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Subject: [PAPHILA] News from Pennsburg - June 13, 1903
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2003 22:20:11 EDT
Ref: Town and Country Newspaper
Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA
Saturday - June 13, 1903
ALMOST KILLED BY AUTO
Philip R. THEOBOLD and his son Franklin, of Glenside, this county, were
seriously injured in an automobile accident Saturday afternoon near Norristown.
They were on their way to Norristown in a new "red devil." The machine, which was
being guided by the younger man, became unmanageable while going down a steep
hill, and ran into a wall. Both men were thrown heavily and were badly
lacerated about the body and limbs. One of Philip R. THEOBALD's legs was broken and
he was unconscious for a time. The machine was damaged beyond repair. Mr.
THEOBOLD lives at 1635 North Broad street, Philadelphia, in the winter. He has a
beautiful country place on Willow Grove Pike, Glenside. He was a former
resident of Pennsburg, and owns a small farm near the heart of the town. Mr. THEOBALD
is under the care of a few physicians, one of them being Prof. John DEAVER
who has little hopes for his recovery.
LARGE BARN DESTROYED BY FIRE
The large frame barn of Joseph SCHWOYER, of near Fruitville, was on Saturday
eveing destroyed by fire. All the horses and cattle were saved, but the rest
of the contents were consumed by the flames. The origin of the fire is a
mystery.
SCHOOL GIVES WEDDING PRESENT
The Zion's Union Sunday School of near Monterey, Berks county, presented a
purse with $42 to the superintendent, George C. HERMAN, for a wedding present.
He served as superintendent for thirteen years.
CARD MAY LEAD TO IDENTIFICATION
Among the effects of a dead man found near Ironbridge, was a card, printed
"A. MONTGOMERY, 2427 Reese street, Philadelphia," which may lead to his
identification.
TWO HORSES KILLED BY LIGHTNING
During a heavy electrical storm, Monday lightning struck the stable of Dr.
O.W. SNYDER, of Lehighton, and killed two valuable horses. The loss to the
doctor is heavy as the stable is also badly damaged. It was the heaviest storm that
visited that section this year.
ANNOUNCEMENT!
To the residents of our boroughs. I beg to announce that I have taken
possession of the truck fields of Mr. Peter F. SCHULER, of Corning, who for the past
several seasons, to a large extent supplied the people of East Greenville and
Pennsburg, with small fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries, etc., and
that I will make regular trips through these boroughs during the entire season. I
trust that I may be able to retain the full patronage held by Mr. SCHULER.
Honor and respect shall govern my trade. Repectfully Yours Jesse W. MILLER,
Palm, Pa. 5-16-4t.
CLOSING OUT SALE
Drugs, Hardware, Paints, Etc. I have decided to close out my business and
will sell all my stock at lower than wholesale rates. My stock consists of Drugs,
Hardware, Paints, Stationary, Fence Wire, Chicken Wire, Guns, Scythes and
Nails. Some of the best Paint in the market, glass, etc. My entire line of Patent
Medicines and other Drugs, will all be sold at prices below actual cost.
Paint Brushes, Cutlery, Spoons and a large line of envelopes and letter paper and
in fact everything that can be found in a regular drug store. Dr. J.G. MENSCH,
Pennsburg, Pa. 5-16-6m.
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