Perry County PA Archives News.....Town & Country December 7, 1904 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Judy Bookwalter mrsbooker@yahoo.com December 19, 2006, 9:42 am Peoples Advocate And Press December 7, 1904 Peoples Advocate and Press Town and Country, Bloomfield, Pa, Dec. 7, 1904 Jas. B. Foose, of Little Germany, has purchased the Jesse Cooper farm in Spring township. A little daughter came to stay at Wm. Stahl's on Nov. 12th. William works at Brunner's sawmill and wears his hat on the side of his head. Cloyd Mingle has bought out the interest of his brother Bruce in the Mingle House, Newport, and assumed sole proprietorship Thursday last. The pleasant information has reached relatives and friends in this place that a handsome little son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hipple, of Philadelphia, last Wednesday. Alvin Rhinehart, while at work at the stave mill, at Montebello Park, last Wednesday had his right arm caught in the belting and suffered a cracked bone and badly bruised member. The Rome Tribune (Georgia) of the 27th ult. Says: "Miss Ann Junkin has issued cards to a small dance in honor of her sister, Miss Mary, to follow the marriage ceremony of her sister, Miss Nell Junkin, and Mr. Yancey, the evening of the 7th." The valuable property of the late Hon. John A. Magee, on East Main street, this place, will be offered for sale on the 17th inst. This residence is one of the most desirable in this borough. Its location is of the best. This is a fine opportunity for any one desiring a comfortable home. Thursday afternoon George Myers, an employee at the furnace, Newport, lost one of his eyes in a very peculiar manner. He stooped to pick up a piece of pipe that was lying on the floor close to the hoist, and before he could get it away the hoist came down, striking the end of the pipe, throwing it endwise in his face, tearing out the eye. Dr. Campbell was sent for to dress the injury, but could not restore the sight. Geo. Wolf, a former resident of Newport, died in Harrisburg, on the 2d inst., in his eighty-fifth year. A pension of $10 per month from June 15th, 1904, has been granted to John Dice, of Keystone, Pa., through his attorney, John C. Motter. Sheriff C. L. Johnson Saturday took to the State Reformatory, at Huntingdon, Geo. Jacobs and Geo. Hockenberry, thus sentenced at November quarter sessions. Jumping on the carriage of John Hoffman's sawmill, near Mahanoy station, Centre township, in a spirit of fun, Jos. Campbell had his left leg caught and both bones broken Friday afternoon last. Dr. Johnston adjusted the fracture. Hon. Chauncey Forward Black, Ex-Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, statesman, scholar, political economist and writer and one of the most conspicuous figures in the Democratic party of this State, died at York, Pa., on the 2d inst., in his 66th year. Dr. Elisha W. Bailey, a resident of this place after the war for some years, and well remembered by our older inhabitants, died at his home in Sadsbury township, Lancaster county, on the 4th inst., at the age of 83 years. He was a native of Chester county, graduating from the Unionville Academy with Bayard Taylor, the noted author, and matriculating at Jefferson Medical College in 1844. He was a surgeon of the 47th Regiment Pa. Vols. in the Civil War, served as health officer at Key West, and while practicing his profession at Atglen represented Chester county three terms in the Legislature as a Republican. Mrs. W. Harry Smith, of Newport, was taken to a hospital in Philadelphia Monday for surgical treatment. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. T. H. Butturf, and her physician, Dr. H. O. Orris. It will be remembered that at the Blain picnic last summer Mrs. Smith with her husband and a number of others was on a bridge which broke and was precipitated to the stream below and had her leg broken in bad manner above the ankle and sustained other injuries. The break has resisted all treatment and refuses to heal properly, hence her removal to a Philadelphia hospital where amputation may be necessary to save further trouble. We hope this may be avoided. ======= Trial List for January Term. Following is the trial list for January Term, 1905: Oliver Rice vs. Jacob Moretz, appeal. F. P. Murphy vs. Jos. B. Lightner, appeal. Mary E. Flickinger vs. Charles F. Zong, trespass. Walter I. Pratt and Wm. D. Connor, trading and doing business as Walter Pratt Co., vs. O. F. Beard, appeal. Abram Wertz et al vs. Samuel Garlin, summons in trespass. John M. Smith vs. H. C. Hook et al., appeal. ======= Death of Daniel Rife, Esq. Daniel Rife, Esq., the well-known insurance agent and one of Duncannon's most respected citizens, died at his residence, in that place, Sunday afternoon from heart trouble and a complication of diseases. Mr. Rife had been in failing health for some years past. The deceased was born in Cumberland county, August 3, 1837, and was consequently aged 67 years, 4 months and 1 day. He was a son of Jacob and Susanna (Wharton) Rife. Having attended the public schools, to further supplement his education he pursued a course of study at White Hall Academy, Harrisburg, and later at Mt. Pleasant College, Westmoreland county. He afterward taught school in Cumberland and Perry counties. In 1860 he embarked in the mercantile business in Duncannon, in which he was engaged for a number of years. He later devoted himself to the fire and life insurance business in which he was engaged until his death. June 21, 1860, he was married to Elizabeth A. Jones, of Duncannon, who died eighteen years ago. There survive him the following children: Emma C., Alma J., Susan W., Martha J., at home, and R. Jones Rife, of Philadelphia. Mr. Rife was a lifelong Republican and was frequently honored by his party in local offices, having been justice of the peace several terms and was such when he died. He was also county surveyor in 1862. He was also a member of Iron Conclave, No. 136, I. O. Heptasophs. Mr. Rife was a most useful citizen and the major portion of his life since his majority was devoted to the insurance business in which he was most successful, and had been for some years the adjuster of losses for the Allmania Company. He was a man of strict integrity and honor and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. His remains will be interred in the M. E. cemetery at Duncannon, Wednesday. Funeral services at 2 o'clock. ======= William Kern Passes Away. Our Blain correspondent writes: Many friends are grieved at the sudden death of William Kern, a highly respected citizen of this place, which occurred on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24th, at his home in this borough. He had been an invalid with inflammatory rheumatism for fifteen years past. It first starting in his ankles and gradually affecting all the joints of his body: They became greatly swollen, incapacitating him to the extent that caused him to be greatly crippled up with the disease. Since his hands and arms have been affected, it was almost impossible for him to carry anything. Walking was difficult, although he could be up and about until the evening of his death. A month prior to his demise, he was on the decline, noticing a shortness in his breath. On the evening when he was fatally stricken, he was sitting in D. G. Keck's store, adjoining his house, talking as hearty as ever, and had made plans for butchering the next day. He complained of feeling bad and thought he would go over into the house and lie down awhile. After lying down he grew worse and a physician was quickly summoned by his attentive wife, but he was beyond medical aid, and passed peacefully away without apparently suffering. Rheumatism affecting the heart was the cause of his death. The deceased was a native born citizen of this place, and was a son of the late John and Mary Kern. At the time of his death he was aged 54 years and 3 days. His father, John Kern, died Sept. 25, 1887, at the age of 72 years, 8 months and 5 days. His mother, Mary (Bistline) Kern, died Nov. 29, 1888, at the age of 68 years 11 months and 4 days. Mr. Kern is survived by two sisters, Mary Ellen (Mrs. David Kern), of Landisburg, and Susan (Mrs. C. C. Evans), of Blain. A brother, Francis W., died Jan. 29, 1881, at the age of 27 years, 2 months and 12 days. Mr. Kern was married to Laura W. Long, daughter of the late David and Mary Long, of Alinda, on June 6, 1878, at New Bloomfield, by Rev. John Edgar. His wife and three children survive to mourn the loss of a kind and thoughtful husband and father. The names of the surviving children are: Mary Irene, Edward Evans and Christina Anna, at home. Two children died in infancy, Tressie, aged 4 days, died Dec. 11, 1883, and Lawrence A., aged 2 months and 10 days, died April 28, 1886. Mr. Kern, the subject of this sketch, was reared to manhood in this place, and was a gentleman of more than ordinary intelligence. He received a common school education and gained a teacher's certificate and taught two successful terms of winter school in Jackson township. He learned the trade of mason and bricklayer, and worked in Pottsville, Milroy, Newport, and on the Centennial Buildings, in Phila., for ninety-seven days, and the old recitation building of Tressler Orphan's Home, Loysville, After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Kern, they took up housekeeping in this place, and while they resided here for nine years he was engaged in the butchering business with his cousin, the late S. P. Kern. They then removed to Alinda and were there ten years in care of Mrs. Kern's parents, in their declining years, and afterwards were residents of Bridgeport, for two years. The spring of 1898 they removed back to Blain and have lived here since in the house bought by Mr. Kern, formerly the S. P. Kern property. He built a stone building, adjoining it, to this house, and conducted a grocery and confectionery business at two different intervals, but last spring retired entirely from business. He was in business and as a tradesman, industrious and prosperous. Mr. Kern was a consistent member of the Lutheran church and attended divine worship faithfully. He was a good neighbor and friend and as one of our fellow townsmen will be missed in our midst. He was always jovial and delighted in social conversation, and although severely afflicted, he bore it patiently. The bereaved wife and family have the deep sympathy of all. Funeral was held on Monday of last week, Nov. 28, and was largely attended. The remains were laid to rest in the Union cemetery. The family's pastor, Rev. J. W. Weeter, officiated. He based his sermon on the text from Job 14:14, "If a man die, shall he live again." The pall bearers were S. G. Smith, D. G. Keck, W. D. Henry, G. W. Smith, W. M. Bower and Sam'l Rhoads. ======= Landisburg Items. Sam'l A. Dum purchased the property of his brother, Geo. B. Dum, on East Main St. Consideration $1800. ======= Montgomery's Ferry Items. Jacob Hain, of Liverpool, a former citizen of this township, was stricken with paralysis recently and died Monday morning. ======= MARRIED Charles-White.-On the 24th ult., at the home of the bride's parents, in Harrisburg, by Rev. Henry Cunningham, Luther Charles, of Liverpool, to Miss Maud White. Thomas-Campbell-On the 1st inst., at Duncannon, by Henry Moreland, J. P., Newton H. Thomas to Eva C. Campbell, both of Duncannon. Ulsh-Mummert.-On the 1st inst., at New Buffalo by Rev. Thomas A. Elliott, John W. Ulsh, Jr., of New Buffalo, to Jennie E. Mummert, of Watts township. Mort-Waldsmith.-On the 29th ult., in Madison township, by Rev. C. A. Waltman, John T. Mort to Emma M. Waldsmith, both of Madison township. Potter-Johnston.-On the 30th ult., at Logania, by Rev. C. I. Raffensperger, John Potter to Annie E. Johnston, both of Miller township. Manning-Bair.-On the 23d ult., at the M. E. parsonage, Newport, by Rev. L. D. Ott, B. F. Manning, of East Newport, and Miss Lydia I. Bair, of Montgomery's Ferry. Weltmer-Nesbit.-On the 22nd ult., at the home of the groom, by Rev. M. H. Sangree, Harry F. Weltmer, of Harrisburg, and Miss Emma J. Nesbit, of Marysville, ======= DIED Shadle.-On the 23rd ult., in Turkey Valley, Elmer C. Shadle aged 16 years, 2 months and 19 days. ======= This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 12.7 Kb