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Subject: News from Pennsburg - January 21, 1905
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 21:20:24 EST
Ref: Town and Country Newspaper
Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA
Saturday - January 21, 1905
ODD FELLOWS AND THEIR WIVES ENJOY BANQUET
The banquet and entertainment given by the Pennsburg Lodge, No. 449,
I.O.O.F., to its members and wives on Saturday evening, in honor of the long and
faithful services of two of its officers, Henry J. SMITH, and Henry DIMMIG, who
served respectively, 31 years as Secretary and 33 years as Treasurer, was a
memorable affair. The banquet was held at the Pennsburg Hotel, Charles A.
KNEULE proprietor and two hundred guests were served with turkey and all the
delicacies that go with it between the hours of 6 and 9 o'clock. The dining room
was enlarged so that fifty covers could be laid at one time. The tables were
literally groaning with the good things for the inner man and all did justice.
The waiters are to be congratulated upon the able manner in which they
served the guests so promptly. The manner in which Mine Host KNEULE served such a
large concourse of people in so short a space of time speaks well for him as
a new man in the business. After the banquet all wended their way across the
street into the large and spacious hall belonging to the Odd Fellow where an
interesting program was rendered. Eugene W. SCHOLL in a few well chosen words
extended a hearty welcome to all. Henry J. SMITH, the veteran Secretary gave
a very interesting talk on the good work that the Order of Odd Fellows has
accomplished throughtout this section as well as throughout the Union. Henry
DIMMIG, the veteran Treasurer read the amount of benefits paid out by the
lodge to its members during every year since he had charge of its money. The
total amount was more than twenty-five thousand dollars. Dr. Charles T. WAAGE, of
Pennsburg, one of the oldest members of the lodge, gave an interesting
description of the organization of the lodge in 1849. He also described how the
lodge was started in an old frame carpenter shop on the opposite side of the
street, where now the drug store of Dr. J.G. MENSCH is located and how the
members used to wend their way there after dark, as the opposition to lodges at
that time was great. Albrecht KNEULE, of Norristown, another member of the
lodge since 1857, made a few remarks on the difference of forty years ago and
now, the prejudice of part of the people of that time against secret societies,
while now they are honored everywhere for the good work they have done. A
large number of vocal and instrumental performances were rendered during the
evening. A member of the lodge who is somewhat of a poet wrote the following in
respect of the two honored members and it was read by the presiding officer
William D. RENNINGER and a copy was presented to each. Friendship, Love and
Truth. We give this banquet here to-night, Amid tables with glass galore, To
men who served with all their might, For thirty years or more; Worked for
their fellow members, For quite a lengthy time, Noble acts which we remember,
Seals friendship with us divine; No thought have they of stopping, The work
they've done so long, No thought have we of dropping, The love for them grown
strong; One word more about our brothers, Before we leave to-night, They shine
in the eyes of others, For truth is always bright. L., Norristown. The
following were the officers of the evening: Presiding officer, W.D. RENNINGER, N.G.;
Committee of Arrangements, D.K. GRABER, Wm. H. BAUER, Milton T. KLINE;
Ushers, Charles E. TRUMBORE, Horace KLINE, Eugene BISCHOFF and Harvey FOX.
CHURCH FREE OF DEBT
The treasurer of Ridge Valley Lutheran congregation, Rev. J.H. WAIDELICH
pastor, at the annual meeting, reported receipts during the year of $5375 and
expenditures of $5066. The receipts were sufficient to wipe out the entire
indebtedness of the congregation. Besides paying the mortgage on the church
property, a new pipe organ was installed and paid for and the interior of the
church was frescoed. This is a showing that our prosperous towns can hardly match.
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
A Democratic caucus was held at the Harlem hotel, Berks county, on Saturday
evening, and a large number of active and enthusiastic members were in
attendance. There was no opposition at the caucus and the following nominations for
the February election were made: Committeeman, Joseph M. GRIESEMER;
delegates, Milton B. WAGNER, Fred. W. HUBER; Justice of the Peace, William H.
SALLADE; judge of election, Ambrose B. LEH; inspector, Henry G. SCHMOYER;
supervisor, Michael N. GERY, Henry F. WILL; school director, Henry W. FOX, Jacob R.
HARTLINE; assessor, Jacob M. GERY; constable, Milton M. GERY; auditor David G.
GERHARD; treasurer, Henry W. WETZEL.
MEETING OF MILK SHIPPERS UNION
A meeting of the Perkiomen Valley Milk Shippers Union was held at the public
house of N.H. LEESER, Palm, on Monday. The meeting endorsed the principles
of the Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Milk Shippers Union, who have
fixed the price of milk for the month of January, 1905, at 4 1/2 cents per
quart. The Executive Committee believes that owing to the more rigid enforcement
of the law against the use of preservatives in milk and other forms of
adulteration, milk should command better prices for the ensuing year than those
obtained in 1904. A severe drought during the summer and fall months would
still further enhance the value of it.
PUBLIC INSTALLATION WELL ATTENDED
The spacious lodge room of the Knights of Pythias hall, East Greenville, was
filled to overflowing on Saturday evening, when the public installation of
the Knights of Golden Eagle lodge was held. A number of appropriate addresses
were made by Wallace KEELY, of Easton, and Rev. G.W. LUTZ, of Pennsburg. The
installation was conducted by District Deputy K. Willoughby HEINLY, of East
Greenville, a member of the lodge. A number of vocal and instrumental
selections were ably rendered, as well as a recitation by Miss Ernestine THORNTON, of
East Greenville.
REMOVED TO THE INSANE ASYLUM
Noah BORNEMAN, of Lucon, a small village near Skippack, was on Wednesday
removed to the Insane Asylum at Norristown, by Frank H. FOX, Charles T. JOHNSON
and Eli HALLMAN, neighbors. He recently became demented and was becoming
unsafe around home. At times he tried to do bodily harm to members of the family
and for the past few weeks two of his neighbors were there every night and one
during the day guarding the unfortunate man.
CHAMPION GUNNER LIVES IN BUCKS COUNTY
Milton S. BREY, of Geryville, is considered the best marksman in eastern
Pennsylvania. Only last week he defeated James SOMMERS, a professional wing shot
of Easton, for a purse of $50. Mr. BREY killed 24 out of 25 birds and his
opponent only 23 out of the same number. Another tournament will probably come
off for $100 a side at Rittersville, and to be held some time next month, for
the backers of Mr. SOMMERS are anxious to get up the match.
FELL WITH BUCKET OF BOILING WATER
Mrs. Michael GODSHALL, of Vernfield, slipped and fell on the ice while
carrying a bucket filled with boiling water. The water was spilled over her, and
one of her arms was painfully scalded.
FELL AND BROKE HIS LEG
Augustus CHRISTMAN, of Zieglerville, on Saturday slipped on the ice in front
of the Weldon House, Delphi, and fell breaking a bone in his leg. He was
carried to his home where a physician reduced the fracture.
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