Genealogical Abstracts from the Mount Carmel Ledger, Northumberland Co 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 Co, Pa Oct 14, 1892 to Dec 30, 1892 Friday, October 14, 1892 About eleven o'clock on Oct 13, 1892, a terrific explosion occurred at the Sterlin colliery, one mile south-west of Shamokin, killing Thomas O'GARA, loader boss-outright, burning two Polanders, and imprisoning eight other persons in the mine. The explosion occurred on the third level. As soon as the report was heard a half dozen men were lowered into the lift whence the smoke issued to ascertain the result of the disaster. Not many yards in the gangway they found Thomas O'GARA, loader boss, dead, his head crushed between a wagon and a prop. Two Polanders, names unknown, who are notexpected to survive were seriously burned. John WELSH, a boss also received severe burns, while William MCCALL and James MCCALL were found uninjured. There was a fall of 400 foot of rock. Eight men are enclosed beyond the fall: Samuel COLLLINS Isaac DONEY John HANCOCK, and his son Patrick MCDEVITT Daniel REED Ben THOMAS Mr. WILLIAMS Rescuing crews were sent into the mine at once and at five o'clock last evening theyhad advanced 15 yards. At the same time ten men under John ROSS went in to assist the brave rescuing party under Superintendents SCHREFFLER and JEFFERSON. Miss Jennie WILLIAMS, of Shamokin, daughter of Superintendent John L. WILLIAMS, of the Union Coal Company, returned home Saturday, Oct 8, 1892, from a pleasant visit to friends at Shenandoah, Schuylkill county. Miss Edith CAMPBELL, who had been spending some time at Shenandoah, Schuylkill county, accompanied her home. C.J. MILLER, the Reading, Berks county, expressman returned from a visit to relatives at West Milton, Union county yesterday, Oct 13, 1892. He was accompanied by his grandmother, Mrs Sarah KERR. Walter K. FERTIG has purchased the Exchange hotel and assumed management yesterday, Oct 13, 1892. Mr. BINGHAMAN, the former proprietor, will remove his family to Georgetown. Mrs. Jeremiah ADAMS died very suddenly at her home on South Chestnut Street on Sunday, Oct 9, 1892. Enjoying ordinary health in the morning, while attending to household duties towards noon she was stricken with an apoplectic attack, which at once rendered her beyond medical relief. Deceased was upwards of seventy years of age, and mother of Jeremiah ADAMS Jr., and Timothy ADAMS, both of Mt. Carmel. The funeral took place on Tuesday, Oct 11, 1892, interment taking place in the Swoon Creek Cemetery. On Monday evening, Oct 10, 1892, Mrs. Peter GRADY departed this life at her home on Vine Street. Several years ago she was afflicted with a cancerous affection of the lungs which baffled the skill of local medical science and the hospital surgeons of Philadelphia. Despairing of the afficancy of medical treatment her life gradually wasted away. Deceased was 45 years of age. A husband and five children survive her. The funeral took place fromthe church of Our Lady on Thursday morning ,Oct 13, 1892, Rev James O'REILLY officiating. We present at the head of this column an admirable picture of our townsman Voria AUTEN, Esq., whom the Democrats of this county have put forward as their candidate for the office of district attorney. Mr. AUTEN was born in Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland county, and received his first instruction at the hands of the country public school teacher. He was not born with a silver spoon in this mouth in consequence of which he experienced early in his life the satisfaction which comes from hard, honest toil. His savings he invested in taking a course of instruction at Bucknell University. Securing a position as teacher in the schools at Sunbury, he devoted every spare minute to the study of law under the direction of Frank A. MARR, Esq. Late night and early morning found him wrestling with the intricacies of his chosen profession and in September 1881, a very satisfactory examination placed his name among the county's attorneys. Subsequently he entered the office of Hon. Simon P. WOLVERTON where he remained until June 1, 1888, when he came to Mt. Carmel. His natural ability and genial disposition at once made him many clients and lasting friends, and his practice now compares favorably with that enjoyed by any member at the county bar. District Attorney AUTEN attended the HANS-MURRAY wedding at Shamokin Tuesday evening, Oct 11, 1892. A.J. UMLAUF, the plumber, had decided to leave Mt. Carmel and will try to establish himself at Middletown. Dr. Edward HARPEL, of Shamokin, nephew to Dr. George W. HARPEL, of this place spent a few hours here on Tuesday, Oct 11, 1892. Mr. Martin BURKE and Miss Mary M. HALE, were wedded in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Locust Gap on Wednesday, Oct 12, 1892. Mr. John CURLEY acted as groomsman, and Miss Bridget BURKE was maid of honor. Rev. W.J. BURKE performed the marriage ceremony. Friday, October 21, 1892 A few days ago, I saw grasp hands on Oak street Dr. Joseph C. ROBINS of Mt. Carmel, and James FOX of Elysburg. The latter is 79 years old, the former seven years his senior. Mr FOX is one of the oldest tillers of the soil in the Elysburg valley. When a boy he tackled 496 acres of stubborn soil and he now had one of the finest farms to be seen in the county. He frequently come to market, more for the pleasure of seeing old friends and his two sons, who are prosperous Mt. Carmel businessmen, than for pecuniary profit, for an honest hardworking life has brought him sufficient to keep this wolf a long distance from his door. E.L. REBER, who has for the past three years been connected with the Shamokin Dispatch, as city editor, tendered his resignation, and in a few days will leave for Seattle, Washington, where he has accepted a position on the reportorial staff, of one of the leading newspapers of the west. He will leave many friends in this place who wish him success in his new field of labor. Detective Joe KLINGER, of this city, met with a very thrilling experience Tuesday, Oct 18, 1892 while endeavoring to capture a fugitive on the mountain between here and Mt. Carmel. The fugitive's name was Chas. RUSHKOWSKIE and a resident of this place. He suddenly disappeared after having swindled JohnZIOTORZINKIE, a Commerce street merchant, out of a smallsum of money. The case was placed in KLINGER's hands andit was not many days before the shrewdness of Joe showed that it was in working order. He trailed his man to Mt. Carmel Monday, Oct 17, 1892, in company with the swindled merchant he went to that placeand soon discovered him in a saloon located on the outskirtsof town. Joe had no trouble in serving the warrant but whenabout to leave the place the prisoner made a dash for the door, succeeded in getting out and fled to the mountains. The detective was several yards behind but managed to keep him in view. On up themountain, over fallen trees and through brush they went. Joe was gaining rapidly on the now almost exhausted fugitive, when suddenly there sprang from among the brushes an object which looked more like a wild man than anything else, who grabbing the fugitive, hurried him into the underbrush, thus completely outwitting the officer. KLINGER fired two shots at the man hoping it would create a scare. He is of the opinion that it is the same fellow with whom he had a fierce battle some time ago. However, he is not through yet but is determined to explore the woods and capture this old hermit. Rev. FITZWILLIAMS of the Baptist church will deliver a memorial sermon to the knights of Pythias in the opera house in honor of the late Colonel J.P. LINTON, of Johnstown, past supreme chancellor, and Samuel COLLINS, one of the Sterling explosion victims. Never in the history of Mt. Carmel Lodge No. 175, Sons of St. George, have the local fraternity enjoyed such a royal time as was theirs on Wednesday evening, Oct 19, 1892. They were visited by a large delegation from Shamokin and Shenandoah, Schuylkill county. Those from Shamokin were: George BENNETT John CARPENTER John CHAPMAN Arthur COX Thomas DINGLE W.C. DODD James DORSETT Harry DORSETT Harrison HESLOP James HESLOP Chas. LATHAM Austin LLOYD Richard MOORE John VENN Wm. WHITFIELD all members of Lodge No. 239. Stephen TOY, an old resident of Mt. Carmel moved to Wilburton, Columbia county, on Wednesday, Oct 19, 1892. Willie PRITCHARD, aged 5 years, son of Edward PRITCHARD, of Wilburton, Columbia County, died on Wednesday, Oct 19, 1892 morning of croup. Friday, October 28, 1892 A most disastrous wreck occurred on the P & R railroad at West Manayuink, Philadelphia county, Monday, Oct 24, 1892, morning, when the passenger train which leaves Mt. Carmel at 5:08 a.m. dashed into a north-bound coal train. Seven persons were killed outright and forty-five received injuries more or less severe. Fireman Thomas J. WALSH, of Auburn, Susquehana county, died in Dr. R.W. MONTELLIUS's arms. The first victim brought out from the wreck was M.D. COWDEN, city engineer of Harrisburg, Westmoreland county, whose foot was wedged so tight between a hot water coil and a set that it required half an hour to liberate him. The list of killed were: Miss Annie ATKINSON, Minersville, Schuylkill County, injured about head and left foot crushed. James S. BOTNTON, Reading, Berks County, machinist crushed about the body and head badly cut. Mrs Margaret DEVINE, Minersville, Schuylkill County, injured about head and body. David T. HASS, Harrisburg, Westmoreland County, member of the Legislature from Dauphin county; head crushed. Jacob KILRAIN, Tamaqua, Schuylkill county, brakeman on coal train, injured about head and limbs broken. Joe SEIP, No. 304 North Sixth street, Reading, Berks county, newsboy, injuries about head and body. Thomas J. WALSH, Auburn, Susquehana county, fireman of the passenger train, injured about head. About 8 o'clock last Sunday morning, Oct 23, 1892, J. W. MORRISON, outside foreman at Alaska Colliery, accepting an invitation to take a ride to Newberry, Lycoming County, boarded freight engine 562, his cousin Charles LYNN, of Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, at the throttle. A few days ago, Mrs. FLETCHER, an aged lady, mother-in-law of W.J. ANTHONY, sat in front of her home on Market street, above the P.& R. depot, holding Mr. Anthony's little child. M.H. KULP, of Shamokin, accompanied by his brother Chester KULP, transacted business at Mt Carmel, Wednesday, Oct 26, 1892. On Sunday morning, Oct 23, 1892, Wm. SILLINGER, a young man residing in Camptown, Bradford County, and Thomas KESSLER, of this place, went to the mountain toward Brush Valley in search of game. Fatigued from roaming about for hours, toward noon they sat down on a log to rest. When about to rise SILLINGER grasped his gun, which was standing in an upright position with themuzzle toward his face. In pulling it up off the log thetrigger was pulled back, and snapping down again, discharged the gun, the contents entering SILLINGER's neck under the left ear. His death was almost instantaneous. Hurrying from the scene Mr. KESSLER brought the news to the friends of the unfortunate man. Michael BRINESKI, an employee at the Mt. Carmel Colliery, was instantly killed by a heavy timber falling on him while unloading it on Wednesday, Oct 26, 1892, evening. His funeral will take place from St. Joseph's church on Saturday, Oct 29, 1892. Mrs. T.M. RIGHTER and son Walter RIGHTER are visiting relatives at Upper Lehigh, Luzerne County, this week. Arron BARREL, the well-known stock dealer, had decided to make Mt. Carmel his home. Miss Jennie AUTEN, an accomplished young lady of Sunbury, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Voris AUTEN. Miss Isabelle TENEYCK, of Clearfield, Clearfield county, after spending several weeks with her aunt, Mrs. D.D. BOLICH, returned home on Wednesday, Oct 26, 1892. Kerr MILLER, with H.H. WILLIAMS, the tinner for several years, has resigned his position and accepted a similar one in Milton. Patrick MCHUGH, of Locust Gap, on his way to attend the funeral of a relative at Hazelton, Luzerne County, stopped off a few hours at Mt. Carmel on Tuesday, Oct 25, 1892. E.C. CLEAVER, one of Columbia County's most prosperous farmers, with his wife spent Sunday, Oct 23, 1892 at the home of their son C.L. CLEAVER, on West Third Street. Mango PENMAN, of Mt. Carmel was born in Scotland in 1846 and removed to this country when nine years of age. In his country's impending peril, he enlisted and entered the 48th Regiment Company E., at Pottsville, Schuylkill County, in 1864 and served faithfully to the end of the conflict. Coleb WILLIAMS, mine inspector for the Lehigh company at Hazelton, Luzerne County, and brother of Jacob WILLIAMS, inside foreman at Richards' colliery, witnessed Columbus day festivities in Mt. Carmel. Walter PRICE and Wife, A.L. LAUBENSTEIN, and wife, Dr. HOFFMAN and Miss JUNTER, of Ashland, Schuylkill County, heard the Chimes of Normandy in Mt. Carmel's new opera house Tuesday, Oct 25, 1892 evening. Peter SMITH and Miss Maria CAIN, both of Locust Gap were married in St. Joseph's Catholic church, Locust Gap, at 6:30 on Thursday morning, Oct 27, 1892. Rev. W.J. BURKE performed the ceremony. A reception was given to immediate relatives and a few friends. Owing to the illness of miss Grace GRAY her marriage to John Law DUCKER, of Currensville, was postponed from Wednesday, Oct 26, 1892 to last evening Oct 27, 1892. Only the immediate friends of the bride and groom attended the ceremony. At the Evangelical parsonage on Tuesday evening, Oct 25, 1892, Rev. W.A. SHOEMAKER united the hearts and hands of Joseph MALLICK and Miss Elizabeth CASTETTER. Michael CORCORAN Jr., of Mt. Carmel was married to Miss Mary QUINN of Waterbury, Connecticut, at the home of the bride last Thursday, Oct 27, 1892 evening. Friday, November 4, 1892 Daniel COX, Esq, of Danville, was a Mt. Carmel visitor Saturday, Oct 29, 1892. D.F. REBER and family spent Monday, Oct 31, 1892, with relatives in Milton. William BENSON, of Market street, moved his family to Centrailia, Columbia County, Tuesday, Nov 1, 1892. E.N. KLEES, with his uncle W.W. KLEES visited friends at Roaring Creek, Columbia County, Sunday, Oct 30, 1892. W.H. SELWELL and son Porter SELWELL, were hunting in the Mahantongo Valley, Juniata county, Wednesday, Nov 2, 1892. Miss Louisa KEIFER, of Pitman, is visiting her sister, Mrs. S.C. GEIST, on Market Street. Rev. W.A. SHOEMAKER will shortly occupy Charlie SIGRIED's home. Charlie, we are sorry to say, is preparing to leave town. Mrs. Ann BICKEL, of Elizabethville, Daulphin county, reached Mt. Carmel yesterday, Nov 3, 1892, to spend her winter at the home of her son, Superintendent BICKEL. L.F. DRUMHELLER on Saturday, Oct 29, 1892 last removed his family from Lykens, Daulphin county, to this place. He will be employed at the Richards colliery. Edward D. BRENNAN came from Homestead, Locust Gap, to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, Frank MCCARTY. After just a few days of illness. Frank MCCARTY, age 30, Locust Gap, passed away. He leaves a wife and two children and was one of our best known towns-people and was very much thought of by all who knew him. His funeral took place on Thursday morning, Nov 3, 1892 and was very largely attended. High mass was read in St. Joseph's church by Rev. W.J. BURKE. Some beautiful floral tributes were placed on the coffin, one being a pillow of roses sent by his fellow laborers from the Spring shaft. The afflicted family have the sympathy of the community. John LANGTON, of Locust Gap buried a child on Tuesday, Nov 1, 1892. T.M. RIGHTER and son Walter RIGHTER, Dr. R.M. MONTELLIUS and W.B. JONES, of Mt. Carmel, Walter LEISENRING, of Upper Lehigh, Luzerne county, and H.M. Smith, of Alden, Delaware county, went on a hunting expedition to Neumidia Monday night, Oct 31, 1892 and were ready to start with the opening of the season Tuesday morning. They brought back forty quails, ten rabbits and five pheasants. Friday, November 11, 1892 The death of Mrs. George ERDMAN, grandmother of W.E. ERDMAN, of the Daily News, removes from Shamokin one of its oldest and most respected residents. With her husband, one of the earliest families to settle along this section of the old Reading pike, which was at that time the main thoroughfare between the interior of the state and Philadelphia, she was widely known and universally beloved. For several years she had not been in the best of health, and it had long since been expected that her illness would prove fatal. She was nearly seventy-two years of age, and until her last illness had always been in the best ofhealth. Rev. DANNER officiated at the funeral which tookplace on Monday, Nov 7, 1892 at St. Peter's Church wherefor many years she had been an earnest and consistent member. A very pretty wedding took place at the residence of Emanuel MALICK, Market St., Shamokin, Tuesday evening, in which his daughter Miss Katie MALICK was married to C.C. MALICK, a well-known young man of this place. H.C. UHLER, of Lebanon, Lebanon county, a former Shamokinite, acted as best man and Miss Bertie FAGLEY of town was maid of honor. Numerous presents were received. The young couple left on the 11 o'clock train last evening on a wedding tour. Mrs. Gideon FERTIG, of Locust Gap, who has been suffering for several years with blood poison which necessitated amputating part of both her feet some time ago, died on Monday evening, Nov 7, 1892. She leaves a family of four, two sons and two daughters. The funeral was Wednesday afternoon, interment was in Alaska Cemetery. Rev. J. W. HENDERSON, of Mt Carmel performed the Lutheran service. Mrs. William ROGERS, of Merrian, an aged and highly respected lady passed peacefully away on last Tuesday, Nov 8, 1892. Her remains will be interred in the Alaska cemetery on Friday afternoon. Deceased was the mother of Mrs. John DAVIS of Locust Gap. The nine miners who were shut up in the Centrailia, Columbia county, mine by the cave-in last weeks have all been rescued. Ira ROTHERMEL, one of the victims, had died since. The other injured men are: John CHAPMAN Jr. Allen HOFFMAN Harry MARTIN Thomas MCDONNEL William ROTHERMEL John RYAN Frank RYAN Robert STRABLER Thomas BOYLAN, of Locust Gap, buried a daughter six years of age, on Wednesday, Nov 9, 1892 in St. James Cemetery. Miss Jennie GEIST, of town, is spending a week with her parents in Mahantongo, Juniata county. Calvin REED attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. SELTZINGER, at Fountain Springs, Schuylkill county, this week. Thomas SCOTT and son Frank have returned from Philadelphia wither they had gone on business. Ernest WELDENSAUL, of Lewisburg, Union county, was in town on Tuesday, Nov 8, 1892 to see his grandmother who is very sick. Walter RIGHTER left on Wednesday, Nov 9, 1892, for Laurenceville, New Jersey to resume his studies. He was accompanied by his mother. Coal and Iron Policeman Frank SMITH and his father spent a few days in Berwick, Adams county. Mr. Smith was visiting the scenes of his boyhood days. They returned this week. Sandy WARDROP buried an infant son this week. John W. Richards, an old resident of town was buried on Thursday, Nov 10, 1892. Frank WEBSTER, a miner was fatally injured by a fall of coal at the Logan colliery. His laborer, Thomas THOMAS, was seriously injured. By the breaking of a trestle at Honeybrook colliery a car on which seven men were riding was thrown into a deep mine opening. Michael KORKS was killed, two others were fatally injured, and the remaining four sustained injuries which may result in their death. Mr. Wm. HURLOW, a well-known resident of Mt Carmel, accompanied by his daughter Emily, witnessed this republican demonstration at Shamokin Saturday evening. John PRUER, aged 23, a native of Germany, was instantly killed at Mt. Carmel colliery on Monday, Nov 7, 1892, standing in front of a moving car a pick which he had in his hands struck a cross piece. Before he could get out of the way, being caught between the pick and the wagon, his body was pierced, the pick being driven through his body just below the heart. The funeral took place Thursday from the Reformed Church, Rev. DANNER officiating. Deceased was to be married early next month. His parents and all his friends reside in Germany. Miss Lillian D. RUNKEL, formerly of Mt. Carmel, died in a Philadelphia hospital last Thursday, Nov 3, 1892. Contracting a dangerous disease of the stomach. She had gone to the hospital for treatment, but found all medical help unavailing. Her remains were brought to Mt. Carmel for interment. The funeral took place on Sunday, Nov 6, 1892 from the home of Elmer HARBOLD, in Camptown. Rev. J.W. HENDERSON, of the Lutheran Church, officiating. The funeral of John RICHARD, which took place from his home on 4th street, Monday, Nov 7, 1892 was a sad one. When the time set for the funeral had arrived there were not enough friends in attendance to carry the corpse out of the house. The sympathy of passing workmen were appealed to, and their in laboring attire acted in lieu of pall bearers. Friday, November 18, 1892 Mount Carmel, first enjoyed the luxury of a post office June 13, 1846. It was discontinued the following year after Richard YARNALL and Jeremiah C. PERKINS had tried to keep it going. In 1850, Felix LERCH tried his hand at it and successfully conducted it until 1855 when his son, William H. LERCH the Second Street merchant succeeded him. He in turn was succeeded by Squire LEWIS, April 26, 1856. From that time on they came in this order: Frederick FAHRION, coal operator and proprietor of the National Hotel, September 8, 1858 James B. WELCH, July 2, 1860 John HOUGH, December 26, 1860 David HEISER, April 4, 1861 Abraham LERCH, December 21, 1863 Charles BOLICH, father of D.D. BOLICH, September 27, 1865 Amelius F. STECKER, father of the present incumbent February 10, 1868 Andrew GALLAGHER, August 4, 1868 Abraham AYERS, father of Superintendent AYERS, Dec 4, 1868 Ann AYERS, Jun 14, 1879 John BROPHY, April 6, 1886 Said old Mrs. Rebecca REEDER, who was born in the Orchard, Luzerne county, now a part of Grand Army park, in 1803, and who died about the time the first locomotive whistle in these parts announced the approach of civilization; "Our nearest neighbors for some years were Isaac TOMLINSON and John THOMPSON, who had settled down the valley some miles toward Shamokin." John GRAEFF, ex-constable of Coal Township, and a well known member of the G.A.R. was brutally murdered, three miles east of Shamokin last Saturday night, Nov 12, 1892. His body was discovered early on Sunday morning lying in the creek near the Corbin colliery with a bullet in his head. His friends claim that revenge, was the motive that caused the deed to be committed. About three years ago while attempting to arrest Matthias YACABONUS, at Luke Fidler, a suburb of Shamokin, he had an altercation with the man and shot him, the victim dying shortly afterwards. He gave himself up and was tried for murder but acquitted on a plea of self defense,although he was the only witness. At the time of the trialit is said that friends of the murdered man threatenedrevenge and it is said that an attempt had been madeprevious to the fatal one to injure him but nothing serious was thought of it. As soon as the boy wasdiscovered, Coroner F.D. RAKER was notified who promptly impaneled the following jury to investigate the case: C.L. CAMERON Henry FRY Michael MCGUIRE W.F. MILLER Delos ROADERMEL George WEAVER The body was removed to his home in Springfield where a post mortem examination was held by the coroner, assisted by Dr. H.S. HOLLENBACH. Mr. GRAEFF was a veteran of the late civil war and a member of Lincoln Post No. 140 who took part in his funeral which took place on Wednesday morning, Nov 16, 1892 and was largely attended. As yet the affair remains a mystery. Another meeting of the jury will be held on Thursday, Nov 24, 1892 evening when District Attorney AUTEN will be present to hear evidence. An accident occurred in the Reading yard last Thursday, Nov 17, 1892 in which Charles HASSENPLUG, Shamokin, was seriously but not fatally injured. His parents who are wealthy residents of Lewisburg, were sent for and arrived during the night. HASSENPLUG had only been a railroader about three months and had decided to leave the latter part of this month for Florida where he intended taking charge of several orange groves which his father owns in that state. Among the deaths of the present week was that of Rev. Marcus HARPEL, Shamokin, the venerable father of Dr. George W. HARPEL of your city, which took place at an early hour on Wednesday, Nov 16, 1892 morning at the residence of his son, Dr. M.H. HARPEL on Church street, at the advanced age of 89 years. Mr. HARPEL was for many years a prominent minister in the Lutheran church and filled a number of the leading pulpits, but for the last 15 years has been living a retired life with his son. Professor W.F. HARPEL, superintendent of our public schools is also a son. While it is not generally known that W. SCOTT whose death took place at his home on Chestnut street, Shamokin, a few days ago, was a second cousin to the late Mrs. President HARRISON, such is the case. He was a son of Robert L. SCOTT who was a cousin to Dr. SCOTT who had been a member of the president's family. Miss Bianch HASSENPLUG, one of Lewisburg's best known young ladies, came to Shamokin last week to see her brother Charles HASSENPLUG who was injured on the Reading railroad. K.T. JOHN and wife visited Mrs. JOHN's uncle at the Weigh Scales on Sunday, Nov 13, 1892. Mrs. G.E. BERNER spent last Sunday, Nov 13, 1892 at Freeland, Luzerne county, as the guest of Mr. BERNER's brother. Gabriel ZIENGENFUSE, formerly of town, now living at Rockton, Clearfield county, was in town on Wednesday. Miss Nettie THIEL, formerly of this place but now of Reading, Berks county, spent the fore part of this week here. Lincoln SMITH, brother of Coal and Iron policeman SMITH, is very ill at his home in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill Co.. Joseph HERB and wife, of Mahantongo, Junaita county visited the house of their son-in-law, Richard YARNALL, on Sunday, Nov 13, 1892. T.J. Woodside, outside foreman at the Meriam Colliery, visited his brother at Lykens over Sunday, Nov 13, 1892. Mr. F.G. CLEMMENS spent last Sunday, Nov 13, 1892 at Pottsville with his wife who is visiting her father Mr. A. ROBERTSON. Nathanial TAYLOR, the leading spirit in the Patterson Coal Company, is residing temporarily at Natalie and may take up his permanent abode there. William SCHWENK, at one time a prominent Mt. Carmel citizen, now a Minersville coal operator, rested his head on a Mt. Carmel House pillow Wednesday, Nov 16, 1892. John DOLAN, an aged citizen of Belle Tunnel, was buried in the Beaverdale cemetery Wednesday, Nov 16, 1892. Death entered the home of Mrs. MOYER, Mt Carmel Avenue, between Oak and Hickory streets, Thursday morning, Nov 17, 1892 and claimed Ella May MOYER, a bight little girl. William BURNETT, of Strong, and another miner of town whose name is unknown, were slightly burned at the Pennsylvania colliery on Thursday, Nov 17, 1892 by an explosion of gas. John DOUGHERTY died in his home on east Second street Wednesday, Nov 16, 1892 evening. He recently moved his family from Shenandoah, Schuylkill county to Mt. Carmel and was engaged as a minor at Richard's colliery. Friday, November 25, 1892 Some years ago, one of our prominent citizens, Mr. ENGLE, was bitten by a dog in the face. The physician said he had the hydrophobia and pasted plaster over the wound and in a few days the man was dead. Mrs. Van NANKER, of Eckly, visited her sister Mrs. G.E. BERNER, the fore part of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. RIGHTER ate their Thanksgiving dinner in Philadelphia with their two children. George BERNER, manager of Thomas M. RIGHTER's large-store, spent Sunday with his brother John in Freeland, Foster Township, Luzerne county. Mr. and Mrs. Charles SIGFRIED, will bid Mt. Carmel friends a final adieu. They leave on Saturday for Mauch Chunk, Carbon county. Miss Sallie THIRIWELL, of Ashland, Schuylkill county was the guest of her brother, W.S. THIRIWELL on Monday evening, Nov 21, 1892. Dr. DEAN of Muncy, Lycoming county, father of Proffessor S.H. DEAN, principal of the Mt. Carmel borough schools, preached a masterly sermon in the Presbyterian church Saturday evening. Paul COOLEY, of Hickery Ridge, was married to Miss Mary WARLOW of Mt. Carmel in Grace Reformed church on Saturday. Rev. J.A. DANNER was the officiating clergyman. Mr Hugh MCGILL and Miss Annie BRESLIN were married in the church of Our Lady by Rev. James O'REILLY on Tuesday morning, Nov 22, 1892. After the ceremony the happy couple started on a week's tour through Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Friday, December 2, 1892 B.K. KEHLER, a Philadelphia shoe merchant spent a few days with his nephew Harry KEHLER of the Shamokin Hotel during the week. Edward D. BRENNAN, Locust Gap, had returned from Homestead, Alleghany county where he had been living the past two years. John STEINBACH, Locust Gap, will bury his tiny baby son tomorrow. The little fellow died of diphtheretic croup. This is the fourth time death has visited Mr. STEINBACH's home. The funeral of our old friend Jacob YOUNGMAN took place on Friday, Nov 25, 1892. He was an old printer and worked on the Congressional Globe when it was published by contract. William SHAFFER, of Locust Dale, met with a terrible death at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning, Nov 29, 1892. He had boarded the miner's train to ride the Merriam colliery near the Summit and after riding about a mile tried to jump off. As his feet struck the ground he lost his balance and fell, when a truck caught his clothing and dragged him under the wheels. His body was crushed in a horrible manner. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Annie HURLOW, of Mt Carmel to Mr. James L. RIGBY, of Philadelphia. The ceremony will be performed in the Presbyterian church next Thursday evening, Dec 8, 1892, by Rev. BICKERTON, of Philadelphia an uncle to Miss HURLOW. Another old and respected citizen, one who has for many years been prominent in business and G.A.R. circles, Nicholas MCARTHUR, an account of whose fiftieth celebration of his marriage was published in our paper only a few weeks ago, died at the resident of his son, Nicholas MCARTHUR, on North Pearl street on Monday night, Nov 28, 1892. He was one of the oldest and most practical miners in the anthracite region and was one of a number of old Scotchmen who settled in this region in the early days of the mining industry and whose enterprising "spirit", good judgment and noble character had so much effect on the people of those times. The radidity with which the old veterans are being taken away is a matter of comment. Lincoln Post will bury with military honors on Thursday afternoon, Dec 8, 1892 the remains of their Comrade MCARTHUR, and on Friday afternoon, Dec 9, 1892, they will again assemble to pay the last tribute to respect to another member, Elias PEIFFER, who was struck by a train while at his work at the Reading railroad transfer north of Shamokin about noon on Tuesday, Nov 29, 1892 and instantly killed. W.F. MAGEE, accompanied by his wife, spent last Sunday, Nov 27, 1892, with his parents in Lewisburg, Union county, returning home Monday, Nov 28, 1892. Mr. MAGEE is principal of the Shamokin Business college. Catharine SHOENER, who was a member of Mt. Carmel Evangelical church and treasurer of the Sunday school and president of the Ladies' Aid Society died. B.K. KEHLER, a Philadelphia shoe merchant, spent a few days with his nephew Harry KEHLER of Shamokin this week. Mr. A.H. HOFFMAN spent Sunday with his cousin in Hazelton, Schuylkill county. Mrs John RHOADS of Paxinos is visiting her mother, Mrs. Jacob RABER, on Hickory Street, in Mt. Carmel. Mrs Voris AUTEN enjoyed a visit from her father, Dr. RENN, of Sunbury, a day or two ago. Joseph CAMP, son of merchant David CAMP, has recovered from a short but severe illness. An infant child of Hugh BRESLIN died on Monday, Nov 28, 1892, and was buried Wednesday afternoon, Nov 30, 1892, at the Beaverdale cemetery. August HEPLER, one of our old citizens who died on Wednesday, Nov 22, 1892, was buried in the Alaska Cemetery last Sunday, Nov 26, 1892. Rev. W. A. DUFFY, rector of St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Pottsville, Schuylkill county was buried at Pottsville last Tuesday, Nov 28, 1892. Over one hundred visiting clergymen were in attendance. Mary WYTCHEY, the girl who was shot by Thomas MOSER, last week and whose life was at first despaired of, is now thought to be out of serious danger by her physicians. Mrs. E. C. TIER accompanied by her daughter Grace TIER, were seen on the Shamokin streets yesterday. Mrs. E.J. MOSTELLIUS came home on Monday after spending a week with her children in Williamsport, Lycoming Co. J.E. FORRESTER and wife of Sellinsgrove, visited their son-in-law, N.L. YARNALL, on the Avenue in Mt. Carmel this week. C.C. MUSSSINA of Williamsport, Lycoming county was at home with his mother Mrs. Elizabeth MUSSINA, the latter part of this week. Druggist JORDAN enjoyed a visit from his mother and brother on Sunday Nov 27, 1892. The latter is a leading lawyer of the Tunkannock, Wyoming Co, bar. Miss Annie MILLER returned on Tuesday, Nov 29, 1892, from a visit of several days with her mother who is dangerously ill at her home in West Milton, Union county . Jacob SPHON, a former resident of town, an ex-councilman and school director, also a prominent member of Mt. Carmel lodge of Free Masons now living near Weissport, Carbon county visited his daughter Mrs. John LINDNER on West Third Street this week. Our former townsman, William SCHWENK, who for some years has guided with ability the workings of Oak Hill Colliery, Minersville, Schuylkill county, has tendered his resignation to the company composed of E.B. LEISENRING, Thomas M. RIGHTER and himself. His successor is Will GREGORY, of Ashland, Schuylkill county a member of the P & R.C. & I company engineer corp. We have heard it is rumored that Mr. SCHWENK may return to Mt. Carmel. While Lehigh Valley engine 542 was hauling a train of coal from the Logan colliery Wednesday afternoon, Nov 30, 1892, the boiler exploded killing Engineer BARRY and seriously injuring Fireman NEIFERT. Two men within the memory of us nearly all have died in Sunbury from carbuncies; David CLEMENT, son of Ira T. CLEMENT, and Wellington HUMMEL, though I believe the latter's case was complicated with lockjaw. Friday, December 9, 1892 There was a pretty wedding scene in the Presbyterian church, last evening at 8 O'clock when Miss Annie HURLOW, daughter of Mr. William HURLOW, was given in marriage to Mr. James Lord RIGBY, of Philadelphia. The bridal party were met at the chancel by Rev. J. G. BICKERTON, of Philadelphia, uncle of the bride, who assisted by Dr. Stuart Mitchell, of the Presbysterians church of Mt. Carmel, performed the impressive rites of the marriage ceremony. After the ceremony a reception attended by immediate friends was tendered the happy couple at the residence of the bride on Chestnut street. Taking with them the congratulations of numerous friends the bride and bridegroom left on the 1:37 P & R train for points in the south. After returning they will make their home at Media, Delaware county Pa, where an elegantly furnished home is awaiting them. Friends were in attendance from Philadelphia, Newark, New Jersey and from Shamokin. Mr. M. TUCKER visited his brother John TUCKER our obliging station agent on Sunday, Dec 4, 1892. Mr. Archie HODGERT moved his family to Giblerton, Schuylkill county on Monday Dec 5, 1892. Miss Caroline E. AYERS died at 4:10 Wednesday morning, Dec 7, 1892, after an illness of about eight weeks. She was 45 years of age and since the death of her mother several years ago made her home with her sister, Mrs. Frank SHOENER, on east Third street. The funeral services will be held at her late home tomorrow at 1 O'clock. The friends will accompany the remains to the Alaska cemetery on the 2:30 p.m. train. Friday, December 16, 1892 Mrs. M.B. STILLWATER has moved her household goods to Sunbury. We regret very much her departure. Miss Edith HEISER, of Lewisburg, formerly of Mt. Carmel, spent Sunday and Monday with Miss Hattie WHITE. Miss Valerie MAYRER, of Shamokin, presided at the organ and rendered the wedding march at the HURLOW-RIGBY wedding last night. Miss Alice FISHER, at one time a Mt. Carmel school teacher, has accepted a position in a South American city, and will leave in a few days for her new field of labor. A number of friends of Miss Jennie GUNDRY, daughter of John GUNDRY, tendered her a very pleasant surprise part last Saturday afternoon. Joseph OSTERMAN, residing on Vine street died Wednesday, Dec 14, 1892, of typhoid fever. He will be buried tomorrow morning. Deceased was 28 years of age and leaves a wife and one child. Mrs. T.M. RIGHTER and daughter Jane RIGHTER are in Philadelphia this week looking at Christmas displays. John E. ZIMMERMAN and Miss Ida N. KESSLER were married on Saturday evening, Dec 10, 1892, by Rev. J.A. DANNER. Miss Dora O. SANDOE, formerly of Mt. Carmel, now of Canal Winchester, Ohio recently passed a very creditable examination and has been admitted to practice at the Ohio bar. Miss SANDOE may, possibly come back to Mt. Carmel to locate permantly. Her many firends would be pleased tohave her practice her profession in Mt. Carmel and become one of the county shining legal lights. Mrs. Gideon SCHMELTZ and Miss Hannah DERR both of Ralpho Township, Northumberland county were married at the reformed parsonage, Thursday, Dec 15, 1892, by Rev. J.J. DANNER. Rev. GANOE of Sunbury married Mr. Francis HARNER and Miss Kate RAMSAY both of Mt. Carmel last Saturday, Dec 10, 1892. Superintendent CLEMENS of Mid-Valley, Columbia county James FARRELL of Baltimore, Major MAY and Samuel TROUTMAN of Morris Ridge, Columbia county were among those who attended the funeral of Mine Inspector McMURTRIE at Ashland, Schuylkill county Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank SHOENER do thank kind neighbors and friends esteemed favors rendered during the recent bereavement in the death of Caroline AYERS. Up to a few minutes ago, Jacob LAUCK, aged 67, residing in Berkley county, West Virginia, was the possessor of a snow white head of hair. But in recent months a gradual metamorphosis has been taking place in this respect. It began with the appearance of a few hairs of an intensely black color, which gradually became more numerous until, at the present time, very few white hairs can be seen in his head. Mr. LAUCK and his neighbors alike are at a complete loss of account for the unexpected renewal of a youthful hue in lock once silvered. Philip C. DRUMEL is a resident of Philadelphia. He recently celebrated his 95 birthday and as he was a drummer boy in the army of the First Napoleon he is consequently one of the oldest soldiers in the country. At the age of seven he viewed the crowning of Napoleon as emperor of France. Mary HAFFY, of Branchdale, Schuylkill county wife of Corneilius HAFFY, deceased, late of 120th New York Calvary and mother of HAFFY, the popular Overseer of the Mt. Carmel township, received pension week under the Act of 1870, amount $218.40. Martin KAIN of Locust Gap received his pension under the same this week. Friday, December 23, 1892 P.A. STEIF attended the funeral of his brother's child at Shamokin Wednesday, Dec 21, 1892. Mrs. Frank ARNOLD of Curwensville, Clearfield county is at the home of her father, Rev. Dr. Gray for Christmas. The wife of Rev. Dr. SWALLOW, of Harrisburg, Berks county, came to Mt. Carmel on Monday Dec 19, 1892 and on her return the following day was accompanied by her aged father Dr. Joseph ROBBINS who will spend his winter at the capital city. Joseph CONEHING had his toe crushed by a fall of coal at Midvalley colliery, Columbia Co. Tuesday. At the Reformed parsonage on Monday, Dec 19, 1892, Rev. J.A. DANNER united the lives of Mr. William RHODEN and Miss Mary HOWENSTINA, both of Excelsior. Jessie COPE, 9 year old daughter of George COPE, died Wednesday evening, Dec 21, 1892, of dipthoria. She will be buried this afternoon; meeting at the house at 1 O'clock. Her remains will be taken on the 2:30 train to Alaska cemetery for internment. On Sunday, Dec 18, 1892, the Rev. W. J. BURKE announced that Patrick BOYLE and Miss Bridget CAIN, and Anthony POLLE and Miss Mary BOYLIN would be wedded during the holidays. Andrew ANDERSON, until a few days ago a resident of Mt. Carmel has for some time been contracting large bills against himself with Mt. Carmel merchants. It occured to him that he would be under less obligation to pay them were he beyond the ken of those acquainted with him, and condequently he set but on a west bound train for Pittsburg on Monday, Dec 19, 1892. On the same train was Mr. John CHRIST with whom ANDERSON had left unsettled accounts. Mr. CHRIST, notwithstanding the protestations of ANDERSON that he was going only on as far as Shamokin, apprehended his designs of escape, and threatened to have the fugitive arrested at Shamokin. ANDERSON was permitted to continue to journey upon payment to CHRIST. A three year old daughter of Mrs. Martin BRENNAN of Willow Street, met with a horrible fate Monday afternoon, Dec 19, 1892. The mother had put the child to be as had been its custom to take an afternoon nap, and the mother thinking it was asleep went on with her household duties, when suddenly she heard the screams of her child upstairs and upon gaining the head of the stairs, beheld it all in flames. Mrs. BRENNAN quickly threw some quilts overthe child but it was too late, for when Dr. CLARK examinerhe pronounced death not far off and Tuesday morning, Dec 20, 1892, the little one passed away. Shamokinites do not seem to get a fair shake when they get away from home. Some time ago, Boyd MILLER, a former resident and a brother of Mrs. M.L. GABLE, of Independance Street, compromised a suit against a western railroad company, after having once obtained a verdict for a much larger amount for $10,000. Now the only man ever elected to congress who at any time resided in Shamokin Honorable Charles F. JOY, of Missouri has received notice that his election will be contested. Harner MILLER, the genial shoe merchant is at present carrying the largest smile he was ever know to have carried. It is a daughter. Miss Jennie WILLIAMS, daughter of John WILLIAMS of this city was a Mt. Carmel visitor the early part of this week. The last event which we record in this eventful week is the shooting of Linan HEEPS by Frank HADLEY. These young men, employed by the Western Union, got into an altercation and HADLEY was knocked down. He pulled his gun and shot HEEPS square on the back of the head, the ball bouncing on inflicting only a scalp wound. HEEPS has been an inch or two taller we would have had a murder trial in February. On Monday afternoon, Flora SIMPSON, of east Sunbury, a daughter of Willaim SIMPSON, was cleaning some clothing in a tub in the kitchen an used benzine. The benzine caught on fire and instantly the unfortunate girl was enveloped in flames. She ran to the yard and rolled in the mud to extinguish the flames. The mother in helping her daughter was also burned quite seriously. Flora's condition is yet serious. Joseph REED, one of the wealthiest and most respected citizens residing at Reeds Station, died Sunday night, Dec 18, 1892, of heart disease. The funeral took place yesterday morning at 10 O'clock, Rev. J.A. DANNER, of the Reformed Church of Mt. Carmel officiating. Deceased was 65 years of age and well known throughout the county. Mrs. Lovina SCHWENK, the oldest resident of Reeds Station died Monday night, Dec 19, 1892, of dropsy. Her funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the Reeds church. Rev. J. A. DANNER officiating. Friday, December 30, 1892 The Philadelphia Inquirer yesterday published a news item to the effect that Miss Jessie L. FERGUSON, of Philadelphia, an artist, had died at Nice. Miss Jessie C. FERGUSON, a daughter of Rev. W.G. FERGUSON, a former Mt. Carmel minister, is completing her education in art in Paris. The Ledger last evening sent a message to Bloomsburg, the present home of Mr. FERGUSON, and received the gratifying intelligence that reference in the Philadelphia paper was had to a young lady of a leading family of Philadelphia, and not to the talented young lady who for three years made Mt. Carmel her home. Mary DONAHUE of Locust Gap went to New York this week. She will make her home in that city for some time. Jake SHOPPY, of Shamokin, spent Tuesday, Dec 27, 1892, in Locust Gap with his brother John SHOPPY. Miss ERB, of Mahoney City, Schuylkill county visited relatives in Locust Gap on Tuesday, Dec 27, 1892. Among the absent ones who returned to Locust Gap to spend Christmas at home, were John CHURCHILL and wife. Mr. Frederick SWARTZ and Miss Mary ACKMAN werre married in the Lutheran Church in Locust Gap on Saturday evening, Dec 24, 1892. Patrick BOYLE and Miss Bridget CAIN were made man and wife by Rev. W.J. BURKE in St. Joseph's church in Locust Gap on Tuesday morning, Dec 27, 1892. Mr. Anthony POLY and Miss Mary BOYLEN were wedded in St. Joseph's Church in Locust Gap on Thursday morning, Dec 29, 1892. John E. JENKINS, a student in the law office of Henry A. FULLER, Esq. of Wilkes barre, Luzerne county, spent Christmas with his parents on South Market Street, in Samokin. Lincoln Post of Shamokin has lost another of its old members in the death of Thomas CALDWELL the last of a quartette of brothers well known in this vicinity, William F. CALDWELL, who was killed in the battle of Cedar Mountain, John CALDWELL, for many years justice of the peace, and Alexander CALDWELL who was the colonel of the once famous seventh regiment. Superintendent J.H. FULTON, of the Shamokin Water company, with his estimable wife, are spending the holidays visiting friends and relatives in Reading, Berks county . Dr. Charles M. MARTIN, who died in Sunbury on Monday, Dec 26, 1892, was well known in Shamokin and a number of our citizens attended his funeral. Among our Christmas Shamokin visitors was William HOFFMAN, of Pillow, Daulphin county one of the most influential men in that prosperous village. Mr. and Mrs. H.C. BENRY, of Charleston West Virginia, spent the holidays with their parents in Shamokin. John B. DOUTY, of Philadelphia, visited his father and sisters in Shamokin during the Christmas holiday. John FIELD, a prominent lumber dealer of Kreamer, spend Wednesday night in Shamokin. Miles COX of Wilburton, Columbia county is visitng his son at White Haven, Luzerne Co. C.L. HOOVER and Nathan HOODMACHER, of Wilburton, Columbia county were Sandy Run, Luzerne county visitors over Christmas. Monday night, Dec 26, 1892, Aaron MAMMAH's daughter living in Wilburton, Columbia county, died from whooping cough. Fred MILLER of Freeland, Luzerne, county, is visiting in Wilburton, Columbia Co. Christian B. WALTER, of the store force in Wilburton, Columbia county, drove to Shenandoah, Schuylkill county, on Christmas and she was with him. That's what was written. Mrs. Charles COXE, of Wilburton, Columbia county, won several chickens at William MARTIN's raffle. Lew WERNER, of Hazelton, Luzerne county, is the guest of T.E. SNYDER of Wilburton, Columbia county. Dr. Charles. M. MARTIN died at his home on Chestnut street, Shamokin on Monday evening, Dec 26, 1892, at five O'clock. He had been confined to his home for eight weeks with a carbuncle. From this he had partially recovered and hopes were entertained of his being able to again assume the duties of his profession. One week ago pneumonia developed in the left lung, and though he had suffered the tortures of the doomed and the damned, he could not withstand this dread disease. Deceased was a graduate of the Pennsylvania college at Gettysburg and of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He was appointed assistant surgeon in the army in 1868 by Surgeon General HAMMOND. President ARTHUR appointed him in the Pension Board and examiners. Mr. and Mrs. Henry WERNTZ, of Reading, Berks county, were guests of Mr. Carmel friends over Christmas. W.H. GILBERT and wife, of Philadelphia were the guests of C.H. SAYLELY's family in Mt Carmel over Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. G.E. BERNER of Mt. Carmel spent Christmas at the home of Mrs. BERNER's parents of Hazel Brook, Luzerne Co. Al JOHN, medical student at the University of Pennsylvania, enjoyed his Christmas vacation at home in Mt. Carmel. Miss Ella GARRETT, of Bismark, Lebanon county, is visiting her sister Mrs. Dr. HARPEL on Mapel Street in Mt. Carmel. Howard and L.B. ZIMMERMAN, medical students of Philadelphia, spend pleasant day at home in Mt. Carmel this week. Mr. John FRICK and daughter, of Shamokin, were among the Christmas guests at the home of C.H. SNIYELY of Mt. Carmel. Rev. M. B. DONIAN, of Dunmore, Lackawanna county, has been the guest of parents, brothers and sisters in Mt. Carmel this past week. Charles MASEHALL, a former druggist of Mt. Carmel, now of Baltimore, has been reviewing Mt. Carmel sights this week. Wm. MCLLWAIN, a former resident of Mt. Carmel recently a resident of Tamaqua, Schuylkill county, moved his family back to Mt. Carmel this week. John GOULD of Mt. Carmel attended the funeral of H. Stanley GOODWIN the well-known railroad man, at South Bethlehem, Wednesday, Dec 30, 1892. Misses Essie BLOOM and Grace BLOOM, of Sunbury, daughters of ex-recorder BLOOM, were entertained at Mr. Carmel homes over Christmas. Alonzo KNOBLE and Henry KNOBLE, two of Point township, Northumberland county, successful school teachers, ate their Christmas dinner at the home of C.C. MILLER in Mt. Carmel. William GRIFFITHS, of Mt. Carmel who had been confined to the house for eight weeks with rheumatism, was upon the streets for the first time yesterday. Will GOULD, who is making an enviable reputation as a law student, at the University of Pennsylvania, is gathering strength at his father's table in Mt. Carmel for renewed effort. Richard IRVIN on Tuesday, Dec 27, 1892, buried MARDELLA, the Italian who was so horribly burned by an explosion of gas at the Pennsylvania colliery recently. The citizens band headed the funeral procession. Clark MONTELIUS, of the Sawdust City, and Howard MONTELIUS, his brother of the Quaker City, met each other under the parental roof in Mt. Carmel and enjoyed an old time yuletide occasion with mother and friends. Corneilus JOHNSON, for several years a law student in the office of W.B. FAUST Esq., spent part of Christmas Monday in Mt. Carmel. He is now engaged at Philadelphia, in the purchasing department of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. Matthew CHESTER, an old and respected citizen of Green Ridge, Northumberland Co, brother of Holden CHESTER, of Shamokin, died at his home yesterday, Dec 29, 1892, after a lingering illness of one year. Friday, December 30, 1892 This column was entitled "The Grim Reaper Garner's a Rich Harvest for 1892" On Jan 2, 1892, In Washington, General M.C. MEIGE, U.S.A. died, he was born in 1816. On Jan 3, 1892, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, General Ebenees SPRAGUE, prominent Mason died, he was born in 1805. On Jan 6, 1892 in Vienna, Prince Frederick of Saze-Weimer died, he was born in 1827. On Jan 7, 1892, In Egypt, Khedive Tewnk PASHA died, he was born in 1852. On Jan 8, 1892, in Washington, Rear Admiral C.R. P. RODGERS died, he was born in 1819. On Jan 10, 1892, in Franklin, N.H. Daniel BARNARD, attorney general of New Hampshire died, born in 1827. On Jan 12, 1892, in Boston, Mass., C.A. WHITE, composer of music died, he was born in 1880. On Jan 14, 1892, in London, Prince Albert Victor, eldest son of the Prince of Wales died, he was born in 1804. On Jan 14, 1892, in Philadelphia, George S. KNIGHT, comedian died. On Jan 14, 1892, in New Berne, North Carolina, General RObert RANSON, confederate officer, died, he was born in 1830. On Jan 14, 1892, in London, Cardinal Henry Edward MANNING died, he was born in 1808. On Jan 14, 1892, in Rome, Giovanni SIMEONI, Italian Cardinal died, born in 1816. On Jan 14, 1892, in Syracuse, New York, Judge William C. RUGER, died, he was born in 1814. On Jan 14, 1892, in Rome, Randolph ROGERS, noted American sculptor died, he was born in 1815. On Jan 18, 1892, in Cambridge, Mass., Joseph LOVERING, Harvard professor died, he was born in 1814. On Jan 19, 1892, in New Bedford, Mass, C.H. PEABODY, noted newpaperman died, he was born in 1810. On Jan 20, 1892, in Cambridge, Mass, Christopher P. CRANCH, artist and poet died, he was born in 1814. On Jan 22, 1892, in Washington, Joseph P. BRADLEY, justice of the United States Supreme Court died, he was born in 1813. On Jan 23, 1892, in Brooklyn, New York, W.E. ROBINSON, journalist and statesman died, he was born in 1814. On Jan 25, 1892, in Rome, Italy, Rev. Rowland B. Howard, secretary of the Amrican Peace Association died, he was born in 1835. On Jan 29, 1892, in New York, General Henry A. BARNUM, war veteran died, he was born in 1833. On Jan 31, 1892, in Mentone, France, Rev. Charles H. SPURGEON, noted preacher died. On Jan 31, 1892, in Louisville, Dr. Basil MANLY, Baptist theologian died, he was born in 1825. On Feb 2,1892, in San Francisco, Moses HOPKINS, millionair died, he was born in 1817. On Feb 3, 1892, in London, Sir Morell MACKENZIE, cancer specialist died, he was born in 1837. On Feb 7, 1892, in Washington, Andrew BRYSON, read admiral U.S. N. died, he was born in 1822. On Feb 9, 1892, in New York, John Jay KNOX, noted financier died, born in 1828. On Feb 11, 1892, in St. Louis, Capt, W.M. Conner, hotel man and patron of the turf died, he was born in 1839. On Feb 22, 1892, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, John G. SHEA, historian died, he was born in 1824. On Mar 1, 1892, in Raleigh, Ex-governor W.W. HOLDEN died, he was born in 1818. On Mar 2, 1892, in New York, mrs.. R.G. FRANCE, actress died, she was born in 1809. On Mar 4, 1892, in New Haven, Noah PORTER, president of Yale college died, he was born in 1812. On Mar 5, 1892, in New York, James S. Moore, tarrif expert died, he was born in 1821. On Mar 6, 1892, in new York, Edward PIERREPONT, ex-minister to England died, he was born in 1818. On Mar 9, 1892, in Boston, Waldo ADAMS, of Adams Express company died, he was born in 1837. On Mar 11, 1892, in New York, Retired Rev. Gregory Thurston BEDELL, Episcopal bishop of Ohio died, he was born in 1813. On Mar 13, 1892, in New York, Philip g. CUSACHA, artist died. On Mar 17, 1892, in New York, Max STYRAKOSCH, manager ofopera died, he was born in 1835. On Mar 18, 1892, in Boston, Daniel LOTHROP, book publisher died, he was born in 1832. On Mar 22, 1892, in Philadelphia, Dr. D. Hayes AGNEW, eminent surgeon died, he was born in 1818. On Mar 26, 1892, in Camden, New Jersey, Walt Whitman, the "Good Gray Poet" died, he was born in 1819. On Mar 26, 1892, in Hazelton, Luzerne county, Pa., Arno PARDES, wealthy philanthropist died. On Mar 29, 1892, in Baltimore, Judge Peter W. CRAIN died, he was born in 1805. On Apr 1, 1892, in Washington, ex-chief Justice Charles D. DRAKE, of the United States court of claims died, he was born in 1811. On Apr 4, 1892, in Baltimore, General J.W. SINGLETON died, he was born in 1810. On Apr 6, 1892, in Dover, Delaware, ex-Senator Willard SAUSISBURY died, he was born in 1820. On Apr 9, 1892, in Washington, General C.W. FIELD, Confederate officer, died, he was born in 1828. On Apr 10, 1892, in Astoria, New York, General T.W. SWEENEY, U.S. Army died he was born in 1820. On Apr 13, 1892, in Nashua, New Hampshire, General George STARK, civil engineer, died, he was born in 1828. On Apr 16, 1892, in London, Miss Amelia B. EDWARDS, lecturer and novelist died, she was born in 1831. On Apr 17, 1892, in Sarnia, Canada, Ex-Premier Alexander Mackenzie died, he was born in 1822. On Apr 19, 1892, in New York, Roswell SMITH, president of the Century company died, he was born in 1829. On Apr 19, 1892, in Beaufort, South Carolina, General W.W. Burns, U.S. Army retired died, he was born in 1825. On Apr 26, 1892, in Paris, William ASTOR grandson of John Jacob ASTOR died, he was born in 1830. On Apr 26, 1892, in New York, General William WELLS, Vermont veteran died, he was born in 1837. On May 2, 1892, in Baltimore, General George D'UTASSEY, Union veteran died. On May 3, 1892, in Pittsburg, Pa., Father STANISLANS, Passionist, priest, died, he was born in 1813. On May 4, 1892, in Chicago, Illinois, Charles HARRIS, Carl Pretzel,humorous writer died, he was born in 1841. On May 6, 1892, in Buffalo, New York, O.G. WARREN, proprietor of the Buffalo Commercial died, he was born in 1846.