Genealogical Abstracts from the Mount Carmel Ledger, Northumberland County File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Sandy Jensen. BSJENSEN@mhiconn.net USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Genealogical Abstracts from the Mount Carmel Ledger, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania Apr 7, 1893 through Jun 30, 1893 Friday, April 7, 1893 Bryan DURKIN's fourteen year old son was killed today at the Henry Clay colliery. Joseph LAWTON an old and respected farmer who has for the past number of years been a resident of Shamokin, Township, Northumberland county, moved his family to Carlisle, Cumberland county, where he claims it will be much more convenient to him to attend to his coal interests in Virginia. It was reported in Shamokin, Northumberland county, Tuesday, that two sons of Jacob SNYDER living in Port Treverton, Snyder county, and well known here, had engaged in a quarrel which ended in murder. The one threw a stone at the other from the effects of which he died soon after. The murderer is now languishing in jail. The many friends in Shamokin, Northumberland county, of George PATTERSON, a former resident of Ashland, Schuylkill county, Schuylkill county, but now of Lewistown, Mifflin county, were agreeably surprised upon learning that he was married, and had been for several months, to Miss Carrie CLEAVER, of Philadelphia, formerly of Ashland, Schuylkill county . A.B. TYRRELL, who built the Patterson breaker, died at Plymouth, Luzerne county, on Sunday, Apr 7, 1893. Friday, April 14, 1893 James ROW, of Tower City, visited Mt Carmel relatives last week. John FRAZER, of Shamokin, Northumberland county, lapsed digits with Mt. Carmel Friends on Tuesday. Miss Emily REIFSNYDER, of Pottsville, Schuylkill county, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. H.H. WILLIAMS, the fore part of the week. Among Mt. Carmel friends who attended the funeral of Mrs. John E. MCHUGH at Locust Gap on Monday were: John E. COYLE Patrick DONLAN P.J. DONLAN James MCDONNELL Thomas H. RAMAGE, for many years a respected citizen of Mt. Carmel and Green Ridge, went to Philadelphia Wednesday to accept a lucrative position. If Mr. RAMAGE receives a favorable impression of his new quarters, he will move his family in the near future. B.J. DOYLE was appointed postmaster of Centrailia, Columbia county, last Thursday, Apr 6, 1893. A two year old child of Gabriel MAURER of Beaverdale, died on Sunday Apr 8, 1893. Mrs. John E. MCHUGH died very suddenly at her home in Locust Gap last Friday, Apr 7, 1893. Mrs. Harriet BACH, one of Shamokin, Northumberland county,'s oldest residents, died suddenly at her home on Shamokin, Northumberland county, street, Tuesday morning, Apr 11, 1893. She was stricken with paralysis Monday afternoon from which she never regained consciousness. Deceased was fifty years of age and well known. Funeral took place Thursday afternoon, Apr 13, 1893, at 2 O'clock. Rev. SCHNEDER of the Reformed church officiating. Internment in Shamokin, Northumberland county,cemetery. When the school ship "Saratoge" left the docks at Philadelphia Thursday, Apr 13, 1893, it carried with it John ORAM, son of Lawyer W.H.M. ORAM. He intends staying on the ship and get a thorough training as a seaman. The ship is bound for Africa and will not return for some time. Dick MAY, son of Major MAY, of this city, was also to have gone but did not have time to get ready. He will leave on their next trip. Fred KELLY, of Milton, who has many friends in this city, has accepted the position as superintendent of the two electric light plants at Bloomsburg, Columbia county, Columbia Co, and Milton, which are owned by the Thompson-Houston Electric Light Company. In Mr. KELLY the company have secured a valuable man and one who is capable of doing what he undertakes. Albert T. JOHN, son of K.T. JOHN of Mt. Carmel, who was married to Miss Bertie GRAY, of Philadelphia, on Easter Day, started housekeeping at Burlington, New Jersey on Wednesday, Apr 12, 1893. J.O. SHIPMAN, formerly one of Shamokin, Northumberland county's representative young men but lately of Niagra Falls, spent a few days with his parents who reside in this city. He is one of the engineers who is surveying a tunnel to be constructed by the Cataract Construction Company of that city. This is to be one of the greatest tunnels in America. The death of William GILES, of this place, so soon after leaving for his new southern home, was a great shock to his many friends. Deceased was an expert machinist and mechanical engineer and was widely known. His funeral on Sunday afternoon, Apr 9, 1893, was largely attended. Charles TAYLOR, a resident of the Brady, was arrested and brought before Squire KEARNEY Tuesday morning, Apr 11, 1893, for assault and battery on Michael MCGUIRE and wife. He was placed under $400.00 bail for his appearance in court. William ROTHERMEL, accompanied by Earle SALLADA, two of Ashland, Schuylkill county's best known young men, were entertained by their Shamokin, Northumberland county, friends Sunday evening, Apr 9, 1893. Friday, April 21, 1893 The funeral of Mrs. Saul WYNN, of Sunbury, a sister to Mrs. J.T.B. GOULD, who died on Sunday, Apr 16, 1893, took place Tuesday afternoon, Apr 18, 1893. Another of our young attorneys, E.W. GREENOUGH, Esq., intends leaving Sunbury in the fall. He has purchased a residence on Pine street, near Eighteenth, Philadelphia, for the sun of $16.000. He desires to be in the city, in order to have better facilities for educating his children. One of Sunbury's leading jewelers, Mr. W.W. FISHER, was married on Wednesday evening, Apr 19, 1893, at 9 O'clock to Miss Sue STROH, daughter of General G.W. STROH. The ceremony took place in the home of the new family at north Fourth Street. There was the usual secrecy surrounding the wedding trip. The invitations contained a card saying: "Request no presents." This was a sorry joke on the other jewelers. Many of our citizens were delighted to hear of the death of Soapy BROOKS on Saturday, Apr 15, 1893. John WAGNER, of Ashland, Schuylkill county, was with friends in town on Sunday. Squire LEWIS attended the funeral of a relative at Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill county Wednesday, Apr 19, 1893. Miss Carrie WEAVER attended the wedding of W.W. FISHER and Miss Sue STROH, at Sunbury, Monday, Apr 17, 1893. Mrs. Rosetta F. DEWART, of Sunbury, is visiting the wife of our popular district attorney on the Avenue in Mt. Carmel. Miss Bessie FENSTERMACHER, of Shamokin, Northumberland county, is spending the week with the BILLMAN family on Maple Street. Killed by a fall on top rock, Tobias MILLER was brought to his home on Third street by an ambulance, last Friday, Apr 14, 1893. His sudden death was a great shock to his wife of a few months and a host of friends. The funeral cortege which followed the remains to the grave on Sunday, Apr 16, 1893, contained a large representation from the three P.O.S. of A. camps, accompanied by two bands and a long line of friends. Deceased was 26 years of age. A baby boy was born to the devoted wife, on Sunday, Apr 16, 1893, the same day the father and husband was buried. Friday, April 28, 1893 John SCHWENGLER, residing on Walnut street, and William MCELWAIN, of Hickory street, two miners working a breast at Locust Spring colliery, were buried beneath a fall of coal while at work yesterday morning, Apr 27, 1893. SCHWENGLER was instantly killed, and MCELWAIN's body was so badly bruised that his life is despaired of. The former unfortunate man was married the latter was a widower. Edward MALICK, weigh master at Gordon, Schuylkill county, spent Sunday with his parents in the coal metropolis. Joseph H. SHOFFSTALL was married to Miss Jennie I. MEYERS last Thursday evening, Apr 21, 1893, by Rev. HENDERSON. Anthony PHILLIPS, of Mt. Carmel, had his hand bruised while dressing off a shot at the Spring colliery on Wednesday. The will of the late Rev. John J. RUSSELL, who died in Lancaster county recently, bequeaths $500 to the poor of St. Ignatius parish, in Centrailia, Columbia county. Mrs. John W. GILLESPIE, of Shamokin, Northumberland county, paid Mt. Carmel friends a visit Monday. Mrs. Walter PRICE, of Ashland, Schuylkill county, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Joe GOULD, the past week. Mrs. H.W. BOYER entertained T.B. SHINDEL, of Philadelphia, her niece, over Sunday. H. MUSSINA, of Mifflinburg, Union county, shook hands with relatives and friends in Mt. Carmel Tuesday and Wednesday. Adam J. ROWE, of Williamstown, Union county, has moved his effects to this city and will hereafter be one of us. Wesley ROWE, a prosperous young business man of Shamokin, Northumberland county, rode up to Mt. Carmel on his wheel Wednesday. T.W. LAMBENSTEIN, a Shamokin, Northumberland county, reader of the Ledger, sold merchandise to Mt. Carmel business men on Tuesday. Mrs. Charles FELIX, of Shamokin, Northumberland county, was the guest of the Misses HEINRICH, on Market Street, the fore part of the week. Miss Carrie WEAVER returned to her Mt. Carmel home on Tuesday, after spending two weeks with Sunbury friends. John CONWAY, who has accepted a foremanship at Midvalley colliery number two, moved to Wilburton, Columbia county from Shenandoah, Schuylkill county, on Tuesday, Apr 25, 1893. A.K. BOLICH, a former Mt. Carmelite, now living at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, was among old acquaintances here a few days this week. George D. BUCHER, of Sunbury, an ex-republican office holder, is casting wistful eyes toward the county treasurer's office. Miss Mellie EDDIE, who has been living with her sister Mrs. Wm. KIEFER, for several months past, has taken up her home at Shamokin, Northumberland county again. James MAGRADY, a representative of Locust Gap's handsome bachelors, came over Saturday to witness Thos. E. SHEA's performance in the opera house. E.W. BUDDINGER was at Bloomsburg, Columbia county over Sunday, visiting his daughter, Miss Laura BUDDINGER, who will be graduated from the Normal School the coming commencement. George KIMMEL was married to Mrs Amelia WILSON of the U.B. parsonage last evening by Rev. GAMBLER. Thirty years or more ago the groom and bride knew each other and were on very friendly relations, but were afterwards married, each to other persons. Now, Mr. KIMMEL without a wife, and Mrs. WILSON without a husband, meet again and renew devotions with more ardor than in youthful days. George WILLIAMS has made arrangements to have an operation performed on his knee which has been abnormally enlarged, at the Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, on Tuesday. For many years he was employed spragging wagons at the collieries and the oft-repeated jarring in kicking loose the sprags together with inevitable bumps and falls, is supposed to have caused serious enlargement. The dwellings of John ELLIOT, Charles PRICE, William MILLER, and Michael ZAKE, of Centrailia, Columbia county, were totally destroyed by fire Monday evening, Apr 24, 1893, causing a loss of $4,000.00, largely covered by insurance. The origin of the fire is unknown. This is the second large conflagration in that place within the past two weeks. Friday, May 5, 1893 While Mrs. Roger MUNDY, of Mt. Carmel, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. M.O. BRIEN, of Philadelphia, were going to Shamokin, Northumberland county, on the Miners train, Wednesday evening, May 3, 1893, the former lady was suddenly taken ill, and when the train pulled up to the Shamokin, Northumberland county, station she was unable to leave her seat without assistance from conductor WAGNER. The two then started for Franklin street, but in front of the Western Union telegraph office, Mrs. MUNDY fell to the platform insensible. She was carried into the waiting room, where shortly after she expired. Coroner RAKER was summoned and upon examination he discovered that it was caused by heart disease and dropsy. A few weeks ago the deceased was taken ill and it was thought she would die but she recovered sufficiently to be able to move her household effects to Shamokin, Northumberland county, last Wednesday, where he intended to reside. She was 74 years of age. While walking on the railroad from Locust Gap, to Mt. Carmel, last Friday, Apr 28, 1893, William BYE of Locust Gap, was struck by a fast-moving freight train and instantly killed. His remains were taken to Locust Gap for burial. Deceased was thirty years of age and unmarried. Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Jennie WILLIAMS, daughter of John L. WILLIAMS, superintendent of the Union Coal Company at Mt Carmel, to Thomas SANGER, of Shenandoah, Schuylkill county. The wedding will take place at high noon Thursday May 10th at the home of Miss WILLIAMS, on East Sunbury street. Miss WILLIAMS is well known and a popular young society lady of this place and has a large number of friends who wish her much happiness. Mr. SANGER is one of Shenandoah, Schuylkill county 's most prominent young men. Lately he has been residing at Mt. Carmel, employed in the office of the Union Coal Co, at Mt. Carmel. The many friends of Charles H. HASSENPLUG, of Lewisburg, Union county, will be pained to learn that while in the act of coupling cars at Mahanoy Plane, Schuylkill county last Saturday, Apr 29, 1893, he had his right hand smashed. He was taken to the Miner's hospital at Ashland, Schuylkill county, where it was found necessary to amputate the injured limb. It will be remembered some time ago he was injured on the Reading, Berks county road near this city. At the time he resided here and had a large circle of friends. Lulu MCINDOE, the young girl who was taken from this place and sent to the House of Correction, met with a sad fate last week. She was standing near a stove in the House of Correction and her clothes catching fire she was so badly burned before assistance arrived that she died shortly afterward. Her parents reside in this city. William OTTO, of Hazelton, Luzerne county, is the new outside foreman at Midvalley Colliery, number one at Wilburton number one, Columbia county. C.S. GESSLER will take charge of Midvalley Number two, at Wilburton number two, Columbia county. Wm. MCELLWAIN, who serious injury received at Locust Spring colliery we noted last week, was taken to the Miner's Hospital for treatment. Mrs. Louis GROSSMAN went to New York city on Saturday. Miss Emily HURLOW is visiting her sister, Mrs. J.L. RIGBY, at Media. H.G.STEEL, of Shamokin, Northumberland county, was a Mt. Carmel visitor Tuesday. Albert KEISER, of Mahanoy City, Schuylkill county, visited Mt. Carmel friends on Tuesday. Monroe H. KULP, the Shamokin, Northumberland county, lumber dealer, transacted business here on Tuesday. Miss Mary MURPHY, of Centrailia, Columbia county, was entertained by Mt. Carmel friends on Sunday. Fred ZERBY, Lehigh Valley engineer, was Thos. M. RIGHTER & Co's visitor Tuesday. J.T. STINE, a Sunbury reader of the Ledger was domiciled with Mt. Carmel friends on Tuesday. A number of Mt. Carmel friends will attend the wedding of Miss Lizzie KEHLER, of Locust Dale, to Rev. J.H. SCHLEGEL, on May 11, 1893 at the bride's home. Mary ENGLE, Bertha KLINE, and Barbara REDDINGER, three notorious characters of Mt. Carmel, plead guilty to the charge of immoral practice before the court on Tuesday afternoon. Walter MCGINNES was called to the bedside of his mother at Shenandoah, Schuylkill county, on Wednesday, May 3, 1893. She has been a sufferer for several years. Charles LATHAM, here of Shamokin, Northumberland county, who insures the lives of Mt. Carmel people against death and their property against fire, came up to see us on Monday. Roscoe C. FAGLEY is at Mahanoy City, Schuylkill county in charge of the drug store of A.A. WEBER, who is absent from home. Mr. FAGLEY will return to Mt. Carmel in two weeks. Tommy THOMPSON, of Philadelphia, traveling man for Young, Smith, Field & Co., a genial friend of Mt. Carmel merchants took orders here on Monday, May 1, 1893. Mrs. Richard IRVIN has been in attendance a the bedside of her father, Robert WEIR, at Branchdale, Schuylkill county, the past week. The aged gentleman is very seriously ill. William BOWMAN clerk in Leafer and Hamilton's store at Shamokin, Northumberland county, was married to Miss Anning RUMBERGER, of Mt. Carmel, at the U.B. parsonage a few days ago. The Shenandoah, Schuylkill county correspondent of the Pottsville, Schuylkill county Republican said on Monday that Andrew ROBERTSON, of Shamokin, Northumberland county, and his daughter, Mrs. F.G. CLEMENS, of Mt. Carmel, passed through that place Saturday on their way to Philadelphia. Amos PERSING, a former student under Dr. MONTELIUS, came up from Philadelphia Wednesday, May 3, 1893, to stay a short time with friends. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy last week. Mr. PERSING intends to locate permanently either at St. Clair, Schuylkill county or Williamsport, Lycoming county. Friday, May 12, 1893 Charles STROUSE the Shenandoah, Schuylkill county jeweler, was in town to complete arrangements for opening a branch store. Dr. M.L. WEUGER, of Reading, Berks county, has been sued by the Reading, Berks county Board of Health for not reporting a smallpox case. Jacob MISCAVITCH, living on West 2nd street, was badly crushed across the abdomen by a fall of coal at Pennsylvania colliery Wednesday, May 10, 1893. Bertha KLINE, of Mt. Carmel who has been lodged in the county jail for the past two weeks was taken to the House of Corrections Wednesday morning, May 10, 1893. A ten year old son of Mike MECOLI, who keeps a saloon near corner 2nd and Oak streets, had his leg broken while being severely jostled in a crowd in the public school playground last Friday, May 5, 1893. Dr. R. JOHNSON, of Niagra Falls, has returned home after a pleasant stay with his sister, Mrs. Charles COPE. Mrs. Charles MAURER, an estimable lady of Shamokin, Northumberland county, formerly a resident of Mt. Carmel, is among her friends here. John DURGAN and James JUDGE Jr., representative citizens of Locust Gap, grasped the hands of Mt. Carmel friends yesterday. J.W. HUGHES, a former townsman, now a prosperous merchant of Philadelphia, circulated among old friends here this week. Wm. FELKER, Jr., formerly a baker of Mt. Carmel, now established in the same line at Shamokin, Northumberland county, was among us a few hours last Friday. Thomas CLARKSON, a prosperous business man of Shamokin, Northumberland county, brother to John J. CLARKSON and A.S. CLARKSON of this place, saw his friends here yesterday. Joe CLEAVER, of Catawissa, Columbia county, brother of our esteemed townsman C.L. CLEAVER, is spending several days in town. He proposes to start on a lecturing tour in the near future. John HOOVER, who is conductor on one of Chauncey DEPEW's gilt-edged passenger trains, came down from New York on Saturday, May 6, 1893, to mingle with acquaintances of early years. Misses Clara GABLE, Kate CALDWELL and Maud CLADWELL, Lizzie WAGENSELLER and Emma HENRIE, a company representing Shamokin, Northumberland county's society people, were the guests of Miss Ollie BENSINGER yesterday. Among the Mt. Carmelites who attended the SCHLEGEL-KEHLER wedding at Locust Dale, yesterday, May 11, 1893, were Mr. and Mrs. S.H. GEIST, Mrs. Charles KEHLER, and Messrs Daniel KEHLER and Richard KEHLER, and Missed Hattie BEVAN and Helen GOLDSCHMIDT. Edgar E. STAUFFER, son of Rev. D.S. STAUFFER, a former pastor of the Evangelical church here, came over from the SCHLEGAL-KEHLER wedding at Locust Dale, yesterday to visit his Mt. Carmel friends. Mr. STAUFFER is a junior at Lafayette College. Miss Fannie SILLYMAN, of Shenandoah, Schuylkill county is the guest of Avenue friends. Mrs. Wm. GOULD, of Mifflinburg, Union county is among her Mt. Carmel friends again. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J. HIGGINS, of Shamokin, Northumberland county, were Mt. Carmel visitors yesterday. William MCFEE, Sr., and wife were recent guests of their son, John MCMATH, at Pottsville, Schuylkill county. Misses Cora SALLADA and Laura SALLADA, of Ashland, Schuylkill county, were entertained in Mt. Carmel Wednesday evening. Mrs. John CARL and son P.F. CARL were in attendance at the SANGER-WILLIAMS nuptials at Shamokin, Northumberland county, Wednesday, May 10, 1893. Albert JOHN, son of our townsman K.T. JOHN, now of Burlington, New Jersey, visited his old friends here this week. Dr. R. JOHNSON, of Niagra Falls, has returned home after a pleasant stay with his sister, Mrs. Charles COPE. Joe GOULD and H.T. JOHN represented Burnside Post at the funeral of Henry REECE at Shamokin, Northumberland county, on Sunday, May 7, 1893. Mrs. S.E. SLAYMAKER, daughter of Judge WHITIMER, is visiting her old home on Chestnut street. She has been at death's door for a year and the strange part of her case was that she always looked well. She has now fully recovered and is the picture of health. Her husband is engaged with T.S. MARR, formerly of this place, in the manufacturer of arc lamps in Philadelphia. Mrs WILLIAMS, who has been in jail since the February court for keeping a disorderly house, was released on Monday, May 8, 1893, and returned to her home in Mt. Carmel, where she will probably again pursue her old tricks. David RICHARDS, who has been serving three months in the county jail, for costs was released Monday, May 8, 1893, and returned to Mt. Carmel. The interest manifested in the wedding of Miss Lizzie KEHLER, daughter of James KEHLER, of Locust Dale, , to Rev. H.F. SCHLEGEL, of Freemansburg, Northampton county, yesterday is unprecedented in the history of that little burg. The marriage ceremony occurred at high noon in the Evangelical church of Locust Dale, and was witnessed by hundreds of friends intimate with the bride or groom. Bishop C.H. HERMAN made the happy twain one. The bride wore crepe de chene trimmed with pearl trimmings. Her maids were attired as follows: Miss E. Lillian ARNER, of New Mahanoing, Carbon county, cream silk Miss Lizzie GEISEL, of Weissport, Carbon county, old rose Miss Ida KEHLER, of Shenandoah, Schuylkill county, pale blue china silk Miss Lizzie KEHLER, of Frackville, Schuylkill county, cream Miss Myra MILLER, of Weissport, Carbon county, lavender Miss Clara MOSER, of Locust Dale, Northumberland county, Allie green The groom was attended by messers: Joe CASKEY, of Bethlehem, Northampton county Archie KEHLER, of Locust Dale, Northumberland county Irvin KEHLER, of Locust Dale, Northumberland county M.L. MILLER, of Weissport, Carbon county Edgar E. STAUFFER, of Easton, Northampton county Ira WETZEL, of Ashland, Schuylkill county, The parlor and dinning room were elegantly decorated for the reception of friends after the ceremony. The presents from numerous friends aggregated to value one thousand dollars. The bride is a young lady of many charms and accomplishments, a graduate from the music and art department of Schuylkill Seminary in the class of 1891, at which institution she first met her newly wedded husband. They will make their future home at Freemansburg, Northampton county, where Rev. SCHLEGAL is installed over the Evangelical congregation. The court opened Monday morning, May 8, 1893, at a quarter to eight. Judge SAVIDGE granted a divorce in the case of Amelia LANDIS vs. Wm. LANDIS. On Monday, May 8, 1893, George B. WEAVER, of Upper Augusta, petitioned the court for the adoption of Edith May YOCUM. The petition was granted. Mrs. P.H. MOORE was buried from her home on Fourth street on Sunday, May 7, 1893. She leaves four daughters and a son. Her husband is a member of the well-known dry goods and grocery firm of D.H. SNYDER and Co. The marriage of Miss Jennie WILLIAMS to Thomas SANGER, of Shenandoah, Schuylkill county, Wednesday afternoon, May 10, 1893, was one of the most fashionable society events of the season. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride on east Sunbury street at high noon by Rev. C.H. FITZWILLIAMS, of the Baptist church, and was witnessed only by the relatives and most intimate friends. Miss Johanna SANGER, sister of the groom, acted as bridesmaid, and was handsomely attired in white silk. T.H. WILLIAMS, brother of the bride, was groomsman, and wore a dark suit. The flower girl was Miss Edith GASKIN who was dressed in white silk, while her path to the parlor was strewn with flowers. The bride was attired in white silk trimmed with Irish point lace, making a beautiful appearance. The groom wore a black suit. Immediately after the ceremony, congratulations were showered upon the newly married couple from all sides. The bridal party then adjourned to the dining room where a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. At 2 O'clock the party were driven to the Reading, Berks county station amid showers of rice and when the 2:16 O'clock train arrived they boarded it for a trip to Philadelphia, Newark, New Jersey and New York where they intend spending a week or more. The presents were numerous and very costly. The funeral of ex-Burgess Henry REESE on Sunday afternoon last, May 7, 1893, was one of the largest ever. J. O'CONNER, Sr., aged 83 years, died Saturday evening, May 6, 1893, at his residence on South Shamokin street, after a few months suffering with a complication of diseases. He was a well known and respected citizen having come to this city eleven years ago, in 1882. He leaves two sons, George O'CONNER, residing at Jeansville, Luzerne county, and John O'CONNER, residing at Shamokin, Northumberland county, conducting a tobacco and confectionery store on Shamokin street. The funeral took place Tuesday, May 9, 1893, from his late home. The remains were conveyed to the N.C. Depot where they were shipped to Danville, Montour county, for interment at that place. Thomas GUISINE, of Shenandoah, Schuylkill county, the man who stole the coat, vest and watch from John RODGERS at Edward OWENS' hotel on Mar 14, 1893, plead guilty to court on Monday and was sentenced by Judge STITZER to pay a fine of $5.00 and serve three months in jail. Miss Ella DERCHANT will be married to Mr. Albert KEISER, of Mahanoy City, Schuylkill county, on May 16, 1893. License papers were taken out on Tuesday, May 8, 1893. May 23, 1893, Rev. W.A. SHOEMAKER will unite in marriage Miss Annie MILLER and Mr. D.S. LUCAS, both well known in Mt. Carmel. John JEFFERSON was 53 years old on Tuesday, May 9, 1893. Friday, May 19, 1893 Joseph ELSE, of Camptown, Bradford county, had his leg broken at the Richards colliery by a piece of falling timber. Mrs. John GLASMYRE was buried at Slabtown, Columbia county on Tuesday, May 16, 1893. Revs. SHOEMAKER and FERRIS officiating. Deceased was 39 years old. Mrs. George E. BERNER and her sister-in-law Miss Rose C. BERNER will spend the summer in the west. C.L. CLEAVER attended the GLASSMIRE funeral at Slabtown, Columbia county, Tuesday. Isaac KEMBEL wielded the birch in the second grade grammar school during his absence. Clark MONTELIUS, of Williamsport, Lycoming county, Sundayed at the old homestead on Oak Street, Mt. Carmel. Mrs. M.A. LEISENRING, of Upper Lehigh, Luzerne county, is a welcome visitor at the home of her son-in-law Thos. M. RIGHTER. H.B. MUSSINA, of Cowen, Union county was a town visitor Tuesday, May 16, 1893. Mrs. W.A. PHILLIPS, of Ashland, Schuylkill county, was the town's guest Tuesday, May 16, 1893. Mrs. Daniel LINBY, of Shamokin, Northumberland county, was a guest of the LENTZ family yesterday. Mrs. Tacob SPOHN, of Weissport, Carbon county is visiting at John LINDER's on Third street. Miss Mary PERGER and Miss Lizzie YOST, of Ashland, Schuylkill county, were visitors in town yesterday. Mrs. C.W. CLEMENS, of Pottsville, Schuylkill county, is at the home of her son Supt. CLEMENS on the Avenue in Mt. Carmel. Mrs. S.M. FROST of Centrailia, Columbia county, was entertained at the home of M.K. WATKINS yesterday, May 18, 1893. Joseph HUGHES was in Mt. Carmel this week to complete preparations for the removal of his family to Philadelphia. Mrs. EDDY was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. W. KEIFER Jr., several days this week. Jere SNYDER and wife attended the funeral of Jere's brother at Selinsgrove on Monday, May 15, 1893. Henry M. YOCUM, of Bear Gap, on Tuesday executed pension papers before E.E. WHITE, notary public, which will bring him a snug sum of back money. William SCHWENK, of Minersville, Schuylkill county, was in town Wednesday, May 17, 1893, to complete arrangements for disposing of his valuable real estate. Wm. KEIFER, Jr., with his two sons drove to Gordon, Schuylkill county on Monday, May 15, 1893. Bernard HARVEY's will name his wife as executrix of the estate. Joe LEE is the only Chinaman in Mt. Carmel and he has never hear of the Geary act. Richard ARMOUR, brother of the Mt. Carmel justice, has in his possession an English dictionary bearing date of Jul 3, 1761. Samuel BERGSTRESSER, the three year old son of S.E. BERGSTRESSER, was buried on Wednesday, May 17, 1893, death resulting from scarlet fever. Wednesday, May 17, 1893, Benneville WARDs little boy fell from the box of a sewing machine and sustained injuries which, a few hours later, resulted in death. The remains were taken to Georgetown this morning for internment. Miss Ella MULLIGAN and Miss Cassie ROARTY of Philadelphia, are spending a few days with their parents in Locust Gap. A large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral of Andrew MCELWEE in Mt. Carmel on Tuesday, May 16, 1893. He was one of Locust Gap's old residents until the time of the explosion in which he lost an eye and all his possessions. Dr. P. J. FAUGHMAN, of Locust Gap, spent several days with his parents at Williamsport, Lycoming county this week. John BRECKER, of the Merriam, started for the wild and woolly west on Tuesday morning, May 16, 1893. In Nov 1890, Mary PENSYL, widow of John PENSYL, died at her home in Rush township, , leaving four sons, William PENSYL, Adam PENSYL, Samuel PENSYL, and Francis PENSYL. In December of 1890, William PENSYL presented for probate the will of his mother, bequeathing to him most of her estate. Samuel PENSYL filed a caveat, claiming his mother was not of sound disposing mind and memory at the time of making the will. The matter is now to be given to the supreme court. Bernard HARVEY was born in 1837, he died at age 56, funeral was Monday morning, May 15, 1893. Friday, May 19, 1893 List of Dead Soldiers: Protestant Cemetery: James ADAMS, 7th Pa. Calvary Jacob BEVERLY, 53d P.V. Moses BROWN, (Colored, 25th U.S.C.) Edward DAVIS, Mexican War and 3rd Pa. Artillery John DEITRICH, 48th P.V. Elias DELCAMP, 151st P.V. Edward DREHER, 5th U.S. Artillery Edmund EDWARDS, 20th P.V. Joseph FISHER, 7th Pa. Calvary Platetus FRITZ, 129th P.V. Andrew GEARY, 53rd P.V. Lemel GRIFFITHS, 48th P.V. William F. HAAS, 46th P.V. Chas. JEFFERSON, 13 P.V. Wm. JEFFERSON, 48th P.V. Lloyd JOHNSON, 17th Pa Cavalry James MORETON, 46th P.V. William NASH, 129th P.V. Jno. RICHARDSON, 129th P.V. Thomas ROE, 56th P.V. George THOMAS, 56th P.V. Ralph THIRLOWAY, 188th P.V. Levi WERNTZ 17th Pa. Cavalry Jacob YOUGST, 129th P.V. Catholic Cemetery Jno. D. BRENNAN, 96th P.V. Patrick CANFIELD 133rd P.V. Daniel COVELY, 7th Pa. Cavalry John DOLAN, 133rd P.V. John DRISCOL, 10th U.S.I. Jos. FIEGELS, 132nd P.V. and 88th P.V. Cornelius HAFFEY, 120th P.V. Joel MANK, 81st P.V. Patrick RAFFERTY, 55th P.V. Charles RICE, 48th P.V. Richard RYAN, 48th P.V Friday, May 26, 1893 The news of the fatal accident which befell G.W. FARROW, a well-known resident of Snydertown, at Excelsior last week, while trying to board a freight train, was received by his many friends in this city with sadness. He was a brother of Kimber FARROW, resident engineer for the P & R. C. & I Company, at this place. The funeral which took place at Snydertown was attended by a large delegation of friends from Shamokin, Northumberland county. In accordance with a suggestion advanced in the Ledger the graduates of the Mt. Carmel High School met and formed an organization. Daniel KEHLER, class of 1888 was chosen president. Miss Phyllis L. JONES, class of 1888 vice president, Miss Carrie A. WEAVER, class of 1890, secretary and treasurer. White and purple were adopted as the association's colors and they will be first worn on the evening of May 31, 1893, when the classes will attend in a body the graduating exercises of 1893. On the evening of Jun 2, 1893, the association will hold its first annual banquet and reunion in the lecture room of the Vine street school building. The graduates with their present places of residences are here shown: Class of 1887 Emma KIEFER Mt. Carmel M. Jeannette MORTON Mt. Carmel Charles A. SCHWENK Treamont Alene STILLWATER Mt. Carmel Class of 1888 Albert JENNINGS Mt. Carmel Phyllis L. JONES Strong Daniel W. KEHLER Mt. Carmel Annie R. SCHWENK Minersville, Schuylkill county Irene A. SILLIMAN Mt. Carmel Class of 1889 Lizzie E. DEPPEN Mt. Carmel M. Ada DEPPEN (RAKER) Shamokin C. Elmer JOHN Mt. Carmel Reuben KLINE Mt. Carmel W. Mason TIER Mt. Carmel Class of 1890 Jennie DREHER Mt. Carmel Mary Ellen DUFFY Mt. Carmel Emily HURLOW Mt. Carmel Rebie JENNINGS Mt. Carmel Katie L. LEHMAN Bridgeport Zillah N. ROBERTSON Mt. Carmel William ROBERTSON Mt. Carmel Sadie B. SCHUM Mt. Carmel Katie SCOTT Mt. Carmel Bessie SMITH Mt. Carmel Henry W. STAUFFER Reading, Berks county Grace Tower TIER Mt. Carmel Carrie A. WEAVER Mt. Carmel Class of 1891 Rosella Agnes CORCORAN Mt. Carmel Bertha Mary HEBERLY York Alfred Homer JONES Strong Bertha MARSDEN Mt. Carmel Mary Catharine REICH Mt. Carmel Maud Hunter SILLIMAN Mt. Carmel Class of 1892 Mary A. EVANS Mt. Carmel Lottie DELCAMP Mt. Carmel Kate DOLAN Philadelphia Lillian I. JOHN Mt. Carmel Laura BUDDINGER Mt. Carmel Friday, Jun 2, 1893 John GRAEBER, accompanied by his sister Lizzie GRAEBER, two well known Ashland, Schuylkill county people, stopped off in Shamokin, Northumberland county, on their way to the World's Fair in Chicago. The death of a two-year-old child of Albert ZANKER and the unfortunate way in which it met death, was received with intense sorrow Friday, May 26, 1893, by Mr. ZANKER's many friends. The little one was playing near the side walk when a heavy stone wagon belonging to B.E. ADAMS came along and was in the act of turning in to let another team pass. The driver not seeing the child, the wagon struck it and two wheels went over the boy before it was discovered, inflicting fatal injuries. The infant was taken into the house where three doctors were hurriedly summoned but they pronounced the child dead immediately. The funeral which took place Monday, May 29, 1893, was the largest one for a child ever witnessed in Shamokin, Northumberland county. E.N. KLEES, our genial tobacconist, celebrated his 22nd birthday anniversary last Friday, May 29, 1893. The Misses KIEFER are entertaining Miss Annie R. SCHWENK, of Minersville, Schuylkill county, and Miss Susan HAUPT, of Frackville, Schuylkill county, at their home on south Oak street in Mt. Carmel. Miss Kate SMITH, of Mahanoy City, Schuylkill county, and Mr. Fred SHOEMAKER, of Shamokin, Northumberland county, are being entertained at the home of Rev. W. A. SHOEMAKER, on south Oak street, Mt. Carmel. John J. TOBIAS, one of the town's prominent citizens has accepted a position as manager of a shoe store on Market street, Harrisburg, Daulphin county. He takes charge on Monday, June 5, 1893. If the position suits him he will remove his family to the state capital. J. Donald GEIST, who has been pursuing studies preparatory for college for some time past, is spending two weeks with his brother, our progressive green grocer, S.H. GEIST. Mrs. John JUDGE, of Locust Gap, is the guest of her two daughters in Philadelphia this week. Rev. J.A. DANNER on Tuesday, May 30, 1893, united in marriage Miss Sarah I. WOLFGANG and Mr. John FRY. Mr. and Mrs. D.S. LUCAS have gone to housekeeping in their neatly furnished home in Camptown, Bradford county. The family of D.D. BOLICH is enjoying a visit from Mr. BOLICH's sister, Mrs. Dr. James L. SEIBERT, of Bellefonte, Centre county. Miss Carrie RAMSEY, late of Mt. Carmel now employed in Pottsville, Schuylkill county, is spending several pleasant days with her parents. Corneilus JOHNSON, formerly a student in the law office of W.B. FAUST, now engaged at Philadelphia, spent Memorial Day in town. Mrs. I. F. HAMLER, of Lewisburg, Union county, formerly of Mt. Carmel, was the guest of her friends here this week for several days extending over the 30th. Thomas H. RAMAGE, a former citizen of Mt. Carmel, now employed at Philadelphia, came up on Saturday, May 27, 1893, to see his family and numerous friends. Mrs. G.E. BERNER and Miss Rose BERNER will start for Chicago Jun 13, 1893. They will remain in the west two months, spending most of the time at the old BERNER homestead at Beaver Damm, Indiana. George JEFFRIES, who has been visiting his brother Henry JEFFERIES, on Maple street, for two weeks, left on Wednesday, May 31, 1893, for the World's Fair. His home is in Colorado. Charlie BENSON, of Centrailia, Columbia county, was a welcome caller on Tuesday. G.W. FERNAN, of Wilburton, Columbia county, was a Hazelton visitor over the 30th. Oscar READER, is entertaining his brother Richard READER and wife, at Port Carbon, Schuylkill county. Miss Zillah ROBERTSON was the guest of Miss Bertie FAGLEY, of Shamokin, Northumberland county Tuesday. Miss Mary HESS, of Minersville, Schuylkill county, is visiting friends in Mt. Carmel. Friday, Jun 9, 1893 Coroner F. D. RAKER came up from Shamokin, Northumberland county yesterday afternoon to inquire into the circumstances attending the mysterious discovery of the infant found buried in a cigar box at the foot of Locust Mountain, immediately south of town, Wednesday evening, Jun 7, 1893. He impaneled a jury consisting of: J.E. BASTRESS A.H. DECHANT T.W. HOFFMAN Richard IRVIN J.B. KAUFFMAN A.A. RARR who upon examining the witnesses and taking testimony of the physicians holding the post-mortem examination found that the child had come to its death by premature birth. No clue to the guilty person who concealed the child could be found. The wedding of Simon ABRAHAMSON, the clothier near the post office, is announced to take place in August. The bride-elect is Miss Pauling SINGER, of Williamsport, Lycoming county, a lady of many graces whose father is part proprietor of the Lycoming Pantaloon Manufactory. Professor J.P. REICH died at his home on Market street last Friday night, Jun 2, 1893 after ailing for months with kidney trouble. His funeral on Monday morning was largely attended, the remains being taken to Danville, Montour county for interment. Deceased was a consistent member of the Church of Our Lady and Rev. Father O'REILLY, who officiated at the obsequies, spoke very feelingly of his many virtues and the loss the community has sustained in his death. A wife and eight children are bereft of a devoted husband and indulgent father. A two-year-old child of Stannie MIOLESKI, merchant on South Oak street, Mt. Carmel, died of throat disease Monday night, Jun 5, 1893. D.H. ROTHERMEL, of Treverton, Northumberland county, was arrested Saturday morning on the charge of embezzling funds belong to Zerbe township. Friday, Jun 16, 1893 Miss Kate BOLTON, a former resident of Sunbury, died at Philadelphia last Thursday, Jun 15, 1893. Her remains were brought here on Saturday and she was buried from the Episcopal church. She was a daughter of John BOLTON, who owned the Red Horse Jim, a famous hostelry in the old days of this city, when the Supreme Court held its sessions here. An interesting question may arise as to her estate. She appointed as her executor Leopold KOCH, who at the time was a clothing merchant here. He moved to Mckeesport and died. She then wrote to Mr. GREENOUGH that she thought she would like to have John A. KEITHAM, of Sunbury her executor. Is that a sufficient designation or appointment to authorize Mr. KEITHAM to act? Miss Bessie CAMPBELL, daughter of Azariah CAMPBELL, of Eighth street, and John J. OWENS, two well-known young people of this city, were married at the home of the bride Tuesday evening, Jun 13, 1893. Rev. GANOE, of the First Methodist church, performed the ceremony, after which a reception was tendered the young people, and at 1:37 O'clock they left for Atlantic City, to be gone several days. The wedding is announced of Miss Marzie PAUL to W.F. STARTZEL, to take place on Jun 27, 1893. The bride is the daughter of Tobias H. PAUL, the well-known furniture dealer, and is one of Shamokin, Northumberland county's well-known and popular young ladies. The sad death of Clarence HENRY, of Shamokin, Northumberland county, while at work at the Cameron colliery Wednesday, Jun 14, 1893, was a great shock to his many friends who sympathize with his parents in their sad bereavement. He was nineteen years old and a favorite among his associates. Mrs. A. SMITH and her mother-in-law Mrs. Mary SMITH, accompanied by Misses Gertrude SMITH and Ethel SMITH, left for Saginaw Michigan on Wednesday, Jun 14, 1893, to be gone six weeks. They will visit the World's Fair during the trip. H.J. MEIXELL, of Pottstown, Montgomery county, brother of J.B. MEIXELL, cashier of the South Bethlehem National Bank has been elected cashier of the Farmer's National Bank of Ephrata, Lancaster county. Mrs. Charles ZASILOVITCH, residing on West 2nd street, after collecting $257.00 dollars of husband's money, on Thursday, Jun 15, 1893, left for parts unknown. The unfortunate husband to intercept her, has sent photos of his wife to Inspector BYRNES, of New York and the other American ports, thinking she might take an outgoing vessel for her old country home again. There have been no developments to date. Edward FLYNN, son of John FLYNN, residing on West 2nd street, Mt. Carmel, was caught in the way of a rapidly revolving line shaft at Alaska colliery Monday, Jun 12, 1893, and twirled about at terrific speed. His smock giving way he was released after making several revolutions. He was considerably bruised about the arms and legs, but his injuries are not serious. Mrs Mary SHOEMAKER, of Shamokin, Northumberland county, was released from the county prison on Thursday afternoon, Jun 15, 1893. She served a year for adultery. Owen G. WILLIAMS was released from the county prison Saturday afternoon, Jun 10, 1893. Her served four months for keeping a disorderly house in Mt. Carmel. C.F. KUHNS, of Shamokin, Northumberland county, was brought to the county prison Saturday morning, Jun 10,1893. Mary HUGHES says he stole her gold watch and chain. She values the watch at twenty-five dollars and the chain at five dollars. Mr. James HINKIE and Miss Mazie DARKER, two of our well-known young people, quietly took the 7:15 Lehigh Valley train for Phillipsburg, New Jersey, Wednesday morning, Jun 14, 1893, where they were married. The couple will reside with the grooms parents and have the best wishes of the Ledger and their host of friends. Mrs. F. H. PENGELLY left Tuesday morning, Jun 13, 1893, for Lead City, South Dakota, to join her husband, who went to that place from Mt. Carmel six months ago to accept a lucrative position. Her brother W.J. ANTHONY, accompanied her as far as Harrisburg. The PENGELLY home will keep posted on Mt. Carmel affairs through the Ledger. Miss Cora REED, of Mt. Carmel was taken to the Warren Asylum by Jacob H. REED, overseer of the poor, on Monday, Jun 12, 1893. Our readers will remember her as the young lady whose mind was affected recently and who has since been in charge of constant attendants. He lost is most sad and pitiful. Friday, Jun 30, 1893 The most frightful accident in this week of casualties occurred on Wednesday morning, Jun 28, 1893 at Pennsylvania colliery, when Dominic ENDERIE was killed outright and eight other men were more or less seriously injured by an explosion of gas. The gas was fired from the flame of Joseph MENEPOCT's lamp. Five of the unfortunate men were taken to the Miners Hospital for treatment the same day. The remaining three: Anthony BRADKO Joseph MENAPASA Dominic PIETRO are receiving the skillful attention of Dr. W.T. WILLIAMS at their home in Green Ridge. The doctor thinks their cases very serious, though he has hopes of their recovery. Thomas WILLIAMS, the inside foreman at Richards colliery, came to his death suddenly and without warning last Saturday morning, Jun 24, 1893, about five O'clock. He was riding down the slope in a descending car, when a second loaded car was pushed over the knuckle of the plane above and followed the declivitous track at a frightful speed, coming in collision with the first car and crushing the body of the unfortunate man. Deceased was a brother of Superintendent Morris WILLIAMS, of Shamokin, Northumberland county, a thoroughly practical miner, and had charge of the Richards miner about four months. His funeral took place on Monday afternoon, Jun 26, 1893. Rev. W.A. SHOEMAKER, of the Evangelical church of Mt. Carmel officiating. The remains were taken to Jeansville, Luzerne county, Pa for interment. The pall bearers were: James JOHN, of Shamokin, Northumberland county Peter E. JONES, of Green Ridge, Northumberland county Robert PENMAN, of Green Ridge, Northumberland county James VISICK, of Green Ridge, Northumberland county Jacob WILLIAMS, of Mt. Carmel, Northumberland county Milton WAGNER, and wife Sundayed with Mrs. WAGNER's parents at Reiner City. Hon. Chas. N. BRUMM, of Minersville, Schuylkill county, was one of the notables who registered here on Monday. Mrs. Jane COONER and daughter, of Watsontown, Northumberland county, have been the guests of Mrs. Joe GOULD the past week. Miss Lottie DOREY, of Williamsport, Lycoming county, who has been visiting Miss Bessie KANTER the past week, returned home yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MCFEE, Jr., with their three sons, Sundayed at Pottsville, Schuylkill county with Mrs. MCFEE's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph GILMORE, formerly residents of Mt. Carmel. William PLATT, a 15 year old son of Thomas PLATT, while walking up the slope at Pennsylvania colliery Saturday morning, Jun 24, 1893, was struck by a descending wagon, causing almost instant death. A coroner's jury assembled at Irvin's furniture store on Wednesday laid the blame upon the engineer who was absent from his post of duty. The funeral took place on Tuesday, May 27, 1893 from the church of Our Lady. Joseph KULLICK, a 14-year old son of Thomas KULICK was seriously injured at Alaska Monday. He was a door boy, and at the time of the accident was making way for a trip of six wagons to pass, when the last one jumped and wedged him against the door. The boy received a severe flesh wound between the knee and ankle of his left leg, had the right one badly bruised and sustained painful bruises about the head. Dr. BARTHO is giving him good attention. Mrs. H.S. ROBINS left on a southern trip on Tuesday. She will remain several months with her two sons, Doctor Joseph ROBINS and merchant Charles ROBINS, at Claremont, West Virginia. John SHIPMAN and Miss Ebba DRUMHELLER were married at high noon on Wednesday, Jun 28, 1893, in the Lutheran church, this city. The bride is a daughter of Adam DRUMHELLER of Washingtown township but has live in this city may years. Elmer ADAMS will be married to Miss Lizzie FRYMOYER, formerly cook at the Commercial Hotel, in a few days, according to the statement of a close friend of the bride. Another prospective wedding to be solemnized on or about the 4th of July will make Thomas M. THOMAS, of town, and Miss Elisa ADAMS, of Bells Tunnel, man and wife. Mary DOLBIN, two-year-old daughter of John DOLBIN, died Sunday afternoon, Jun 25, 1893, of membranous croup. Funeral exercises were conducted Tuesday afternoon, Jun 27, 1893, by Rev. John Graham, rector of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Shamokin, Northumberland county. There are letter in the post office for the following persons: Cynary HERNER Mrs. Alice KESSLER Chas. H. MILLER Miss Maggie MILLER Aaron MUMMAH Mrs. Sallie SCHNEIDER Mr. John P. SNYDER