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Subject: [PABUCKS-L] News from Pennsburg - September 12, 1903
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 22:08:11 EDT
Ref: Town and Country Newspaper
Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA
Saturday - September 12, 1903
FLOWING SLEEVE CAUSES GIRL TO LOOSE ARM
Miss Mabel HEBREW, aged 18, of Philadelphia, who has been visiting friends at
Brandywine Manor, had her right arm torn in two at the elbow while inspecting
the machinery in the Ferndale ice plant, on Sunday afternoon, with a party of
friends. Her flowing sleeve was caught by a belt which pulled into the
machinery and instantly tore the poor girl's arm in twain. She was taken to the
Coatesville Hospital, where the doctors amputated the stub just above the elbow.
FELL WHILE TRYING TO BOARD TRAIN
On Saturday evening while trying to board the "pick-up" freight train at
Telford, Frank, son of Christ SOUDER, of Telford, fell sustaining serious
injuries. Dr. J.E. BAUMAN was summoned, and an examination revealed several ugly scalp
wounds and concussion of the brain. The injured man was removed to his home
after his wounds had been dressed and his condition seems favorable.
YOUNG MISS WILL BE A JEWELER
Miss Anna A. YEAKEL, of Perkasie, will side-step from the beaten path of
industry for women and learn the trade of a watchmaker and jeweler.
NEW SPRINKLER FOR EAST GREENVILLE
East Greenville borough this week received its street sprinkler which they
some time ago purchased from an Allentown Fire Company. The sprinkler was
second-hand, but Koch Bros., the Allentown clothiers, offered to have it newly
painted, provided their advertisement could be placed on the sides. The offer was
accepted. Charles DEISHER on Tuesday brought the sprinkler from Allentown and
on Wednesday it was used for the first time in East Greenville. It is said to
weigh 3700 pounds when empty and about 8000 pounds when filled with water.
TOWN AND COUNTRY COLLECTOR COMING
Several weeks ago we announced that Geo. BERKEMEYER, of Sellersville, would
go on a collecting trip for us. On account of sickness Mr. BERKEMEYER claims he
is unable to go out, so we this week engaged the services of Horace S. MOYER,
of Pennsburg. Mr. MOYER will endeavor to see every subscriber who is indebted
to us to the extent of one year's subscription or more. He will start on his
trip on Monday.
WILL BE MATRON AT PERKIOMEN SEMINARY
Mrs. Esther TRAUB, relict of the late William H. TRAUB, of Allentown,
formerly of Pennsburg, will assume the duties as matron at the Perkiomen Seminary.
She was tendered a farewell surprise party on Monday evening by about thirty
members of Zion's Reformed church and Sunday school, of Allentown, of which she
was a member.
BOY DELIBERATELY CHOPPED OFF FINGER
Willie WEIKEL, 7 years old, of North Wales, went to the wood house, got the
hatchet, placed the middle finger of his left hand on the chopping block and
deliberately chopped the larger portion of the digit off. The sight of the blood
and his suffering drove the boy almost frantic.
STORED MONEY IN GARRET
Charles H. BLANK, of Coopersburg, who died last week had stored over $2,000
in gold and other coin in a secluded spot in the garret of his home. Mr. BLANK
was postmaster at that place for a number of years.
LIMERICK SQUARE HOTEL SOLD
D.M. KLINE, proprietor of the Limerick Square hotel, has sold his hotel to a
Mr. PETERS, of Philadelphia, on private terms. Mr. PETERS, was a resident of
that vicinity about 25 years ago.
ENJOYED CAMP LIFE
The Pennsburg Outing Club returned home from Finland last Wednesday evening.
All were well and happy and claimed to have enjoyed themselves immensely. The
weather the last few days was quite disagreeable and that no doubt accounts
for the pulling of the stakes at such an early date. Before returning the
following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, William H. WELKER,
Red Hill; Vice-president, Leon SECHLER; Secretary, H.H. SMITH; Treasurer, V.H.
STECKEL; Stewards, Clarence HUNSBERGER and Howard TRUMBORE.
OLD-TIME DEBATERS AT 28TH ANNIVERSARY
More than 1,000 persons gathered on Saturday under the large tent erected
opposite the public school house, at Treichlersville, Berks county, where the
Hereford Literary Society has had its headquarters for more than a quarter of a
century, to participate in the exercises of the re-union of the society, the
first of its kind in Eastern Pennsylvania. Twenty-eight years ago, in the loft
of an old hotel shed, which was built 100 years ago, in the little hamlet of
Harlem, three men, then public school teachers, gathered and discussed whether
Columbus deserved more honor for the discovery of America than Washington for
defending it. These men were Dr. James SALLADE, of Schuylkill Haven, now
steward of the Schuylkill County Almshouse; Jacob M. GERY, of Harlem, still a
teacher, and Reuben L. RAUCH, of Hereford, a huckster. These men, who thus founded
the Hereford Literary Society, participated in the first re-union of the
society, just held. The Hereford Literary Society is the successor of the Hereford
Debating Club. During 1975, meetings were held at irregular intervals in
Harlem, and later in Clayton, when soon afterward the society was re-organized and
was named the Hereford Literary Society. Afterward the meetings were held every
week at Hereford. Here, through the hearty cooperation of all the members,
the society established one of the largest libraries in the county, outside of
Reading. Over 250 persons now belong to the organization, and many of these
received their early training in the association a score of years ago, and some
of these have become prominent in politics and the medical and other
professions. The Rev. O.S. KRIEBEL, of Pennsburg, principal of Perkiomen Seminary, and
presiding officer of the re-union, delivered the opening address. H.A. SCHULER,
of Allentown, formerly editor of the Welt-Bote, read the history of the
organization. Dr. J.W. SALLADE delivered a reminiscent address. Allen WALTER, of
Emaus, gave an enjoyable minstrel performance. Reminiscent remarks were then
made by J.M. GERY, H.W. KRIEBEL, the Rev. O.S. KRIEBEL (picture), H.A. SCHULER
(picture), William H. SALLADE, B.S. SCHULTZ, S.S. SCHULTZ, Andrew S. BERKEY, H.
Winslow FEGLEY (picture) and others who took interest in the meeting. (My
Note: There is also a picture of D.B. BRUNNER with this article)
FAMILY GATHERING
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. HOUCK, of Pennsburg, on Saturday
completely surprised the aged couple when all including the grandchildren came home
together. They congregated at the home of Harvey HOUCK, in this borough and
when all were there they went to the parents home in a body. The couple were
agreeably surprised. At about one o'clock a splendid dinner was served. A cake
with the name of Mr. and Mrs. HOUCK and weighing ten pounds graced the head of
the table. The couple was presented with an eight day clock. Those present
were: Mr. and Mrs. M.S. HOUCK, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin GRUBB and children Elmeda,
Charles, Norman, Irene, Edna and Jennie, of Fruitville; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey HAUCK
and children, Stella, Mamie, Albert, Verna and Lottie, of Pennsburg; Mamie
JACOBS, Pennsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson SCHANLY, and Harvey, Lizzie and Flossie
JACOBS, of Niantic; Mr. and Mrs. Enos SMITH and son Howard, of Pennsburg; Mr.
and Mrs. Wallace HOUCK and son Ralph, of Pennsburg; Mr. and Mrs. William
FILLMAN, of Red Hill, and Calvin HOUCK. Photographer S.P. GREISAMER, of Red Hill,
took a photograph of the family before they separated. The day was spent in a
most pleasant and social manner. Many interesting family happenings were
rehearsed during the day.
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