NEWS: Items from the Myerstown Enterprise, August 16, 1907, Lebanon County, PA

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS

  Mr. George Umbenhen was taken suddenly ill Wednesday evening and for a 
time was in a precarious condition.  He has greatly improved since and is 
gaining in strength.
  Mr. Cornelius Loose wife and daughter Miss Leah, Charles Loose, wife and 
daughter, this place and Mrs. H. S. Murdock of Logansport, Ind., spent 
several days at Mt. Gretna.
  Albert Steiner residing north of this place on Saturday purchased the 
residence owned by Milton E. Donough on New street upon private terms.  The 
new owner expects to occupy same next Spring.
  Mr. George Pillings was called to Tamaqua on Wednesday in the interest of 
the Christ rivetless chain, and with the object of interesting himself with 
the location of a manufactory for the making of the chain.
  Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Loose attended the re-union of the Ludwig family at 
Carsonia Park, Reading, on Wednesday.  Mrs. Loose, whose maiden name was 
Ludwig, is one of the prominent members of the organization.
  Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hayes and son LeRoy of Newark, N. J., are guests of his 
parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes.  Mr. Hayes brought with him a handsome pair 
of horses and the family enjoy daily horse-back rides, both animals being 
good saddlers.
  Prof. C. S. Kelchner left Wednesday morning to join the baseball team of 
Wild Wood, N. J., and will play an outfield position.  He expects to play 
regularly on the team with the exception of Saturday's when he will be with 
the Myerstown nine.
  An elevator with a carrying capacity of 1,200 pounds to be placed in the 
cigar factory of A. S. Valentine & Son, has been purchased by Corl & 
Manderbach owners of the building from A. W. Haag & Co, of Reading.  The 
elevator will be installed in the near future.
  On Sunday Mrs. Annie Dechart, Dawson Shott and family, Isaac Habecker and 
wife, of Lebanon; George Dechart and family, of this place; James Ibach and 
family, of Cairo, O., were guests of Cyrus Miller at Crosskill Mills.  Mr. 
Miller is an uncle of Mrs. Annie Dechart.
  Jurors have been drawn for the September term of Criminal court.  Those 
from this vicinity appearing on the list are as follows:  Grand jurors - 
Adam Bordner, Frank K. Kauffman, and Geo. M. Uhrich.  Petit jurors - Harry 
G. Rittle, Francis Klopp, J. J. Swanger, Elmer E. Haak, and David N. Wolff.
  Mrs. T. D. Frantz and Misses Maggie Stambaugh and Mary Smith, tendered the 
members of their respective classes of the Lutheran Sunday School an outing 
on Tuesday.  The large orchard on the farm of Mohn K. Light was the scene of 
this pleasant gathering and the young people had an enjoyable time.
  On the occasion of her birthday last Friday Mrs. Wm H. Tice was tendered a 
birthday surprise.  She was the recipient of 56 beautiful post cards and 27 
handkerchiefs and a Bamboo shirt waist box containing many valuable tokens 
of affection.  Mrs. Tice appreciates the gifts very highly.  Mr. Tice was 
instrumental in tendering this surprise.
  Mrs. Ralph Todd, of Lititz is under treatment at the Lebanon Sanitarium 
and will be there at least a week as the result of an accident on Sunday.  
While eating dinner in the grove, a woman hoisted her parasol.  This 
frightened a horse nearby and the animal jumped on the table.  All escaped 
with slight bruises except Mrs. Todd, who was knocked down and had several 
ribs broken.

EXECUTER TO SELL ESTATE

  Levi H. Hostetter of Richland, executor of the estate of Christian 
Hostetter, deceased late of this place, will sell at public sale in the near 
future the three residences of deceased, two of which are located on South 
Railroad street and one on East Richland street.  The properties passed in 
the executors' possession after the death of Mrs. Emma Hostetter, widow of 
deceased, last week.  Thru the will of Christian Hostetter the local U. B. 
and Reformed churches will receive a money consideration after the estate 
has finally been disposed off.  During the absence of the executor who is at 
present located at Martinsville, Va., Attorney C. D Weirick will have charge 
of the estate.

GETS MAIL ROUTE

  Mr. Charles Schaeffer, stage driver was the lucky man in bidding for the 
driving of the mail to and from the local post office and P. & R. station.  
Postmaster Koller was notified of the action of the postal authorities on 
Tuesday morning and the new driver will assume his duties on Monday morning 
succeeding John Stager liveryman.  In all 16 gentlemen bid for the route and 
there was considerable speculation as to who the appointment would be given.  
Mr. Schaeffer will carry the mail in connection with his transfer, however, 
he is obliged to go direct to post office after receiving the government 
property at the local station.

SIXTY-ONE YEARS OF MARRIED LIFE

Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Spannuth Well-Known Residents of This Township Lived a 
Long and Happy Life Together - Hosts of Friends Call and Extend 
Congratulations.

BOTH ARE HALE AND HEARTY

  In the little hamlet known as Spannuth's Store, a short distance north of 
this place, occurred a most interest event on Tuesday.  It was the marriage 
celebration of probably the oldest couple in Lebanon county in the 
personages of Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Spannuth.
  For a period of 61 years this couple have lived a happy and prosperous 
life together.  Having been united in the bonds of matrimony when each was 
20 years of age; they located in this township and lived here since, seldom 
leaving their home.
  Though they have passed the ordinary term of years allotted to humankind, 
both of them are hale and hearty and entered into the spirit of the 
festivities as heartily as on their 40th anniversary.
  Owing to the illness of a member of the family no reunion was held, that 
formality was postponed for a later date, but the occasion was made 
memorable, nevertheless, by a celebration and the aged couple were showered 
with congratulations by hosts of friends.
  Mrs. Spannuth, who was Miss Lavina Blecker, daughter of Michael Blecker, 
one of the early settlers of Lebanon Co., was married to J. Henry Spannuth 
on August 13, 1846, at East Hanover, by Rev. John Stine, a native of this 
place, and in honor of whom the Stine Memorial Home, now East Hall of 
Albright College, was named, and they have lived together most happily ever 
since.
  There were but three children born to them, all of whom survive, as 
follows; Emeline, wife of Adam Fisher, and Aaron G. Spannuth, both of 
Spannuth's Store, and Ezra H. Spannuth of Philadelphia.
  The Spannuth family is one of the oldest in this region.  On the memorable 
Christmas night of 1777, when Washington crossed the Delaware and captured 
the German contingent of the British army, there was in the body of Hessians 
one Henry Spannuth.  He, with many others of his countrymen, not only took 
the oath to never more take up arms against the Americans, but resolved to 
cast his lot with them.  And from this resolute character it is said, the 
Spannuth family in this country originated.  
  The original Spannuth settled in Lebanon county after the war and the 
descendants are legion.  He was the grandfather of the celebrant of Tuesday.  
The latter was for many years engaged as a mason and carpenter, and then 
opened what is now known as Spannuth's Store, also a post office, and known 
throughout the length and breadth of the county. Mr. Spannuth is a respected 
citizen of the community, being a member of the Mt. Aetna Lutheran church, 
and he has held nearly every township office within the gift of his fellow 
citizens, and for many years  served as school director of this township.  
He has often been an ardent Republican and has voted for more Republican 
presidents, possibly, than any other man in the county.

OFF ON A VISIT

  Mr. and Mrs. John H. Smeltzer left yesterday on a trip.  Mr. Smeltzer 
accepted an invitation to visit the large vineyards of a corporation in Pan 
Yau, New York, and from there will prolong his visit to Montreal, Canada, he 
expects to be gone for one week.  Mrs. Smeltzer will spend a week with her 
son Rev. John Smeltzer and family at Gouldsboro, Pa.

PERSONALS

  Mrs. Elizabeth Leise is spending the week with friends in Millbach.
  Miss Carrie Hess of Rothville and Miss Annie Hess of Clay, were Sunday 
guests of L. G. Hess and family.
  Dr. and Mrs. M. J. Collins entertained Mr. and Mrs. Charles Collins of 
West Leesport, and Miles Kalbach of North Heidelberg.
  Harvey Fisher and family of Doylestown, and Dawson Bennetch and family of 
Palmyra, were guests of the family of Levi Fisher over Sunday.
  Henry W. Schweigert and wife entertained Misses Annie and Pearl Schweigert 
and Sallie Spatz all of Reading over Sunday.
  Dr. and Mrs. Levi Zimmerman of Richland, on Sunday visited the families of 
George Eckert and P. W. H. Borduer.
  Bright Spangler and family, of West Myerstown, visited friends at Mt. 
Zion, on Sunday.
  Mr. Lloyd Collins who had been visiting his parents Dr. and Mrs. M. J. 
Collins left for his home in Cleveland, Ohio.
  Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Phillips, of Lebanon, 
were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Phillips, at West Myerstown, over 
Sunday.
  Miss Mary Behney of Collegeville, is spending the week, the guest of Mr. 
and Mrs. Geo. D. Coover.  Miss Behney was a visitor among relatives at 
Bernville during the exercises of Old Home week.
  Albert Hinman wife and daughter, who had been guests of Mr. and Mrs. 
Jerome J. Moyer, returned to their home in Philadelphia Sunday afternoon.
  Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mohn, of Reading, spent Sunday the guest of Mrs. Mohn's 
grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. R. J. See.
  Daniel P. Kutz, of Mahanoy City, was the guest of his brother, Wm. H. 
Kutz, during this week.
  Mrs. Frank Loeffler and son Frank of Washington, D. C., are guests of her 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Weller.  Mr. Loeffler who is holding a 
responsible position in the Patent Office at Washington will join his family 
next week on a two week's leave of absence.
  Mrs. Lydia Mishler of Philadelphia, was the guest of Mrs. Emma Seltzer.
  John M. Segner and family entertained Mrs. Malinda Albright and Mrs. Jno. 
Peters and son of Lebanon.
  Mrs. Bella Katterman and family entertained Miss Bessie Myers and George 
Lewis both of Reading.
  Samuel Line and family had as guests Messrs. J. Burt Moyer, and George 
German and Misses Carrie Moyer and Stella Krieger of Reading.  
  Misses Estrella and Lydia Karsnitz of Pottstown, are guests of John 
Karsnitz and wife.
  Rev. John Kline of Pottstown, was the guest of his brother Edward several 
days this week.
  On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hain entertained Jacob, Adam and Miss Eva 
Ruth, of Wyomissing; Adam Ruth, wife and daughter Miss Catharine, of 
Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Milton Wolf and daughter Grace; Mrs. Samuel Groh, 
Phila.; Clayton Troutman, wife and sons Arthur and Hardy of Lebanon; Warren 
Hain, wife and son George Amy and Paul Hain; Adam and Hardy Hain of Phila.; 
George Schaeffer, this place.
  Misses Minnie Hertzler, Hattie Coover, Tillie Martin and Mr. Charles Line, 
left on Wednesday for Atlantic City.  The two former will remain until 
Monday; the latter two will return to-day.
  Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Swab of Phila. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. 
Black.
  Mr. Adam Uhrich of New York, is the guest of his sister Mrs. Emma Bucher.
  Rev. E. E. Stauffer and family returned from a several month's outing 
trip.
  Mr. and Mrs. Miles Bickel of Steelton, are guests of his mother Mrs. Emma 
Bickel.
  Mrs. Frank Woomer and children of New York, are guests of the family of 
Franklin Noll.
  Miss Sallie Stohler, of Half-Way, Mr. Stephen Allwein and Miss Laura 
Murrein, of Avon and Mr. Jos. Arnold of Lebanon, were entertained by Miss 
Arnet Donsberger, at West Myerstown, over Sunday.
  Mrs. Kathryn Piper of Harrisburg, is the guest of Mrs. Emma Stambaugh and 
daughter Miss Maggie.
  Mrs. A. G. Price is spending the week among Reading friends.
  Mrs. Daisy Peterson, of Chicago, Ill., and Miss Mabel Royer, of Lebanon 
were guests of Eugene Royer and family, Monday.