The Allentown Democrat from Allentown, Pennsylvania • Page 2

THE FOURTH IN ALLENTOWN. The LOCAL RECORD observance of the national holiday in this tW Farmers are head over ears in work. pentofan gtntBcrat rVLLENTOWN, PA. AN AGED WEIBENBTJRG FARMER DIES SUDDENLY, The aphorism that In the midst of Life we are in Death" was strikingly verified on Tuesday evening of last week when Gideon Barner, an aged farmer of Weisenbarg township, residing near New Smithsville was prostrated while in uuy was nevoid or any special features, as the inclement weather served to pat a dam per on the spirits and to effectually block the plans of many who had expected to spend the day tW Oats fields are beginning to turn color. FIFTY YEARS OF WEDDED LIFE.

Our many town readers doubtless pleasantly remember our former townsman, Mr. David Schwartz, master carpenter, who years ago moved with his family to Tiffin, Ohio. Though now 72 years of age, he is still bo well preserved physically that be is able to follow his former calling as a contractor and builder, he being associated in business with his son Stephen, and getting along prosperously. While engaged in business in our city he 1ST Political talk grows louder and more of i in reBtivity ana merry-making. On the eve of the Fourth, in spite of the efforts of the ALLENTOWN new board of school controllers of this city held a meeting on Monday evening of last week for organization, All the members were present.

Mr. 15. K. Weaver, of the Fourth ward, was chosen as President by acclamation, Rev. M.

H. Richards, Secretary, Dr. J. P. Barnes, Treasurer, and T.

F. Diefeuderfer, Esq Solicitor. The salaries will remain the same as last year, Secretary, $250 pins $65 for work on the duplicate Treasurer, $300, and Solicitor, $25. It was decided that the coming school term be of the same length as the one list ended ten months, and that the salaries of teachers and janitors be the Wednesday, July 10th, 188i. DEATH OF A FORMER CITIZEN OF ALLENTOWN AT ANBURY, CONN.

The many relatives, friends and acquaintances of Mr. Peter H. Berndt residing throogout our county will be pained to hear of bis death on Tuesday, 2nd in tb city of Danbury, Coanecticut, whither he ie-movod from this city in 1869. He was taken with typhoid fever abont two weeks before his death, but his attending physician quickly succeeded in breaking its violenoe, and brought him in a fair way of recovering from it. Unfortunately however with tbe change came heart failure, and which speedily resulted in his death.

He was a son of the long deceased Peter Berndt, and was born in Bucks county. While in his earlv boyhood Mayor to suppress the sale and firing of fireworks, everybody commenced to celebrate EST Easpberries were never more abund THE ENCAMPMENT OF THE FOURTH REGIMENT. Active preparations are going on for making the military encampment to be held at Slatington by the Fourth Begiment of the National Guard a grand success in every particular. It will be opened on Saturday morning next, July 13th, and camp duties will continue from that time until Friday evening of the following week, 20th. Tbe camp will be known as "Camp T.

H. Good." The grounds chosen, known as the Kern prop -erty, comprise 1234 acres, and they are pronounced excellently well suited for camping purposes. A large level field will be used for the drill ground. Col. Lehr, who will be in command, has issued his orders for the regulation of the camp, hours for drill, inspection, to the various company commanding officers, and judging from them the soldier the barnyard attached to his residence by an attack of apoplexy, and which suddenly caused him to fall into that sleep which has its waking beyond the grave.

When looked for shortly after having left the house all signs of life bad already fled. His according to his or her own desires and no ant. Millers have plenty of water this sum- mer. tions, untrammeled by forms and ceremonies, and in no way limited in operations powder being burned, pistols and guns fired, and firei works of different kinds exploded, just as if the Mayor had not proclamated against such sadden demise is lamented by all who knew him, as he was much esteemed. He was l-if Lehigh farmers oan now dig new pota erected a great number of buildings, notably so after the big fire in 1818, many of the houses in the burned district having been put up by him.

He was noted for doing good work, and all who had dealings with him yet bear him in remembrance for the fidelity with which he executed hiB contracts. He was one of Allentown's best and most enterprising about 78 years of age, and left three sons and toes. practices. The racket commenced at about The Democrat's 60th Year. The Democrat with its issue of last week entered into the 60th year of its existencethirty thereof under our editorial control.

It was started in the year 1630, and after several changes in ownership passed to us in 1859. It is the oldest English journal in the county, and it has for many years had, and has now, a larger circulation than any other paper published in the Lehigh Valley, as can be satisfactorily proven to any one who doubts the facts Its well filled advertising columns bear a daughter the former being William, Phaon and Francis, and the latter the wife of Mr. 1ST" Huckleberries are very plenty this 10 clock in the evening, and was religiously kept up daring all the night, culminating at year. each house in the city, or at least it seemed same, to High, head master, $05 per month, first assistant, $55 per month, and second and third assistants, $50 per month male grammar, $03 per month female grammar, $18 per month male secondary, $58 per month female seconday, $45 per month male advanced primary, $12 per month female advanced primary, $37 per month male primary, $10 per month, and female primary. Mohr, of near Fogelsville.

He, as said, was a farmer, though be long since retired from active labor. He on the day of his death was apparently in his usual good health, indeed The threshing machine will soon begin boys cannot expect to have much time allowed for flirting, bucking the tiger, or other kindred pastimes. Some people imagine that to buzz. bo, by a general discharge of small arms at daybreak. Crack snap fizz bang appeared to b3 the endless programme, accompanied Bethlehem needs four new schools for the family however removed to this county, and when of a proper age Peter, learned tbe milling trade with his brothers John and William, who then were running Keek's mill in Salisbury township.

The business how ever did not agree with him, and he later learned cigar-making, bat never after followed it as a regular trade. When tbe war broke oat he enlisted as a private in Co. (Capt. Mickley.) of the 47th regiment, CoL Good, and participated in all its marches, was so well preserved physically and in such good condition that he had assisted in the hay fields only a few days before. He was by the wildest expressions of joy when more next year.

citizens, and when he went ont of oar community left many friends behind who regretted his departure, and these in particular will be interested in learning that he and his good spouse (Sallie Diefeuderfer) were on Sunday last privileged to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, they having been joined in wedlock on July 7th, 1839. For a full half century, almost a life time in itself, have they walked side by side on the highway of life in life's joyous springtime they started out band in hand together they testimony to the public appreciation of the extent of its circulation, as well as to A new school house is to be erected at very successful in bis farming operations, these annual encampments are regular pic nics, bat they are not. With drills, dress parades, guard duty, the time of the boys is pretty well taken np. Of coarse, they have their fan between times, and this tends somewhat to dispel the irk-someness, and makes their duties seem the tn an the ordinary noise was created, somehow, by direction of the Mayor probably, the police were conveniently deaf and blind both as to the sale and explosion of fireworks. Lynnville.

owning at the time of his death three very CP" Many tons of clover were lost by last the amount of support it receives in that department which constitutes the chief element of a newspaper's prosperity. We nne farms, and besides had considerable money loaned oat on mortgages, He was a man of many excellent qualities, enjoying week rain. $36 per month. All the High and Grammar school teachers of last year were re-appointed for the ensaing term, as follows, to wit: High, Mr. F.

D. Raub, Miss Rosa Kessler, Miss L. J. Busse and Miss M. Lizzie Steltz Male Grammar, (8econd Ward,) F.

Abbott; Female (Second Ward,) Miss Emma A. Nonnemacher Male Grammar, (Fourth Ward,) I. W. Rodgers Female Grammar, (Fourth Ward,) Miss E. Jane Haines Male Grammar, (Fifth Ward.) bare great reason to feel a proud satisfac cracker nuisance is over for HT The fire Fire crackers, torpedoes, double headers, grasshoppers, snappers, spinning wheels, and all the endless catalogue of fiendish inventions for confining powder and brick dust fulminated in such a way as to make the most disturbance, were freely supplied, and as tion at what has been accomplished tne nign esteem and respect of all who knew him, and his many friends will learn of his unexpected death with sorrow and regret.

nave journeyed on through the bright sum another year. through our humble energies, and ac (ST The days have lost 12 minutes in length He was admired and respected bv every one knowledge in the most grateful manner since June 21st. each one went off it was a punctuation point battles and skirmishes to the end of the war. Returning to this place he and a fellow soldier of the same company and regiment, Mr. Edwin Crader, took charge of the American Hotel Restaurant, and establishing a large ran of business they cleared a great deal of money.

Impressed with the idea that a summer resort would draw well here they bought the Wor-man's spring property and erected a large and costly hotel there, and christened it the Fountain House. Unfortunately it failed to prove a paying venture, and in tbe course of time they were swamped and lost all their previous savings. Upon this the deceased went to possible our full appreciation oi tne gener ous support of our friends. George P. Bates; Female Grammar, (Fifth lighter.

They earn all the pleasure they can extract from camp life. Camp constructing parties will reach the camp ground on the 11th from each company to erect tents, and who will bring with them prepared rations, and the quartermaster's stores, camp and garrison equipment will be ready for issue same day, and the subsistence supplies on Saturday morning, 13th. The Allen-town Band has been engaged for the whole week, and no flag-poleB, conspicuous flag, lettered devices or banners, except those authorized, will be allowed. No sutlers, ped for hiB kind and cheerful disposition, integrity and honor. Ripe in years as well as honest to the core in all the relations of life, he passed from the community in which he lived all tW Harvest apples, of home growth, are on Ward,) Misb 1.

IS. uasse Mixed Grammar, (Sixth Ward.) James F. Gallagher. ale in oar market. In the thirty years of active, earnest, sincere and devoted service which we or a bit of powdered emphasis to the lesson taught by the day that patriotism, courage and unflinching integrity gave birth to the republic and established freedom throughout the land.

The prophecy of old John Adams Treasurer Barnes presented a memorandum nis ute, and tbe places which have known him for so long will know him no more. He have given to its columns we are con (ST Sunday school celebrations will be nu made up from his annual report showing the mer days, through tbe sere and yellow leaf of autumn, and now, as we see them in the closing years of life, having lived so long and worthily, all knowing tbem can say, Well done and bid them God -speed for the rest of the journey. In these days of divorces and separations and marital misery generally, it is a pleasure for the newspaper man to note these "golden" anniversaries, and to Bee that marriage is not a failure." Fifty years ago this aged couple stood before the altar, and joining hands pledged to share alike each other's joys and sorrows. They have faithfully observed the sacred vow, and to-day they are well preserved both in mind and merous this season. was without guile or offence, and in all the indebtedness of the district to be $108,751 50, scious of a duty fearlessly and faithfully performed.

In the life of an individual Against this there are outstanding taxes amounting to $1,575 99, and a cash balance in varied walks of life the same modest, patient Christian man, diligently striving to do will never fail. Year by year, unto the farthest end of time, we believe his words will find their literal expression, and the day be observed by the ringing of bells, the 1ST The voice of the cricket is already to thirty years is certainly a long time, es dlers or hawkers will be allowed entrance to be heard in the land. the treasury amounting to $3,372.21, making niB wnoie uuty toward his fellow-men. in politics he was a democrat, one of the true and unwavering kind. To his family his firing of cannon, the lighting of bonfires, by fireworks, shouts of gladness, and a general the present net indebtedness of the district, $100,805 80.

The value of the school houses, BT" Up to this time we have not heard of any cases of sun stroke this season. ministrations were constant and abounding. pecially if considered in reference to the many and important events that have transpired, and of which the Democrat bas been for that time a faithful weekly chronicler, and when we run our mind back over the past and note the great is estimated at irrepressible rejoicing. rich in loving kindnesses and fragrant with The next thine in order in the country or be permitted to ply their vocations within the limits of the camp with the exception of the regimental sutler, who paid a handsome sum for the privileges. Tbe companies com posing the regiment are the following Co.

Capt. Henry J. Christoph. of Reading. Co.

Capt. George 11. Roth, of Allentown. Co. Capt.

A. Bennett, of Columbia. Co. Capt. W.

D. Mickley, of Allentown. Co. Capt. C.

P. Seaman, of Hamburg. Co. Capt. D.

C. IleDning, of Pottsvilfe. Co. Capt. John P.

Ernest, of Pine Grove. Co Capt. H. Willis Hankee, of Slatington. churches will be the harvest sermons.

Secretary Richards gave the following lucid financial statement Figures from the new triennial assessment value of real estate $8,953,962 occupations and professions, $1,013,305 personal property, $16,635 total tenner care, uis family, after performing every duty incumbent upon them as wife and children, have laid away all that was mortal The sky on the morning or the 4tn was heavily clouded, and between 9 and 10 o'clock it commenced to rain in Bach a business like way that it knocked the patriotic enthusiasm out of everybody. Persons who Danbary, where two of his brothers resided, and establishing himself in the saloon business there he did well he keeping a very fine place conducted npon the European plan. He brought his age to 56 years. He was twice married, his first wife having been a Miss Schondt, of this city, and the second Miss Mary Fasig, of Beading, who survives him, childless. Having been a member of tbe G.

A. R. of Danbary his remains were brought here on Friday in charge of two of the members of the Post to wbich he belongedMessrs. Henry Fenton and Ira Wild-man. The funeral took place on Saturday the members of the G.

A. R. of this city, and the visiting squad from Danbury, tenderly There is one crop that has never been until the resurrection laid away from Bight, known to fail, and that is the crop of Hies. not from mind, for the remembrance of that stately form, and those features beaming $10,013902. Estimated expenses pergonal note, $12,000 salaries, $10,000 interest, $21,000 fuel, $1800 percentage of collectors, changes that have taken place around us we cannot help feeling that time is on the wing.

Some of our present subscribers have upheld the paper from the time we took hold of it, and they can, better than any one else, appreciate the steady nrocrress made in making it the leadiner body, look hale and hearty, and seemingly are good for years yet of usefulness and enjoyment. Bat few married couples, of this or other lands, are permitted to live together for half a century, and when such events present themselves they never fail to inspire the hearts of friends with profound reverence for the aged ones who have journeyed so long together in this vale of tears." Tbe aged couple are, as already said, in the enjoyment of rare good health for their years, and we are quite Bare that they have the good wishes of not only their immediate friends here in VST Quite a number of new school houses were interested in pic nics walked about in the morning with faces even longer than on a wet Sunday. The public in general wore a Bad, dejected air, and the small boy shot off his fire crackers with a sort of subdued joy with love and kindness will ever be remembered by all who knew him much more by are being built in this connty this summer, $2300; repairs, $1500; incidentals, SJ170U total, $80,300. From this statement the Con those to whom he was most near and dear. Uff nine mountain nucKieoerries sold in that was not a shadow of the mirth he would trollers could easily figure the tax rate oar market yesterday at 10 cents per quart, The regimental officers are Colonel, Samuel D.

Lehr, Allentown: Lieut. Colonel, David Brainard Case, Marietta. Major, James R. Roney, Allentown. Adjutant, C.

T. O'Neill, Allentown. Quartermaster, Jas. L. Schaadt, Allentown.

local journal of the county, more closely LONDON PURPLE FOR POTATO necessary to raise $80,300 from $10,013,902, show with the encouragement of favoring and faithfully representing the communi BUGS. Some time ago we stated in these On motion of Dr. Home it was decided to skies. The few flags that were hung put fST The severest shower experienced in columns that London Purple was for several fix the tax rate at four mills for school par Catasauqua for years fell there on July 1st, the old home, but of a host of acquaintances outside the circle of their family connections. reasons preferable to Paris Green for destroy were limp and bedraggled, and looked: as miserably wretched as a disappointed pic nicker.

poses and four mills for building purposes, ty in which it is published than any of its contemporaries. The constant aim of the paper has been to supply its readers with ing potato bugs, and acting upon the statement I'" Tbe markets last now are bountifully making a total of eight mills, an increase of 1M mills over last year. The increase of tax tbas made a number 01 Salisbury farmers In the afternoon however there was a nice tne freshest ana most reliable local intel supplied with vegetables, meats, at low joined together for baying a quantity of it, and will amount to between $16,000 and $17,000. ligence intelligence collected with refer clear-np, and the streets quickly became quite lively. The juveniles again filled up prices.

The minimum school tax for occupations Bent a man to this city to get it. tie seemingly DEATH OF BEV. DR. LOOS, OF BETHLEHEM. Rev.

Dr. Isaac K. Loos, pastor of St. Paul's Reformed congregation, at Bethlehem, was again suddenly stricken with paralysis on Monday night of last week, consigning the remainB of tbe departed comrade to mother earth. The remaining brothers and sisters of the deceased are Levina, wife of Mr.

William Oaman, of this city, Christianna, the wife of Mr. William Bortz, residing in Kansas, William of this city, Jesse, of Beading, and Jere. and Henry, of Danbury. Mr. Berndt's death occasioned very many expressions of sincere regret on the part of a large circle of friends and relatives in this city, amongst whom he was highly esteemed for his many fine qualities of both head and heart.

It is no exaggerated eulogy to say of him that in his quiet and unobtrusive wav he acted well his part throughout a busy ence first to its truth, and with the single Durnose in view of supplying the public No evening services will be held in however got in the wrong shop. The man or fixed at one dollar, and building tax at fifty enntfl. drugs not having any of it, and anxious to un Salem's Reformed church during July and Burgeon, vr. j. t.

roueiger, Hamburg. Assistant Surgeons, Dr. George II. Halberstadt, Pottsville, and Dr. M.

J. Cawley, Allentown. Chaplain, Rev. Thos. C.

Billheimer, Reading. Sergeant Major, M. W. Christman, Allentown. Hospital Stewed.

E. B. Forney, Washington, Quartermaster Sergeant, A. J. Adrian, Emaus.

Commissary Sergeant, Wilson Principal Musician, Bernard McNulty, Allentown. To such as have never seen military life and manoeuvres on a large Bcale, this will present a fine opportunity, as the rules in observance in actual service will be fully carried oat. with patriotism and celebration, and which found vent in the discharge of fire crackers in unlimited quantity. At night, amid the explosion of crackers, the buzz of spinning Several Controllers spoke in favor of open August. with facts so stated that the readers might be enabled to draw their own conclusions.

It bas fought the battles of Democracy, load his Pans Green, told his customer mat ne had'nt had a call for the Purple in years, that it wasn't worth carrying home, etc. While this story may have been all right in a busi Mr. w. 11. Heberung has been an ing new primary schools in the First and Seventh wards, and in favor of introducing steam in the Third ward building.

No action pointed chief of police in place of Chief Bie- ber, resigned. was taken. wheels, the ascent of rockets and hot air Dai-loons, and the cheers of the crowds, the closing hours of July 4, 1889, were as noisy as could be desired. Fireworks were displayed in different parts of the city. Rockets of va never wearying and never wavering it has always endeavored to deal with public affairs in a frank and candid spirit, never seeking occasion for carping, but always criticisine the acts of public servants and and on Thursday night died from the effects.

He brought his age to 59 years. He was born in Heidelberg township, Berks county, May 15, 1830, graduated at Marshal College, Mer-cersburg, and studied at the divinity school connected with that institution, receiving ordination May 20, 1854. He served in different charges until 1867, when he was called to Bethlehem and ministered to the people of Christ Cbnrcb until last year, when he was called to the pastorate of St. Paul's, after a split EST" The new wheat crop is large and good. ness point of viewon tbe part 01 the druggist, it was untruthftrMtn part at leaBt.

London purple, while not as rank a poison, is quite as efficacious as Paris green for destroying 'tater bat at SI a bushel it will bring no big money A TELEGRAPH OFFICE DISMANTLED INSTRUMENT AND ALL SET OUT OF DOORS The Bankers' and Mer to the farmer. lifetime. His nature was gentle and loving, and his manner was always affable and dignified. He was faithful to all his trusts, and died regretted by a large circle of friends and relatives. bugs, and in York State it is in general use.

rious Kinds were Bent up, and Driiuant ugntB burned with magnificent effect, much to the delight of large crowds of spectators. certain lines of public policy, as well as I3J" The force of street car drivers was re It is considerably cheaper in price, and Demg much lighter in weieht. ten Donnds of it will matters affecting the welfare of the peo' chants' Telegraph Company, which now owns and operates the old East Texas and Macungie lines, originally started as a sort of operators' cently enlarged to 15, and all now wear neat pie at large without fear, favor or affec blue uniforms. snaead a largea space than fifteen of Paris among the membership of Christ church. training Bchool, but which gradually extend The celebrations throughout the connty were mostly of a local character, the citizens of each town, village and community celebrating by a pic nic or some other out door gathering.

Many of these gatherings were in ed its wires rrom place to place until now The Republican county meeting of this usjeen. Another advantage is that being or a purple color it is readily to be seen wherever it covers the vines, which is not the case with UNEXPECTED DEATH AT EAST HOK-ENDAUQUA. Thomas Franklin, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John McFetridge, of East Hok-endauqua, died pMte unexpectedly on the 27th at the family home, of a stomach disorder, at the early age of 17 years, 2 months and 27 days.

He had been ailing for some time, but the nature of hialisease was not thonght to be serious, and the announcement of his death therefore came with a shock tb tbe community, and was the occasion of many expressions of sincere regret on the part of a tion. To these leading characteristics, to its enterprise, its industry in the collection of local news, fearlessness and independence, and its earnest fair-mindedness. The degree of li. li. was conferred on him in 1884, by Heidelberg College, at Tiffin, Ohio.

In 1871 he was elected superintendent of the Bethlehem public Bchnols, and served until year will be held at Albania on Saturday they have offices in almoBt all of the towns and villages of this and neighboring counties, ought to make big dividends, since it pays no Beptemoer in. He was an author and a poet. Be salaries to the parties in charge or their om There were thirteen rainy days in considerable nutnDers, and so rar as we nave beard, barring the rain and dampness, everything passed off pleasantly, and without any serious accidents to mar the pleasures of the day. HOW A SAUCON MAN TBI ED TO RAISE EXTRA EARLY POTATOES. Mr.

David Esterly, one of Upper Sancon's well known citizens, has long been considering the practicability of raising extra early potatoes, way ahead of all others, but up to this time be has been unable to bit npon a method calculated to effect the desired results. He last fall ventured upon an experiment which he thonght would be sore to bring the end aimed at. ust before freezing time he plant ed several rows of potatoes expecting them to come up smilingly with the crocuses. He argued that if they were planted deep enough June, during which nearly three and a half the uniform success of the Democrat as a representative local newspaper has been chiefly due. The same policy will continue to characterize the paper in the fu sides a number of small tracts and sermons Dr.

Loos found time to write several works of interest in the religious world, among them being "The Life of Cain." a Btudy for ces. The operators are allowed the use of the lines for their individual business, many of them being storekeepers, and this privilege is inches or rain feu. the other, since it is of the same color as tbe leaves. Mr. August Weber, the old reliable diuggiBt at No.

617 Hamilton street, is prepared to furnish London Purple in any quantity, from an ounce to a ton. He also has a large stock of P4Hb Green. AT SARATOGA. Mr. Robert P.

Jacoby, sdn of Mr. Edwin Jacoby, of Walbert's Station, the present season occupies the responsible position 9t cashier andabook-keeper of considered a sufficient remuneration for their The bricks are being hauled at present I GOOD MUSIC 18 HIGH PRICED. The large circle of friends, amongst whom he was highly esteemed for his many worthy qualities. As a companion in the circle of young ture. It is difficult to overestimate the benefi services.

It works all right where the ope for the proposed new building of the Kutz- rator bas considerable business to do, or town Normal school. Normal School at Kntztown as a rule furnishes its own music for interjecting in between the essays and orations of the graduates on Commencement occasions, and, as may where there is but very little in all to be done. cent influences exerted by a newspaper which is enabled to earn the respect and confidence of its readers, and to maintain but in some offices when the balance is too I3FThe Bethlehem Bifles will go into ell be supposed, being made np of amateurs. camp at the Delaware Water Gap the last the Hotel victoria, at Saratoga, NewTM vastly in favor of the company there is the tallest kind of kicking occasionally, and such through a loDg series or years the most intimate and cordial relations with them. it is not a very elaborate orchestra, and hence week or the present month.

one of tbe most aristocratic summer resorts in the United States. He has been serving an instance occurred down at Limeport re whenever the graduating class Is large enough students. His translation of Grub's Life of Ulrich Zwingle" is a valuable addition to literature. In character be was forceful, and bb a pulpit "orator he ranked very high. Dr.

Loos was married to Catharine the only child of Jacob Butz, of Lower Mt. Bethel, Northampton county, 33 years ago. Eight children six sons and two daughters blessed their union. One son died in infancy. Besides his bereaved widow the following named children survive him, to wit W.

C. Loos, of Bethlehem Dr. Isaac B. Loos, of Scranton, and Miss Lizzie Calvin Nevin Charles and Clara all of whom resided at home. Such a paper is something more than a ISy" Fritch Bros.

Bosh, millers at Macnn cently. The operator there, a Mr. Schaeffer, to make it feasible the graduates draw on the "old man" and get music of a more mi- and the company, had a misunderstanding, gie, last week ruled an order trom Pbiladel- his present employer, Mr. A. W.

Dieter, in a like position in bis large and popular hotel in Brooklyn, New York, known as the Hotel Die vehicle of information or means of entertainment. If it adheres to the policy of truthfulness and fair dealing, combined and as he failed to see why he should long pbia for 900 barrelB of flour. they would gradually get used to tne frigidity of the earth, and thus be ready to hop out of the ground early and grow rapidly. Owing to some mistake in his calculations, or to the fact that there was no snow on the ground, and that for this reason the earth froze deeper than nsnal, they failed to come to time in spring, and after waiting a reasonable period after other people had planted theirs, he plowed over the tract and seeded it with something else. He is however satisfied that there is a way to raise potatoes so that they will be fit for placing on tbe market by er suffer himself to be monopoly bound he friends with whom he associated be was very highly thought of, and to tbem his loss is scarcely less sorrowful than to his parents, to whom his death is a sad blow indeed.

Though young in years, death, like an untimely frost, struck him down and blotted out what seemed the opening of a useful and honorable life. He was an exceedingly well read young man, honest and upright, and respected and beloved by all who had the pleasure of bis acquaintance. He was possessed of a kind and generous nature, of a warm social dtaopsition, and of a frankness of manner that made him many warm personal friends. The record he has left behind upon the annals of time is such that not an act need be blotted oat. Tbe funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, 30th, and was very largely attended, among those present ter, for three or four years past, and nsfvmgpis-charged hiB duties with supreme satisfactmrl Jacob Schnll.

aged 48 years, hanged tbetic order. The class or this year was an unusually large one, and it was proposed to make the Commencement occasion a memorable one in the way of muBic. They looked over the list of musical organizations in the showed his independence at once by chucking his Bankers' and Merchants' instrument and himself one day last week in his barn near materials out of doors, and aa there is noone Vormansville, county. with the presentation of the latest local and general news, and a vigorous editorial treatment of current affairs, it becomes an invaluable companion and guide. In many homes the Democrat is handed united States, and concluded to get ttilmore else in the village willing to undertake the management of bottled electricity on the The Lehigh canal company's dredger famous New York Band.

Writing for terms is at work in the inlet and baBin in this city terms under which he had been doing it, no down from father to son as a safe coun about tbs 1st of May, bat unfortunately it has so far escaped discovery by scientists. ror deepening the channel for boats. telegraphic business is at present being trans GEBMANSVILLE ITEMS. Mr. Clinton J.

is tier, a member of tbe senior class of tbe Kntztown Normal School, is spending his vacation at the home of his parents in this place. His sister, Miss Minnie Kistler, will go to the West Chester Normal School the acted in that village, and owing to which the sellor and friend, and it is a matter of sin. cere (ratification to its publishers to real be was transferred to the new place for tie summer for keeping watch over and regulating its receipts and expenditures. The Victoria" is one of the finest hotels at Sjpatoga, and we would commend it to such of oar readers as may travel np that way during the heated season of the summer. In itf construction and furnishings, embracing aVV-the modern improvements, no pains or expense have been spared to make it first-class for a comfortable, healthful and luxurious summer home.

The beautiful Park on its grounds is ornamented with a fountain, flowers and The new Catasauqua Cement Works. they however had the breath knocked oat of them when Mr. Pat. Gilmore informed them that he would agree to Bend 21 of his best men, including himself, and play all the latest airs for their dinners, at $275. When they had sufficiently recovered from the shock they decided to secure something lighter even if people have fallen back on postal cardB for letting the outside world know of their joys ize that the recognition of its value and near Whitehall Station, last week received being a number from Allentown, including Hon.

John D. Stiles, a long-time friend an order for ten car loads of cement. reliability as a well conducted local paper and sorrows. As far as heard trom no dam age haB resulted from the shutting down of is constantly increasing, in all its fea E0The Phcenix Bteam fire company of the ofhee. tures the Democrat will continue to ad coming fall tor taking a full course.

Mr. John B. Heil, a graduate of Muhlenberg College, class of '89, is spending the summer with his parents at this place. He will enter the Lutheran Seminary, in Phila Catasauqua will ran an excursion from said NOT ABLE TO REBUILD AT PRESENT. On account of one of the insurance companies refusing to make payment of its share of the loss sustained by Mr.

Frederick Buck, the proprietor of the lately destroyed Railroad Hotel at Kntztown, he is nnable to rebuild, as he had contemplated to do, owing to a lack of means. Undaunted however by this second stroke of ill luck he last week put up a small frame building as a they played old-fashioned battalion moBic. The Germania Orohestra, of Beading, was then engaged, bat the graduates did not ap THE IRON TRADE. The restricted pro place to Ulen Onoko on Saturday Aug. 10th.

vance with the times, with the assurance not only of retaining old friends, but of shrubbery, and shaded by stately elms, af of the family. The services were held at tbe house, Rev. Dr. A. Little delivering a very consoling discourse on the occasion.

SEVEN LEAVED STEM OF CLOVER. Four, five and six leaved stems of clover are generally regarded as a great cariosity, principally because they are rarely found, but all such will henceforth be of little account, pear to relish the music. They -all looked fording to refined pleasure seekers most com Our druggists are Belling lots of Paris disappointed, and as if something was making many new ones, the uniform support it has received from the pub fortable refuge. lireeu. Smith, across the street.

delphia, in the fall, for taking up study for the ministry. Mr. Lewis Heil, a telegraphic operator at Wilkesbarre, recently spent a few days among his many friends at this place. lic we are duly thankful. No effort on have so far this season sold over 1500 pounds.

EXCURSION FROM IRONTON AND MORE GOOD Reuben Klotz, Two cars of wire are at present being SIEGERBVILLE TO BETHLEHEM, On Saturday, July 20th, the Ironton and Siegers- of RubetowD, Lowhill the other day duction of pig iron at this season as compared with last year, coupled with the expanding consumptive requirements, is strengthening prices and leading a good any mall and large buyers to place orders for the early fall. During the past week a large amount of material was contracted for, part for immediate delivery. Stocks are light both in first and second hands. Special and choice brands are hard to secure under less than sixty days' delivery. Very little Southern our part will be spared in the future to make it still more worthy of confidence and support.

It enters upon its 60th year, we are glad to say, in renewed strength shipped per day from Stewart Go's, wire mill in Eastern to the Bb wire mill in this pulled up in one of bis oats fields a pair of twin stalks, the product of a single grain, that beat those of Mr. Benneville Wain pole, of Upper Milford, mention of which was city. since Mr. A. L.

Smith, tenant on the farm of Mrs. Elemina Smith, of Fogelsville, situate abont 1 mile north of said village, tbe other day found a seven- leaved one- full grown and perfect. Mr. S. is a close observer of the productions of nature, both in field and forest, and has frequently found three, four and five leaved stems of the trifolium, but un ville Sunday schools will ran an excursion to Calypso Island, at Bethlehem, for their joint benefit, via the Ironton and Lehigh Valley railroads.

The train will start from Siegers-ville at 7 30 a. and take np excursionists at and vigor, and with the brightest prospects Mr. Aaron Peters the paBt spring had a new barn erected on his farm. It is a very spacious and complete structure. Mr.

L. A. Peters the other day returned to this place from Aineyville, where he had charge of a school during the winter. He intends to open a select school in the Central school house, near Pleasant Corner, Every department of the Bethlehem tor tne ruture. temporary shelter for his bar, and is now again dispensing refreshments as of old, yae even to an enlarged extent.

The people sympathize with him in bis misfortune, and patronize him more liberally than they might otherwise feel disposed to do. He was serenaded on the 4th of July by a Band, and he created a good deal of merriment by his solicitude that the torch bearers should not get too near the building, on the ground that he had just bad a roast, and was not anxious for another. He seems to have regular Oklahoma pluck, and no doubt it will carry him through. There's nothing like deserving Iron WorkB is in full operation at present, made in our last, very considerably. Those of the latter were of a length of 5 feet.

Mr. and the company 1b doing a large amount of iron is selling in Northern markets, although occasional orders are still being booked. Thai 1 a rt -I Hennmger's at 7.35, Ruch 8 7.40, Ironton 8.20, Hie Great Prize Fight. work. Weaver's 8 30, Egypt 8 10, and coplay at 9.

The great prize fight between John L. The Apollo wheelmen, or bicyclers, of Klotz excels him by i inches with one of bis samples, and by i inches with the other. And the best of it all is that the entire crop of the field is of about that height. This oats grew on good Democratic soil, which pro Sullivan and Jake Kilrain for $20,000, the Allentown, indulged in a clam bake on Kim on Monday, lath inst. Mr.

Peters is a progressive and energetic instructor. Special attention will be given to those that expect to undergo examination for schools the present summer. til his last find he had cover seen or heard of seven-leaved productions. It was certainly a rare find, so rare that if he should live to a centurial age he may not come across another like it. Productions like these are of course freaks of nature, the Bame as we sometimes gold diamond studded champion belt, 60 per cent of the excursion money, and ball's Island, at Laury's Station, one day last Returning will leave the Island at 5 p.

m. The rates of fare for the round trip have been fixed low, so as to place tickets within the reach of all. Tickets can be had at any of the above named stations, and from members of the respective schools, The committee hav umerence in price is not Bumcieni io over come tbe objections of quality justly or unjustly entertained by Northern buyers. Buyers generally are much more inclined to make purchases for future requirements than they were two weeks ago. Southern forge can be had at 111 50, and good Northern brands are available at $15.

Good No. 1 foundry is week. an extra bet or $iuoo between the con' 8UCC688. bably accounts for its progressive tendency. All the land adjoining Mr.

K's. farm is owned by Republicans, and it is a fact worthy of re HT The scholars in the Easton High School VISITORS FROM Charlotte testants, was decided at Richburg, on Monday morning, and was won by see in fruit, vegetable growths and even in animals. Clover plants usually are distin Haines and her daughter Anna, the wife of mark that the uniform excellence and general next year will number 206, and the present building will be too small to accommodate bo ing the matter in charge are active in working it up all arrangements have been made to secure enjoyment, and the number of offered at $16 50 to $17, bat a more satisfactory! Mr. William Hoffman, of Tiffin, Ohio, superiority of his crops makes every acre he many. owns clearly distinguishable from those of tickets already Bold bears them out in tbe statement that it will be one of the largest, if reached here on Tuesday of last week for paying a visit to relatives and friends.

Mrs. Haines is the widow of Henry Haines, Sullivan in seventy-five rounds. The battle commenced at 10 minutes after 10 o'clock, and continued for 2 hours and 18 minutes. Neither man was seriously hurt. Kilrain did not make nearly so guished by their trifoliate leaves, and hence when stems produce mpre than three, the regular is seldom, those finding them superstitiously rfrard them as omens of good fortune upon.

-the principle that it is his neighbors quite as clearly so as be bad The fifth annual session of the Calypso nortnern Dranu can ue uaa at 91a to is.oui All these things point to a hardeniWg tendency in Btandard brands of pig iron daring the fall. No. 1 foundry iron is auoted strong at a liberty pole with a live rooster on top in Sunday School Assembly will be held on Ca- each and every field. We don't know why lypgo Island, at Bethlehem, on Wednesday $16.50 to $18. No.

2 $15.50 to $17. Forge' it is, bat it seems to us that Democratic sou good a showing as his friends were let to the 17th inst. who some twelve or fifteen years ago carried on the grocery business in the first ward, and when after her husband's death her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Schwartz, not the largest, excursion party that ever left the Wbjtehalls.

The schools are large of themselves, and with teachers, officers and friends the excursionists will be sure to form a large crowd. $14.50 to $15 25. everywhere produces the best farm crops. The Mertztown creamery closed down thought to be lucky to get rare, though, in truth, four -leaved and even more leaved clovers are not infrequently met with. IT WAS INDISCREET.

A brunette believe be would, lie ducked and ran as much as did Mitchell in his fight with But be this as it may, Mr. Hlolz is a practi last week owing to being nnable to get a suf cal farmer, one who knows how to cultivate AT WORK IN A SILVER SMELTING FURNACE, Mr, A. P. Mohr, sou of Squire ouuivan in France, ine treat est sur- ficiency of milk supplies from the farmers to the soil to make it yield abundantly. OLD POTATOES WELL DIED OF the wife of Mr.

Oscar Reinsmith, of Emaus, died in the afternoon of the 1th of July of consumption and dropsy, after an illness that was confining of only abont two months, though she bad been ailing for some time previous. She was a daughter of Mr. Thomas Ruch, of North Whitehall, and was married to Mr. Reinsmith abont four years ago. Besides her husband she left one child, about three years old, to mourn her loss.

The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, services in St. John's church, in said place. Before her marriage, and almost continually since, the deceased had been engaged in dressmaking. She was a young woman of a most charming disposition, and respected and loved by all who knew her. Her age was about 31 years.

Rev. J. S. Renninger, of this city, preached the funeral sermon, and he also confirmed her in her girlhood days, and later performed tbe ceremony which united her in wedlock with her now sadly mourning husband. emigrated to Tiffin, Ohio, in 1878, she and her then 11 year old daughter accompanied them.

She has resided there ever since, this being her firBt visit to the old prise of the battle, however, was Sulli keep it going. maiden named Frey has got a blonde widow and a minister named Shoemaker into trouble Daniel H. Mohr, of Lower Macungie, who last spring started from the parental home with a party of Bix or seven persons from the van's good condition. lie was a better ten days ago a thousand bushels of old potatoes were shipped from Kutztown at 25 cents SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATION IN tT Mr. Benjamin Sensinger, of Neffsville, Sunday, Aug.

1th, a Sun home. Of course she is enjoying her visit man, apparently, than ever before, and his stamina was something wonderful. recently moved to Lehighton with his family, day School celebration is to come off in the down at the Txaupe, in Montgomery county, by exhibitinf9B7Btrict cqnfidence to her friends an entry in her diary wtfth reads "Shoemaker kissed the widow, May 27 same neighborhood for the West, is at present in employ in a large silver smfelting furnace at Argentine, Kansas. His branch of la having secured employment as engineer in a well shaded woods back of the village of per bushel. They had become so worthless that farmers would gladly have given them away if people had called for them.

After the ear load for Johnstown had been made up there a few weeks ago a demand came tannery there. very much. Everybody is pleased and delighted to see her, and she and daughter are having a hearty welcome and royal entertainment wherever they go. Mrs. Haines calculates to remain until fall, and possibly may bor is that of casting tbe metal extracted from Claussville, in Lowhill which it is expected will draw together a large gathering of those interested in the noble cause of train 3T The two abutments for the bridge to be built over the Lehigh at the northern end Sullivan's additional weight told in his favor, since everything went with the referee, who refused to allow any of the many iouls that were claimed, Kilrain drew first blood, and Sullivan gained the first knock-down.

Kilrain was plainly overmatched from the start. Time and the ore into bricks, ready for shipment to the several TJ. S. mints and to others using silver in large quantities in manufactures, again settle here permanently. of the Terminal Railroad, in this city, have ing tbe young to lead pure christian lives.

It will be held under ths auspices of the been completed. The ore is brought principally by rail from Mexico. It is first run through powerful The maiden says it was a wicked act the widow vows that it never took place; the church deacons declare it was indiscreet, and the ungodly smile and affirm that it was only natural, and want to know who is to console the widows if the ministers do not do it. The field of conjecture opened by this latter suggestion is loo wide for discussion, but, however consoling to the widow, the kiss must have been tantaliziog to the maiden spectator, t3T We make a specialty of printing pic crashers, and then through the furnace time again he was knocked off his feet. nic bills, invitations, platform tickets, from Pottstown, Beading, and as a result they soon again commanded 25 cents, and people who had surpiuB lots on hand readily got that price, and about all left in the neighborhood were thus quite unexpectedly gotten rid of.

Potatoes were not as low as this year in Kutztown within the memory of the oldest citizen. The poor prices realized did not how ever result in a curtailing of the acreage of this year, we are glad to say. the smelting being after the amalgamation process, the ore thus producing silver, copper, Gall on us if you wish first-class work and THE ENGLISH AFTER OUR ALLENTOWN BREWERIES. The syndicate of English capitalists now engaged in buying up brewery properties in this country dispatched an agent to this city last week to see whether the three breweries here conld be purchased, and upon what terms, The owners being taken by surprise, were nnable to Claussville Sunday School, and the friends of religion may rest assured that the day will be made one long to be remembered for all its benefits in a religious way. The exercises will consist of singing, responses to bible questions, and there will also be addresses by able speakers, Good music has been engaged for the occasion.

All interested aausiactory rates. zinc and lead-the four metals being com Time and time again he fell to avoid a knock out. Time and time again Sullivan appealed to him to fight, and to the referee to force him to do so, but Kilrain bined in the same ore. Mr. Mohr's wages at 3T A grand display of fire-works and a the smelter are $1.80 per day.

concert were given on the river front at Cata only smiled. The crowd took ud the aD in tne cause of religions instrnction are cor sauqua on tbe evening of the 4th of July by and was certainly indiscreet. Of coarse the widow denied it, for the widow always understands her batsineea. Tbe moral is that clergymen should confine their kissing to the domestic circle, and under no circumstances kiss in a lighted room with an old maid living GOES TO have peal and jeered at him, but he was only a plaything after all in the hands of Sullivan. dially invited to take part in the festival.

the Pioneer band. been perfected for taking the Barnum show, which exhibited here last May, to London, FIGHT WITH TRAMPS NEAR LE-HIGH TON. On Thursday night fifteen tramps robbed a hotel near Lehighton of 7 kega of beer, became drank, and next night attacked the car inspectors on the Lehigh Valley Road at Mahoning siding, badly beating one. Constable Stetzer, of Lehighton, and twenty citizens, armed with clubs and revolvers, on Saturday charged on the tramps. The latter removed their coats and showed A lively scrimmage followed, daring which one tramp was so badly beaten that he had to be placed under a doctor's care.

Eight of tbe gang were lodged in the Mauch Chunk jail, bat the rest escaped. James Kelly, leader of the gang, was caught on a coal train at Bethlehem, and jailed at Easton. Tramps- have been terrorizing people at Lehighton for several weeks. MILL IMPROVEMENTS DELAYED BY WATER TAX RECEIPTS. The total 'June was productive of fifty- five mar Workingmen What Do You Think England, the coming fall, for exhibition in next door.

riages in Lehigh connty, at least so many amount of water tax assessed for the present year was $61,050.81. This amount was sub tbe Olympia, the largest building in that marriage licenses were granted by the clerk Of It? city, over the winter. It will not play else ject to a deduction of SO per which left or tne orphans court. President Harrison's administration where, and will return to the United States PRISON a meeting of tbe board of prison inspectors held on Tuesday, 2nd, proposals were opened for supplying the institution with bread and meat for the three months ending Sept. 30th next.

For the bread contract there were three bidders Wil-helm Kichline, at 3i cents per loaf, Christian Hohl at 2, and Christian Swart 3 cents. The contract was given to the last named bidder. The loaves are to be of a weight of 22 ounces. For supplying the meat there were four bidders H. M.

Gangwere $5 50 per hundred pounds, Deifer Bro. $5 60, M. F. Weaver, $5.15, and E. J.

Miller $6 50. Mr. Weaver being tbe lowest bidder, he received the contract. has contracted for the purchase of 655, next spring. Several steamers will be char Mr.

Jacob Bodder, late of Rittersville, give an immediate answer. They were given time to make np their minds regarding the matter of sale, and to determine npon prices in tbe event of coming to a conclusion to sell. So far the syndicate has made a great number of purchases in various sections of tbe country, their object being to secure a monopoly of the brewing business of this country. NAUGHTY BUTCHER. Dutch Henry, a jour butcher for some time past in the employ of butcher Lentz, at Gutbsville, lit out for parts unknown tbe other night.

Some say that he haB gone west to grow up with the country, others that he has disappeared from view merely to pall down his vest. But all these are mere speculations. The real cause of his vanishing was the fact that a Miss $30,525.12 to be collected. Uf this amount City Treasurer Newhard received up to Monday evening, July 1st, the last day upon tered to transport the outfit. Though Mr, uw uricKs maae in England tor use recently Bold bis trotter "Jesse to a gentle in the construction of the Congres man from Kentucky for $2000.

The horse which advantage could be taken of tbe dis sional Library building. General Casev. count of 50 per cent, $30,287 01, loaving has a record of 2 27). Barnum is nearly 80 years old he is still hearty and robust, and be Bays he is going to show tbe people of England what a grand circus is. The show will close its present balance of $176.83 outstanding, and on A fire cracker which had been ignited, chief of the engineers, who has charge of the work, said that he had bought the bricks because they were the cheapest and best.

Philadelphia brick, he said, are in. traveling season at Altoona, Sept. 28tb, Dut fortunately failed to explode, waB found CAME EAST TO ATTEND A FUNERAL. Mr. and Mrs.

Herman Giering, of Venango Pi, arrived in Emaus on Thursday morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. Henry Jobst. They were delayed on the road by heavy washoulB at Altoona, and reached their intended point of destination only a short time before the burial services of their deceased relative were commenced. Mrs. Giering ia a daughter of the venerable Frederick Jobst, of Emaus, and Mr.

Giering a son of the equally venerable John Giering, of the same place. They have for many years resided in Venango county, where Mr. is engaged in business. They brought their three little children with them, and will make a stay of some time bo as to be able to visit all their relatives and friends. which the 50 per cent, abatement can not now be allowed.

If not paid by Oct. 1st consumers will have the water turned off. This is a heroic remedy for back rents, but it seems to sail from JNew xorc ucc. lcn, ana open in one of our city street letter boxes the morn in London on Nov. 1st.

ing after tbe 4th of July. be the only effectual one, and while in some xerior in quality to tne Jnglisn make. But, how this action is to be reconciled BHORSE CAR LINE FORMALLY This is a season when we need the cases injury is done innocent tenants, yet as a whole there is nothing else to do. with the Republican profession of con. small sums due us by hundreds, and we trust OPKNJSD.

The new line ot the Allentown Passenger Railway was formally opened on all wbo are in arrears will see that their sub Wednesday afternoon. The company lately Weaver, of the same township, recently insisted upon him marrying her. He had been paying attentions to her for some time, and her virtue not being proof against bis persuasions she recently found herself in an unpleasant situation. Henry last winter was an inmate of the county poor house. BARTHOLOMEW'S SCHOOL OF EDU scriptions are promptly paid.

CATED HORSES TO RE VISIT ALLEN THE LATE BAINS. The improvements at Riegel's mill, on the Little Lehigh, in Lower Macungie, did not progress as rapidly as had been hoped and expected, the long continued wet weather having retarded the work in hand very much. Tbe new turbine water wheel, of a height of over 6 feet, is however now in position, and will soon be making its regular daily revolutions. In digging down for a good solid foundation the hands got below the level of the creek, and on Wednesday last Mr. K.

had 18 men engaged in pumping as actively as they conld to keep the water out of the excavation bo as to get the foundation in. The work has been a little slow, but it will lose nothing in substantiality. laid about two miles of track, built a large new stable, purchased a dozen new cars, re- PLAYED AT A FUNERAL SERVICE IN EMAUS. The Trombonists connected with the Bethlehem Moravian Church attended tbe funeral of Mrs. Henry Jobst, at Emaus, on Thusday last, for rendering the dirges customary with said denomination on funeral occaaions.

The husband of the deceased, as well as his brother, belong to the Emaus trombone choir, and no persons being in the town able to supply their places a requisition was made on the sister chnrch at Bethlehem. TOWN. Prof. George Bartholomew's Equine t3f Julius Weiss, aged 60 years, until re cern for the protection and prosperity of American manufacturers is not stated. The inconsistency of advocating a high tariff wall to prevent American citizens from purchasing abroad, and then the government itself importing brick duty free for use in the erection of public laid tbe old track at worn spots, and, at an Paradox, consisting of a troupe of 26 educated cently of Bethlehem, was killed one day last expenditure of many thousand dollars, im week by falling from an eighty-foot stack of a A RUNAWAY COAL TRAIN.

A North Penn coal train separated on Saturday while horses, which appeared in this city last winter, will revisit Allentown in tbe latter paifcof August, and open for a week's performances furnace at Birmingham, Ala. descending tbe grade approaching Bethlehem. proved the service generally. Wednesday Superintendent Bonnell gave everybody who wished it a free ride. With tbe cars gay with flags, and a brass band in the leading Duuamgs, is too palpable to need elucida Tbe rear part came at a frightful speed and George C.

Rennig, of the old Lehigh at Music Hall on the 28th of said month. The show has had a very successful season, hav tion, a et tnis is precisely President Har jam ped the track. Tbe forward car struck a plank at a crossing, and, with several other Mountain Brewery, at Bethlehem, is Buffering from a fractured shoulder, sustained by a fall rison a situation to day. one, large crowds were taken over the line. It was a great event for the Bmall boy, who was out In force and made tbe most of the occa cars, ran down Spruce street, in South Betble ing closed only recently in New York city.

The horses have been quartered on tbe Potts-town fair grounds for the summer. Mr. STILL SUFFERING FROM THE EFFECTS OF AN APOPLECTIC STROKE. We are sorry to hear of tbe continued indisposition of Mr. John Laabacb, of Upper Ban-con.

While he is not confined to his bed, he continues to suffer pains in his head so excruciating in their character as to make life a burden all resultant as is believed from his prostration by a Btroke of apoplexy some months ago. There is however a prospect that with rest and quiet he may again be restored to health. down stairs on the Fourth of July. Next Fall's Election. Next Fall's hem, mounted the pavement at the residence sion.

election is not ant to cause srreat excite Bartholomew and family are also summering A farmer in Upper Macnngie prevents ment. The only State oflicer to be chosen WENT OVER THE DAM. While the Bteamboat Lotta, loaded with pic nickers, was plying between Calypso Island and South Bethlehem, on the 4th, tbe craft became unmanageable, owing to a piece of drift wood catching in her paddle wheel, and as a result was carried over the dam. The water was unusually high at the time. A panic ensued among the passengers, most of whom were women, but no one was hart.

The dam is only about six feet high. SUITS BROUGHT FOR STATE LI of Patrick Welsh, plowed tbrongh the fence, and then struck two trees, which prevented tbem from passing through Welsh's house. Welsh, his wife and six children were in the house at the time. in Pottstown. Tbe next season opens in Newark, Aug.

10th. From said city they will come to Allentown. his cows from jumping fences by cutting off their lower eye lashes thus making them think the fences are three times as high as CENSES. County Treasurer Wannemacher last week placed in the hands of aldermen tney reany are. Fry and Worman the names of 59 dealers in CLEAR UP.

After almost daily rain falls tbe connty wbo were assessed by Mercantile is a treasurer. There is not enough in the office to make a big fight worth while. It is well known that Speaker Boyer, of the late house of representatives, will be the Republican candidate for State Treasurer. Boss Quay has decided that he shall have the nomination, and for once Chris. Magee is willing to abide by the decree of the bis 13?" The late Martin Lerch, whose remains THE FOURTH AT GUTH'S STATION.

-Independence Day was celebrated in a Appraiser Fatzinger for mercantile tax, and who neglected to pay tbe same within the were recently brought from Seneca New York, to his former home, at Freemansburg, lively way at Mr. Calvin Miller's hotel at Guth's Station, in South Whitehall. There time prescribed by law July 1st. These li for interment, came to hiB death by drowning STATION AGENT RE8IGNS. Mr.

Israel T. Hertzog, wbo had been the efficient station agent of the P. R. R. Co.

on the North Penn branch at Hellertown for a number of years, resigned his position on the 1st inst. He has opened in tbe insurance business, and will do considerable traveling in the carrying on of it, a something that will serve to make it more congenial than the confining work he was so long engaged in. The good wishes of all Hellertown follow him in his new departure. A WELCOME CALLER. Rev.

H. B. Fegely, of Lynnville, pastor of a number of Lutheran congregations in that section, was a welcome caller at the Democrat sanctum on Friday last. Rev. Fegely is a Christian gentleman whom it is always a pleasure to meet.

His energy and ability are accomplishing much in tbe upbuilding of the Lutheran church in tbe upper end, and he is a deservedly popular man. cense moneys go to the State, and sueing for was a very funny fantastical parade in the in a Bmau crees in west ayette. "DOG DAYS." The "dog days" commenced on Sunday. This season, which we believe lasts Bix weeks, is regarded by many persona as more unhealthy than that which immediately precedes or succeeds it, and as being a time when mankind is more liable to attacks from disease from exposure or imprudence in their general habits. If there is no foundation in fact for this belief, it is a superstition of long standing.

boss. That settles it. There will be no afternoon, headed by the Ruchsville Band. This over the Declaration of Independence recovery Dy the connty treasurer is made com pulsory by act of assembly. Thirty of the de for a week or two a clear-up came in the afternoon of July 1th, much to the gratification of the farmers, who bad been greatly hindered in getting away their hay crops.

We have thus far bad a very wet summer it for some time past having looked very much as if the elements bad made a choice of little Lehigh this season as a retiring room wherein to indulge when in a sulky mood, and as a centre from whence to Bend forth copious rains to the almost total extinguishment of the institution of Bunlight. Harry Daniels, of Cherryville, who THE NEW NORMAL SCHOOL BUILDING AT KUTZTOWN. Mr. E. F.

Darang, the celebrated architect in Philadelphia, has made the plans and drawings for the new additional Normal School building at Kutztown. It will be the main building in fact, having been planned from the start. Mr. Darang also made the plans and drafts for each of the other two buildings. linqaents are engaged in business in Allen was read.

In tbe evening there was a balloon ugnt in tne itepubncan convention. Everything will be most tamely was arrested recently on a charge of robbing town. tne residence or Mr. jacoD Reichard, in ascension and a fine display of fireworks. The demonstration npon the whole was a very sat Hanover, in tbe early spring, of about $1500, SHIPPED ANOTHER CAR LOAD OF The Democratic State Convention has isfactory one.

was uiscnargeu ior want oi evidence. FATTED COWS TO NEW YORK. Mr. THIS YEAR'S HAY MAKING DIFFI Isaac S. Boeder, tbe extensive farmer and not yet been called, but it will probably meet about the end of August.

It is already a subject of discussion in the Demo. CULTIES. Mr. Jere. Roth had abont 32 loads of cat grass oat in the fields from Tues dairyman at Uosensack, last week sent a THE NEW PENSION BOARD ORGAN I3f The new and magnificent organ recently presented the Presbyterian oongreea- second cargo of large fatted cows to the New day the 25th of Jane to July 5tb before he could cratic press, and it is likely that it will be York market, and secured another lot of fresh more interesting and more animated than succeed in getting it under cover between showers.

It was of course badly damaged. FARM IMPROVEMENT. Mr. Tilgbman P. Kline, of western Salisbury, bas just had his wagon shed re-roofed, and the large pig sty overhauled and made as good as new by having new pens, put in.

He intends to raise heavy porkers next fall, and is to this end making himself safe by providing quarters that will hold them. tion at Hokendanqoa by Mrs. John Thomas, is adding very much to tho effectiveness and attractiveness of divine worship in that popu DEATH OF A YOUNG CHILD AT EMAUS. A little 5 months old child of Mr. Edwin Miller, of Emaus, died on Saturday evening last.

It lost its mother by death when only abont six weeks old, and from thence on failed to thrive. In fact it seemed to grow less daily until its deatb, which came as a happy release from the sufferings of tbis world, and served to re-unite motber and babe. The funeral took place yesterday. ones in their place, lie nas found out that he can get better prices by Bending his cows, Mr. R's.

live stock is however not likely to when worn out and no longer prohtable milk any convention within recent years. Proposed New Party Rules. lar cburcn. ers, direct to city dealers instead of selling to sillier from tbe ditbcultieB encountered, since be bas left over from last year 75 tons of first-class hay. middlemen here.

tW A movement ia under way for organ In another part of this paper we give a KUTZTOWN TEACHERS. -The school directors of Kutztown have appointed the following named persons as teachers for the ensuing term, to wit High School, Prof. W. M. Hoffman First, Miss Annie Marx Second, Mrs.

Laura Gross; Third, Miss Lizzie Humbert Fourth, Mr. Joseph Hepner. All the appointees are graduates of the Normal school at i hit place. izing a Castle of the Knights of the Golden FOOT CRUSHED ON THE RAILROAD Eagle in Alburtis. About 60 names have al AT THE OLD HOME IN MACUNGIE.

Mrs. Joseph Finn, of Philadelphia, arrived EARLY GREEN Saturday morning very fine green corn was on sale in IZES. The Pension Board of this district met on Tuesday of last week in this city and organized by electing Dr. H. H.

Riegel, of Catasauqua, President Dr. P. Reichard, of Allentown, Secretary, and Dr. H. H.

Herbst, also of this city, Treasurer. The Board held its first examination on Wednesday. They will meet every Wednesday at the office of Dr. Reichard. DANDELION WINE.

Mr. Theophilns Kemmerer, of Upper Saucon, who made quite a large quantity of wine last spring from the flowers of the dandelion plant growing wild on every farm in the county, found a ready sale for all he had at $2 per gallon. It is of most excellent flavor, and a taste of it makes one wish for more. Dominick Rowan, aged 26, a resident of set or proposea new. rules tor regulating the government of the Democratic party in this county in the making of nominations for office.

They are intended as a ready been listed, and it is likely a charter will soon be granted, and a day fixed upon at the homo of hor parents, Mr. and Mrs. South Bethlehem, started from said place on our city market, the first of the season. It was of Georgia growth, and must have had for Instituting the Castle. a freight train on Wednesday evening to come to this city to see a friend, and reaching Jonas Moll, in Macungie, one day last week.

She intends to spend several weeks with relatives and friends in said place and Emaus. very rapid shipment, since it was quite fresh. BUDsuiuie tor tne present Crawford Coun. ty rules, and a return to the rotten il-i- tbe East renn unction he am ped on and fell, EARNED THE HIGHEST HONORS Her husband came up to spend Sunday in the and had his right toot crushed oy the wheels. Unlike most of tbe early southern corn it was free from worms to a remarkable degree, and the grains fully developed.

It was sold at Miss Ida L. Knauss, of this city, who gradu gate system. We would ask of our readers to give them careful consideration, He was removed to St. Lake hospital family circle. ated a few days ago from the Eautou High where the injured member was amputated at 30 cents per dozen.

NO BUILDING GROUND YET FOR THE NEW SCHOOL HOUSE IN SALISBURY. The school directors of Salisbury have not as yet been able to secure a suitable tract of land for the proposed new school building to be erected in the western part of said township the present summer. It is however expected that a site will be secured within a the instep. ana to ace accordingly when the time cornea for passing upon them at the annual county meeting. Next week we School, enjoys the distinction of having made tbe highest average ever attained by any scholar during the thirty-three years that tbe school has been sending forth graduates.

It WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH ED THE NEW MERRY GO ROUND AT DORNEY'S FISHERY. A new carousal or flying horses has been set np at Dorney's WARD Heil, aged 18 snail nave something to say at length re- was 99 19. years, employed as an apprentice by a Beth LOST A COW BY DEATH FROM ACCIDENT. On Friday a very valuable cow belonging to Mr. H.

Leh, of the Fountain Farm, near the new city water works, lost her footing on the brink of the hill at Schreiber's Mill, and rolling down to the foot of it sustained "injuries of so severe a character that she died shortly after from the effects thereof. APPOINTED SCHOOL TAX COLLEC TOR IN EMAUS Mr. Anthony Lesh, of Emaus, has been appointed School tax collector of Emaus for 1889, his bid, $28, being considerably lower than those of any of tbe other applicants for the position in fact vastly lower than the tax was ever heretofore collected for. SUNDAY SCHOOLS-CHANGE OF TIME. With a view of making things as comfortable as possible for tbe Sunday school-going children during the heated term tbe officers of Salem's and St.

John's Reformed Bchools have changed the hours of meeting garamg mem. Fishery, and is doing a big business daily. Rvervthinir is brand new about the affair. lehem baker, disappeared on a recent night, HOW THE FARMERS OBSERVED THE FOURTH. Owing to the delay in farm work through tbe late rainy season, most of the farmers were busy in their hay aDd grain fields on the Fourth, and the sun having come out in the afternoon after a heavy rin fall in the morning they made their work count.

PREACHER WEDDED. On Thursday taking with him a new Buit of clothes belong The gaily painted horses aud animals are very last itev.j. a. waideiicn, formerly oi steins ing to his employer, and also a silver watch. ville, now pastor of a number of Lutheran churches in and near Sellersville, was attractive, aud tbe machinery ruus use a top.

Toot, toot all aboard five cents a ride. gold chain ana a sun ot ciotmng Deionging to the boss baker. The absconder has a sister united in wedlock with Miss Alice Keller, of residing in this city. How Protection Protects. The price of iron and steel Is advancing a little.

"See what protection does!" shouts a high tariff idiot. Yes I see what protection has done. It has closed nearly half of the furnaces in the country, and reduced the wages of workingmen employed in those that are still in blast. Now that DIED AT THE POOR the first named place. The ceremony was I performed at the home of the groom's parents.

Gallagher, an inmate of our county poor house, LOST A COW BY DEATH FROM CLOVER BLOAT. Mr. Perry Levan, of Kutztown, on Friday lost a valuable Alder-ney cow by death from bloat caused by eating too much young clover while out in pasture. Perry tried all known remedies to give the animal relief, bat to be sure" it was no use. ICED TEA.

Here is an excellent recipe for making iced tea Fill up a glass with chopped ice, place several lumps of sugar on tbe top, then pour the hot tea on the sugar until it is melted and the glass is full. This is a cool and refreshing drink for warm weather. HOW HE PREPARED HIMSELF FOR CELEBRATING THE Wednesday last one Ike Haines stole a bottle of brandy and one dollar in cash from the bar of Heist's hotel, at Hoffmansville, South White-ball tsp. SHERIFF'S SALe! Deputy Sheriff Biery last week Bold the personal property of Jona week or ten days. CEMETERY LOT Moses G.

Hoffman, of Stettlersville, South Whitehall tsp the other day had a very neat iron ornamental fence erected around his lot in the cemetery attached to the Jordan Lutheran church. It was made at the Works of Peter at Deibertsville. t-ST" Slatington is overrun with Hungaris and Italians who are employed on the Pop keepsie railroad. Arrests for drunken are frequent, and the citizens will feel td when the work is finished and foreigners leave that section. died suddenly on Wednesday morning, of ANOTHER BIG SEA TURTLE.

On Wednesday laBt Mr. Franklin Stettler, the at Steinsville, by Rv. H. S. Fegely, assisted apoplexy, aged eighty years.

He had been Dy Rev. J.J. Reitz, of Uherryville. in the institution for eight years, and a year green grocer on South Eighth, near Hamilton received from Baltimore a sea turtle weigh after his admission was siricsen witn blind ICE CREAM FESTIVAL IN SALIS ness. He has a daughter, Mrs.

John Coyle, ing 305 pounds. Part of the meat was cut up into steaks, and the balance served up in the CONTRACT AWARDED. The contract for the erection of the new iron oonnty bridge over the Jordan creek, at Soherersvillo, South Whitehall haB been awarded to the Allentown Rolling Mill Co. The structure will be of a length of. 93 feet, and 16 feet in width.

DEATH OF A WELL KNOWN CITIZEN OF BATH. Wm. Keiper, the senior partner of Keiper Son, saddlers, at Batb, died last Wednesday after a lingering illness, aged about sixty years. He left a wife, two sous and one daughter. aturaay evening next an ice irom atternoon to forenoor.

who uvea at, neiuienem. cream and buckelberry festival is to come off shape ot soup, osc. in the Chapel of the Washington Union Sun INSTALLATION AT EMAUS. -District LARGE CROWD AT THE STATE FISH tne surpiuB product of the iron and steel mills is running down, owing to the bus-pension of so many of them, the price of iron and steel naturally goes up. That's the way protection does it.

There is going to be a hot and lively political campaign in Ohio this fall. The Buckeye Democrats are getting ready for business. Deputy Chancellor Keck, of this city, installed the officers of Emaus Lodge of Knights of Pythias on Saturday evening. EKY PARK. The State fishery in western day School in Sal sbury.

The proceeds will go to the school. All friends of the school sbonld visit the festival, where the delicate flavor of the cream. will bo enhanced bv ANOTHER BEQUEST TO MUHLENBERG COLLEGE. Mrs. Clementine L.

Nagle, late of Annville, Lebanon willed the sum of 81213.60 to Muhlenberg College, this city, for a scholarship, and Salisbury was very largely viBited on Sun day, ami Mr. Francis G. Haines, the restau SELF BINDER BOUG Sieger, of near Gutbsville, recently himself with a S6lf-binding reape McCormick patent, the best in the harvesting his large grain crop of th rant proprietor, was kept very busy at the ice an annual prize of $25 for the best oration of PREACHED IN J. S. Renninger, of this city, preached in Emaus on Sunday afternoon for Rev.

Myron Bath. the consciousness of perfuming a good deed I tai assisting an object which well deserves all I Jhat it oan obtain. than Bailer, miller, in Lower Milford, $186.20 being realized. tSTWe are having summer weather in real earnest now in these parts. cream freezer.

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