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Subject: [PAMONTGO-L] News Articles from Pennsburg in 1901
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 00:34:10 EST
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Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA
Saturday - November 9, 1901
THE DEATH LIST
Mrs. Rebecca KEPLER, relict of Copeland KEPLER, formerly of Upper Hanover
township, died on Friday last at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Ephriam
H. WALTER, near McLeans Station, at the age of 74 years, 9 months and 15
days. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. C.H. WALTER; John, of
East Greenville; Edward, of New Hanover; and Mrs. Levi SEASHOLTZ, of Red
Hill. The funeral was held on Thursday at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church,
near Pennsburg.
Jessiah D. MOLL, proprietor of the Globe Hotel, Quakertown, died on Saturday
evening after lying in an unconscious condition since the Monday afternoon
previous from a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. MOLL was but 38 years old and
apparently in the prime of life at the time he was stricken. He leaves a
widow and an adopted daughter and his father to mourn his loss. The funeral
services were held Thursday morning at St. John's Lutheran Church and were
attended by a very large number of friends and members of the secret
societies to which he belonged. Interment was made in the Union Cemetery,
Quakertown.
William FOX, the three-month-old son of Frank M. FOX, of East Greenville,
died on Monday night. The funeral will be held today at Huber's Church,
Niantic.
Maria GRUBB, wife of Joshua GRUBB, of near Fagleysville, died on Monday of
appendicitis. Deceased was well advanced in years. She is survived by her
aged husband and the following children: Esther, wife of Samuel REED, of
Kansas; Susan, wife of Amos BERTOLET, of Frederick; Amanda, wife of Oliver
RICHARD, of Philadelphia; Lizzie, wife of Frank ROSHONG, of Perkiomenville;
Henry, of Eaglesville; John, of Frederick; Frank and Anna, of Perkiomenville.
The funeral will be held to-day at Keller's Church. Interment on church
cemetery.
RESULT OF ELECTION IN THIS COUNTY
Hon. William F. SOLLY, candidate-elect for Judge of the Orphans' Court, was
born in Norristown February 17th, 1858. He was educated in the public
schools, graduating in 1873. Three years later he commenced reading law in
the office of the late G. Rudman FOX, a leading member of the Bar. Mr. SOLLY
was admitted to practive in September, 1879, and at once began the business
of his profession. His career at the Bar was eminently successful, having
acquired and preserved a reputation for exactness and fidelity to his
clients' interests. He was associated with Mr. FOX until 1887. Judge SOLLY
has the honor of being the first judge of the Orphans' Court in this county,
having received the appointment from Governor STONE at the solicitation of
his many friends of the Bar. In politics Judge SOLLY has been an active
Republican, his career as County Chairman having been exceptionally brilliant
and successful. His ability as an organizer has been repeatedly displayed in
various contests since 1893 when he accepted the position. Judge SOLLY was a
Presidential Elector for MCKINLEY and HOBART in 1896. He received many
complimentary votes from Democrats, running ahead of his ticket. In 1880 he
became Secretary of the County Committee, holding that position as well as
that of a member of the Executive Committee until 1892.
MILFORD SQUARE HOTEL SOLD
The Golden Horse Hotel, at Milford Square, was this week sold by the
Horlacher Brewing Company, of Allentown, to William HANEY, of Milford Square.
The new shed which was to be erected this winter, will not be built until in
the early part of next spring.
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
Irwin EDDINGER, of Bally, who celebrated his twenty-first birthday on
Tuesday, was surprised by a number of his friends, who congregated at a
neighbors house and rushed in upon him in a body. Mr. EDDINGER was very much
elated after he ascertained the cause of their visit. The evening was
pleasantly spent in various games. The party was entertained during various
portions of the evening with musical selections by different members of the
party. A bounteous repast was spread on the dining room table by the ladies
present, after which all were invited to partake of it. The day will long be
remembered by Mr. EDDINGER. The guests returned to their homes at a
seasonable hour. Among those present were the following: Mr. and Mrs. Henry
EDDINGER, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. KUHNS, Edwin EDDINGER, Mary CLEMMER, Celesta
EDDINGER, Maggie LETTERHOUSE. Matilda LETTERHOUSE, Mary EDDINGER, Annie
EDDINGER, Mary GEHRIS, Mary KEHS, Ella JANSON, Kate KEHS, Harvey STENGEL,
Henry KEHS, Irwin KEHS, William BAUER, Harvey WITMAN, Frank EDDINGER, William
WITMAN, Clement AIMS, Chas. COVELY, James WITMAN, Lincoln MOYER and James
GIEBEL.
PURCHASED A SMALL FARM
Henry BOYER, of near Steinsburg, purchased a nineteen acre farm from Mahlon
HILLEGASS, of East Greenville. The farm is located near Hosensack. The price
paid is $600. Mr. BOYER expects to move to the farm in a few weeks.
NINETY YEAR OLD MAN ILL WITH DROPSY
Isaac STULL, Sr., of Finland, is very ill with a severe case of dropsy. Mr.
STULL is one of the oldest citizens in the vicinity of Finland. He has
reached his ninetieth milestone of his age.
OPERATED UPON FOR APPENDICITIS
Frank HERSH, son of William HERSH, of this borough, was operated upon for
appendicitis last Friday at the German Hospital, Philadelphia. Mr. HERSH is a
student at the Pennsylvania State College, Gettysburg. The operation has been
successful.
PURCHASED A MEAT MARKET
Butcher J.C. RACE, of Plover, this week purchased the meat market of J. H.
CHRISTMAN, of Emaus. Mr. RACE will take possession at once.
NEW BLACKSMITH AT SALFORDVILLE
Allen FREY, of Harleysville, this week moved from that town to Salfordville
and will open the blacksmith shop formerly conducted by J.W. HOOVER. Mr. FREY
is an able mechanic at the business. He is a son of Oliver FREY, of near East
Greenville, and learned his trade with the late D.S. ALTHOUSE, of this
borough.
AGED VETERNIARIAN STRICKEN
Dr. Jonas K. GERHART, the aged veterniary surgeon, of Kraussdale, was
stricken with nervous prostration on Sunday. He attended church and upon his
return home he was unable to unhitch his horse, being partially paralyzed.
Dr. John G. HERSH, of East Greenville, was summoned, who found the aged
doctor suffering from nervous prostration. The doctor is still unable to be
about.
MARRIED IN THIS BOROUGH
Thomas SCHANTZ and Miss Minnie EVERT, both of Slatington, were united in
marriage by the Rev. O.F. Waage, of this borough, and spent their honeymoon
in these boroughs with the groom's relatives. They returned to their home at
Slatington on Thursday.
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