mart Miller, and when the
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ceremony was performed the happy young couple stood directly under a pretty arch. Following
the ceremony a reception was held when Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Esrang received the warm
congratulations of their friends and the guests partook of a sumptuously prepared supper. The
presents received were numerous, useful and costly.
Resolutions of Respect.
The following preamble and resolutions were unanimously passed at a regular session of
Carbon Castle, No. 111, K. G. E., held Monday evening, July 24.
Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Chief of the Universe to call from our midst to the
Heavenly Castle, Brother Columbus H. Hom, by whose death this Castle has lost an honored
member and the town a respected citizen, therefore be it
Resolved, That while we bow in meek submission to the Divine ruling that has taken our
Brother from us, we nevertheless sincerely mourn his death,
Resolved, That in this, the sad hour of their affliction we extend to the bereaved relatives
our heartfelt sympathy and commend them for consolation to Him who "doeth all things well."
Resolved, That our charter be draped for a period of thirty days.
Resolved That these resolutions be entered upon the records of the Castle, and that they
be published in the Carbon Advocate.
H. V. Morthimer, Jr., George F. Pettit, James O. Ebbert., Committee.
Mahoning. Last Saturday Miss Emma Wehr and William Frantz were married. The young
couple have the best wishes of their friends for a long and prosperous journey through life.
In A Few Lines. T. F. Brennan, of Summit Hill, aged 27 years, died last Thursdoy. Interment
was made at Minersville Schuylkill county.
In A Few Lines. John Mulhearn, an old resident of Beaver Meadow is dead. For the past two
years he has been confined to his home through infirmity. He immigrated from Ireland to Mauch
Chunk forty years ago.
In A Few Lines. Conrad Strohl died very suddenly Tuesday morning at 3 o'clock. He was well
the day before and worked all day. He complained of not feeling well about 8 o'clock and from
that time until he died grew rapidly worse. Mrs. Strohl was not at home at his death she being
away on a visit at her daughters at Trachsville. Diseased was well and favorably known having
lived in Weatherly the past 12 years he leaves a widow and 2 children, a daughter married and a
son 12 years old at home.
Mauch Chunk. Frank, the 20 year old son of David Arner, of East Mauch Chunk, is dead from a
disease that is said to have been glanders. It is the theory that the disease was communicated to
him from horses which he had been attending. The cases of glanders attacking men is very rare,
but in all cases fatal.
Mauch Chunk. Daniel Seelinger and his wife, an aged German couple, who resided in East
Mauch Chunk, are both dead. Mr. Seelinger departed this life at 12.30 o'clock p. m. on Saturday,
after an illness of two weeks of dropsy, and the wife died during Monday night of paralysis of
which she has been a sufferer for the past three years. The former was aged seventy-nine years,
and three months, and the later seventy-nine years, one month and twenty-three day.
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Items Of State News. Two Brothers Drowned. Allentown, Pa., July 24.--While three brothers,
George, Willie and Lewis Schray, aged 13, 11 and 6 years respectively, son of George A.
Schray, were sitting along the banks of the Lehigh river in this city yesterday Willie toppled into
the stream. The other brothers in trying to rescue him also fell into the river. Assistance came
and Willie was rescued. His two brothers were drowned.
Items Of State News. Fell Under an Electric Car. Scranton, July 27.--John Edmunds, employed
at the Carbondale Traction company's plant at Mayfield, in attempting to jump upon a moving
electric car at Jermyn, was thrown under the wheels and cut to pieces.
Items Of State News. An Accidnetal Shot Proves Fatal. McKeansburg, July 27.--John Knettle,
aged 65 years, who was accidentally shot by O. P. Leibensperger, proprietor of the
McKeansburg hotel, died from his injuries.
Items Of State News. Burned to Death in a Coal Mine. Tower city, July 25.--Charles
McMullin, single, aged 20 years, was burned to a crisp by an explosion of gas in the
Williamstown coal mine.
Four Fatally Injured.
An Explosion of Mine Gas Causes Sad Havoc at Edwardsville.
Wilkesbarre, July 22.--An awful explosion took place in No. 4 shaft of the Kingston coal
company, at Edwardsville, yesterday afternoon. A gang of men were at work driving a slope,
when a naked lamp came in contact with a large body of gas. A shock of the explosion tore away
timbers, smashed mine cars, and horribly burned three men and one boy, who are not expected to
recover.
The injured are: William Jones, miner, aged 43 years, widower with two children;
Martin Brennan, driver boy, aged 16 years; Benjamin Wilson, miner, aged 40, wife and six
children, and Patrick Malia, aged 46 years, wife and four children.
A rescuing party in charge of Superintendent Rosser went to the assistance of the victims,
who were hurriedly brought to the surface. The flesh upon young Brennan and William Jones
was literally cooked, and presented a sickening sight. The mine is very gaseous, an explosion
having occurred at the same place some three weeks ago, in which several men were badly
burned.
Kingston, Pa., July 24.--Three of the four victims of Friday's explosion in the Kingston
Coal company's mine, William B. Jones, Matthew Brennan and Fatrick O'Malla, are dead. The
fourth, Benjamin Wilson, cannot survive.
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Items Of State News. Death from a Rat's Bite. Allentown, July 31.--Blood poison as the result
of a bite by a rat inflicted three months ago on Mame Keating, aged 17, caused her death at the
home of her parents, at Iron Bridge, near this city.
Newsy Occurrences. An infant child of the late Mrs. Craig, daughter of our esteemed
townspeople, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walp, died on Tuesday. Interment was made on the following
day.
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Lizard Creek Valley. Miss Rebecca Barrel and Charles Knappenberger were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony on Saturday. The wedding ceremony was performed by justice Chas.
Rehrig at his office in East Penn.
Weissport And Around. Oscar J. Saeger has the congratulations of his friends and patrons over
the arrival of a baby girl at his home.
Weissport And Around. We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Marsh in the death of Wilbur,
their youngest son, aged fifteen years, following an illness of some weeks with purpura
hemmorhagia. Interment was made on Thursday afternoon.
A Baby Consumed by Flames. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Aug. 3.--A shocking tragedy occurred at the
home of Samuel Vanderburg in Ransom. Mrs. Vanderburg lighted a fire in the kitchen stove
and then went to drive the cows to pasture. Before going very far she looked back and saw a
cloud of smoke issuing out of the kitchen. Running back she dashed into the house at the risk of
her life, and rescued two of her children, aged 6 and 4. Hurrying back she tried to go up the
stairway to rescue her babe, but was met by a wall of flame that drove her back. In a few
minutes the house was a mass of roaring flames and fell in ruins before her eyes. The body of
the baby was entirely consumed.
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Mahoning. On the 29th, Kate Hontz and William Billig were married.
Weissport And Around. A large number of people from this neighborhood attended the funeral
of the late Jonas Arner at Millport last Tuesday.
Weissport And Around. The funeral of Wilbur Marsh on last Thursday afternoon was largely
attended. The pall bearers were Clyde Wills, Guy Zern, Harry Rickert, John O'Rourke,
Howard Arner and Lance Koons. Revs. Creitz, Miller and Longacre officiated.
Weissport And Around. Mrs. Isabella Becker, an aged and highly estemed resident of
Cherryville died at her home in that place on last Monday after a few days illness with paralysis.
Deceased was the motehr of William Becker, of Union Hill.
In A Few Lines. John Noasah, a laborer employed in No. 3 colliery at Lansford, met with a
violent death Thursday evening. He accidentally fell down a shute at the breaker, and before he
could be rescued was smothered to death in the coal.
Milton Koons died at his home in Jamestown, this week after suffering a relapse with typhoid
fever. He was married and leaves a wife and several children.
Items Of State News. Another Fatal Mine Explosion. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Aug. 7.--A bad
explosion of gas occurred in Payne's colliery, at Luzerne borough. Matthew Somedia, a miner,
fired a shot which exploded a pocket of gas in an adjoining chamber. Foreman John Wallin and
Fireman Robert Mould, who were making an inspection at the time, were caught in the
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explosion and so badly injured that they died. Somedia and Robert Siebold, a laborer, were
seriously burned.
Items Of State News. Death from Lockjaw. Easton, Pa., Aug. 10.--Basil Evans, aged 10,
stepped on a nail a few days ago, and later his jaws became set and he was unable to move them.
He died yesterday.
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Newsy Occurrences. Married--On Saturday evening, August 12, 1893, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, at
his residence, Mr. William W. Kunkle and Miss Mary E. Zimmerman, both of Packertod, Pa.
Newsy Occurrences. Born--A baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Christman, of South street.
Personal Mention. Wm. H. Woods, has returned from Philadelphia where he was attending the
funeral of his mother.
Personal Mention. Henry Stuber, of Bangor was here on Monday attending the funeral of
Bertha, infant daughter of Franz Reederer.
We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Franz Roederer in the death of their two year old daughter,
Bertha, after a few days illness with croup. Interment was made on Monday.
Death of Miss Sallie Krum. After an illness with consumption dating from last spring, Sallie,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Krum died at her home on First street at ten o'clock Wednesday
night. Deceased was aged only seventeen years and of kind and gentle disposition and an earnest
christian to whom death meant a stepping from one room to another and a far better room of our
Saviour. Last Sunday she enjoyed a drive over the hills to Heidelberg with her parents and it was
fondly hoped that she would grow better. Interment will be made on Monday afternoon. We join
with many friends and neighbors in tendering the bereaved parents a sincere sympathy in their
sore affliction.
Weissport And Around. A pretty August wedding happily solemnized in East Weissport last
Saturday evening was that of Mr. Thomas Arner to Miss Lucy Romig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Ephriam Romig. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Miller, the able pastor of the
Evangelical congregation, in the presence of many friends and relatives of the contracting
parties. The bridesmaid was Miss Eva, a sister of the bride and the best man was Mr. W. H.
Whitehead Jr. The bride and bridesmaid were beautifully attired in fashionable apparel and the
groom and best man wore black. The weding march was able rendered by Mart Miller. The
room in which the ceremony was performed was handsomely and elaborately decorated with
flowers and evergreen and presented a beautiful appearance. Following the ceremony a
sumptous supper was served to the guests. The young couple left the same evening on a
wedding tour. They received many presents and have the best wishes of hosts of friends.
In A Few Lines. James J. Daugherty of Jeansville and Miss Bella Waters of Audenried were
married yesterday at 1 o'clock in St. Patrick's church, Audenried by Rev. Father Marren.
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Packerton. Miss Lizzie, the daughter of Albert Zimmerman was united in the holy bonds of
wed-lock to Mr. William Kunkle on last Saturday. A large number of relatives and friends were
in attendence. After the ceremony an old fashioned dance was given in an empty house owned
by Mr. Meyers.
Died--Mrs. Brinkman. After an illness of twenty-five years that steadily resisted the efforts of
the best physicians, Mrs. Mary L. F., relict of the late Fredrick Brinkman died at her home on
First street, last Thursday evening, surrounded by the surviving members of her family.
Deceased was born in Earling-Hausen, Germany on the 24th day of December in the year 1825.
When a girl in her teens she came to this country in company with her sisters, Mrs. George
Rapp, of Weissport, and the late Mrs. Hannah Weeder, of Iowa City, Ia. Her husband the late
Fred. Brinkman, was on the same ship that brought the sisters to America and on the 2nd day of
January 1853 they were united in marriage at Bath, Northampton county, the Rev. Helfrich
performing the ceremony. She was a member of the Reformed church, having connected herself
with that religion while still a girl in the Fatherland, Rev. Wolkhausen, being her pastor.
Deceased was a kind mother and a faithful wife. The children are William, Henry, George, Fred
and Charles. Interment was made on Sunday--Services being held in the Reformed church, Rev.
J. Alvin Reber and Rev. E. A. Bauer, officiating.
Items Of State News. Williamsport, Pa., Aug. 15.--A cable of the elevator at the Keystone
Bottling company's works in this city broke, precipitating two young men from the third story to
the basement, crushing in the skull of George Heig, aged 20, and killing him instantly. The other
young man, Joseph Jones, escaped with slight injury.
Items Of State News. Nanticoke, Pa., Aug. 14.--A cyclone with the horrid accessories of death
and destruction, was the dread visitor of Nanticoke. Three persons were killed and many injured.
Trees were torn from their roots and houses leveled, and great damage was done by the
tremendous downpour of rain that followed the cyclone. The dead are: William Banks,
machinist, of the Susquehanna Coal company; John Osasky, miner; William Wasox, miner.
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Newsy Occurrences. Ed Geiger, of Jamestown, a suburb of lively Lehighton, is the happy dad of
twin baby girls.
Newsy Occurrences. The funeral of Miss Sallie Krum on last Monday was very largely
attended.
Newsy Occurrences. We extend sincere symyathy to Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Snyder, of
Bankway, on the loss of their infant son by death on Tuesday. Interment took place Thursday
afternoon.
Newsy Occurrences.
A pleasant surprise party was tendered Miss Maggie Sitler at the home of her parents on
Second street, Monday evening, the accasion of 11th anniversary of her birth. The following
little ones were present:
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Mamie Hough, Carrie Bretney, Minnie Fry, Florence Cristy, Eva Anthony, Minnie Eck,
Hattie Kemerer, Lizzie German, Nellie and Carrie Seila, Mattie and Katie Rehrig, Eva Hauk,
Nellie Bryan, Hattie Everitt, Annie Ruff Esther Diehl, Bertha Sitler, Anna Stansberry, Mell
Morthimer, Roy Fry, Chas. German, Harry Anthony, Eddie Wertman, Harry Sitler, Elmer
Hofford, Ray Sitler, Jossie Seila, Roy A. Yenser and Thos. L. Morthimer.
Lizard Creek Valley. George Rex, of Lehighton, was buried in the East Penn cemetery on
Monday afternoon. Rev. A. Bartholomew officiated at the last sad rites.
Weissport And Around. Baby arrivals this week are registered at the homes of Victor Solt and
Timothy Ditterline on Union Hill.
Pleasant Corner. Why does Ed Geiger, of Beaver Run, wear such a smiling face? Because his
wife presented him with twin daughters on Monday. That's why.
In A Few Lines. Our old friends Henry Bauspices, of towamensing, will celebrate his 66th
birthday on September 3rd. Henry looks well and says he never had a sick day in his life, and
now sports a full set of double teeth.
In A Few Lines. An old soldier supposed to be Parley Downer, formerly an inmate of Soldier's
home at Bath, N. Y., was killed on the Jersey Central railroad, near the gas house, Mauch Chunk,
on Saturday morning. He came to Mauch Chunk late on Friday evening on a freight train from
Scranton. He informed the freight crew that he was 78 years old and that he had served in the
Mexican war and was a sailor until the time of the rebellion. He said he was working his way to
the Soldier's Home at Hampton Roads, Virginia. The railroaders provided him with lodging on
Friday night and after procuring breakfast, he started for Lehighton and met death as above
stated.
From Nis Hollow. A birthday party came off at the Mountain House recently, in honor of Miss
Annie Warner.
Items Of State News. Mt. Carmel, Pa., Aug. 28.--Lewis Persick, a driver employed at Reliance
colliery, attemped to board a rapidly moving trip of cars in the mines of that colliery, and fell
beneath them, sustaining injuries from which he died.
Items Of State News. Easton, Pa., Aug. 22.--Lawrence Pacifico, an Italian, proprietor of the
hotel at New Italy, near Bangor, killed Pietre Cliftoni, a fellow countryman, yesterday afternoon.
Cliftoni was a laborer and got into a fight with Pacifico, who hit him on the head with a stone,
killing him instantly. Pacifico escaped.
Items Of State News. Shenandoah, Pa., Aug. 23.--Louis Loucks, aged 35 years, was killed at the
Turkey Run colliery. He was employed as a repair man, and while repairing the pulleys on the
slop, stepped to one side to allow a trip to pass. The last car jumped the track and caught Loucks
between the timbers and wagon, crushing his head into a shapeless mass.
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George E. Williams Dead.
George E. Williams, a well known resident of Mauch Chunk, died suddenly Tuesday
afternoon on the streets of the Second ward, a victim of the Gold cure. Strictly speaking, he was
a victim of alcoholism, but there is no doubt about if the gold cure has hastened his death. He
came back last winter from some institution in New York State, where he had been under
treatment for the cure of the liquor habit. A permanent cure seemed to have been effected and for
many months he never touched a drop. About four weeks ago, he again took to drink and the last
stages of his cases were many times worse than the first. There is but one conclusion to be
drawn from his case. The gold cure is all right, but woe to the man who again falls into the habit
of drink.
George E. Williams was born in Philadelphia in January, 1839. His parents removed to
Mauch Chunk when he was but fifteen years of age. He learned the trade of a shoemaker and his
early days were passed in the pursuit of this occupation. When the war broke out, in 1861, his
patriotic spirit led him to enlist and he was among the very first of the three month's men from
this County. At the end of this service, he re enlisted in Company A, 67th regiment,
Pennsylvania Volunteers, for three years and on January 1, 1864 he enlisted again and served
until the end of the war. His army record is a brilliant one. On June 15, 1863, he was taken
prisoner at Winchester. In many respects Mr. Williams was a man of far more than average
ability. He was at one time on the police force of the town and also served as constable in both
position making a record as a very capable official. He had one great failing, but
notwithstanding this weakness he attached to himself many warm friends who sincerely regret
his sad and unfortunate end.
He is survived by one brother and six sisters all of whom are excellent people. His wife
was divorced from him about two years ago. There are two sons, bright and intelligent lads,
aged respectfully 10 and 12 years. They were his inseparable companions on the street, no
matter what his condition but since his death they will in all probability reside with their mother.
The funeral took place at 2 o'clock p. m. Thursday, from the residence of his brother-inlaw Robert Natrass, on North street, second ward. Interment in the Mauch Chunk cemetery.-MC. Times
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Mahoning. Mrs. Elizabeth Herring; widow of the long since deceased Adam Herring, died last
week age 75 years. Interment took place on Monday at St. John’s church.
Weissport And Around. William Ratcliffe and bride and Charles Williams, of Wilkesbarre spent
several days last week very, pleasantly with Ed. Groat and family.
Weissport And Around. A bright baby girl is a new arrival at home of C. H. Nusbaum.
In A Few Lines. Patrick McBride, of Audenried, was crushed to death at Audenried on Monday.
Items Of State News. South Bethlehem, Pa., Sept. 4.—President Robert A. Lamberton, of
Lehigh university, died here. He was elected president in 1880, and his influence has had much
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to do with this institution’s prosperity.
Items Of State news. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Sept. 7.—Charles Thomas, aged 30 years, a resident of
West Nanticoke, was instantly killed on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad, near
Nanticoke, last night. He was sitting on the rail taking off one of his shoes at the time the engine
struck him. His body was badly mutilated.
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Death of Mrs. Jane Dolan.
Mrs. Jane, the good wife of George Dolan, ex-treasurer of Carbon county, died at her
home in Packerton on Friday night at ten o'clock after a lingering illness with what is generally
supposed to have been cancer. Deceased was widely known and had many warm friends who
regret her death.
Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery, Lehighton, on Monday morning, Rev.
Father Saur officiating.
Miss. Annie Sowers, of Hazleton, daughter of Miss. Stephen Kreidenwies, died on last Tuesday.
Interment was made in the cemetery.
In A Few Lines. The marriage of George Koons, of Audenried, who is employed as a
stenographer with the Hazleton Machinery and Supyly Company, to a young lady of
Philadelphia, is announced. Says the Sentinel.
Items Of State news. Allentown, Pa., Sept. 12.--Not caring to live when his wife was dead
Augustus Gross, of Rittersville, near here, ate a pint of paris green and hanged himself in the
cellar. He had a knife ready to cut his throat if poison and rope should fail.
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In A Few Lines. Mrs. Margaret Cannon, of Summit Hill, is dead. Deceased was the mother of
Mary and Francis Cannon.
In A Few Lines. John, aged 31 years, son of Jacob Buss, of Nesquehoning, died on Monday last
following a week's illness. Deceased was a pleasant and agreeable fellow and will be much
missed by his many friends.
Newsy Occurrences. Harry F. Clauss, a former resident of this town, was married last week to
Miss Annie Hartman, an accomplished young lady of Allentown. The ceremony was performed
at Philadelphia by the Rev. Dr. Seiss. Many friends hereabouts tender the warmest
congragulations. The genial Harry is at present clerk in the Hotel Vendig, Philadelphia.
Weissport And Around. R. J. Hongen and wife and Mrs. Bert Arner, attended the final
obsequies of Mrs. Joseph Young, of Millport, who was buried at Allentown on Tuesday.
Deceased was the mother of Mrs. Thomas Bowman and was aged 80 years. She was a lady of
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excellent Christian character and had many friends who will sincerely mourn her death.
Weissport And Around. The sudden and unexpected death of Miss Edna, the eighteen-year-old
daughter of Lewis Graver, of East Weissport, on Tuesday night, has cast a gloom over that
household and filled the hearts of her hosts of friends with the deepest regret. For three years
past deceased was in the employ of Mrs. M. Culton, the milliner, at her branch store in
Lehighton, and by her courteous treatment and pleasant disposition made hosts of warm friends.
The afflicted family have the sympathy of all our people in their core bereavement. Funeral will
take place on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Services will be held in the Evangelical church
and Rev. C. E. Creitz, the Reformed pastor will officiate.
Mahoning. A five month old daughter of Amandus Kistler died last week.
Volume 21, Number 45, Saturday, September 30, 1893
Items Of State News. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Sept. 28.--Joshua Golightly, assistant mine foreman in
the employ of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre company, blundered, and as a result five persons were
killed and six injured. He himself is is among the dead. Mr. Golightly carried a naked lamp into
the Lance colliery, No. 11. A terrible explosion immediately followed, with the result as stated.
Items Of State News. Scranton, Pa., Sept. 25.--Gerald Griffin and Stephen Doyle were at the
Academy of Music Saturday night and saw Hughey Dougherty and his Tuxedo company
introduce their western border act. The boys, both aged 17, with four comrades, yesterday took a
Flobert gun and battled with imaginary Indians on the outskirts of the city. Doyle accidentally
fired the gun, and Griffin was shot through the heart and instantly killed.
Newsy Occurrences. Married--On Saturday afternoon, by Rev. J. H. Kuder, at his residence
Wm. F. Nothstein to Miss Lena F. Gasell, both of Lehighton.
Newsy Occurrences. Miss Minerva E. Laub, once of this town, but now of Wilkesbarre, was
married at Phillipsburg, N. J., on the 16th inst. to John J. Ryan, of the former town. Mrs. Ryan
is a daughter of the late Aaron Laub. Her many friends here tender warm congratulations.
Mrs. Nancy Flick died at the home of her son-in-law, Lewis Werner, on Second street last
Monday morning after an illness of some months. Deceased was aged 85 years and was the
oldest resident in this town. Interment took place on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock. Among the
children who survive are Mrs. Owen Klotz and Mrs. L. A. Werner. Rev. J. A. Reber officiated.
Theodore Fenner was wedded on Saturday to Miss Laura, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller
of Bankway. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Alvin Reber, of the Reformed church
Many friends tender the happy young couple warm congratulations.
In A Few Lines. It is the report that George W. Hemminger, the succesful principal of the
Weatherly public schools will wed Miss Mattie Williams, of East Mauch Chunk, early next
month.
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In A Few Lines. Horace DeYoung Lentz and Miss Jennie Alsover, both of Mauch Chunk, were
married Tuesday afternoon. The cermony took place in the Presbyterian church. The ushers
were: George Woomer, of Lebanon; George S. Saylor and George Pettinos, of Bethlehem; John
H. Ross, Robert A. Heberling, George Dreisbach, Robert Alsover and Julius Heberling, of
Mauch Chunk.
In A Few Lines. Ed J. Curry, a prominent Audenried Democrat, was married on Wednesday to
Miss Maggie Conahan, of the same place. Mr. Curry is the Democratic candidate for auditor.
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Personal Mention. The genial M. H. Hunsicker and brother Tom of Freeland were in town on
Tuesday attending the funeral of the late C. H. Bower.
Packerton. Wm. Sandherr, of Summer Hill, celebrated his 58th birthday anniversary on last
Thursday evening, the Singerbund of Lehighton, were present. The organization of which Mr.
Sandherr is the leader made him a handsome present in the shape of a sum of money.
Packerton. Jno. F. Miller and Edw. Fritzinger attended the Whitehead and Sinnex nuptials on
last Thursday evening at Mauch Chunk.
Weissport And Around. The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Heller was largely attended, Revs. Miller
and White, of Allentown, officiated. Interment was made in the old cemetery.
Weissport And Around. Married, at the Evangelical parsonage by Rev. B. H. Miller on Friday
evening Sept. 29th, Lewis A. Strohl to Miss Susanna Kromer, both of North Weissport.
Weissport And Around. Elizabeth, relict of the late David Heller, died on Thursday evening, of
general debility consequent to old age. Interment was made Monday afternoon Rev. Miller and
White officiating at the last sad rites. Deceased had brought her age to 91 years. She was a firm
believer in the Christian faith and had many warm, sincere friends. The children who survive are
Mrs. Aug. Oswald with whom she had made her home, Mrs. Joseph Buck and Mrs. Isabella
Trexler.
C. H. Bower Dead.
A Well-known Lehighton Citizen Passes Suddenly Away.
Following an illness of only a day Carl Harrison Bower, of First street, died on Thursday
evening at about 8.40 o'clock of what is supposed to have been heart failure. A week previous
he had sprained his right ankle and a few days following he contracted a severe cold but his
friends were not apprehensive of any seriousness in his condition and his death was therefore a
great shock both to his family and many friends. Interment took place on Tuesday afternoon
from his late residence opposite the post office.
C. H., was a son of Gotleib Bower and first saw the light of day in Berlensville,
Northampton county on the 24th day of January in the year 1824. He was but a child of tender
years when his parents moved to this place, then a wild and unpretentious village. His aged
mother still survives. For many years deceased was connected with the Lehigh Coal &
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Navigation Co., and later did considerable contracting. During later years in co-partnership with
others he did much prospecting for coal and had leased many acres of land back of East Mauch
Chunk. He also was interested in paint ore mining in Lower Towamensing. He was nominated
some years ago by the Republican party for county treasurer and was defeated by only a few
votes by George Dolan, of Packerton. Since the death of his wife, about five years ago he has
lived almost retired.
The deceased is survived by one daughter and one son, Mrs. Charles Selfert, of
Lehighton, and Dr. C. H. Bower, the secretary of the Lehighton Board of Health. There are four
brothers all of whom are prominent in business affairs, Elwin Bauer, of East Mauch Chunk;
George Bauer, of Catasauqua; Frank, of Allentown, and Nelson Gratiot county, Wisconsin.
George is an ex-sheriff of Lehight county and Frank is the present sheriff. Nelson is also an exsheriff, having served the office in his home county. The surviving sisters are Mrs. Reuben
Hunsicker Mrs. Cetta, the widow of Phaon Clauss, and Mrs. William Warner, of East Penn
Township.
In A Few Lines. Mrs. James Schoch died at her home in Beaver Run last Friday night at the age
of 45 years. Deceased was a native of Monroe county and was the daughter of Jacob Carroll.
Interment was made in the Lehighton Cemetery on Tuesday Rev. J. H. Kuder, of Trinity
Lutheran Church officiating. Deceased was an estimable lady and her death is sincerely
regretted.
Items Of State News. Catasauqua, Pa., Oct. 4.--Thomas Bear, who for more than a score of
years has been a faithful, careful watchman at the Lehigh Valley railroad crossing at this place,
signaled to two engines to come ahead. A disastrous wreck followed, and two trainmen were
injured, Fireman Ray so severely that he died soon after.
Volume 21, Number 47, Saturday, October 14, 1893
Items Of State News. Scranton, Pa., Oct. 12.--Terrence H. Boland, a well known resident of
Dunmore, was crossing the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western track here when a train
thundered along and cut him to pieces. He was 28 years old and unmarried.
Items Of State News. Easton, Pa., Oct. 11.--Dallas Frankenfield, conductor on the Lehigh
Valley road, was drowned at Cranbery lake, N. J. A boat containing his coat, satchel and fishing
tackle was found in the middle of the lake anchored. The drowning occurred near Andover.
Frankenfield was 44 years old and leaves a family residing in Bethlehem. He was one of the
best known conductors on the road.
Items Of State News. Scranton, Pa., Oct. 10.--A terrific explosion of gas occurred in the
Columbia colliery, Old Forge, by which Thomas Joyce and Martin Tighe were fatally burned
and Thomas Hall, Dominic Mullen, John Hogan and P. McNulty, all of Duryea, seriously
injured. The men were sinkers engaged in deepending the shaft to a lower vein, and an
accumulation of gas was set off by a naked lamp before they were aware of its presence. The
explosion tore down considerable timbering.
Items Of State News. Allentown, Pa., Oct. 12.--Hon. Daniel Creitz, ex-assemblyman and ex135
warden of the Lehgih county prison, died yesterday of a broken heart. He was turned out of the
warden's office by the commissioners, suspicion having been cast upon him in connection with
Murderer Keck's suicide last February. He became a candidate for commissioner to succeed the
present board, appealing to the people for a vindication, but was badly defeated. Disappointment
unsettled his mind and he gradually pined away.
Newsy Occurrences. Invitations are out for the marriage of Ed Brannix, of Philadelphia, to Miss
Mary, the estimable daughter of David Ebbert, on the evening of the 24th in the Lutheran
church.
Personal Mention. Mrs. Ed. Hunsicker and daughter Emma and Laura, Mrs. George Esch, Mrs.
A. K. Miller and Miss Sallie Clauss were at Danielsville on Wednesday attending the funeral of
a deceased uncle.
Mahoning. A seven months' old child of A. J. Gombert died last week. Interment took place at
St. John's church on Friday.
Fatally Burned at a Bonfire. Slatington, Pa., Oct. 12.--During the burning of a pile of rubbish in
the street Thomas, a 4-year-old son of Richard Williams, of this place, picked up a piece of
burning paper from which his dress caught fire. Before assistance arrived his clothing was
nearly burned from his body, and death resulted while the unfortunate child was being taken to
St. Luke's hospital.
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A Happy Wedding.
The Marriage of Miss Fenner to Mr. Leuckel.
Bishop J. Mortimer Levering Performs the Ceremony in the Presence of a Large Assemblage in
the Moravian Church—A Delightful Reception at the House—Etc.
The Society event of the season was the Leukel-Fenner nuptials which were
consummated Thursday evening at Bethlehem. Youth, beauty, and fashion crowded the
Moravian Church to attend the wedding, which took place at 6 o’clock. The wedding proved to
be the most charming that has been witnessed in Bethlehem for some time. Says the Bethlehem
Times.
The bride, Miss Marie Fenner, is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Edward
Fenner, of Fountain Hill, S. Bethlehem and a charming society belle. The groom, Alfred K.
Leukel, is an old and popular Lehighton man, at present in business at Trenton. Two such
popular young people would naturally have a host of friends. That their friends are a legion here
is proved when it is stated that the large Maravian Church was perhaps never before so crowded
at a wedding.
At 5 o’clock cabs and barouches began arriving at the church with the wedding guests,
who were all in full evening dress and at the appointed hour the gallery and aisles were crowded.
Prof. H. A. Jacobson presided at the grand organ and rendered a charming program of
instrumental music during the arrival of the guests. He first played Boyton Smith’s grand march
in D. which was followed by Schubert’s Andante from symphony in C major, Wagne, march
from Tanhauser, and Wagner’s Pilgrim’s Chorus.
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The hour of 6 was sounded and at once Prof Jacobson struck up the bridal song from
Lohengrin (Wagner), and the bridal party entered the church. The ushers walked down the north
aisles followed by the bridesmaids, maids of honor, and flower girl, returning as an escort to the
lovely bride on the arm of her father. At the altar they were met by the groom and his best man,
and the wedding service was read by Rt. Rev. J. Mortimer Levering. The ring service was
employed.
After the bishop had added his blessing and the father had kissed the bride and groom, the
procession was resumed, the bridal party leaving the church by the south aisle to the beautiful
music of Mendelssohn’s wedding March. The ceremony was made the more impressive by Mr.
Quigley, Lehigh’s famous tenor, chanting during the service De Koven’s “O Promise Me.”
The bridal looked lovely in a rich white brocaded satin en train, and wore an elegant
bridal veil. The maid of honor was her charming sister, Miss Anna Fenner, who wore an elegant
yellow silk. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Kolpin, of Hellertown; Miss Ettie McVay, of
Wilmington; Miss Nan Levan, of Reading; Miss Lillie Heller, of South Bethlehem; Miss
Florence Bradfield, of Philadelphia, and Miss Anna Grant, of Scranton. They all wore rich
white silk and carried large bouquets of bridal roses. The flower girl was Miss Mary Shimer, of
of Readington, who wore a white swiss and wide brimmed straw hat, and carried a basket of
choice flowers.
William Hubbard, of Philadelphia, was the groom’s best man. The ushers were: Ed
Wood, of Trenton; G. Edwin Lefevre, of New York; Arthur Smythe, of New York, Ben Drake,
of South Bethlehem; Ira A. Shimer, Jr., of Philadelphia, and Francis E. Fenner, Jr., brother of the
bride, and all Signa Chi Fraternity men.
The reception was held at the Fenner Fenner mansion on Fountain Hill. More than 300
guests attended. Florist Flies had converted the palatial residence into a veritable bower of
plants and flowers. The bride and groom received in the north parlor from 6:30 until 8:45
standing beneath an umbrella of roses and in front of a bank of the finest palms. The caterer was
the famous Trower, of Germantown. The tables were decorated with smilax. Trower did his
best and the tables were the finest. Ruhe’s Orchestra furnished charming music and Mr. Quigley
sang also at the reception. Dancing was enjoyed until nearly midnight.
Mr. Leukel and bride left the festal scene at 9 o’clock going direct to Trenton, where they
took possession of there elegantly furnished home, No. 351 Hamilton Avenue. They will be
home there after Jan. 15, 1894.
The brides was the recipient of many costly present. There were less than fifty different
pieces of cut glass and a dozen tables laden with gold and silver ware, inens, etc. The groom’s
presents were diamonds. The bride presented him with a charming painting from her own brush.
No cards were displayed on the presents.
Mr. Leukel is a son of Mr. Fred Leukel of First street Lehighton, and many old time
friends offer warmest congratulations.
Mahoning. Miss Valeria Montz and William Miller were united in the holy bonds of matrimony
last Saturday by Rev. A. Bartholomew.
Pleasant Corner. Moses Rex, celebrated his 60th birthday anniversary on Friday evening, his
children and grand children were present.
In A Few Lines. Ex county treasurer Rickert, of Summit Hill, is dead.
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Volume 21, Number 49, Saturday, October 28, 1893
Items Of State News. Tremont, Pa., Oct. 25.—Israel Dunkelberger, a prosperous miller of
Heginsville, a country village eight miles from here, aged 65, committed suicide by hanging.
His body was found suspended from a beam in his barn.
Items Of State News. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Oct. 24.—Clyde, the 4-year-old son of Thomas Brobst,
while riding with his father on a loaded ice wagon, was thrown out and crushed to death
instantly. The father’s grief is something terrible. It is feared he will lose his mind.
Items Of State News. Hazleton, Pa., Oct. 23.—While Butcher Kesthart was cutting meat in his
shop at Jeanesville his cleaver handle struck and discharged a revolver in his pocket. The bullet
was shot into the abdomen of Mary Brogan, a customer, aged 14, who stood near. She fell,
mortally wounded.
Items Of State News. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Oct. 24.—The body of John Johnson, a foreman on the
railroad, was found with his skull crushed in and a knife wound in his body. According to the
story of an Italian boy he was murdered by John Wilburn, the foreman of a stone quarry, during
a quarrel. Wilburn has not yet been captured.
Robert Iredell, Jr., Dead.
Robert Iredell, Jr., publisher and proprietor of the Allentown Daily Chronicle and News,
died Sunday morning of pneumonia, after an illness of a week. Mr. Iredell caught a severe cold
on the night of the recent great fire, and the following day he was confined to the house. His
sickness did not assume a dangerous phase until several days.
Robert Iredell was born in Norristown forty-nine years ago, and was the son of Robert
Iredell, who survives him at the age of 85 years. Early in his youth he learned the trade of
printer in the office of the Herald and Free Press, of that town, edited and published by his father.
Later he became part owner of the plant. In 1868 Mr. Iredell purchased the Lehigh Register, a
weekly paper published in the city of Allentown, and removed there where he has resided ever
since. In March, 1870, he began the issue of the Daily Chronicle and made a success of it. He
was postmaster of Allentown for over eight years, serving under original appointment by
President Grant, and continuing under the administration of President Hayes. Garfield, Arthur
and Cleveland. It was under his administration as postmaster that the letter carrier system was
introduced in Allentown. He took a prominent interest in politics, and some years ago
represented Lehigh county on the Republican State committee. He was a vigorous, forceful
writer, generous in disposition, and was popular and highly esteemed both by political friends
and foes, and during his residence here he made himself a power in the community, lending his
influence to all enterprise and schemes which had for their object the good of the community.
His wife, one daughter and three sons survive.
In A Few Lines. Martin Mulinsky, of Audenried, was instantly killed at Park Place Saturday by
stepping from in front of a train on one track to another. His companion, a man named
Rubinsky, escaped by dropping on his knees between the two trains.
Wedding Bells.
From the Childress county, Texas, Index, we clip the following concerning the marriage
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of the daughter of a former Lehighton resident:
MARRIED,--In the Methodist church at Quanah, Texas, on Sunday Oct. 8, 1893, at 1
o’clock p. m., Mr. W. R. Tilson of Motley county, and Miss Sallie Williams of Chirdress county.
It was intended that the wedding should have taken place at Childress but on account of
the revival at Quanah Rev. Hardy could not come up.
The bride is the daughter of our personal friend, Mr. Thos. A. Williams, Miss Sallie was
one of Childress county’s favorite daughters who is just entering the full flush of lovely young
womanhood. The groom is an intelligent, industrious and successful farmer and stockman of
Motley county, and has, indeed, drawn a capital prize in the lottery matrimonial.
They left early Tuesday morning last week for their future home in Motley county where
the neighbors of the groom met them with a happy and hearty reception.
The happy couple have our best wishes for a long, peaceful and eventful life, and as they
wander, hand-in-hand, down the checkered pathway of life, may every day be as happy as the
hour that made them one.
A Happy Wedding.
The Brannix-Ebbert Nuptials Happily Consummated.
The marriage of Miss Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Ebbert, to Mr. Brannix, of
the Union Trust Company, Philadelphia, was happily solemnized in Trinity Lutheran Church on
the corner of Third and Iron streets at six o’clock on Tuesday evening, the impressive ceremony
being performed by Rev. J. H. Kuder in the presence of many relatives and close friends. The
bride was handsomely attired in white satin and duchess lace and carried a beautiful bouquet of
white crysanthemums. Miss Ella, a sister was maid of honor. She wore a fashionable costume of
cream satin, ribbon and daisies. The groom wore full dress. The wedding march was rendered in
an able manner by Miss Emma Bower, of Catasauqua. The ushers were Charles Buckley, of
Philadelphia; Harry Roth, of Wilkesbarre; William and Frank Obert, of town.
Following the ceremony the invited guests repaired to the palatial residence of Mr. and
Mrs. Ebbert on the corner of Second and North streets where a reception was held, the happy
young couple standing under a bell of white crysanthemums and roses. The banquet that
followed was a most enjoyable one. Music and dancing were indulged in until a late hour.
Buff’s Allentown Orchestra furnishing the selections.
The young couple were the recipients of useful and valuable gifts.
Among those present from a distance were: George Kerey and wife, H. G. Seton and
wife, James Mendel and wife, Dr. Nones and wife, Jennie, Lizzie and Vene Kearney, Mrs.
Morris, Mary and Lizzie Brannix, Lou Morris, Annie Dougherty, all of Philadelphia; Miss
Cora Michel and Miss Fretz, of Allentown; Miss Annie Bower, of Catasauqua Mr. Wagenhust
and wife of Reading; Miss Minnie Keely, Mamie and Eva Roth, of Wilkesbarre; Mrs. Chas.
Ebbert Martin Ross and Harry Kaufman of Mauch Chunk.
Mr. and Mrs. Brannix will spend several weeks in Bradford county following which they
will make their home at Philadelphia.
Undated Supplement
Another Fatal Mine Explosion. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Oct. 26.—A heavy explosion of gas occurred
in Nottingham colliery No. 15, of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal company, at Plymouth. Five
men are known to be more or less seriously injured, and one of them, William O. Jones, is fatally
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burned and bruised.
Volume 21, Number 50, Saturday, November 4, 1893
Hazleton, Pa., Nov. 1.—While Albert Sponenberg and his wife and child were driving across the
Pennsylvania railroad tracks here they were struck by a freight engine. Mrs. Sponenberg was
instantly killed, and the husband was badly injured. The child escaped without a scratch,
although the horse was killed and the wagon demolished.
Scranton, Pa., Nov. 1.—William Kelley, a Binghamton baggage master on the D., L. and W.
road, was shot and instantly killed by G. F. Alwood, of Paterson, N. J., employed as a guard by
the United State Express company. The shooting was probably accidental, although there is said
to have been bad feeling between the men. Atwood was arrested.
Wilkesbarre, Pa.,, Nov. 1.—John Grabaski and Michael Malackwich were killed and Patrick
McCue, Thomas George and Sherman Helfrick badly injured in an explosion of gas at the
Stanton mine of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal company here. The men entered a body of gas
with naked lamps, which caused a terrific explosion. The mine is badly damaged.
Reading, Pa., Nov. 2.—Professsor D. M. B. Wann, who was found in an unconscious condition
in an outhouse on Tuesday, died yesterday from the results of exposure, without having
recovered consciousness. The dead man was but 45 years old, and was formerly one of the best
known educators in Berks county. He was at one time president of the Berks County Sunday
School association.
Died—Samuel Levan.
An Old and Respected Citizen Called Home.
After an illness of only a few days Sameul Levan died at his home on First street last
Saturday morning at the advanced age of 72 years, one month and a few days, death resulting
from a complication of disease consequent to old age. Interment was made on Tuesday in the
Lehighton cemetery. The pall bearers were Clinton and T. J. Bretney, J. L. Gabel, Joseph Zahn,
Daniel Kreidler, and Robert Walp. Rev. Miller, pastor of the Evangelical church officiated.
The funeral was very largely attended.
Deceased was born in Hanover township, Montgomery county, on the 15th day of
September 1821. He was married in 1855 to Johanna Leinhart, who survives together with one
daughter, Mrs. John Evans. For over forty years he made his home in this town, an honored and
respected citizen. During his early residence here he taught school in the winter and during the
summer he followed the trade of of brick laying and plasterer many of the building here being
specimens of his work, viz: Joseph Obert’s residence, Trinity Lutheran church, Zion’s
Reformed church, Evangelical church, etc. His brother and sister who survive are Augustus
Levan, of Altoona, and Mrs. Warah Worman, of Bevertown, Pa.
Weissport And Around. The funeral of Charles Dreisbach took place on Sunday at Big Creek.
The services were conducted by Rev. J. I . Yotter of Parryville. Deceased was aged 70 years.
The sons who survive are David, Ammon, John, Joe and James.
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In A Few Lines. Joseph McMonigle, an inmate of the insane department at Laurytown, who was
transferred from Danville some months ago, died at the institution on Friday last.
Volume 21, Number 51, Saturday, November 11, 1893
Newsy Occurrences. Miss Sallie, daughter of Charles Dick, formerly of this town, now of
Hazleton, will be married on the 15th instant to G. Somers White, of Wilkesbarre.
Newsy Occurrences. Thomas Smithers, aged 72 years died at Nesquehoning on Friday morning
last at the home of his son with whom he had been living for some time. He was a member of
Battery H., 2dd Pa., Heavy Artillery. He enlisted in 1861 and re-enlisted in 1863. In assisting in
the removal of the commissary during the latter part of 1863 he sustained a severe injury. Later
he was transferred to the invalid corps and in 1865 was honorably discharged. He was a member
of John D. Bertolette Post 484, G. A. R., of town and was interred in the burial plot of the Post in
the Lehighton cemetery on last Sunday morning. F. P. Lentz officiated. A wife and several
children survive.
Pleasant Corner. The remains of J. Mosser, age 86 years 7 months and 3 days, was interred at
the St. John’s church on Friday, Rev. Strauss officiated.
Birthday, Surprise.
The estimable wife of J. McKelvy expected to celebrate her birthday last Saturday
evening. Little did she think on Friday afternoon that the very ones she was visiting and telling
what preparations she was making for the Saturday were preparing that very afternoon to
anticipate her by a grand surprise on the Friday evening.
That’s why she celebrated her sixty-ninth birthday one day ahead of time.
Some of the Jolly Veterans were there and the way they froze the ice cream no Woman’s
Relief Corps nor M. E. Sewing Circle lady could sew up a turkey roast or relieve any supper
quicker that the premature affair required. It was a Relief corps and Sewing Circle affair all
through. It just makes one want to live his years all over again. Merry, jolly and enjoyable as
any one could wish.
Resolutions of Respect.
The committee appointed at a special meeting of John D. Bertolette Post, No. 484, G. A.
R., of this town, report the following preamble and resolutions
Lehighton, Pa., November 5, 1893
Whereas, The Great Commander has seen fit in His infinite wisdom to cut from our ranks
by the hand of death our beloved Comrade Thomas Smithers; therefore be it
Resolved, That while we reverently bow to the will of Him who doeth all things well, yet
we cannot refrain from expressing our great sorrow at the loss of one who has been an earnest
and faithful worker and pleasant comrade in the Post room.
Resolved, That this Post has sustained a loss that will not easily be repaired; that we shall
miss one that was always present in the Post room when possible.
Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones of our late
comrade, and urge them to take their great sorrow and grief to Him who said “Come unto me all
ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.”
Resolved, That as a token of respect to the memory of our departed comrade, these
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resolutions be published in the Carbon Advocate, entered upon the minutes of the Post, and a
copy presented to the family of our deceased comrade; also that our charter be drapped for a
period of thirty days.
H. V. Morthimer, James Bigly, John W. Koons, Committee.
In A Few Lines. Michael Mosser, of Mahoning, was buried on Saturday. Deceased was aged 86
years, 7 month and 2 days. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Strauss.
Weissport And Around. Mrs. S. Weaver died on Monday at the ripe old age of 67 years. Death
resulted from a stroke of paralysis several weeks ago. Interment was made on Thursday
morning, Rev. Longace, of the Lutheran congregation officiating at the last sad rites. A husband
only survives. Deceased had many years been a resident of this town and her funeral was very
largely attended.
Items Of State News. Bethlehem, Pa., Nov. 8.—Katie Kohler, 18 years old, came here from
Monroe county to work. She was given lodgings in the house of Rev. Mr. Sliver, a Baptist
minister. She blew out the gas and was asphyxiated.
Volume 21, Number 52, Saturday, November 18, 1893
Newsy Occurrences. Miss Katie Farren celebrated her fifteenth birthday anniversary at the
home of her parents on Third street last Saturday evening.
Newsy Occurrences. Elmer Reed and Miss Annie Raudenbush, of town, will be married on
Thanksgiving day. In advance we tender the warmest congratulations.
Newsy Occurrences. William Fritzinger, who carries Uncle Sam’s mail bags and who is also an
assistant U. S. express agent was united in the holy bonds of wedlock to Miss Clara Swartwood,
of Coal street, last Saturday evening. Their friends wish for them a prosperous voyage through
life.
In A Few Lines. John Hollenbach, of Lansford, is dead since last Thursday. He was aged 60
years. He served as a soldier in the late war and in the fatal battle at Spottsylvania had his right
arm shot off. He was a member of Co. K. & P. V.
In A Few Lines. Adam W. Sthare, of Mauch Chunk, died on Monday at the age of 52 years.
Interment was made on Wednesday.
Weissport And Around. We congratulate Warren Horn and Miss Emma German on their
marriage. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Miller, of the Evangelical, church.
Items Of State News. Scranton, Pa., Nov. 14.—Richard Wilson, a miner employed at the Rough
and Ready colliery, was fatally injured by a fall of rock in the chamber in which he was working.
His head was smashed so badly that it was unrecognizable.
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Volume 22, Number 1, Saturday, November 25, 1893
In A Few Lines. Mrs. Catharine McGill, aged 64 years, died at her home in Rockport last Friday
of paralysis.
In A Few Lines. John Ross, of Mauch Chunk, and Miss Helen Tinim, of Binghamton, N. Y.,
were married on Tuesday.
Our Packerton Items. Dame rumor tells us that Miss Kate Zimmerman and Miss Alice
Ditterline are two of Packerton's most estimable young ladies who will wed during the holidays.
The Wheel Bursted, and Serious Results Follow. One Killed and Others Injured.
A sad accident occurred on Friday on the Beaver Meadow Division of Lehigh Valley
Railroad about one mile above Hazle Creek Junction.--Says an exchange. Foreman Francis Eck
with five men left Beaver Meadow on a small hand truck for Hazle Creek Junction, when about
one mile above the Junction, one of the wheels of the front axle bursted, causing the truck to
leave the track. Two trackmen, Hungarians, were seated on the front of the truck and in the fall
were caught under it.
One of them, Andrew Croniski, was seriously injured and died in half an hour after the
accident, the other, Mike Moriski, received several scalp wounds, but was not seriously hurt.
The body of Croniski was taken to Weatherly and sent to the Laurytown poor house for burial
by Poor Director Harleman. Croniski had only been in this country since July, and leaves a
wife and four children in Hungary. His brother was one of the men on the truck, but escaped
unhurt.
Items of State News. Easton, Pa., Nov. 22.--Frank Kummer, of this city, died at the hospital
yesterday from loss of blood occasioned by a peculiar accident, in a butcher shop. While in the
act of cutting a bunch of strings the knife slipped and penetrated the abdomen, severing the main
artery.
Items of State News. Hazleton, Pa., Nov. 21.--After drawing the fire from her oven preparatory
to baking bread Mrs. John Huseck, of Harwood, left her 5-year-old daughter at the oven while
she went into the house. The child's dress became ignited by the burning coals, and she was
burned to death.
Items of State News. Hazleton, Pa., Nov. 18.--As Track Foreman Eck, with six Hungarian
laborers, was going down a steep grade on the Beaver Meadow branch of the Lehigh Valley
railroad on a hand car, the brake chain broke. Suddenly a wheel broke and all were precipitated
to the bottom of the bank, 300 feet below. Andrew Konitz was killed, Mike Moritz fatally hurt
and Joe Tawreng had both legs broken. The others were seriously hurt.
Items of State News. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Nov. 20.--Physicians having given her up as incurable,
the parents of an epileptic, Mary Moore, aged 11 years, of Maltby, in this county, called in an
Arabian woman, who said the girl was possessed of an evil spirit, and could not recover until the
evil one was driven out. In case of a cure the girl's parents were to pay the woman $300. The
woman took the girl to her home, and with a red hot iron branded her with crosses. Her hair was
also cut off and a cross branded on the scalp. The doctors say the patient will die.
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Volume 22, Number 2, Saturday, December 2, 1893
Newsy Ocurrences. Miss Mary Brokate, of this city, and Lyman Stermer, of Mauch Chunk,
will be married on December 26. The cards have been issued.
Newsy Occurrences. Elmer Reed and Miss Annie Raudenbush were happily wedded on
Thursday at the bride's home on Iron street, between 3rd and 4th. Rev. J. H. Kuder, pastor of
Trinity Lutheran church officiated. Those present were only the unimmediate relatives of the
contracting parties. The young couple will spend a week in Philadelphia. Their many friends
tender warmest congratulations and best wishes for a prosperous voyage through life, to all of
which the ADVOCATE hopes there may be a full realization.
Lizzard Creek. George E. Andrews and wife have the congratulation of their many friends over
the arrival of a bouncing baby boy.
Mahoning. Last Sunday, at the residence of the bride's parents, Miss Mary Ohl, of West Penn,
and John Fritz, of Normal Square, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. W. H.
Strauss.
Nis Hollow. David Mutehart and Kate Moyer were united in the ponds of wedlock last
Saturday.
Weissport and Around. Ernst Reich, smiles over the safe arrival of a baby girl at his home.
Weissport and Around. Renadus Kleckner, of Coplay, died on Wednesday of last week from the
effects of a stroke of paralysis. Interment was made on Monday. Deceased was the father of
Mrs. Henry Christman wife of the proprietor of the Fort Allen. Both attended the funeral
obsequies on Monday.
Weissport and Around. The many young friends of George Knauss tenderred him a very
pleasant birthday surprise on last Thursday evening. Those present were Misses, Lizzie
Nothstein, Emma Boyer, Mary Freich, Sallie Frey, Lillie Graver, Ida Graver, Hannah Traub,
Alice Traub, and Ralph Morthimer, Harry Stocker Harry Shoemaker, Charles Berks, August
Hager, George Evans, Ed Campbell, William Knauss, and G. A. R. Drum Corps. Refreshments
were served, and music enlivened the occasion.
A Pleasant Gathering. On last Thursday evening, Nov. 16th, the children, grand-children and
great grand-children of Mrs. John Kolb, of White Haven assembled at her residence to celebrate
her 77th birthday, Congratulations and good wihes were showered upon her, also many valuable
presents. Music and conversation served to make the occasion an enjoyable one. A sumptuous
supper was served about 11 o'clock and greatly enjoyed by all. Guests were present from Mauch
Chunk, Lehighton and Stockerton, Pa. Among those present was Mrs. Thomas Stocker, of First
street, this City.
Our Packerton Items. Harry Snyder rejoices over the arrival of a baby boy.
Our Packerton Items. An unknown man was killed on the Lehigh Valley railroad, just this side
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of Mauch Chunk on last Monday night.
Items of State News. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Nov. 29.--Robert Mertz, a 5-year-old boy of Ashley,
found a revolver in a drawer, and while fooling with it fatally shot himself in the neck.
Items of State News. Pittston, Pa., Nov. 20.--Miss Teresa Ford, while on her way home was
fatally shot through the neck. The shot is supposed to have been fired by a careless marksman
while shooting at a target.
Items of State News. Hazleton, Pa., Nov. 25.--Disappointed in love John Yankinack, Sandy
Run, tried to drown his sorrow in drink. One week's spree exhausted his purse, and yesterday he
committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor.
Items of State News. Pittston, Pa., Nov. 25.--Fire broke out in the residence of Mrs. Patrick
Madden last evening. The woman rushed out of the house, but then thought that her little
daughter was asleep in an upper story room. She rushed back through the smoke and fire, only
to perish. The daughter made her escape in safety. The mother was burned to a crisp.
Volume 12, Number 3, Saturday, December 9, 1893
Lehigh County's Ex-Treasurer Dead. Allentown, Pa., Dec. 7.--Daniel Wanamaker, late treasurer
of Lehigh county, died yesterday at Zion's Grove, Schuylkill county, aged 80 years. He was one
of the principal promoters and builders of the Schuylkill and Lehigh railroad in 1878.
Newsy Occurrences. Harry Eckert's new baby boy is three weeks old and weighs nineteen
pounds; it will be christened on Sunday and the name selected for the little fellow is Harry
Lehigh Valley Eckert.
Newsy Occurrences. Mrs. Daniel Beck, of Mahoning, the aged mother of Mrs. Lewis Fritz and
Mrs. O. F. Acker of this town, died on Wednesday at an advanced age. Interment will be made
on Monday morning at St. John's church.
Newsy Occurrences. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Remaley, formerly of this town
but now of Slatington, will hear with regret that they recently suffered the loss by death of three
of their children.
Our Packerton Items. Mrs. L. McDaniel, accompanied by her daughter Miss Annabel, of
Packerton's courteous and obliging postmistress, was at Pottsville last Friday where they
attended the final obsequiss of Mrs. George Martz, a sister of Mrs. McDaniel.
The Record of a Week. Two locomotives collided at Bloomsburg Junction on 2nd and W. J.
Beitel, of Bethlehem was killed.
The Record of a Week. An engine blew up near Waverly and two of the new men, Charles
Swartout and Pearl Smith were fatally scalded. Both suffered terribly for twelve hours, then
died.
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In Honor of Lilly.
The National Congress Elugizes the Late congressman.
Mr. Bingham announced the death of Representative William Lilly, of Pennsylvania in
Congress on Monday. He said:
"Mr. Speaker, Pennsylvania, and this House are confronted to-day with a two-fold grief
and loss. Hon. William Lilly, a Representative-at-Large from the State of Pennsylvania, died at
his home, at Mauch Chunk, on the 1st day of the present month. Elected to this Congress, his
first term as a representative of five millions of people, his career of usefulness in this House had
just opened. Honored with public trust and distinguished station, which measured years of
marked probity and uprightness, familiar with legislative procedure and understanding the wants
of his great people, Pennsylvania looked confidently to his labors and their beneficient results,
knowing he would be influenced only by the highest standards and for the good of all. His
health was not robust or reliable when he entered upon his duties at the extraordinary session just
closed. Gradually he grew weaker and weaker, until the final summons called him to his future
home.
"Sitting together in the House of Representatives of the State of Pennsylvania during the
years 1850 and 1851 we find Charles O'Neill and William Lilly earnestly laboring in their young
manhood for the best interests of their State. Born in the same year, 1821, we mourn their loss
to-day."
Mr. Bingham then offered the usual resolutions of regret which were adopted. As a
further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, the House at 3.05 adjourned until 12
o'clock Wednesday. The following committee was appointed to attend the funeral of the late
Representative Lilly, at Mauch Chunk, Pa., Messrs. McDowell, of Pennsylvania, Northway, of
Ohio; Robinson, of Pennsylvania, Curtis, of Kansas; Whitney, of Michigan; Hicks, of
Pennsylvania, and Tate, of Georgia and Mutchler, of Pennsylvania.
General William Lilly Dead.
He Begins Life as a Poor Boy, and Amasses a Large Fortune, and Wins Great Political Honors
and Many Friends.
General William Lilly, Congressman-at Large from this State, died last Friday at about
half past one at his home in Mauch Chunk. The announcement of his sudden death spread rapidly
and created widespread consternation. Death was due to congestion of the lungs, caused by a
heavy cold contracted while on a recent visit to Indianapolis.
General Lilly was born at Penn Yan, N. Y., in June, 1821. He went to Mauch Chunk in
1840 and entered the service of the old Beaver Meadow Railroad Company as their coal shipping
agent at Penn Haven, then the head of the Lehigh Canal. His career in life is a remarkable one.
He began a poor boy and died the possessor of at least $1,500,000 in wealth. The
business enterprises in which he waqs interested are almost innumerable. He was a member of
the coal mining firm of Lentz, Lilly & Co., and L. A. Reilly & Co., in Schuylkill, and of the firm
of George B. Markle & Co., at Jeddo, Luzerne County. He was a director in the East Broad Top
Railroad Company, in the Highland Coal Company, the Union Improvement Company, and the
Andover Iron Company.
Home enterprise alwayhs received his encouragement. In this county he was president of
the Lehigh Emery Wheel Company and the Carbon Metallic Paint Company. He was a director
in both the First and Second National Banks of Mauch Chunk, and also held a seat in the Board
of Directors of the First National Bank of Shenandoah. The Miners’ Hospital at Shenandoah had
in him a warm and ardent friend. He was the president of the Board of Trustees.
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His title of general he received during his connection with the militia in the younger days
of his life. He became interested in politics early in life, and at one time represented this county
in the House at Harrisburg. At the breaking out of the Rebellion he became an ardent Union man
and joined his fortunes with the Republican party. His wide business connections and his
brilliancy of mind gave him a high position in the councils of his party and an acquaintanceship
with many of the men who govern in the world of thought and action. He would have been a
very useful man to his country in Congress, had he retained his health and strength.
The General’s wife died two years ago. He is survived by one sister, eleven nieces and
nephews, one stepson and a stepdaughter. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon and was
largely attended by prominent persons from all over the State.
The Funeral.
The remains of the late Gen. Wm. Lilly, was laid to rest in the cemetery at Mauch Chunk
on Tuesday afternoon.
The Congressional delegation was composted of Hon. James H. Kyle, of South Dakota,
representing the Senate of the United States, and the following members of the Lower House of
Congress: Hon. Alexander McDowell, of Sharon, was Gen. Lilly’s colleague on the State ticket;
Hon. Charles H. Page, of Rhode Island; Hon. Howard Mutchier, of Easton, the Congressman
from this district; Hon. Stephen A. Northway, of Ohio; Hon. John B. Robinson, of Media, Pa;
Hon. Charles Curtis, of Kansas; Joh. Josiah Hicks, of Altoona, Pa.; Hon. F. C. Tate, of Georgia,
and Hon. E. M. Woonier, of Leabanon. The delegation was in charge of Hon. H. B. Snow,
Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives, and Hon. B. J. Layton, Deputy Seargeant-atArms of the Senate. Accompanying the party were Thos. B. Kalbfuss, Disbursing Clerk of the
House, Charles Kalbfuss, H. Haggey, general passenger agent of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad, John Rankin, Secretary for Congressman Hicks, Howard Wiltberger, Chief of the
House Pages, and Hon. E. H. Laubach, Senator from Northampton county.
The honorary pall bearers were, the following business associates and intimate personal
friends of the deceased; E. B. Leisenring and L. A. Riley, Philadelphia; John Markle, Jeddo;
Edward Reese, Centralia; Robert H. Sayre, South Bethlehem; Lafayette Lentz, Edgar Twining,
Chas. O. Skeer, James I. Blakslee, Dr. F. G. Ibach, Hon. W. H. Stroh and J. M. Dreisbach.
Weissport and Around. The people of this community heard with regret on last Friday morning
of the death of Charles A. Goth. Deceased had been under treatment for several months past for
a lung trouble and a few weeks ago had gone to Philadelphia where he became a patient in
Rush’s Hospital with the hope of bettering his physical condition. He grew gradually weaker
however until Friday morning at two o’clock when death closed his eyes in that last long sleep
which knows no waking. His step-brother Joseph Pohl was with him at the time of death. The
remains were brought home the same evening and on Monday afternoon interment was made in
the Weissport cemetery. The funeral was very lagely attended, and Poho Poco Tribe of Red Men,
Camp 122, P. O. S. of A., and delegations of the Jr. O. U. A. M., of which organizations he was a
prominent member, also attended. The funeral ceremonies were conducted by Revs. Longacre,
Creitz and Miller. The pall bearers were Frank Reed, Milton Emery, Ed Groot, Al Goth, L.
Albright, and Douglas Arner. The flowers were profuse. Deceased was aged 32 years. For a
year past he conducted a wall paper store at Lehighton, and he also employed a number of men
in carrying on an extensive paper hanging and house painting business. He was well known
throughout the county and had a large circle of warm friends won by a pleasant disposition. In
his death the community loses an honored and respected citizen. We tender the warmest
sympathy to the bereaved family in their sore affliction.
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Alex Leisenring Dead.
A Widely Known and Influental Mauch Chunk Citizen dies.
A. W. Leisenring, the president of the First National Bank, and widely known in
financial circles, died at his home in East Mauch Chunk Wednesday evening. The death of Mr.
Leisenring coming so soon after the death of General William Lilly, a life long friend and
business associate, made the announcement doubly startling to the people of Mauch Chunk. The
immediate cause of death was heart failure. A. W. Leisenring was born in Lehighton, this
county, in 1829. The familiy moved to Mauch Chunk in 1833. His father, John Leisenring, Sr.,
and his brother, Hon. Johnn Leisenring, Jr., were closely and intimately identified in those days
with the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company. The deceased took to banking. He was one of the
originators of the Mauch Chunk Bank in 1855, and when it was chartered a National Bank in
1864 he was made its president and held the position to the day of his death. He was also
connected with the First National Bank of Hazleton and the First National Bank at Shenandoah.
Like General Lilly, he was also influential in the Republican politics of this State, though not as
active. His wealth is estimated at $300,000.
Congressman Lilly’s Sudden Death. Mauch Chunk, Pa., Dec. 2.—General William Lilly, the
member of congress at large, died at his residence here yesterday afternoon, aged 72. General
Lilly had not been in the best of health for the past six months, but was able to attend the special
session of congress. At the time of his death he was in conversation with his physicians, and his
death was unexpected.
Volume 22, Number 4, Saturday, December 16, 1893
Newsy Occurrences. Genial, whole souled Wentzel Schinkie passed the 42nd mile stone of his
existence on Tuesday and was most agreeably surprised by the members of Arion Cornet Band
and Germania Saengerbund in which organization he is a prominent member. The party was
held in the Saengerbund rooms on Bankway and all present enjoyed themselves immensely.
That Wentzel lives to celebrate many more birthdays is the wish of all his friends.
Packerton. Andrew J. Snyder is the proud father of a baby girl which arrived at his home on
Tuesday morning.
Packerton. Chas Baker, of East Mauch Chunk, will on Dec 23rd, wed Miss Edna Altermose, of
this place.
Packerton. Miss Bertha Bennett, celebrated on Thursday evening, the 8th anniversary of her
birth, by having a party of her schoolmates gather at her home, numerous games and other
amusements were indulged in, after which a repast was served. Among those present were
Misses Annabel Vanscoter, Clara Harleman, Lulu Sandhers, Carrie Snyder, Lulu Angle,
Bertha and Sarah Zimmerman, Mamie and Minnie Beltz. The little ones voted Bertie many
happy returns of the day.
Minute on the Death of T. F. Brennan.
Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty God in His infinite power and wisdom to call from
our midst Thomas F. Brennan, an intelligent faithful worker a person beloved by all, both as a
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man and teacher.
Resolved, That we bow in acknowledgement to the wisdom of God who doeth all things
well, and await the final revelation when, all which is now mysterious shall be made plain.
Resolved, That we sympathize with the mother in her bereavement commending them to
the Divine Providence who ruleth all things.
Resolved, That these resolutions be placed in the proceedings of this institute also that
they be published in the county newspaper and a copy of the same to be sent to the widowed
mother. E. N. Lee, Chariman. L. F. Kern, L. G. Roethline, Jennie M. Williams, Susie Cole.
In Memoriam.
Poho Poco Tribe, No. 171, I. O. of R. M.
Weissport, Pa., 6th Sun
Hunting moon, G. S. D. 402
Whereas, The Great Spirit, in his infinite wisdom, hath seen proper to remove from the
hunting grounds of our tribe our respedcted and well-be loved brother, P. S., C. A. Goth, who
died in Philadelphia on the 1st sun of the present moon, therefore be it
Resolved, that we bow in meek submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well
and wisely, though it may be difficult to understand the removal of one so young and so well
beloved;
Resolved, that the members of Poco Tribe, No. 174, I. O. R. M. offer as a tribute of our
respect to the memory of our departed brother, the expression of our admiration of his may
virtues and noble qualities;
Resolved, that we tender to the bereaved family and friends our heartfelt sympathy and
pray the Great Spirit to confort them;
Resolved, that a page of the records be dedicated to his memory, that the charter be
draped in mourning for a period of 30 suns, that these resolutions be published in the Lehighton
Press and The Carbon Advocate, and that a copy be furnished to the family of the deceased
brother. W. L. Kutz, A. J. Guth, Jno. F. Zern., Committee.
Funeral of Alexander Leisenring. The funeral of the late Alexander W. Leisenring took place
from his late home in East Mauch Chunk, at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon. The interment was
made in the Leisenring burial ground, adjoining the Mauch Chunk cemetery. The banking
Institutions of the town closed at noon, out of respect to the memory of the deceased financier.
Many distinguished friends of the deceased were present.
Wilkesbarre,Pa.,Dec. 12.—The inquest in the case of George Guerley, the non-union telegrapher
of the Lehigh Valley railroad, who died in the hospital Saturday night, and who it was suspected
had been poisoned by the strikers, was held yesterday. It was shown that the dead man had been
very unhealthy for years. Dr. Rollins, who performed the autopsy, said the dead man’s stomach
was weak and would not bear its own weight. The jury rendered a verdict that the man came to
his death from chronic disease of the stomach.
Scraps of News. John Kline, of Bethlehem, formerly of Mauch Chunk, this county, is dead. He
was aged 38 years and was a practicing attorney.
Lizard Creek. The infant boy of Charles Rehrig and wife is dead. Interment was made on
Sunday. We tender our sympathjy to the afflicted family.
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Items of State News. Plymouth, Pa., Dec. 11.—Thomas Ballent was drowned in the
Susquehanna river her while bathing. He had been taking daily baths on the order of a physician
ever since last summer, and had plunged through the ice, but was unable to again reach shore.
Items of State News. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Dec. 14.—Josiah T. Staples, age 35, a well known miner,
was killed in the new shaft of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre and South Wilkesbarre. He charged
two holes, which he ignited for a blast. They did not go off and he was cleaning one of them for
a recharge when his chisel threw a spark into the powder. He leaves a wife and two children.
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Newsy Occurrences. Oscar German and wife mourn the loss by death of a little baby girl. In
their bereavement they have the sympathy of their friends.
Packerton. Edna, the estimable daughter of our townsman Adam Altermose, was wedded to
Chas. Baker, of East Mauch Chunk, on last Saturday evening, at the residence of the bride, Rev.
J. Alvin Reber, of Lehighton, performed the ceremony. Only the immediate relatives were
present.
Packerton. Christmas day at 6 p. m., the M. E. Church, on Summer Hill will be opened to the
public for the purpose of witnessing a wedding. This will be the first marriage ever
consummated in this edifice. The contracting parties are Miss Kate, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Benjamin Zimmerman and M. J. K. Wilson, of Pittston. No invitations have been issued.
Our young friend Al. Heffelfinger, of town, and Miss Emma Green, Lehigh Gap, were happily
wed on Thursday, December 14th. Rev. J. S. Erb, of Slatington, officiating. The young couple
will make their home here and have the sincere wish of many friends for a long life of happiness
and prosperity.
Found Dead in Bed. Frederick Rustay, of East Mauch Chunk, was found dead in bed at the
home of his son, in Phillipsburg, N. J., where he was visiting, Monday morning. The deceased
was 88 years of age. Death was caused by heart dicease. Mr. Rustay was an old time engineer
on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Years ago he was employed on the Beaver Meadow division, and
later was foreman at the East Mauch Chunk round house. Four children survive. The funeral
took places yesterday morning at 9 o’clock.
Scraps of News. Thomas Butler, of Lansford, is dead. He was aged 61 years.
Scraps of News. H. F. Hass, of Audenried, where he was a justice of the peace, is dead. He was
aged 67 years.
Scraps of News. Frank Haggerty, a former well known resident of Mauch Chunk, died at the
almshouse, at Lowerytown, Friday aged about 70 years.
Scraps of News. Aaron Hoffman, of Freeland, and Miss Tillie Steiner, eldest daughter of Jacob
Steiner, of Weatherly, were married on Thursday.
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Scraps of News. Edward McGeehan, of Pleasant Hill, and Mrs. Hannah McGee, of Audenried,
and Edward J. Brennan, and Miss Hannah Brennan, Pleasant Hill, will be married on Christmas
at St. Patrick’s church in Audenried.
Scraps of News. George Holvey, of Lansford, and Mrs. Sarah Hoffa, of Coal Dale, were
married at the Trinity Reformed parsonage, Pottsville, on Thursday, by the Rev. J. H.
Umbenhen. Mr. Holvey is the proprietor of a prosperous hotel in Lansford.
Scraps of News. The Tamaqua Recorder is informed that cards will soon be out announcing the
wedding of George W. Krell, of that town, to Miss Josie B. Simpson, of Lansford, on Christmas
Day. Miss Simpson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Simpson, of Lansford, and is very
highly cultured. She is a teacher in the Lansford public schools, in which capacity she has
served for over six years.
Scraps of News. Henry Ruch died at his home on Lauderburn avenue Weatherly on Thursday
last, aged 65 years, 9 months and 2 days. Mr. Ruch was a native of East Penn township, this
county, and resided in Weatherly about 9 years where he was employed at the car shops. He is
survived by his wife, one son and two daughters. The daughters are Mrs. James O. Smith, of
Weatherly, and Mrs. Wm. Andreas, of Bowmanstown. The son is Aaron Ruch, of Weatherly.
The funeral took place on Tuesday, from the Lutheran church.—M. C. Times.
Mahoning. Samuel Hontz died on Monday after an illness of about two month. Interment took
place on Friday at St. John’s church. Deceased was aged 73 years.
Items of State News. Pottsville, Pa., Dec. 21.—Martin Dougherty, whose age is said to be
between 107 and 110 years, died at Newtown. He came to the county from Ireland in 1812. He
worked as a farmer up to last summer. He was undoubtedly the oldest man in this county.
Items of State News. Mt. Carmel, Pa., Dec. 19.—John Jones and Michael Cowick, of Mid
Valley, were assaulted by four unknown men while passing along the avenue at a late hour
Sunday night. Both men were terribly beaten. Cowick died from his injuries yesterday and
Jones is badly hurt. All of their money was taken from them.
Items of State news. Allentown, Pa., Dec. 20.—At George Johnson’s steel works, at Lower
Catasauqua, William H. Johnson, aged 17, the son of the proprietor, was accidentally drawn
between the rolls and instantly killed. His head was mashed to a jelly and his body fastened
between the rollers. His father stood within three feet of the boy when the accident occurred.
Alfred Barlow Dead. Alfred Barlow, of Ronake, Va., died on the 7th instant and was buried on
the 9th. Death resulted from pneumonia and brain fever. Deceased was a native of Schuylkill
county. In the south he was a prominent coal operator. There are relatives and friends of the
family here who tender kindest sympathy to the bereaved.
Three Colliers Killed. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Dec. 21.—A fall of rock at the Lancliffe colliery
yesterday instantly killed three men named Peter Clark, John Dombroski and Michael Sinoski.
Clark and Dumbroski were miners and Sinoski was a laborer. They had fired a blast which
knocked from its place a prop which sustained the roof. The men went back to replace the prop,
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and just as they reached it the roof, weighing hundreds of tons, fell in on them, crushing all three
of them into unrecognizable masses. The unfortunates were all married, and leave large families.
Volume 22, Number 6, Saturday, December 30, 1893
Drank Himself to Death on a Wager. Tunkhannock, Pa., Dec. 28.—Ray Bockham and a
companion, both of whom were lumbermen working at Jennings Brothers’ lumber camp in
Folkston township, this county, laid a wager as to which could drink the most whisky. Each
drank until stupefied, and when their companions attempted to arouse them Bockham was dead
and the other nearly so. The latter was finally saved by prompt medial treatment.
Items of State News. New Castle, Pa., Dec. 27.—Since last Friday three children in the family
of William Emerick, in Mahoning township, six miles from this city, have died from diphtheria.
There are still two other children in the family down with the disease. Seven other families in
the same locality are afflicted.
Items of State News. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Dec. 28.—Charles Rosencrame, a contractor in the
Florence mine at Pittston, was arrested, charged with causing the death of Thomas Malley. The
latter was preparing a blast in the mine when Rosencrame, who was on the surface, touched an
electric button, which caused the blast to explode. Malley and another man were killed.
Rosencrame was under the impression that no one was near the scene of the explosion when he
touched the blast off. He gave bail in the sum of $5,000.
Items of State News. Hazleton, Pa., Dec. 27.—In a free fight at Ebervale, in which forty or fifty
men took part, four of them were seriously if not fatally injured. They are: Mike Lambert, shot
in the back, probably fatal; James Lambert, aged 165, stiletto wound in the neck, condition
critical; Mike Fennell, aged 18, shot in the head, wound serious; Tony Lobert, stiletto wound in
the neck, will die. The participants were nearly all Italians, and the battle raged for more than an
hour. Guns, knives, clubs and weapons of every kind were used with terrible effect. A posse is
after the unhurt participants.
A Victim of the Ebervale Riot. Hazleton, Pa., Dec. 28.—Mike Lamberts, one of the victims of
the Ebervale riot, died at the hospital here. The other victims at the hospital are still in a serious
condition, but it is believed will recover.
Newsy Occurrences. M. O. Brian, of the Lehigh Coal & Hardware Co., smiles happily over the
arrival of a baby boy at his home on Second street.
Newsy Occurrences. We tender congratulations to Miss Mary, daughter of Charles Brokatie and
wife, and Lyman Stermer, of Mauch Chunk, on their marriage which was consummated on
Tuesday evening at the bride’s residence in the presence of many guests. Following the wedding
a delightful reception was held, Rev. J. H. Kuder officiated. During the evening the Arion
Cornet Band tendered a delightful serenade.
A Packerton wedding. The M. E. Church at Packerton on last Monday evening was the scene of
a pretty wedding, the bride was Miss Kate Zimmerman and the groom G. K. Wilson, of
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Pittston, Charles Long and A. J. Langkammerer acted as ushers. The edifice was handsomely
decorated with ferns, laurel spruce and flowering plants. The bride carried bouquet of roses.
Miss Annabel McDaniel played the wedding march which was of her own composition. Rev. G.
W Dungan performed the ceremony. The happy couple left on the 7:20 train for Pittston, where
they will reside.
Weissport and Around. There was a boy arrival at the home of Monroe Berger last week.
Weissport and Around. The marriage of Prof. Sol. Smyser and Miss Ella, daughter of August
Oswald, was happily consummated on last Thursday at the bride’s home and in the presence of
friends and relatives Rev. Slegel officiated. He was assisted by Rev. B. H. Miller. The “Stroller”
tenders warmest congratulations with many well wishes for future happiness.
His Arm Cut off. Dennis Dugan, of Catasauqua, was fatally injured in the Central yards at
Mauch Chunk Saturday afternoon in attempting to board a coal train. He was drawn under the
wheels. His head was crushed and one arm severed. Dugan worked at Nesquehoning mines and
wanted to go to his home without paying car fare.
Packerton. Lewis Snyder is the proud dad of a baby boy which arrived at their residence on last
Friday morning.
Scraps of News. Misses Lizzie Smith, of Mauch Chunk, aged 18 years, died Saturday.
Scraps of News. Peter Zang, of Audenried, and Miss Estella Peiffer, of Briggsville, were
married at the home of the latter at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Charles Rausch of Audenried.
Mahoning. On December 25th, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Agnes L., oldest daughter
of Stephen Fenstermacher and William Heisler, of Lewistown, Pa., were united in the holy
bonds of Matrimony. The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. F. Boner, of Allentown, in the
presence of one hundred and forty invited relatives and friends. Miss Katie Fenstermacher
sister of the bride was maid of honor. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and useful
presents. The newly wedded couple have our best wishes for a prosperious jorney through life.
Death of Mrs. Samuel J. Kistler.
Mrs. Matilda Kistler, widow of the late Hon. Samuel J. Kistler, died at one o’clock Wednesday
morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Dr. W. G. M. Seiple, on South street, this town. She had
been visiting the latter for the past six or seven weeks and on Sunday morning she was found
unconscious in bed, having been stricken with apoplexy during the night. She remained
unconscious up to the time of her death.
Deceased was 60 years of age and leaves one son, Samuel J. Kistler, Esq., of
Seagersville. She was a daughter of the late Peter Miller, of Heidelburg township, and leaves
two brothers, Owen A. Miller, of Philadelphia, and Dr. A. S. Miller, of Saegersville, and two
sisters, Mrs. Levi Krause, of near Saegersville, and Mrs. Dr. Seiple, of Lehighton. The funeral
will take place at Saegersville on Saturday.
Tied By Cupid’s Hands. William F. Heisler and Miss Agnes Fenstermacher, both of Mahoning
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Valley, were united in matrimony at one o’clock Christmas afternoon at the home of the bride’s
parents, in New Mahoning. Rev. Bohner, a presiding elder in the Evangelical Church,
performed the ceremony. The wedding was a very elaborate affair and was attended by a large
throng of guests. Miss Kate Fenstermacher, of Lehighton was maid of honor, and A. J. Keiser
and Eugene H. Nothstein, Esq., were the ushers. The presents to the bride were numerous,
costly and beautiful.
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