Town and Country Newspaper
Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA

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Saturday - April 25, 1903

REPORTED HIMSELF DEAD

A month or two ago it was announced that Henry HOFFMAN, of Emaus, supposed to
be serving as a Marine on one of the ships of the South Atlantic Squadron
then in Porto Rican waters, had been drowned. HOFFMAN has a wife and five
children, four of them under sixteen years of age, living at Emaus. After the
announcement of the supposed death of HOFFMAN, his wife applied to E.F.
SCHOCK, the pension attorney of Allentown, and the latter filed her claim for
pension. Mr. SHOCK has since learned, through an investigation made by the
government, that there is or was no man named HOFFMAN connected with the
South Atlantic Squadron and that none of the crew of any boat was drowned on
the date of HOFFMAN's alleged death. When Mrs. HOFFMAN last heard from her
husband he was at Reading. He then wrote to her that he was about to enlist
in the navy. It is alleged, however, that this story was a hoax and that
HOFFMAN is still at Reading, never having left the place. He formerly served
in Company L., Eighth United States Infantry. It is claimed that HOFFMAN had
the report of his alleged drowning published to deceive his wife who intended
to have him arrested for non-support.

A BALKY AUTOMOBILE

Dr. Elmer KRIEBEL, of Worcester, made a trip to East Greenville on Sunday
with his automobile, and while there the bloomin' thing refused to work. Dr.
KRIEBEL could not get the machine to work until he secured the services of
machinist Harvey HAAS, of East Greenville. After working on it for several
hours the machine was repaired. It was half past eleven o'clock on Sunday
evening before the Doctor was able to continue his journey homeward.

CONTRACTOR'S LEG INJURED

Contractor and builder A.H. BEYER, of Red Hill, some weeks ago sprained his
right leg. The injury caused him some pain but he could be about until last
Friday, when Dr. J.E. BLANCK, of Green Lane, examined it and found that the
bone was split. The leg was placed in plaster of paris and Mr. BEYER must
remain in the house for some time.

PLANTED SWEET CORN THIS WEEK

John S. MACK, a farmer residing at Fruitville, on Wednesday planted sweet
corn in one of his fields. Mr. MACK expects an early crop.

WANT MOTHER EJECTED

The Bucks County Court was on Monday asked to eject a mother from her son's
home near Zions Hill, Milford township. The case was a proceeding brought by
Elmer A. HARWICK, of Rosedale, near Zions Hill, to have his mother ejected
from a portion of the residence on the farm owned by the plaintiff, which
formerly belonged to his father's estate. The plaintiff was represented by
John V. OMMEREN, Esq., of Quakertown, and Hugh B. EASTBURN, Esq. The
plaintiff testified that he purchased the farm on which he resided from his
father's estate for $3800, which was sold to him by his mother who was the
administratrix. At the time of the sale he said he told his mother she could
have four rooms in the house as long as he lived on the farm. He said there
was no written agreement to this statement, but that he had told his mother
"he would be as good as his word." He testified that he ordered his mother to
vacate the premises on August 27, 1902, which she failed to do. After the
three months notice had expired he instituted proceedings to have her ejected
from the house. HARWICK also claimed damages in the sum of $100. Mrs.
HARWICK, mother of the plaintiff and defendant in the case, testified that
she had resided on the farm now owned by her son for the past eighteen years.
She described the sale of the property and said that her son promised her she
could have four rooms in the house as long as she remained unmarried in
consideration of the low price paid for the property. There was no written
agreement to this effect, but that her son said "he would be as good as his
word." She testified that her son would not allow her to have wood hauled on
the premises last winter for her own use and that he also denied her the use
of the wash house. She said that as fast as she attempted to carry the wood
from the road to her rooms the plaintiff would push her aside and throw the
wood back into the road. Mrs. HARWICK stated she had two sons. Her husband
died on April 4, 1901. The jury retired and returned a verdict for the
defendant.

SUNDAY-SCHOOL TO BE REORGANIZED

The Sunday-school which is held at Green Lane, during the summer months was
reorganized at a meeting held in that chapel on Tuesday evening. The
following were nominated for the differ- offices. The election will be held
on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock: Pres., Nathaniel SCHOLL and E.K. KLINE;
Supt., F.N. GILBERT and J.H. MCDOWELL; Assts., Grover HOLDER and F.F. SOWERS;
Sec., H.P. TRUMBAUER; Treas., I.R. SMITH; librarians, F.H. GENZLER, Warren
POLSTER and John ZEPP; assistants, Warren BUCK; organist, Katie KULP,
assistant, Nath. SCHOLL; auditors, Jno. W. POLSTER, Levi JONES and Dr. Jos.
E. BLANCK; trustees, H.B. YOST, one year; S.S. HARTZELL, two years and Mark
HILTEBEITEL for three years. Janitor, H.B. YOST.

LAD INJURED BY WAGON BRAKE

Henry LONG, of Salfordville, was injured one day last week while visiting his
grandparents near Zieglerville. He, with other was playing on a wagon and the
brake handle hit him on the head, making an ugly gash above the right eye. He
was taken to the office of Dr. BENNER, at Salfordville, where his injuries
were dressed.

RECEIVED CARLOAD OF MACHINERY

G.W. RICHARDS, the agricultural implement agent of Red Hill, this week
received a carload of McCormick binders and mowers at the Red Hill depot. He
unloaded them and distributed them among his customers in this section.

SOLD SPEEDY YOUNG TROTTER

Jonas W. PANNEPACKER, of Schwenksville, recently sold his speedy young
trotting mare to Norristown horsemen. This colt was in training at the Red
Hill track last summer and it showed some very fast stretches.

LEGAL NOTICE

Estate of John S. DIMMIG, late of Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County
deceased. Letters of administration on the above estate having been granted
the undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment, and those having legal claims, to present the same without
delay to Harrison DIMMIG, Pennsburg, Pa. Wm. F. DANNEHOWER, Attorney.

PARTNERSHIP DISSOLUTION

Notice is hereby given that the partnership between Hugh MCLEAN and Alexander MCLEAN, operating under the firm name of H. & A. McLean, has this day been
dissolved by mutual consent. All debts owing by said firm will be paid by
Alexander MCLEAN and all bills due said firm to be paid to said Alexander
MCLEAN, in whose possession the books of the firm remain. Hugh MCLEAN,
Alexander MCLEAN. McLeans, PA., April 1, '03.

PRACTICED MEDICINE AT TRAPPE FOR MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY 

Joseph Warren ROYER, M.D. (picture), of Trappe, is the oldest practicing physician of Montgomery county. He was born where he now resides July 21, 1820. He attended the public schools of his native township when a boy. He then took a four years course at the Lafayette College, at Easton, graduating from that famous institution of learning in 1842. Shortly after graduation he commenced the study of medicine and in 1843 entered the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, from which he graduated in the class of 1845. Soon after receiving his diploma he commenced the practice of his profession at Trappe, where he still is in active practice. The field of his professional labors has been very extensive, and extending beyond his own and into Chester county. Dr. ROYER is a member of the different medical societies of this county, was physician and surgeon for the County Home for eight years. He is an able and interesting medical writer and wields a ready pen on political, civil and religious topics of public import or general interest. The doctor is one of the most active men in the community in which he resides. He has served as Burgess of Trappe, is at present a member of Town Council and was recently elected president of that august body. He is a member and the treasurer of Warren Lodge No. 310 Free and Accepted Masons, of Trappe, which Masonic body was named in honor of him for his zealous labors in securing its organization. The photograph from which the above cut was made was taken a year or two ago and in order to give the aged physician just credit we must say that he is much better looking now than at that time. 

HOT LARD CAUGHT FIRE 

Considerable excitement prevailed at noon on Saturday at Jonas HARING's hotel, in Upper Hanover township, when Mrs. HARING was about to fry some doughnuts. She placed a frying pan on the stove with considerable lard in it and after it was thoroughly hot it in some unaccountable manner ignited. The flames shot up to the ceiling and Mrs. HARING then screamed for help. Her son William and Irvin SNYDER were in the bar-room at the time and quickly responded. Mr. SNYDER took hold of the pan and carried it and the burning lard to the rear door, where he threw it out. While doing this some of the lard was spilled over his left hand, causing a painful injury. Dr. W.H. HUNSBERGER, of Pennsburg, was summoned who dressed Mr. SNYDER's injury, but the burns still cause him considerable pain. Had not this lard been removed from the kitchen so quickly, the probabilities are that the hotel would have been consumed by flames. 

RUNAWAY AT THE CREAMERY 

Harry MOYER, of near Sassamansville, had a runaway accident at the Sassamansville creamery, one morning this week while delivering milk. After he had unloaded the milk and was ready to start for home the horse became unmanageable and ran away. He ran around the creamery, then into an open lot over a five foot embankment where he upset the wagon and tore himself loose, after which he ran home. The wagon was partly broken and the horse received several slight bruises. 

GUINEA PIG FARM IN BUCKS COUNTY 

Edward F. JACOBY and Edward MCGARVEY, of Philadelphia, moved on Tilghmen WEAVER's property, near Zion Hill, last week with a fine collection of guinea pigs or cavies, consisting of the long haired Peruvian, the Abyssinian, the silver and golden Agonti, the Dutch-marked, and the solid colors in black, red and white. They also have about two hundred common varieties. The former are sold as pets while the latter are raised and sent to medical colleges for scientific purposes for which they have standing orders. 

INJURED WHILE BUILDING CHICKEN HOUSE 

Oswin WEIKEL, of Argus, met with a painful accident one day last week while he was building a chicken house. The day was a stormy one and the strong wind blew a large door against his head. His head was pinned between the door and a wagon wheel and the force of the door against his head broke several teeth and caused him other painful bruises in his face. 

HOTEL OPENING AT HEREFORD 

William S. RAHN, proprietor of the Hereford Hotel, will have his opening on Saturday evening, May 9. The services of the Powder Valley band have been secured and a graphophone concert will also be given during the evening. 

CARRIAGE BUILDER FOR PENNSBURG 

John KULP, of Reading, has leased the Hiram C. WICKERT building on Fourth street, Pennsburg. He will start the wheelwright business in the rear portion and the front part will be used as a dwelling house. This was formerly D.S. ALTHOUSE's carriage factory. Mr. KULP will move here about June 1st. LARGE DUCK EGGS A duck owned by Joseph R. MUMBAUER, of Kumry, Bucks county, recently laid an egg which measured nine and one half inches by seven and three fourth inches. Mr. MUMBAUER would like to hear of one whose duck can beat this. 

OWNS AND OLD CHEST 

Reuben BEITLER, of near Clayton, is the owner of a wooden chest which is about one hundred and nine years old. The chest was formerly the property of his great grandfather. 

MADE QUILT WITH MANY PATCHES 

Mrs. Naomi SHUP, of Kumry, Bucks county, just finished a quilt which by actual count contains ten hundred and ninety-six patches. 

STRICKEN WITH APOPLEXY 

Charles A. DORNEY, founder of the firm of C.A. DORNEY Furniture Company, was stricken with apoplexy at his home 920 Hamilton street, Allentown, Tuesday evening. His condition is critical.

THE DEATH LIST 

Isaac MENG, a highly respected young farmer residing near Niantic, died on Monday morning at one o'clock. His death was due to consumption. Aged 27 years and 6 days. Mr. MENG has complained for some time but was only compelled to remain in the house for the past three months. He was twice married and is a son of Jacob MENG, of near Pleasant Run, who survives him as does also his wife and two children by his first marriage, one brother Jacob, at home, and one sister Christiain, wife of a Mr. FISHER, of Reading. Mr. MENG was married to his wife, nee Emma GROFF, of near Hillegass, last October. The funeral will be held this morning with services at the house at 9 o'clock. Services and interment at the Sassamansville Lutheran church. Revs. W.B. FOX and J.J. KLINE will officiate. 

Jesse G. HAWLEY, aged 63, owner of the Reading Eagle, the leading inland paper of Pennsylvania, which he founded in 1868, died Sunday evening. Mr. HAWLEY was born in Chester county, but came to Reading when 20 years old and was admitted to the bar. After founding the Eagle with William S. RITTER he gave up the practice of law. In 1874 he secured the sole control of the Eagle, which he personally conducted ever since. Mr. HAWLEY was one of the wealthiest citizens of Reading. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Wm. SEYFERT and Mrs. Edwin A. QUER, both of Reading. William WEIDMAN, of Emaus, formerly of East Greenville, died Sunday afternoon of consumption at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. SMITH, at the age of 32 years. He is survived by his wife and two sons and his parents who reside at Lancaster. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon. Services were held in St. John's Church Emaus. Revs. J.P. BACHMAN and S.H. GAPP officiated. Interment was made on the church cemetery. 

Annie HESS, the 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam HESS, of Bechtelsville, died on Friday evening at 8.30 of apoplexy. Deceased was sickly for a long time, but death came quite unexpectedly to the family, as she was enjoying herself as any child of that age. The funeral was held on Thursday morning. The remains were interred at the Hill church cemetery. 

Susie STAHL, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry STAHL, of New Berlinville, died on Sunday at 11 o'clock. The funeral will be held today from her parents residence. Services will be held in the Evangelical church. Interment on the church cemetery. 

Mrs. Peter RENNINGER, died on Thursday evening at the home of her son Peter, in Pennsburg, after suffering for the past year with consumption. She was only bedfast for the past seven weeks. Her age is 66 years, 10 months and 2 days. Her husband preceeded her in death by about fifteen years. She is survived by the following children, Katie, wife of Allen BUTZ, of Pennsburg; Maria, wife of Edwin REITER of Red Hill; William, of Red Hill; and Peter, of Pennsburg. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at the St. Mark's Lutheran church, Pennsburg. Interment on the Pennsburg cemetery. Rev. W.B. FOX will officiate. 

Rachael GRIESAMER, a life long resident of East Greenville, died on Wednesday afternoon, from infirmities due to old age. She was the oldest resident of this upper end of the county, being ninety-one years of age. She made her home with her son, S.P. GRIESAMER, the photographer, since the death of her husband. She is survived by the following children: Solomon P., of East Greenville; Mrs. Amanda ANDERS, of Milford Square, and Mrs. Emma WEIGNER, of Flourtown, Philadelphia. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at the New Goshenhoppen Reformed church, near East Greenville. Interment on the church cemetery. 

Henry U. FAUST, a farmer of near Zieglerville, died on Saturday from bronchial pneumonia, aged 48 years, 2 months and 7 days. He leaves a wife and ten children: Mrs. Wm. SMITH, and William, of Limerick; Mrs. Elmer FREY, of Frederick; Jennie, of Roxboro; Mahlon, Irene, Harry, James, Bertha and Charles, at home; also his aged father, Henry E. FAUST, of Neiffer, and five brothers and sisters. The funeral was held on Wednesday and interment was made at Keelor's church cemetery. Rev. N.F. SCHMIDT, of Schwenksville, officiated. 

Mrs. Eliza KRAUSE, of Woxall, died on Saturday at the age of 83 years, 3 months and 17 days. Her death was due to old age. Her husband died some years ago. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Leidy STOUDT, of Woxall; Mrs. Frank K. WALT, of Pennsburg; Mrs. GOODWIN, of Limerick Square; Daniel KRAUSE, of Sumneytown, and Charles KRAUSE, of Ridge Road. The funeral was held on Thursday at the Old Goshenhoppen church. The pall bearers were John STEVENS, Geo. SMITH, Milton HENNING, John T. CARVER. Rev. J.L. ROUSH officiated. Interment on the church cemetery. 

Sarah Delp CUSTER, an inmate of the Mennonite Home at Frederick, died on Sunday afternoon at the advanced age of 86 years, 10 months and 10 days. She is survived by one son Joseph, of Telford. The funeral was held on Thursday at the Salford Meeting House. Susie Sarah STAHL, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. STAHL, of New Berlinville, died last Sunday morning after an illness of one week. The funeral will take place this forenoon at 10 o'clock. Interment at the New Berlinville church cemetery. Rev. N.L. BECHTEL, of East Greenville, will officiate. 

David HARR, Sr., of Telford, died on Sunday morning, in his 86th year. The deceased had been sick from grip and an attack of paralysis for about seven weeks. He was born in West Rockhill township, Bucks county, and lived there nearly all his lifetime. He was formerly engaged in conducting a mill near Sellersville, in connection with a large farm. He retired from this business 28 years ago, and moved to Telford, where he has since resided. He leaves five children: Henry S. HARR, of Harris Mill; David S. HARR, merchant, at Sellersville; Abram S. HARR, farmer, near Souderton; Mrs. B.C. BARNDT, of Souderton, and Sallie HARR, living at home. He was a faithful and highly respected member of the Indian Creek Reformed church, near Telford, where he was buried yesterday morning. 

Henry DELONG, died at Hancock, Berks county, after an illness of five weeks. His age was 64 years. His wife and three sons survive: Dr. W.D. DELONG, Reading; A.F. DELONG, Kutztown, and James H. DELONG, at home. Two brothers, Tilghman DELONG, of Topton, and Alvin H. DELONG, Longswamp, also survive. He was the first postmaster of Hancock and served in that capacity or assistant postmaster, with the exception of a few years, since its establishment. For many years he was superintendent of the Hancock Sunday School. At the time of his death he was engaged in the grain, feed and flour business. The funeral will be held today with services at the house and in Longswamp church, Rev. N.W. HELFFRICH officiating. 

Philip SIMMONS, of Green Hill, near Niantic, died yesterday of consumption after being bed-fast two years and eight months. He is about 75 years of age. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at the Bethesda church, near Clayton. 

MARRIED AT READING 

Samuel MOYER, of Reading and Mrs. Lizzie YEAKEL, of the same city, were married on Wednesday evening. The former is a son of H.J. MOYER, of Niantic, and the latter is the widow of Asher YEAKEL, formerly of Bally. 

FINLAND COUPLE WEDDED 

Charles HENRY and Miss Katie XANDER both of Finland, were married on Saturday evening by the Rev. J.H. WAIDELICH, of Sellersville. 

FRUITVILLE MAN MARRIED 

Daniel F. HEYDT, of Fruitville, and Miss Emma NICE, of Hillegass, were married on Saturday at the parsonage of the Rev. Thos. LEINBACH, of Spinnerstown. The groom is a son of merchant Nathaniel HEYDT, and the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gideon NICE, formerly of Hillegass, now of Manayunk. The young couple were serenaded by a calithumpian band in the evening.

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