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Subject: [PABUCKS-L] News from Pennsburg - February 6, 1904
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 22:29:57 EST
Ref: Town and Country Newspaper
Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA
Saturday - February 6, 1904
FIRE ESCAPES WILL GO UP
Since the Chicago fire, the fire escape manufacturers have been busy, if the
factory inspectors have been attending to their duty as carefully in all
sections as has Gus EGOLF, of Norristown, in Bucks and Montgomery counties. During
the last month he has caused about forty escapes to be placed on buildings
throughout these counties and from present outlooks this month will exceed the
last by possibly fifteen. He ordered that a fire escape be placed at the Knights
of Pythias Hall, East Greenville, and the Odd Fellows Hall, at Pennsburg.
KNOWN OVER THE WHOLE UNITED STATES
A marked copy of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, of Seattle, Washington, was
received by Town and Country from one of its subscribers in that distant
State. When we opened it we found a blue pencil mark around a photo of Jacob
HIESTAND and his barn, the Hereford farmer who has gained notoriety through the
entire United States for the hospitality which he shows to the tramps. The article
is headed "A Paradise for Tramps" and the article says that his barn had at
least sheltered 20,000 men during the last ten years.
FARMERS' INSTITUTE AT BOYERTOWN
The farmers of eastern Berks and Montgomery counties, completed arrangements
to hold a two days Farmers' Institute at Boyertown, on February 17 and 18. The
institute will not be held under the auspices of the State. Funds to defray
the expenses are being raised by subscription. State Director of Institutes
A.L. MARTIN; Economic Zoologist H.A. SURFACE, Harrisburg; Prof. Geo. C. BUTZ,
State College; Rev. J.D. DEITRICH, Flourtown, and Dr. J.H. FUNK, Boyertown, all
well versed in agricultural affairs, will include the speakers during the
sessions of the institute.
STING CAUSES EYE TO BE REMOVED
Albert LANDIS, of Schwenksville, had an eye removed at a Philadelphia
hospital this week, the result of a sting from an insect. About four months ago an
insect stung him in the eye, from which he suffered considerable for a while. It
later healed and was thought to be all right. Last week the eye became very
sore and burst. The physicians removed the eye in order to save his sight in
the other eye.
LACERATED FINGER AT HEATER
Dr. John BORNEMAN, of Boyertown, met with an accident while working at his
heater. He lacerated one of his fingers so badly that it required several
stitches to draw the wound together.
FATHER STABBED SON
A family quarrel at the home of Henry HOFF, just outside Lansdale, on
Saturday night, resulted seriously to Jacob HOFF, a son, who was living with his
father. It is stated that the father and son had some words, and in the
controversy the father drew a large penknife from his pocket and stabbed his son in the
back. The wound was so serious that Drs. BOWMAN and SEESE were sent for. Upon
examination it was found that the injury was not necessarily fatal, but
complications may arise that will cause the death of the victim. It is charged that
the father came home intoxicated, w'hich was the cause of the trouble.
UPSET ON MAIN STREET PENNSBURG
Wm. VANBUSKIRK, hostler at the Keely House, East Greenville, met with a
mishap yesterday morning at the Pennsburg toll gate, while taking three drummers
out on a trip. He had a three seated sleigh and two horses. The yoke slipped
from the pole which caused it to fall to the ground and upset the sleigh. All
were thrown out but escaped injury. Mr. VANBUSKIRK held on to the lines and was
dragged under the sleigh for a distance of about one hundred yards before he
brought them to a standstill.
BIG SHOOT AT SIESHOLTZVILLE
A grand shooting match came off on the grounds of the Siesholtzville Gun
Club, on Saturday. Gunners from all the surrounding districts were present and
took part. The shoot was for a purse of $81 in gold. It was divided into two
prizes. The first prize was $50 for the one who shot nearest to the centre and the
second prize was $31. The former was won by David WETZEL and a gunner from
Reading and the latter by the Bechtelsville Gun Club.
UPPER HANOVER CITIZEN MAY BE HONORED
In the event of the elevation of Hon. James B. HOLLAND to the Federal Bench,
and a consequent change in the leadership of the Republican party in
Montgomery county, Hon. Horace W. ESHBACH of Pennsburg, is one of the few men who
possesses the requisite perspicacity and diplomacy to make a successful leader in a
marked degree.
NO MORE IMMORAL SHOWS FOR ALLENTOWN FAIR
The stockholders of the Lehigh County Agricultural Society held a meeting on
Tuesday and decided that in the future all "hooche-kooche" immoral and
Oriental shows be debarred from the fair. Among the many wise movements that the
society has made since its organization this was the most noteworthy.
FORMER SECRETARY OF THE NAVY DEAD
William C. WHITNEY, former Secretary of the Navy, died at his residence, No.
871 Fifth avenue, New York, at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, of peritonitis and
blood poisoning, following an operation for appendicitis. He expired while
under the influence of ether, preparatory to a second operation.
PURCHASED UNDERTAKING BUSINESS
H.B. SHISLER, of Harleysville, this week purchased the good will and fixtures
of J.B. BINDER's undertaking establishment at this place. He has already
taken possession.
MANY CIGARS ARE MADE IN ONE MONTH
During November there were 5,778,157,470 cigars manufactured in the United
States.
LOG HOUSE AT KRAUSSDALE NEARLY 150 YEARS OLD
The Balzer KRAUSS palace (picture). The oldest dwelling in this vicinity at
the present time, is the log house, located on the farm of Levi KRAUSS, of
Kraussdale.
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