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Lachman, Olla M.
The funeral of Mrs. Olla M. Lachman, 61, widow of Charles L. Lachman who died yesterday afternoon, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence, 944 High Street. Burial will be private in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Mrs. Lachman is survived by a son, Major Paul Brown, a grandson Paul Brown Jr., two step-sons, Robert Lachman, Pottstown, Earl Lachman, Darby, two step-daughters, Marian wife of Charles Hartenstine, East Orange, NJ, Mildred wife of Stanley Gilbert, Pottstown, five step-grandchildren, Stanley Jr. and Lewis Gilbert and Charles Jr. and Richard Hartenstine. Two brothers, Chester and Harry L. Yorgey, both of Pottstown also survive.
[Source: Pottstown Mercury, Saturday, December 24, 1932. Submitted by Betty.]
Lachot, Jane
Fitzwatertown. Several families from our town attended the funeral of Mrs. Jane Lachot, from the residence of her son-in-law, Craven Carr, on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Lachot was in her 91st year and up to the time she contracted the grip, from which attack she died, she had been a remarkably hearty woman. Only last September did she take a walk of three miles one morning to the residence of one of her sons, near Weldon. She was a French woman by birth, but for many years has lived in this locality.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 22, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Land, George W.
Lansdale. The funeral of George W. Land took place on Wednesday last. He was one of the oldest residents, having been born in Montgomery township in March, 1810. He had lived in Lansdale 36 years. Dr. David Land, the veterinary surgeon, of Lower Gwynedd, is one of his surviving children.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 31, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Landes, Rachel H.
Rachel H. Landes died Wednesday evening of last week of apoplexy, at West Point, aged 68 years. Deceased was the last of a family of nine children. Her parents were the late Joseph and Rachel Landes. She was born on the Elias Landes farm, in Worcester, the latter being her brother. The funeral was held on Sunday at 10 a.m. from her residence. Interment at the Methacton Mennonite meeting house, Worcester.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 7, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Landis, Children of Henry
Ten days ago the household of Mr. Henry Landis, of Lower Salford township, Montgomery county, was happy in the possession of eight young bright and interesting children. That dire destroyer, diphtheria, entered it, and now of the happy family of eight children, but five are living and three more are very ill with the terrible scourge. One of the little ones was buried on Wednesday of last week, and while the funeral cortege was returning to the house, another died, and on the next day death claimed a third darling. The funerals of the two last took place on Sunday.
[Source: New Holland Clarion, Saturday, August 7, 1880, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Landis, Daniel
Died Under a Shade Tree.
The funeral of Daniel Landis, of Gratersford took place Thursday. The interment was in the Upper Mennonite burying ground, where all the family interments are. Deceased was in his 74th year and he attended the Norristown markets for many years. To within a few weeks he felt that he was giving way. On Sunday morning previous to his death after breakfast he took a chair and sat under a tree in the shade and a few minutes later one of the family observing that he was very quiet went out and found that he was dead.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 7, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Landis, Unknown
Centre Square. A man by the name of Landis, employed by W.H. Megs, was found dead in bed Saturday. After the coroner investigated, relatives took charge of the body.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 1, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Landis, William
Lansdale. William Landis, who died at Franconia Square on Wednesday last, wass the fathe r of Mrs. Aaron Nyce, of Lansdale. He was 62 years of age and had been a butcher by occupation. His funeral was on Sunday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 10, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Lannon, Michael
Killed by the Trolley or Murdered?
Michael Lannon was mangled by a trolley car of the Schuylkill Valley Traction company, in Plymouth township, about 11 o'clock Monday night, and there is a theory that he met with foul play and that his body was thrown on the tracks to hide traces of the crime. Motorman Morris Brown saw the body lying across the tracks, but in the darkness was unable to discern the object until too late to prevent striking it.
As soon as the car could be stopped the motorman and Conductor William Scheetz investigated and found that the car had struck a man and had rolled him from the track. An ambulance was summoned and the man conveyed to the Charity hospital, where it was found he was dead, and the body was then turned over to the coroner's undertaker and later was identified as that of Lannon.
Both legs was fractured and mangled and there was a number of scalp wounds of such character as to lead to the belief that Lannon had been struck by some instrument. The position of the body, trolley employes say, was such that it is not likely the car could have produced the scalp wounds. Lannon was a laborer and lived with his son-in-law, Joseph Rodenbough, at Hickorytown, Plymouth township. He was a veteran of the Civil war and a pensioner. The motive for the crime, if a crime was committed, is supposed to have been robbery, as Lannon was known to have drawn his pension recently. Only $2 remained in his pockets. The spot where the body was discovered is a dark and lonely place near an Italian settlement.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 5, 1896, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Lapp, Lester
Lansdale. A deplorable accident occurred on Saturday afternoon at 1.15, by which Lester Lapp, a small boy lost his life. He was instantly killed at the crossing of Main and Richardson streets by being stuck by a north-bound trolley car. He was six years of age, the only grandson of John Clemmer. Coroner Ashton held an inquest on Monday, and on Wednesday his interment took place at the Plains Mennonite meeting house, in Hatfield.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 19, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Lare, Mary J.
Mary J. Lare, sister of Daniel Jeans, aged 92 years, was buried at Plymouth Meeting last Wednesday. Both were children of William Jeans, Jr., who lived on the old homestead between Lancasterville and Williams station. The deceased in 1871 became the second wife of Joel Lare, who died several years ago. Isaac Jeans, a brother of the deceased, was a well known importer of foreign fruit, and died a few years ago a millionaire.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 6, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Larson, John
Broad Axe. The funeral of John Larson, of Centre Square, passed through here on Saturday afternoon to Cold Point cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 18, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Larzelere, Berrell S.
Berrell S. Larzelere, proprietor of Fort Side inn, on Bethlehem pike, Whitemarsh township, died on Monday morning, aged 32 years, of cerebrospinal meningitis. He was taken seriously ill very suddenly on March 30 and on the 31st he became unconscious. He lay very low until April 4, when he rallied under the attention of Dr. Milton Newberry and several specialists from Philadelphia. He was better on the 5th and continued to grow stronger until last Sunday, when a relapse set in and a professor was summoned, but the patient failed to rally, dying Monday morning.
He was a son of Hon. John Larzelere, who is a representative of Montgomery county at Harrisburg in the house of assembly. His mother was Sarah S. Larzelere. Several years ago he married Kate, eldest daughter of Charles Ehrenpfort, of Willow Grove, who alone survives him, there being no children.
Three years ago the deceased purchased Fort Side inn from the Ambler Building and Loan association and has conducted the hostelry successfully since that time. He was a very active man in his section of the township and did a great deal to obtain the present train service over the Trenton Cut-off railroad into Broad street station.
The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral this Thursday morning at 11 o'clock from his late residence. Interment will be made at North Cedar Hill.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 13, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Larzelere, Berrell S.
Fort Washington. The funeral of Berrell S. Larzelere took place last Thursday from his late residence, Fort Side inn. Interment was made at Cedar Hill. The deceased by will has left all his property to his widow, Catherine. The license was transferred to her name last week. She will conduct the hostelry until it can be disposed of satisfactorily.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 20, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Larzelere, Esther B.
Mrs. Esther B. Larzelere died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Hannah Mather, at Kenilworth, Fern Rock station, on Wednesday evening, February 20, in her 91st year. She was the widow of Nicholas Larzelere, and was born and raised on what is known as the Seybert estate property, and lived nearly all her life in Abington township. She was the mother of J.B. Larzelere, of Jenkintown, and John Larzelere, of Willow Grove. She was a good woman, loved by all who knew her. The funeral took place on the 25th inst. Services at the Abington Presbyterian church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 28, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Lay, Chauncey T.
Chauncey T. Lay, for more than 20 years a prominent and respected citizen of our town, died at his residence here on Friday evening last. His funeral took place on Monday afternoon. Rev. Greenig, a former pastor of the Shearer Street Baptist church, officiated. The remains were taken by the 8.14 p.m. train to Seneca Falls, N.Y., for interment. Mr. Lay was familiarly known as Captain Lay, from the fact that he was a veteran sergeant. He came to this town from New York 21 years ago, after having served his term of office as keeper in Auburn prison. His health failing, he was recommended to seek a warmer climate. Since living here he has acquired considerable property, including a cozy home, built in York state style. He was an expert in growing fruit and raising poultry. He was of a very jovial disposition and a universal favorite in town. He had been an invalid for years with partial paralysis, and a recent attack was the cause of his death. He leaves one son, Adelbert, of New York, and two daughters—one in New York and the other the wife of Frank Hendricks, of Broad Axe hotel—and a widow. Our town will greatly miss his familiar form.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 21, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Layman, Elizabeth
The many friends will no doubt be pained to hear of the death of one of the oldest residents of this vicinity--Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Layman, who resided for many years just outside of the town, on Walnut Lane. The cause of death was old age and debility. The aged husband who survives her is also very sick with pneumonia. The aged couple had but one surviving offspring--a son, the well-known musician and secret society man, Prof. S.E. Layman; the other son, William having died some years ago. The funeral will take place on Thursday. Services in St. Peter's church at 10.30 a.m.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 8, 1897, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Layman, S.E.
North Wales. The funeral of Prof. S.E. Layman on Sunday afternoon was the largest we have seen in this town for many years. Services were held at the house of his father, Thomas Layman, and at the Sanctuary M.E. church at both places the pastor of the latter, Rev. Robert Hetherington, officiated, as well as at the grave. A procession of secret societies from this and neighboring towns to the number of 160 turned out and so crowded was the church that the orders were in part compelled to stand. The services at the grave were conducted jointly by the Odd Fellows and Golden Eagles. Handsome floral emblems were presented by each.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 12, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Layman, Thomas
North Wales. Thomas Layman, one of the oldest and most respected farmers of this vicinity, died at his home on Walnut Street road, in Upper Gwynedd, just beyond our borough line, Monday morning, aged 83. His health had been failing, but until within a few days of his death he assisted wit the farm work. He was recently bitten o9n the arm by a horse while thus employed and this shock, together with over-exertion brought on an attack of heart trouble, to which he succumbed. He is the last of the well known family which consisted of wife and two sons: William, who as a prosperous farmer, and Prof. S.E. a well known musician. The widow of William has been keeping house for the old gen--- and cared for him in his last days. He was a man respected far and wide for his thrift and honesty, conducted a model farm and has accumulated considerable wealth. His funeral will take place on Saturday morning from his late home. Services will be held in the Sanctuary M.E. church and interment will be made at St. Peter's Lutheran church yard.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 17, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Layman, William
Centre Square. Mr. William Layman died on Saturday evening. Funeral on Tuesday. Interment at Gwynedd Friends' cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 26, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Layman, William C.
Penllyn. The funeral of William C. Layman took place from his late residence, near Centre Square, last Tuesday morning. Mr. Layman was well known in this locality, having had charge of the old mill at this place, since torn down, for several years.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 26, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Leaf, Charles Clay
Charles C. Leaf was one of the victims of the terrible rear-end collision at Exeter station on the main line of the Reading railway last Friday night. His body was brought home to his prostrated family at Fort Washington Saturday afternoon.
The deceased's father was a well-known Episcopal clergyman of Pottstown, who died only a few years ago. The son obtained his education at the Hill school, Pottstown, and was employed on the engineering staff of the Reading for several years. He aided in the laying out of the Lehigh and Berks county railroad, and then also was one of the corps which surveyed for the Bound Brook division of the Reading to New York. While engaged in this work he met Annie Stout, whom he afterwards married and then settled on the Mason property, on the Engardtown road. At that time he was employed by the United States express company. He sold his property and purchased the general store business at Fort Washington from Henry Unger about 15 years ago. While in that business he served as postmaster under President Harrison, and in 1895 sold out his good will and stock to Frederick Huffnagle.
Later on he accepted a place in the auditor general's department at Harrisburg, and was acting as warrant clerk at the time of his death, and from which office he was returning on Friday, as was his custom. He also was engaged in the real estate business and had made many sales of property in the vicinity.
When the wreck occurred he was conversing with a friend in the car which was demolished. Although Mr. Leaf was killed, his friend escaped with only a few scratches. The body of the deceased was removed to Reading as soon as possible.
He was 43 years of age and leaves a widow and four children as follows: Louis, who is in the regular army and stationed on the frontier; Eleanor, Leonard and Elizabeth. He was a member of Wissahickon Council, No. 100, Jr. O.U.A.M., and also of the Fort Washington Masons. He was a vestryman of St. Thomas' church. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from his late residence, and interment was made at St. Thomas' cemetery, Whitemarsh.
Mr. Leaf will be greatly missed, not only in the community, but among the large circle of friends he had gathered around him. Eminently a popular and very interesting man, the loss will be severely felt by all. The largely attended funeral service attests to the respect and friendship to the dead and the sympathy for the living, whose loss it truly is. The heartfelt condolence of the neighborhood is extended the bereaved family in the terrible separation and the shock which resulted to the community when the death was confirmed.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 18, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Lear, Catharine
The sudden death of Catharine, widow of the late David Lear, in her 72d year, which occurred early on last Wednesday morning, Jan. 23, at Three Tuns, was a shock to the community, as the deceased was an estimable lady, and one that will be greatly missed by her large circle of friends, as she was always ready and willing to do a kind and neighborly act.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 31, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Lear, Mrs. David
Fort Washington Items. The funeral of Mrs. David Lear, of Three Tuns, was held Saturday at German Baptist church, Upper Dublin.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 31, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Leaf, Esther Ann (nee Weber)
Mrs. Henry P Leaf (Esther Ann) died this morning.
She was not well since Christmas - stroke proves fatal.
From the effects of an apopletic stroke on last Friday, a week, Mrs. Esther Ann Leaf, widow of Henry P Leaf, passed away in death at 8AM today, at the family residence, No 171 N Hanover St. She reached the age of 75 years and six months. Mrs. Leaf was one of the best known older residents. Until Christmas, she enjoyed quite good health after recovering from a slight stroke seven years ago. Since Christmas, she was not well, but her condition was not serious until 10 days ago, when she suffered another stroke.
Her maiden name was Weber, and she was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of William H and Ann Bean Weber of Lewistown. Her husband was the late Henry P Leaf, [who] died in 11/1912, the day following election day.
The surviving children are: William Leaf of Melrose Park; Sarah L., wife of Jacob S Gabel, and Leonard Leaf, both of Pottstown.
Mrs. Leaf was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church. The funeral arrangements have not been made.
[Source: Daily Pottstown Ledger, Monday, January 19, 1914, p. 1. Submitted by Diana.]
Leaf, Henry P.
Henry Leaf, Retired Businessman and Highly Esteemed Citizen
Henry P Leaf, an esteemed citizen and well known retired businessman of this borough, passed away in death at 11 o'clock this morning at his late residence, No. 171 N Hanover Street. He was in failing health recently from stomach and hear affections and was confined to his room since about November 1. About five years ago, Mr Leaf retired from the coal business. He was a man of splendid character and held the esteem of anyone who had ever known him.
Mr Leaf reached the age of 77 years, 6 months and 21 days. He was a son of the late William Leaf and was born in Pottstown. His parents removed to Indiana and from the age of 3 to 9 years, he lived in that state. He came east to Philadelphia as a youth and he learned the trade of wood engraver for 31 years he resided on the Leaf farm at Bramcote and removed thence to Pottstown. After a short time of retirement, Mr. Leaf went into the coal business by buying out Joshua S Berger in the firm of Metz and Gerber. The firm was Metz and Leaf for some years and then Mr. Leaf bought out Samuel Metz. Mr. Leaf eventually sold out to Henry Moyer.
Mr. Leaf wedded Esther Ann Weber of Lewistown PA, by whom he is survived with the following children: William Leaf of Melrose Park, PA.; Leonard Leaf of Pottstown, and Sarah, wife of Jacob S Gerber, of Pottstown.
Deceased was the president of the Edgewood Cemetery board and an elder in the First Presbyterian Church for years.
[Source: Daily Pottstown Ledger, November 6, 1912, p. 1. Submitted by Diana.]
Leaf, Mary Ann
Mrs. Mary Ann Leaf, wife of William Leaf, and mother of Henry P Leaf, died this Saturday morning, about 7 o'clock, in Upper Pottsgrove township. She was prostrated on Thursday by paralysis of the brain, while attending to her household duties. She leaves a husband and one son to mourn her loss. Mrs. Leaf was a daughter of the late John and Sarah Lightcap, of Pottstown, and a sister of Mrs. Sarah Wylie, of this borough. She was an estimable lady and will be mourned by a large circle of friends.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, October 28, 1884. Submitted by Diana.]
Leaf, Mary Ann
In Pottsgrove township, Montgomery county, on the 16th inst., Mary Ann, only child of H P and Esther A. LEAF, aged 2 years, 10 months and 29 days.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, October 22, 1861. Submitted by Diana.]
Leaf, William
Death of a Well Known Citizen
William Leaf died on Friday afternoon, at the residence of his son, Henry P Leaf, in Upper Pottsgrove, aged 71years, 9 months and 2 days. He had been ill for some time past, with a complication of diseases, resulting from general dibility, advanced age and hemorrhage, which caused inanition and terminated his life. He leaves one son, with whom he resided for a number of years past. He was a member of a well known family of nine or ten brothers and sister, of whom one only survives, Rev. Edmund Leaf, rector of St Michael's Episcopal Church, Birdsboro. He organized and stocked the Fifth and Sixth Street Passenger Railway, of Philadelphia; the Georgetown and Washington Passenger Railway, Washington, DC, and was Superintendent for some time of both these lines. He was also Superintendent for a number of years of the Orange and Newark Passenger Railway, at Newark, NJ. He possessed a wide acquaintanceship, had hosts of warm friends, who esteemed him for many excellent qualities of head and heart.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, December 22, 1885. Submitted by Diana.]
Lebald, Joseph
The funeral of Joseph Lebald was held last Tuesday from his late residence on Skippack turnpike. Services were conducted in St. Thomas' church, after which interment was held at Cold Point.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 2, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Lee, Henry G.
Rev. Henry G. Lee, colored pastor of the Salem Baptist church, Jenkintown, died of consumption on Mar. 17. He was 37 years of age. Rev. Mr. Lee was an eloquent speaker and had written extensively for the church papers. He had been pastor of Salem church about five years. He is survived by his widow. He was interred in the colored cemetery at Rose Hill, Ambler, on Tuesday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 22, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Leech, Amanda
Lansdale. The death of Mrs. Amanda Leech took place on Sunday. She was the second wife of Robert Y. Leech. Her funeral will be on Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock, and her interment at Montgomery Baptist church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 8, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Leedom, Susan A.
Susan A., widow of Dr. Edwin C. Leedom, died at her residence at Plymouth Meeting Thursday, aged 81 years. She had been in feeble health for nearly a year, having been for a short time last summer a boarder at the Friends' home, Norristown.
The husband of the deceased was the son of Dr. Joseph Leedom, who successfully practiced his profession at Plymouth Meeting for 42 years until his death in 1854. Julia L., wife of David H. Mulvany, and Sarah Anna, wife of Thomas P. Knox, both long since deceased, were sisters of Dr. Edwin C. Leedom.
The children of Dr. Edwin and Susan (Lukens) Leedom were: Howard, Dr. Oscar, Joseph, Daniel M., a resident of Ambler, and Franklin.
Deceased was a member of the well known Lukens family of Plymouth Meeting. She was a member of the Society of Friends. Funeral Saturday at Friends' meeting house, Plymouth. Interment in burying ground adjoining.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 13, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Leeser, Infant Child of Morris
Leidy, Frank Derr Frank Derr Leidy, son of Jesse S. and Susanna Leidy, of Hatboro, died at the residence of his parents on York street, Hatboro, early Tuesday morning of last week of Brights' disease, after a brief illness, aged 38 years. He was born in that borough, attending Loller academy, after which he learned the milling business at the Fulmor Roller Flour mills and with the late John Walton, of Huntingdon valley. He worked at Patterson roller mills at Holland and other places for several years and then quit his trade owing to ill health. He then followed the vocation of a florist and was a practical gardener, working for a long time for Dr. Mattison, at Ambler, and Newport, R.I. His funeral was held on Thursday afternoon from his father's residence, burial at Hatboro cemetery, a delegation of Hendricks castle, A.O.K. of M.C., of Ambler, being in attendance and conducted their impressive services at the house, also remarks were made by Revs. Devine and Eldridge. Owing to the serious illness of the deceased's father, the services were private, only the relatives and friends of the family being in attendance. [Source: Ambler Gazette, August 22, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.] Leidy, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Tragic Death on the Railroad. Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Leidy, of Franconia, Struck and Killed by the Buffalo Express Near Hatfield. Death came with awful suddenness to Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Leidy while they were crossing the North Penn tracks between Souderton and Hatfield last Sunday morning about 10 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Leidy left their home in Franconia township, about a mile west of the railroad, a short time before and were on their way to visit friends near Leidytown. Mr. Leidy was always known as a very careful man about crossing railroad tracks, but on this occasion it appears he did not even stop to listen whether a train was coming. He drove on the tracks and was nearly across, when suddenly he heard the danger signal of a rapidly approaching locomotive. He made every effort to get across, but his horse stopped and the next instant the locomotive struck the carriage. The occupants were thrown out and the carriage smashed, but the horse had gotten across the track and escaped injury. Mrs. Leidy was dead when picked up, but Mr. Leidy lived long enough to say that he heard the whistle, but though the train was coming the other way. He said he was not hurt and inquired about his wife. He was taken by the train to Souderton, as were also the remains of his wife. Mr. Leidy died about an hour after the accident. The news of the terrible affair sped rapidly through the community and much sympathy was felt for the family. The bodies were taken to the Leidy home, where seven children were overwhelmed with grief at the terrible occurrence. Mr. Leidy was about 58 years of age and was well known in the community. For several years he had lived retired, five of his sons operating a tannery on the premises. The only daughter went into spasm when she learned of the fate of her father and mother. Coroner Kurtz held an inquest on Monday afternoon, when a large number of witnesses were heard, including the train crew. There was some conflicting testimony as to the blowing of the usual crossing signal, but the engineer and fireman both swore the usual signal, as well as the danger signal, was given. The jury, after deliberating for some time, returned a verdict of accidental death, censuring no one. [Source: Ambler Gazette, December 19, 1895, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]