Monroe County PA Archives Newspapers..... Feb 1891 - Jul 1892, Selected news extracts from The Stroudsburg Times, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pa. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Valerie Perry gwyllian53@gmail.com Microfilms at Monroe HS: Ê Stroudsburg Times:ÊJuly 20, 1888 Ð Aug. 6, 1891 Stroudsburg Times:ÊAug 13, 1891 Ð Aug. 10, 1893 ************************************************ Extracts from The Stroudsburg Times, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pa. (Miscellaneous items: focus on relationships and birthdays) ************************************************ "Last Friday evening a goodly number of Miss Bertha ACE's friends gave her a surprise party the occasion being her birthday..." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, February 5, 1891 ================== "The many friends of Lewis SPEER in this town and county will be surprised and grieved to learn that he is lying at the point of death from consumption at his home in Bangor. Mr. Speer was formerly employed by H. G. TOMBLER, of Easton, and made monthly trips through this region." "On Saturday last while Horace MOSIER was driving one of Joseph ZACHARIAS' young teams hitched to a lumber wagon and when in the vicinity of Jesse Smith's, East Stroudsburg, the horses frightened suddenly, became unmanageable and ran off a bridge, killing one of the animals...driver...was thrown...unhurt. Mr. Zacharias' four-year-old son, Alvin, was also thrown...escaped unhurt." "Miss Helen WYCKOFF was called home by the illness of her sister, Miss Annie." "Mrs. HORNBECK, of Ellenville, N.Y., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Janette JANSEN." "Mrs. Sarah MELBOURN, of Somerville, N.J., is visiting her son, Jacob Melbourn, of this place." "Mrs. J. S. STERNER, of Jersey City will spend a month at her parents Mr. and Mrs. Michael BROWN's." "Mr. John B. HALL and Mrs. TRAINOR, of Williamsport, are visiting Mrs. Trainer's daughter, Mrs. Morris EVANS." "Mrs. Joseph MATLACK, of Philadelphia, Pa., is at her parents for the summer, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel DREHER's." "Mrs. W. A. LONG and daughter, of Williamsport, Pa., are at Mrs. Long's mother, Mrs. T. M. McILHANEY's." "Mr. Stogdell STAPLES and family, of White Haven, Pa., are at Mrs. Staples' parents, Mrs. And Mrs. Alex RAUBENOLD'S." "Mrs. Chas. BATES and her friend, Mrs. FERRIS, of Williamsport, Pa., are visiting Mrs. Bates' parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. PALMER." "Mrs. Milton EDINGER has returned from Scranton, where she was called by telegram to take care of her son, John, who was supposed to have the diphtheria. The young man had a sick spell for a few days but is now all right and did not have diphtheria." "Miss Annie LAURY, granddaughter of Rev. Dr. A. B. KOPLIN, who has been spending several weeks with the Koplins at Hellertown, returned home to Brodheadsville, Monroe county, this morning - South Bethlehem Star." "Elijah H. AYER, a printer employed at the Eagle, Stanhope, N.J., was in town on Saturday and gave the Times a call. Mr. Eyer lived in this county about 40 years ago and is the son of the late Philip Eyer, who formerly kept hotel at Snydersville and Bartonsville. Since he left this county 32 years ago he has had a large and varied experience, having traveled in every State in the Union and through Mexico." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, August 13, 1891 ====================== "The Loder's Sunday School held their picnic on Saturday at A. O. BRANDS grove. Dr. Nelson PECK and his father, Emanuel, participated in the festivities." "Mr. Lewis MARCH, of Newark, spent a few days with his father, Mr. Peter Marsh." "Mrs. S. S. MILLER and daughter Edith, of Pine Bluff, Ark., are visiting at G. H. Miller's." "J. K. LASH and son, of Reading, spent last week with his brother, Milton F. Lash, at Kunkletown." "Mrs. Andrew KELLER has gone to Upper Lehigh, Luzerne county , to attend the funeral of her brother, Charles WALLACE." "Miss Vzella VAN BENSCHOTEN, Of Jersey City Heights, who spent the last two weeks with her sister, Mrs. E. S. REYNOLDS, returned to her home on Saturday last." "Quite a number gathered at Samuel WALTER's residence on Saturday, Aug. 15, to celebrate Mr. Walter's birthday." "Mr. and Mrs. Milton WEAVER and son Arthur, of Bethlehem, and Rev. and Mrs. C. B. Weaver, of Sciota, were visiting at Rev. S. F. LAURY's last week." [Brodheadsville area] "Mr. and Mrs. D. L. COHO and daughter Sallie of Reading are visiting at Rev. S. F. LAURY's this week." "Mrs. James KRESGE and son Walter, and Mrs. Paul SERFAS, of So. Bethlehem, are visiting friends in the west end." "Mr. Edwin STOTZ, of Ohio, is at present visiting his brother, Mr. John T. Stotz, the proprietor of Wanamaker Building." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, August 20, 1891 ========================== "Frank SEBRING, son of Samuel Sebring, of Stroud Township, fell under the wheels while attempting to jump on a D.L.& W. coal train near Nay-Aug Monday afternoon. His right leg and left arm were crushed. Sebring, who is 19 years old, was conveyed to the hospital in Scranton. Doctors CONNELL, GARDNER and CAPWELL amputated his arm and leg during the evening. He is reported as doing remarkably well since his arm and leg were amputated and he will probably recover." "Miss Henrietta VANBENSCHOTEN, of Jersey City Heights, is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. S. REYNOLDS." "Mrs. Francis SOPER and her two children, who reside in Japan where her husband has been engaged in Missionary work for the past eighteen years, spent Sunday with her brother, Mr. C. S. DAVISON." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, August 27, 1891 ======================== "Mrs. R. C. BULL, of Milford, is visiting her daughter-in-law, Mrs. John KLAER, and grandchildren near Stroudsburg. - Milford Dispatch" "Mr. John M. WALTER, who met with a runaway a few days ago, is, it is said, growing worse and at present writing his life is despaired of." "We were presented with a plate of fine cake by Filmore SMITH, whom his friends gave a pleasant surprise on Friday evening last, the occasion being his 32 birthday anniversary." "Mrs. W. B. PRICE went to New York on Saturday to meet her mother, Mrs. Geo. W. CREGIER, who had just returned from Europe on the steamer Etruria." "Two most interesting and instructive lectures were delivered on Sunday and Monday evenings last, in the M.E. church of this place, by the Rev. John C. DAVISON, of Hackettstown, New Jersey, a missionary to Japan. Mr. Davison is a brother to our townsman, Mr. C. S. Davison, and has resided in Nagasaki, Japan...as a missionary...for the past eighteen years." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, September 3, 1891 ========================= "Miss Mary BROWN who has been making her home in Oil City, Pa., for the past six months, returned to that place Monday after a month's vacation, accompanied by her sister Sallie, who will also be in Oil City for the coming winter." "Chas. MILLER, formerly of this town and son of Mr. Geo. H. Miller, Brodheadsville, spent several days at the fair last week, stopping with his uncle, Mr. Reuben Miller. Mr. Miller is residing at La Raysville, Wyoming county, and is engaged in the cigar business." "Miss Effie SNYDER who has been visiting her uncle Joe JEFFERSON, the well known actor, at his summer residence, Bossard's Bay, on the eastern coast of Massachusetts, for the past three weeks, returned on Friday last. She had the pleasure of meeting Mr. and Mrs. Grover CLEVELAND who also spend some of their time there during the summer months." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, September 10, 1891 ======================= "Bertha and Lulu SEIPLE spent two weeks visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel CUSTARD. They returned to their home in Scranton on Friday." "Mrs. Flora BENNETT, accompanied by her daughter and niece, left here for Boston last week. Miss Susie Bennett has entered the New England Conservatory of music in Boston." "Mr. Simon SCHOONOVER spent a few days with his brother-in-law, S. P. SMITH." "Nettie and May STEMPLES, daughters of Daniel Stemples, left on Tuesday for Philadelphia to attend school." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, September 17, 1891 =========================== "Mrs. James BURCH and her sister, Amanda ARNOLD, of Effort, have gone to Philadelphia to engage in dress making." "Miss Lizzie STAPLES, daughter of Jacob Staples, who resides in Michigan, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Katy Staples, of this place." "Milton SERFASS, who formerly drove stage from Effort to Stroudsburg, has gone to Lopez, Sullivan Co, to work in a saw mill. His brother, Edwin, who owns the route, is now driving." "The young friends of John EDINGER gave him a pleasant surprise party on Wednesday evening, the occasion being his 14th birthday anniversary." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, September 24, 1891 ======================== "Edward MARSH, son of Gideon W. MARSH, Philadelphia's fugitive banker, has returned to Lehigh University to take a special course." "Lewis STAPLES has purchased the farm of his father, Abel, in Hamilton township. He took possession on Tuesday. His parents will make their home with him." "Stewart MILLER, son of Gideon MILLER, of this place, who has been residing at Little Rock, Ark., for the past few years, is visiting his parents. Mrs. Miller has been here for several months. Mr. Miller is a telegraph operator and has engaged with one of the large railroads with headquarters in Little Rock." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, October 1, 1891 ====================================================== "Mr. Eugene REYNOLDS, of Plymouth, Pa., is spending a few days with his brother, Mr. E. S. REYNOLDS, of this place." "Mrs. W. A. STAPLES gave a luncheon on Monday in honor of her niece, Miss Jessie DOWNING. Among those present were Mrs. TILLOTSON, Miss Jean TILLOTSON, Mrs. Clyde LeBAR, Misses Nettie WILLIAMS, Julia DePUY and Edith HOLMES." "The friends of Mrs. Robert GRUVER gathered at her residence and gave her a pleasant surprise on Saturday evening last, the occasion being her birthday anniversary. The party numbered about fifty and spent an evening of real pleasure. The bountiful supper of rich delicacies was one of the main features of the occasion." "Mrs. Susan BROWN is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. DeWITT, at Pen Argyl. Grandmother Brown, as she is familiarly called, is past four score years, made the trip in a wagon and was not a bit fatigued by the journey. She is quite a remarkable old lady, and as lively and chipper as many half her age." "Mr. & Mrs. Geo. F. HELLER started on Wednesday evening for a visit to their son, W. L. HELLER, who is agent and operator on the Union Pacific R. R. at Silver Creek, Neb. They will be absent about four weeks and will visit friends in Chicago and other places during their absence." "Upon rising last Sunday morning, Mr. Wm. REES, who resides at the west end of town, found that thieves had gained an entrance to his house. They entered through a window and departed by a door which they left open. They took three solid silver tablespoons and three silver teaspoons, besides a quantity of meat. The spoons were marked "E. K. " and a present to Mrs. Rees before her marriage over forty years ago." "Geo. E. STAUFFER and family left on Tuesday for Lock Haven, Pa., to attend the wedding of Wilson KISTLER's daughter." "Mrs. Allen METZGAR and daughter Ella, of Stormsville, were visiting at Brodheadsville and Effort on Friday." [Brodheadsville area] Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, October 8, 1891 ====================================================== "Stewart SHANNON, of the mercantile firm of Seguine & Shannon, at Cresco, is lying seriously ill at the home of his father, Harrison SHANNON, at Johnsonville, Northampton county." "Mrs. Albert PALMER, formerly Miss Lottie STAPLES, is making a visit at Mrs. BARTEAU's. All are glad to see "Lottie" again." "Adminisratrix's Notice. Estate of Dr. William J. GULICK, late of the Borough of Stroudsburg, County of Monroe, and State of Pennsylvania, decd. Esther W. GULICK, adm'rx. Henry J. KOTZ, Att'y, Stroudsburg, Pa. October 14, 1891." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, October 15, 1891 ====================================================== "Mrs. C. G. MARSH, of this place, has gone to Wind Gap to visit her sister, Lillie, who is dangerously ill." "On Wednesday as Mr. Thomas STITES was on his way to town with his team of ponies above the Milford Crossing, a son of John LODER, about 10 years old, ran across the road in front of the team and was knocked down, one of the horses stepping on his leg and bruising it badly. It was fortunate that the leg was not broken." "On Saturday evening about eighty of the neighbors and friends congregated at the residence of Edward HELLER, on west Main Street, and gave him an agreeable surprise, it being the thirty-third anniversary of his birth." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, October 22, 1891 ======================================================= "Mrs. F. H. Van BENSCHOTEN, of Jersey City Heights, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. S. REYNOLDS." "A pleasant little surprise party was given to Miss Lizzie SCHROEDER on Thursday of last week in honor of her twelfth birthday. Those present were: Emma HUSTON, Grace REYNOLDS, Grace NEWHART, Bessie HUSTON, Cora RINKER, Nettie FETHERMAN, Laura SCHROEDER, Anna ABLE, Henrietta REYNOLDS and Ella SCHROEDER. A very nice dinner was served." "Jay STEMPLES, of Scranton, son of Thos. STEMPLES, spent Sunday last with his father in this place." [East Stroudsburg] "Mrs. Jackson KRESGE was given a surprise party on Wednesday evening of last, it being her 50th birthday. Mrs. Kresge has been away for some days and returned in the evening to find her home filled with her many friends." [East Stroudsburg] "Charles CLARK, of Orange County, New York is visiting his uncle, Andrew HALLET. Mr. Clark has held the office of Justice of the peace for a number of years. He is favorably impressed with this part of the county, it being his first visit." [East Stroudsburg] "Mrs. Horace COMPTON, of Tobyhanna, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. L. A. WARNER." [Mount Pocono area] Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, October 29, 1891 ======================================================= "Arthur STAPLES, of Kane, this state, is visiting his uncle, Mr. John BROWN and other relatives and acquaintances in this place." "On Monday of last week the friends and members of the M. E. Church, at the Delaware Water Gap, numbering about fifty assembled at the residence of their pastor, the Rev. J. S. CUSTARD, in honor of his wife's birthday anniversary and gave them a pleasant surprise and a handsome donation." "Mr. Chas. ECKERT and son Frank, were in New York on Monday." [East Stroudsburg] "Mrs. WILLIAMS, mother of Wm. BURROWS, left on Tuesday for her home in Detroit, Mich." [East Stroudsburg] "Thomas ELLISE, of Kingston, Pa., father of Mrs. Ed SMILEY of this place, has moved to town and will occupy the old stone house on Washington street recently vacated by Silas ROBESON." [East Stroudsburg] "Frank, son of Samuel SEBRING, who was so unfortunate as to get an arm and a leg cut off on the railroad some time ago, is now at home with his parents in Stroud township. He has been in the hospital at Scranton until a few days ago when he was brought home." [Analomink area] Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, November 12, 1891 ======================================================== "Lewis DREHER, who is a partner with his brother, A. D. DREHER, in the bakery business at Newton, N.J., made us a friendly call on Monday." "A. M. PALMER, son of S. B. Palmer is taking..." FRONT PAGE OF NOV 19, 1891 COLUMN BEGINS WITH DEATH OF STROUD BURSON BOTTOM CUT OFF "Miss Elsie SCHOONOVER, of Bangor, Pa., has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Samuel F. SMITH, for a few days." [East Stroudsburg] "Isaac REYNOLDS and his daughter, Mrs. W. A. CHALMERS, returned on Saturday evening from a six week's visit of relatives in different parts of New York State. Since their return Mr. Reynolds was taken sick and at this writing is a very sick man." [East Stroudsburg] "Miss M. G. CASE, the estimable daughter of I. S. CASE, returned Saturday after a pleasant visit to friends and relatives at New York City." [Tobyhanna area] "Mrs. HELLER, the mother of Butcher HELLER, spent Sunday in town." [Tobyhanna] "Joseph ARNOLD is a happy man; it is a girl." [Brodheadsville area] "A young son of Mrs. Thomas C. JONES found, on Thursday, a canvas bag containing $1,000 on the road between WilkesBarre and the spot where paymaster McCLURE was killed and robbed of $12,000 three years ago by Red Nosed Mike and his accomplices. It is supposed to have been lost or dropped by the robbers." [Bossardsville] Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, November 19, 1891 ======================================================== "Thankful He's Living - Last week we stated that Geo. L. ALTEMOSE, of Long Pond, had been killed on Tuesday evening by being run over by an engine on the D. L. & W. railroad...It seems there was a mistake in the name ...George BONSER was the unfortunate. In getting out of the way of one train Mr Bonser stepped in front of another and was struck by the engine and hurled several feet from the track...killed instantly. Mr. Bonser lived in Tunkhannock township and had a wife and seven children." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, November 26, 1891 ========================= "A. S. BISHOP and family, also Miss Sadie Bishop, of Hawley are visiting Mrs. Bishop's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben MILLER." (see Palmer-Miller wedding Dec.3) "Mrs. C. C. BRUEN, of Brooklyn, returned home on Thursday, after spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Williams." "Mr. Eugene SMITH, of Binghamton, has been visiting her mother-in-law Mrs. Effie Smith." (published as 'Mr.' visiting 'her' [East Stroudsburg] "Mrs. Rudolph SHIFFER spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. J. Shiffer, Sr., at Stroudsburg." [West End area] Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, December 3, 1891 ======================================================= "A birthday party was given Mrs. V. O. MERWINE at her residence on Murray Hill Tuesday evening, by their many friends." "S. P. SMITH's sister, from Tunkhannock, and brother from Laceyville, are in town and will attend their brother's funeral on Thursday at Marshall's Creek." [East Stroudsburg] (see Dec. 17, 1891) "Mr. Marshall NIXON of Nay Aug, son of W. H. Nixon, was here recently visiting his father. Marsh is a big one weighing 280 pounds." [Mountain Home area] "Mrs. GAZZERA and daughter, Miss Bertha, spent Saturday at Scranton." [Tobyhanna area] Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, December 10, 1891 ========================================================= "Almost a Centenarian. - Samuel WILDRICK, of Cherry Valley, will be 100 years old, if living on the 28th day of January next. Mr. Wildrick has three times been left a widower and is as spry as a boy of 50 Summers. He is contemplating dancing a jig on the 28th of next month, unless some sudden infirmity should befall him." "Mr. CLEARY, wife and daughter, of Tunkhannock, Pa., were the guests of S. P. SMITH and family for a few days. Mrs. Cleary is Mr. Smith's sister." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, December 17, 1891 ======================== "Mrs. A. B. BACHELDER, of Water Gap, better known as Allie FENNER a short time ago started to St. Louis, Mo., to spend the winter with her husband, who is a bridge contractor, and located in Missouri. She was suddenly taken ill and is now in Philadelphia in a hospital. Her mother, Mrs. Sarah Fenner was wired to and is now with her in the city. Her trouble is supposed to be a tumor, which presses upon the brain and makes recovery very doubtful. She with her friends and family have the sympathy of the community." "Mr. and Mrs. John H. SMOYER celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary or silver wedding, on Saturday evening last at their residence on Academy Hill." "W.W. STOUT, a former Eastonian, but for the past six months a resident of Stroudsburg, has returned accompanied by his wife, nee Miss MARSH, of Stroudsburg. Mr. Stout will make Easton his future home. - Easton Sentinel." "Samuel SHULL, son of Dr. J. H. Shull, who fell from a wagon one day last week and broke his arm, has recovered sufficiently to be in attendance at school." "Mrs. T. M. McILHANEY and Misses Ella and Gussie McIlhaney leave town to-day for Chatham, N.J." "Mr. and Mrs. Henry THOMAS, of Bangor, are visiting Mrs. Thomas' parents, Mr. Samuel SHAFER." [Bossardsville] "Mrs. Edward HIBBLER, of Lehighton is visiting her sister, Mrs. B. F. JACOBY" Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, December 24, 1891 ========================== "The crew of the passenger engine pulling the train which leaves Scranton at noon for New York had a fright on the Pocono Mountain, near Elmhurst, Saturday. While going at full speed a steam pipe in the boiler exploded and the steam hissed to the cab and filled it. E. K. KING, a brakeman, was so terrified that he sprang from the tender head first. He struck against a rail and his skull was crushed. The engineer and fireman stood at their posts and managed to bring the train to a stop. KINK was dead when picked up." [spellings of 'King' and 'Kink' as published] "Mrs. F. H. VAN BENSCHOTEN, of Jersey City Heights, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. S. REYNOLDS." "Mr. Alex. RANBENOLD is attending the funeral of his brother-in-law's wife, Mrs. Jacob STORM, at South Bethlehem, and his store is closed in his absence." "Mrs. HILL, of Port Jervis, mother of Mrs. S. W. BEACH, of this place, is spending Christmas time with her daughter." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, December 31, 1891 ============================ 1892 "Mr. Charles FETHERMAN is lying dangerously ill at his home in Cherry Valley. On Friday of last week Mr. Fetherman went to Pen Argyl to attend to some business enjoying his usual health and ate a hearty turkey dinner. He left Pen Argyl at about four o'clock and felt well and remembers all that transpired until about the time he left the turnpike below Saylorsburg after which all was a blank. He was found in an unconscious condition in the night by the side of the road with symptoms of apoplexy, the lower portion of his body and limbs being paralyzed, also one arm. The supposition is the spinal column received injury caused by being thrown from the wagon. The horse came home with but one shaft fast to him, the wagon being left within about 10 feet of where the accident occurred. Mr. Fetherman is well known throughout this and Northampton counties and is probably the wealthiest man in this county. He is in a critical condition. Although some better as we go to press, his physicians, Drs. MILLER and GREGORY entertain but little hopes of his recovery." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, January 7, 1892 ============================ "The executor's sale of real estate of Casper METZGAR, deceased, of which Allen Metzgar is executor, a full description of which was given in the Times to be sold Jan. 8th, was adjourned to Friday, Jan. 22, a 1 o'clock at the store of D. L. DENNIS, Stormville." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, January 14, 1892 ============================== "Executor's Notice - Estate of Charles FETHERMAN, deceased. Letters Testamentary on the estate of Charles Fetherman, late of the Township of Hamilton, Monroe County, Penn'a, deceased, have been granted to Jeremiah Fetherman, of Bossardsville to whom all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment and those having claims in demand will make known the same without delay. Jeremiah Fetherman, Executor, Bossardsville, Pa. Or to his Attorney, Charlton BURNETT, Stroudsburg, Pa. Jan. 21, 1892." "Mr. DECKER and wife, of Westfield, N.J., are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Elmer STAUFFER." "J.H. SHOTWELL and his brother-in-law, Mr. DANIELS, of Sussex Co., N.J., left on Monday for an extensive southern trip. They will stop at Richmond, and then go to North Caroline, and then to Florida." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, January 21, 1892 ======================== "Miss Anna MOSIER, of Delaware Water Gap, is at present visiting relatives in this section, and is at present the guest of her uncle, Benj. P. Mosier, Esq." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, January 28, 1892 ====================== BIRTH: "The Messrs. Horace FINICAL and William KOLB were both made happy on Saturday night, Jan. 24, by the advent of a charming young daughter in each home. They are to be highly congratulated on their good fortune." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, February 4, 1892 ====================== BIRTH: "M. L. HARTMAN is happy. We learn it is a girl." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, February 18, 1892 ====================== "The appraisers in the estate of the late Chas. FETHERMAN have finished their work and filed their report. From it we learn that the estate was appraised at $146,191.85, most of which is in bonds and mortgages. By the will the property is equally divided between his six children, a trifle over $24,000 each." "Wandered while Insane - Unknown insane woman arrested in Reading identified as Lydia MACKES, of Saylorsburg where her father is a well-to-do farmer." "Her 83rd Anniversary - Mrs. Susan BROWN, of Stroudsburg, was born February 12th, 1809. Consequently last Friday was the 83rd anniversary of her birth. The event was celebrated in an becoming manner at her home last Friday evening. There were seated around the festive board five children, fifteen grand-children and four great grand-children. Mrs. Brown is hale and hearty and skips around quite as lively as a maiden of forty and it was the opinion of those present that she did not seem a day older since her last anniversary. It is the wish of her many friends that she may enjoy many more observances of her natal day." "Rev. John C. DAVISON, a missionary in Japan for twenty years, was the guest of his schoolmate, William H. ARNDT, in East Mauch Chunk, during the early part of the week. They were also in the army together, and had not met before since the war. - Gazette. Rev. Davison is a brother to C. S. Davison, of this town, who about a year ago gave an interesting lecture on Japan in this place." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, February 25, 1892 ========================= "The 13th annual meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Lehigh Presbytery will be held in the Stroudsburg Presbyterian church March 15th and 16th. Following is the program: ...Mrs. EDDY, the afternoon speaker, is a daughter of Dr. NELSON, the editor of The Church and Abroad. In 1881 she went to Syria as a teacher in the Sidon seminary, and in 1884 was married to Rev. Wm. K. Eddy, whose parents have spent forty years in active missionary work in Syria." "Mr. Herman KARTZ of Michigan is in town visiting her brother Nathaniel, and other relatives." "A number of the friends of Mr. Charles HOUSER spent Monday evening at his residence, it being the anniversary of his birth. A very pleasant time is reported." "Garrison SHAFER, agent for the S. & L. L. Co., is confined to his bed on account of sickness. W. P. LOTTIMER, of Rockport, has taken charge of his colt till Mr. L. [sic] is able to get around." "Edward SCHLEIKER, son of P. W. Schleiker, is confined to the house on account of illness." "Harry STRAUSS, son of Isaac Strauss left for Philadelphia Monday to enter the hospital for the purpose of having an operation on his arm, which has been troubling him for the past few years." "Warren J. DUNGAN and his brother-in-law Joseph GREGG, of Bangor, visited Stroudsburg over Sunday." "Michael JOYCE was married six years ago to a young lady of Phoenixville, and during the first five years of their married life the couple became the parents of eleven children. The first were triplets, the second triplets, the third twins and the fourth triplets. All are living and in the enjoyment of excellent health. The mother is a small woman, weighing apparently not more than 100 pounds, and is in the evident possession of unimpaired health." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, March 3, 1892 ======================= "A. J. LODER and family, of Pittsfield, Maine, are visiting his sister, Mrs. Samuel HINKLE, of East Stroudsburg. Mr. Loder has accepted a position of designer in a mill at Brookfield, Mass., where he will make his future home." "Mr. Henry J. KOTZ, who has been rusticating in the South for the past four weeks returned on Tuesday evening. He speaks very flatteringly of the healthful climate, in and around Morganton, N. C., where he spent most of his vacation. Several other places were visited, including Nashville and Roanoke during his absence his brother Milton has been very much benefited and will remain for some time. Wm. SMITH who accompanied the party returned last week." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, March 17, 1892 ================== "Lydia MECKUS, the demented woman from Saylorsburg, Monroe county, who lately was found wandering about Reading, is now at the Northampton county poor house. The woman has brothers at Pen Argyl and Saylorsburg, to whom word was sent, but they refuse to look after her. - Northampton Democrat." "A number of the young friends of Miss Ida McCARTHY gave her a pleasant birthday party at her home on Monroe street, last Thursday evening." "Mrs. Christopher GSCHWINDT of Scranton is visiting her father, Adam HOOFECKER of Smithfield. Mr. & Mrs. Gschwindt will remove to Pennfield, Pa., where he has accepted a position as foreman in a Tannery." "Melchoir BOSSARD, of East Stroudsburg, spent Sunday with his father, James Bossard." "Charles RINEHART, of Chicago, is home visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rinehart." "A grand oyster supper will be held at the residence of W. H. NIXON on Tuesday evening, April 5th, it being the occasion of his 70th birthday. Price 25 cents each. All are invited to attend and a good supper is guaranteed." "A surprise party was given at the residence of William EVANS on Thursday, March 17th, in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Evans. A large turkey belonging to Mr. Evans, which had been fattened for the occasion, was stolen the night previous and they were at a loss to know who the thief might be. As the hour for dinner arrived Mrs. Evans' father, Mr. Almeron UTT, came on the scene with the turkey already prepared for the table. They all had a hearty laugh at the shrewd game played upon Mrs. Evans, particularly the thief who got his share of the turkey also. The following are the names of those present: Mrs. John N. BREWER, Mrs. L. O. BURNS, Mrs. W. H. NIXON, Mrs. Almeron UTT, Mrs. Frank MILLS and Mrs. Frank METZGAR." "Wm. COLBERT of Phila., is spending a few days with his sister, Miss Elizabeth Colbert." "Chas. BRUEN and wife of Brooklyn, spent Sunday with Mrs. Bruen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. WILLIAMS." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, March 24, 1892 ===================== "Mrs. KING, of Brooklyn, daughter of Robert SAMPSON, of this place, after spending several weeks with her parents has returned to her home." BIRTH: "Last Wednesday Mrs. Joseph GREEN gave birth to twins in the Allentown jail - a boy and a girl. Both parents are in jail, the father for seven years, on a conviction for larceny." "Mrs. Susan BROWN was quite ill with pneumonia the early part of the week and her life was despaired of. She is improving and notwithstanding her great age will undoubtedly fully recover." [see Feb. 25 birthday listing] "Master Ned LEE, son of Wesley Lee, was given a birthday surprise by his young friends on Monday afternoon. It was his sixth anniversary and 27 of his young companions helped him enjoy the festive occasion." BIRTH: "A former resident of East Stroudsburg is making quite a reputation and of course he is quite proud of the event. Word is brought to us from Scranton that Mrs. J. M. SCHALL a few days ago presented her husband with a fine pair of boy twins that are the pride of the neighborhood. Mr. Schall lived at East Stroudsburg for several years. The happy mother is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. CARLTON, of Cresco, but now residing in Scranton for a short time." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, March 31, 1892 ======================= "Joseph MARVIN, son of John Marvin, of Bartonsville vicinity, was taken sick a couple of weeks ago with convulsions and he has been in a precarious condition since. He seems to be troubled with a heart affection and his life is dispaired of." "Miss SAYERS of Moscow is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. D. ROBERTS on Main St." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, April 7, 1892 ==================== "Miss Jessie PEARSALL of Middle Smithfield is visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry VAUGHN." "A.F. SCHMALSTEIG and brother have gone to West Superior, Wis., and will make that place their future home." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, April 14, 1892 ===================== "Dr. H. M. KELLER, supt., and surgeon in chief of the new State hospital at Hazleton was in town over Sunday visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Keller." "W. E. KELLER, son of C. B. Keller, a third year student at the University of Penna., medical department and who expects to graduate this Spring, has been appointed resident physician of the Presbyterian Hospital, Phila. A competitive examination was held and out of 31 applicants only four were appointed, Mr. Keller being among the four. This speaks well for the young student who is considerably under 20 years of age." "Wesley SMITH has moved in the house formerly occupied by his father, Madison Smith." "Miss Minnie RINEHART, of Owego, N.Y., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Rinehart." "Mrs. KELLER, who has been visiting her son Charles at Wilkesbarre, has returned home." "Mrs. Henry PLACE left for Tunkhannock to pay her father Mr. John HERMAN a visit, who is lying seriously ill." "William SWARTWOOD spent Sunday last at his uncle's Mr. and Mrs. Steward DRAKE." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, April 14, 1892 ========================== "Jesse ALBERT, a well known citizen of this town was stricken with paralysis at his residence on Pocono street, Wednesday night of last week. He was rendered speechless and partially blind and has been in a very precarious condition and will probably not survive the shock." "Layton, a young son of Lorenzo HUNT, while out horseback riding on Sunday last had the misfortune to be thrown violently to the ground, and a large hole knocked in his head. It was several hours before he was discovered and taken to his home. Dr. N. C. MILLER was called and administered to his wants, and he will fortunately soon recover with no serious results." "Mrs. Ella PRICE, widow of Stroud Price has been appointed post-mistress at Canadensis. C. W. BRUTON resigned." "Robert DEPUE, son of Richard Depue, of South Stroudsburg, who has been employed at Jacksonville Florida during the past winter is visiting his parents. He will remain at home for the next few months." "A Golden Wedding. - A goodly number of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen LOWN's friends gathered at their residence on Sunday last to show due respect and love for them in so great an event. We dare not call it a surprise party but a Golden Wedding tea and such it was from every appearance, for the tea table fairly groaned under the weight of good things to which all did ample justice. Mine host and hostess seemed to know how to make all feel at home. After tea the evening was spent in very pleasant conversation, singing and prayer. Among those present we noticed Mrs. Ann DAVEY over 82 years old. After singing the farewell hymn, "God be with you till we meet again," all the guests returned home agreeing one more pleasant evening had been numbered and that it was good for us to be there. - Delaware Gap, N.J." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, April 21, 1892 ========================= "Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. HORN, of Easton are spending a week with Mrs. Horn's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John CONNOR." "Clint BALTZ, son of Edward Baltz, who has been clerking in his father's store for the past two years, has gone to New Mexico." "Mrs. A. K. PEARSOL, of Evergreen Cliff Cottage, we are informed, is ill again. Mrs. Pearsol has been suffering during the past winter more or less from neuralgia." - listed under 'Middle Smithfield Siftings.' "Miss Lauretta SNYDER, one of the popular teachers of the Stroudsburg schools, spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Miss Alida Snyder." - listed under 'Mount Pocono - A Few Reportorial Echoes From Out Mountain Sanctum.' "Mrs. V. O. MERWINE and daughter, Maggie, of Stroudsburg, were the guests of Mrs. A. M. Merwine last week." [Mount Pocono area] "A party was given by Isaiah SANDT in honor of his daughter, Hattie, on Saturday evening last. They indulged in plays and various games until the hour of ten, when all were invited to the dining room where refreshments were served by the genial hostess." - listed under 'Bossardsville.' "Mrs. Joseph BOSSARD, of East Stroudsburg, spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Samuel Shafer." [Bossardsville area] "Miss Amanda HELLER returned home on Sunday, after a weeks visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter EDINGER." [Bossardsville area] "W. L. ANDRE and wife, of Rossland, spent Sunday with Mr. Leonard Andre of this place." [Bossardsville area] Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, May 5, 1892 ====================== "Mrs. F. M. McILHANEY and daughters, Misses Gussie and Ella left on Monday for a trip in the west." "Mrs. John SCHOONOVER of Trenton, N. J. is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. D. LaBAR." "Henry LINDE of New York stopped with his father-in-law, W. H. WALTERS, over Sunday." "Mac. MOSIER and his niece, Laura BURCH are attending school at East Stroudsburg." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, May 12, 1892 ======================= "Sim ALBERT of Philadelphia is spending a few weeks with his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Henry Albert." "Dr. W. E. KELLER of Philadelphia, recently graduated from the Medical department, University of Penn'a, is spending a short vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Keller, Sr. " "Mrs. Wm. V. BROWN and daughter, Mrs. John DECKER are in Mifflinville, Columbia Co., having gone there to attend the funeral of Mrs. Brown's brother-in-law, Mr. William KELLER." "A very pleasant surprise party was given Mrs. Paul PRICE on the anniversary of her birthday, last Friday." "Mr. and Mrs. BRINK and daughter Meta were guests at the Fairview over Sunday." "Mrs. Mary E. MONROE by the recommendation of Mrs. CAR, makes Swiftwater M. E. Church a liberal donation...The Methodist Episcopal congregation of Smith's church, Paradise, have long felt the need of a church at Swiftwater...While soliciting contributions they called on Mrs. Mary E. Monroe, a wealthy Christian lady, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, but is spending most of her time at her cottage in Paradise Valley, who presented a check for the handsome sum of five hundred dollars." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, May 19, 1892 ========================== "Mrs. SANFORD of Brooklyn is the guest of her daughter Mrs. J. G. KELLER." "Dr. N. L. PECK and daughter Anna spent Saturday and Sunday at Mt. Tabor." "Joseph BRODHEAD of Bethlehem spent Memorial day with his father Hon. C. D. Brodhead." "Mr. William AUSTIN and his mother, of Albion, Michigan, is visiting friends in town. Mrs. Austin is the youngest sister of William and Joseph WALLACE, and went west with her parents many years ago. This is Mr. Austin's first visit here and he is very much pleased with our beautiful county." "Mrs. Sallie AKER's and daughter Hattie was in Cresco over Sunday." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, June 2, 1892 ========================== "Mrs. M. G. SLUTTER is visiting her sister Mrs. SHIVELY, at Scranton." "Mr. John BROWN, wife and son Russel, of Stroudsburg, spent the forepart of the week with Mr. and Mrs. F. B. GARDER. - Moscow Herald." "Maggie and Cora SLUTTER left on Tuesday evening for Peoria, Illinois. They expect to make that their future home." "A number of friends of Bert DAVIS gave him a surprise last Saturday evening, it being his birthday...The day will long be remembered by the present of a bicycle from his father." BIRTH: "Born - to Mr. and Mrs. Lew TRANSUE, a girl." [Mount Pocono] "Miss Ida STORM, formerly of Scranton, now of Swiftwater, was the guest of her cousin, Miss Minnie Storm, on Wednesday." "Quite a surprise was given Mr. and Mrs. Wm. STIFF, it being the fortieth anniversary of their marriage. A large party of friends took possession of the house, while their son who resides at Elmhurst persuaded them to visit Tobyhanna. When they returned they were surprised to find their home occupied and a fine super prepared with all the delicacies of the season. It was a delightful time, long to be remembered." [Mount Pocono] Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, June 9, 1892 =========================== KELLER - Biographical sketch: "An Honored man. - The "Record of the Legion" the official journal of the Grand council of Pennsylvania, of the "American Legion of Honor, in its issue of June, contains the following sketch of Prof. J. E. M. Keller, of Pierce Business College, President of the Associated Councils of Philadelphia. "Past Commander Prof. J. E. M. Keller was born in Stroudsburg, Pa., on May 17, 1856. Was educated at the Stroudsburg Academy an Pierce College of Business, Philadelphia. After finishing his studies, he engaged in mercantile pursuits in his native place until the spring of 1877, when he returned to the last named institution in the capacity of a teacher. He has occupied positions of responsibility and honor in this college for over fifteen years and is now the Vice Principal and has charge of the Banking and Business department. He is a member of Apolo Lodge, No. 296, I.O.O.F.; Pennsylvania Council, No. 37, National Providen Union; Beneficial Association; Spring Garden Lodge; Order of Pente; Director of the Hall Association of the American Legion of Honor. He is one of the most active members of Anthracite Council, No. 49, American Legion of Honor, having filled most of the offices and is present treasurer. The interest which he takes in his Council is not expressed by spasmodic efforts, but is manifested by a constant activity in responding to some duty or service for the good of the order. He is a firm believer in fraternal insurance, having given considerable thought and attention to the subject. He ably represented his Council at Philadelphia, August, 1889, and his appointment as one of the committee on Laws at that session by Grand Commander Frowert, was an honor conferred in recogition of his attainments." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, June 16, 1892 ========================= "Adra SAYRE, of Moscow, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. James KAUTZ. Mr. Sayre was formerly an old resident of Stroudsburg." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, June 16, 1892 ========================== "Jas. FLAGLER and family, of Bartonsville spent Sunday with his brother-in-law, J. S. CUSTARD, formerly of Water Gap, now of Richmond, Pa." "Wilbur URBAN, son of Rev. A. L. Urban and a member of the Sophomore class of Princeton College is spending his vacation with his parents." "Melchoir MILLER is spending his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Miller." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, June 23, 1892 ========================== "Mrs. Horace WILLIAMS, of Stroudsburg visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Williams on Tuesday. - Portland Enterprise." "C. G. CYPHERS, of Delaware Water Gap, spent yesterday with his son, E. T. Cyphers. He attended the quartocentennial at Muhlenberg college. - South Bethlehem Star." "In our report last week of the young lady assaulted...we stated that it was Lillie BENSCHOTEN, which was an error. The unfortunate young lady was her sister, Ella Benschoten, hence the correction." "A. S. HUNT, of Mt. Bethel, has a water tortoise which measures about four inches across the shell, and which came down on the roof of Jesse BRODT's wagon shed during the storm on Tuesday afternoon of last week and was picked up by his son Stewart. This is a fact and can be easily proven. The tortoise is somewhat bruised. - Portland Enterprise." [Since Hunt had the tortoise, the 'son' is Stewart Hunt?] "Joseph HARPS is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alex Harps, in Hamilton township. He has had quite a trip in the west since he was last home. He has been through almost all the western states including California and Texas with a peep into Mexico. He is a glass blower and worked at his trade latterly in Illinois, where he will return in the fall." "George W. EDINGER, of Tannersville, a sixteen year old son of Jacob Edinger, wandered from home on last Thursday and has not since been heard from. His parents are anxious about him, and any one knowing anything of his whereabouts will confer a favor upon them by notifying Mr. Edinger, whose post-office is Tannersville. The boy is small for his age, was dressed in his common every day clothes, a common black slouch hat, blue overhauls, striped vest and coat, also shirt. Exchanges please copy." "The closing exercises of Muhlenberg College, Allentown...Harry A. YETTER of Craig's Meadows. He is the son of John B. Yetter and secured the Junior Oratorical prize of $25 in gold. This prize is offered annually by the Alumni Association, to that member of the class making the best speech in English, as to manner and matter..." "Business is never dull with Constable SMITH of East Stroudsburg...Chas. BRANTLY run away from Paterson last Friday with Chas. ODELL's wife and child and came to East Stroudsburg. It was Monday before Odell could find the whereabouts of his erring spouse, and when confronted by the injured husband the trouble was soon arranged satisfactory to all parties concerned. They shook hands over the bargain. Odell returned to Paterson with his child glad to get rid of his unfaithful wife who went to Scranton with Brantly. It was indeed a very cool manner in treating the person who stole his wife and broke up his home, but probably he was better acquainted with the woman than Brantly." "Mrs. KING of Brooklyn, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert SAMPSON." "Charles SLUTTER, of Stroud township, Monroe county, met with a serious accident on Wednesday morning. While engaged in putting a belt on a wheel at his son Luther's saw mill, his clothing was caught and he was whirled about the shafting with great force. His cries attracted his son's attention, who ran to his assistance, while another employee stopped the machinery...Dr. GREGORY summoned...Mr. Slutter seriously hurt. His entire body had been badly bruised...Mr. Slutter is eighty-two years of age, and his injury is a grave one, but notwithstanding his great age, at this writing he is improving with hopes of his entire recovery." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, June 30, 1892 ======================= "W. L. HELLER and wife, of Silver Creek, Neb., is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. George F. Heller." "Mr. and Mrs. Stuart SNYDER, of New York city, are spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Jacob MELBOURN." "Mr. and Mrs. R. T. HORN, of Easton, are spending a few weeks with Mrs. Horn's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John CONNER." "Mrs. John HUNTSMAN and son, of Mont Clair, N. J. a former resident of this town, are spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Hiram CHAMBERS." "Mr. and Mrs. PARRISH of Jersey City spent the 4th with Mrs. Parrish's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. ACKERMAN. Mr. Parrish returned to the city on Tuesday and Mrs. Parrish will spend the summer in town." "H. W. MERRIAN, of Newton, N. J. celebrated his 64th birthday. He gave a reception and banquet at his residence in that village to his employees. There were 400 guests. A collation was served, while music from a large orchestra enlivened the entertainment. After the banquet Mr. Merrian presented an envelope to each of his guests containing a letter of thanks for faithful service and a sum of money rating according to the years they had been in his employ. Mr. Merrian distributed in this manner the sum of $10,000 among his employees. He is a prominent shoe manufacturer." "Mrs. G. D. DIXON and daughters, of Slateford, spent Sunday with her son, Mr. Sherman W. NIXON, at East Stroudsburg. - Portland Enterprise." [spellings of Dixon and Nixon as published] "Prof. C. LERCH and wife spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. Josiah KELLER." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, July 7, 1892 ========================= "Mrs. Martha G. HUNTSMAN has purchased the estate of her late mother, Susan P. BROWN, situated on Scott St., Academy Hill." "Miss Ida CUSTARD left last week on a trip to Bethlehem and Phila., where she will visit her sisters, Mrs. PAXSON and Mrs. Silas BEEMAN." "Miss Mary BROWN, of Oil City, Pa., is home to spend the summer vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Brown." "Samuel GOFORTH, of Philadelphia, came up on Saturday to spend a few days with his mother, Caroline Goforth. His wife and children, who accompanied him, will remain during the summer." Stroudsburg Times, Pub date: Thursday, July 21, 1892 ===========================