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Meehan, Thomas C.
Broad Axe. The funeral of Councilman Thomas C. Meehan, of Germantown, passed through our village Friday afternoon to Boehm's Reformed church, Blue Bell. He was followed to the grave by the park commission of Fairmount park and select and common councils of Philadelphia. In all there were 30 carriages following the hearse, and it was the larges funeral Broad Axe has seen for 20 years.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 28, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Megargee, Augustus
Jarrettown. The funeral of Augustus Megargee, formerly of this place, will be held at the Methodist Church this Wednesday. The decease, who for several years lived in the western part of the state, was related to a number of people in this vicinity.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 4, 1904, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Megargee, Charles W. and John E. Price
Grade Crossing Accident. The Coroner's Jury Exonerates the Train Crew and the Railway Company in the Camp Hill Accident--The Verdict--Bodies Removed to Germantown.
A coroner's jury on Friday morning held an inquest at Ambler over the bodies of John E. Price and Charles W. Megargee, of Germantown, who were killed on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the grade crossing at Camp Hill, and exonerated the crew and railway company. The jury was: William J. Devine, Harry Ritchie, John Steer, Jesse F. Davis, Rudolph Herrmann, A.K. Thomas.
The engineer of the unfortunate express, J. Hight, told this story. He said he blew the whistle when within about 1000 feet of the crossing. The train was speeding at about 50 miles per hour. He said one of the journals was not working properly and he turned to look at it. When he cast his eyes forward again he was within a few yards of the crossing and the wagon was on the track. He was powerless to prevent the accident. The engine struck the wagon at about the front running gears. The fireman was not on hs side of the engine, because on the express trains it takes nearly all his time in keeping steam up and attending the fires. The engineer said he stopped the train within a few seconds after the accident, picked up the bodies and took them to Fort Washington. He further said that the occupants of the wagon could have avoided the accident if they had taken heed of the signals of the block system, which gave warning of a train in the block.
Conductor Edward Reckless also gave his testimony, which corroborated that of the engineer. J. Wenton and G. Chamberlain were also called as witnesses.
The jury rendered the following verdict: That the said John Price and Charles W. Megargee came to their death by being accidentally struck by engine No. 680, attached to the Scranton express train, leaving Reading terminal, Philadelphia, Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m., at the crossing at Camp Hill station, on the North Penn railroad. The jury exonerates the engineer and crew of the said train from all blame.
Charles W. Megargee was aged 19 years and was the eldest son of Mrs. Ida Megargee, a widow residing at 359 East Chelten avenue, Germantown. He was employed by the Michener grocery at Germantown and had been soliciting orders in the country about Edge Hill. Megargee formerly lived at Jarrettown. He was a member of the Young Men's Christian association of Germantown.
His mother identified his body on Wednesday morning. Her son not returning home Tuesday night she became alarmed, and early Wednesday morning she started out to learn the whereabouts of her boy. She heard of the accident at Camp Hill and walked the greater part of the distance to ascertain whether it was her son who had been killed. She went to Ambler and was overwhelmed with grief when she recognized the features of her son as he lay cold in death.
John E. Price was about 35 years of age and leaves a wife and two young children. He was a grocery salesman and was well known in that business in Germantown and vicinity.
He was acquainted with that portion of the railroad and is said to have spoken repeatedly of the dangerous character of the crossing and to have warned a number of wagon driver of it.
The bodies were removed from Ambler on Friday, Price's being taken to the home of his father-in-law, Officer Gregory, of the Fourteenth police district, on School Lane, Germantown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 22, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Melroy, Duncan
Killed Saving Another.
Following the tragic death of Edward Hefflentrager, who was killed only a few days ago by a trolley car at Quakertown, Duncan Melroy, who has been for 15 years the faithful flagman at East Broad street crossing, Quakertown, met a brave death on Saturday afternoon shortly after 2 o'clock. A freight train on the Quakertown and Easter railroad was shifting cars on the north-bound tracks of the Reading railway near Quakertown station. Mr. Melroy, watchful that no accident should befall anyone on this crowded thoroughfare, was trying to keep back several persons who were about to cross the tracks. He then stepped towards his accustomed place, but before he was across the tracks a freight car was upon him and cast him headlong on the tracks. His body was dragged and rolled along the tracks for a considerable distance and he was literally torn to pieces. Death was almost instantaneous, but he was horribly mangled. The deceased leaves a wife and six children, nearly all of whom are grown up.
The town council of Quakertown borough has for more than two years made very effort to induce the railroad company to erect safety gates at this crossing, but the officials have always turned a deaf ear. When the late James V. Smith was chief burgess an ordinance was passed to have safety gates erected, but the company paid no attention to it. Committees have been appointed by council to wait upon the officials without avail and petitions for gates have been presented to the company again and again.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 26, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Menefee, Hannah
Hannah Menefee, aged 46 years, a resident of Ambler, was found dead in her bed Thursday, having expired quite suddenly. Coroner Kane was summoned and he investigated the case with the result that he found she had died from natural causes. This being the third sudden death among the negroes within a very short time, has caused a general alarm among them, their superstitions leading them to pronounce it a judgment.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 2, 1903, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mensch, P. Calvin
The death of P. Calvin Mensch, A.M., M.D., professor of biology in Ursinus college, which was noted in these columns occurred Tuesday morning, July 30, at 6.10 o'clock, after several months' illness. An attack of grip in the winter of 1900 left his system in a weakened condition and he never fully recovered his strength. In June 1900, accompanied by his family, he went to Europe, hoping to improve his health by travel. After six months' residence abroad he returned to Collegeville and resumed the duties of his professorship.
On commencement day, June 13, his strength began to fail visibly, and after being confined to his bed for five weeks he passed away as he had lived, quietly and peacefully, his wife, his sister, the president of the college and the family physician being at his bedside.
Dr. Mensch was a son of J.G. Mensch, M.D., of Pennsburg, Pa. he was born at Hilltown, Bucks county, and grew to manhood in Pennsburg. He was prepared for college at Perkiomen seminary and was graduated from Ursinus college in June, 1887. In 1889 he received the degree of doctor of medicine from Bellevue Hospital Medical college, and 1891 the degree of doctor of philosophy from Grant university. He studied at Johns Hopkins university and at the Marine Biological laboratory, Woods hall, Mass.
After teaching in the south at New Windsor college, Maryland, and Claremont college, N.C., he was called to the chair of biology in Ursinus college. Here he rapidly developed his chosen department, expanding the course and enlarging the equipment of the laboratory until it ranks with the best, and from its students have gone every year to the best medical schools and are admitted to the second year.
Dr. Mensch became very popular with the students and influential in the faculty, making himself felt in all the internal workings of the college. In addition to this he had become recognized as an important contributor to scientific research, and with Prof. C.O. Whitman, of Chicago university in collaboration with whom he has carried on important researches, was in authority on marine annelids.
As member of the American Morphological society and the society of American Naturalists he had frequently read papers before these societies and contributed articles to the "Zoologischer Anzeiger," Leipzig, and to the American Journal of Morphology, his most important published work being a monohgraph entitled "Stolonization in Autolytus Varians."
Dr. Mensch was but 37 years of age, just entering upon a promising career as educator and scientist. His death is sincerely regretted by his colleagues of the faculty, the students, his fellow townsmen and by his many warm friends. He leaves a wife, and a daughter seven years of age.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 8, 1901, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mensch, Samuel G.
Samuel G Mensch died on Tuesday at his residence on North Charlotte street, aged 70 years. His disease was consumption. He leaves a wife and 5 children, John L., Abner, and Oliver L. being sons.
(NOTE: 1870 Census shows 2 daus: Absena and Mary)
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, Tuesday, October 16, 1888. Submitted by Diana.]
Merkle, J. Franklin
Dr. Franklin Merkle, one of Perkasie's leading physicians, died on Thursday night, death being caused by an attack of Bright's disease from which the doctor has been confined to his bed for the last two months. Dr. Merkle has bee a resident of Perkasie for about two years, coming from Boyertown. He succeeded Dr. G.M. Hubbel. He has been a very successful practitioner and was building up a large practice.
He was born 43 years ago in Cressona, Pa., and was a graduate of the Lehigh university, where he taught surveying a number of years. About 12 years ago he was very badly injured in a wreck on the Reading railroad at Shoemakersville, Berks county, one of his arms being entirely paralyzed for a number of years. He was pinned under the engine in a stream of water a whole night. After his partial recovery he studied medicine and began to practice in Cressona, where he married Miss Ida Fesseler. After practicing at his place a number of years he moved to Boyertown and later to Perkasie. He is survived by his wife and children.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 3, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Merrill, James Whitfield
James Whitfield Merrill, son of the late W.O.B. Merrill and Eliza, of near Ambler, died suddenly on Tuesday evening at the Dilthey home, Three Tuns, whither the family had just removed from Mr. Merrill's Blue Bell farm.
Deceased was 52 years of age, and death resulted from Bright's disease, of which he had been a sufferer for some time, but which only on Saturday compelled him to take to his bed. In 1898 the deceased married Miss Lilian Dilthey, who, with a son and daughter, survives him. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at Upper Dublin Lutheran church. Interment at Rose Hill.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 14, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Meyers, Elizabeth
Despondent because of ill health Miss Elizabeth Meyers, 22 years old, the accomplished daughter of Christopher Meyers, of Creamery, Skippack township, committed suicide Sunday evening by hanging.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 24, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Meyers, Frank H. and H.H. Zieber
Lansdale. Two funerals, one on Saturday and the other on Monday, attracted many people from this vicinity. The first was that of H.H. Zieber, proprietor of Zieber's park. He was 74 years of age, was born in Norristown, married Catharine Keel, and had lived at his late residence for 40 years. He was a soldier in the Civil war. His interment was at the Towamencin Schwenkfelder church. The funeral on Monday was of Frank H. Meyers, and the interment at the brick Reformed church near Eureka. Mr. Meyers was a farmer, born in Warrington in 1835, and who had lived in this vicinity since 1875. His wife was Arabella, daughter of John Jones.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 30, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Michener, Catharine
A notable funeral took place from here last Thursday when "Aunt Kitty" Michener was buried. She died at the age of 89. For many years she and her husband William Michener lived at the Blue Bell, where he owned the hotel and store property. William Michener kept the hotel for many years, but died many years ago. Mrs. Catharine Michener was a daughter of Jacob Hart and Catharine Zieber, his wife, who lived in the neighborhood of Norriton and adjoining townships on different farms and she leaves surviving brothers Zieber Hart, George Hart, Jacob Hart, and a half brother Lane S. Hart, of Harrisburg, former state printer. William Michener was a veterinary surgeon, then took the Broad Axe hotel and for many years made it a popular place for parties and gatherings, for sleighers and folks old and young all around that region over to Norristown. Then Mr. Michener bought the Blue Bell hotel, kept it for many years and died at Blue Bell, but not at the hotel. Mrs. Michener was within two or three months of 90 years of age and leaves surviving her three daughters and two sons, Jacob and Isreal--Jacob lives in Chicago and Isreal in Norristown; Hannah, Kate married to Wertsner and Sallie also married. Jacob Hart, the father of Mrs. Michener, had 12 children, all of whom have passed away except Zieber, George and Jacob as far as known. There was one Jesse Hart, who traveled over the world, lived with the Indians and in California and as he has not been heard from for many years he is presumed to be dead. Zieber Hart resides in Norristown and has become famous as a successful builder of the best brick houses in the borough. Mrs. Michener was a large, tall, strong woman and all that Hart family were stalwarts by nature. Her father owned all the Relf farm, afterwards made famous for the fostering care and training of celebrated trotting stock, Pilot and Lady Thorne and a large stud of fine horses and breeders belonging to noted men in various parts of the country, something like that of the late Aristides Welsh farm on the Wissahickon. Andrew Hart, her brother, had a portion of the great tract in Norriton till he died in Norristown a few years ago. Major Lane S. Hart has become one of the most prosperous business men in Harrisburg, since he became a resident at the capitol, whither he went from Norristown when General Hartranft was elected auditor-general. He attended the funeral of his aged sister and although gray hairs crown his illustrious brow and grace the body which covers his good heart, he is a fine specimen of a man of today, physically as well as socially.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 14, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Michener, William
William Michener, an uncle of Miss Sue Harris, of Spring Garden street, who has been making his home with the latter for some time past, died Saturday. The funeral was held Tuesday at Horsham Friends' meeting.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 6, 1902, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Miller, Charles Reed
Suicide by Hanging.
Charles Reed Miller, aged 63 years, at one time a prosperous farmer of Warrington township, Bucks county, was found hanging from a beam in the kitchen of his home, on Mr. Nugent's farm, in Montgomery township, Tuesday morning, April 13. The attention of August Friend, a neighbor, was attracted by the bellowing of the cows, and he went to the premises and found the body hanging. The rash act is supposed to have been caused by financial and domestic trouble. The body was taken in charge by Undertaker George G. Davis. Coroner Kurtz viewed the remains Wednesday morning and rendered a verdict of suicide by hanging. The deceased was married three times and leaves a widow and child in Philadelphia, and Mrs. Leidy Heckler, of Ambler, a daughter by the first wife. The family failed to lay any claim to the body. The neighbors and friends who had known him as a citizen for over 25 years took charge of the remains, and after a short address at the grave by Tillman Hoover the body was buried Wednesday afternoon, the 14th inst., by the side of his first wife in Pleasantville cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 22, 1897, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]
Miller, Child of William
The four year old child of William Miller, of Upper Hanover township, was instantly killed last Saturday forenoon. The child started from the house to the barn where a pair of hay ladders had been placed against the barn. It is supposed that the boy climbed part way up the ladder and that its weight overbalanced the same and they fell on the child causing its death.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 10, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Miller, Edward
Latest from Lansdale. The Man Killed at Pennbrook Identified as Edward Miller, of Doylestown Township… Edward Miller, aged about 40 years, of Doylestown township, Bucks county, was killed and horribly mangled by being struck by train No. 675 last Wednesday evening at Pennbrook station, a short distance below Lansdale. It is supposed that the man was intoxicated and either tried to jump on the moving train or was walking on the other track and fell under the train. The body was found and removed to Lansdale by the crew of engine 413, where it was held for identification. Coroner Kurtz held an inquest over the body on Saturday afternoon, at Conver's undertaking establishment, and the body was claimed by Miller's brother and removed to Norristown for burial.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 14, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Miller, Infant Child of Harvey
Miller, Lydia
Lydia Miller, the aged mother of William D. Miller, of Ambler, died Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of Byron Fleck, near Springhouse, in her 94th year.
The deceased was born in New Britain township in 1806 and at the age of 18 married Henry C. Miller, who was born in 1796. They had 12 children, of whom the following are living: William D., of Ambler; John D., Media; Mrs. Emeline Worthington, Rising Sun, Md., and Tirzeh, living with Byron Fleck, Springhouse. Her husband died in 1855 and lies buried at Hilltown. The deceased always lived in New Britain township about a mile and a half north of Chalfont on the north branch of the Neshaminy. In October, 1898, she took up her residence with Mr. Fleck. She has been a member of the New Britain Baptist church for over 75 years.
The remains were interred this Wednesday in the cemetery adjoining Upper Hilltown Baptist church.
Services were held at 10 a.m. at her late home and also in the church at Hilltown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 15, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Miller, Mary A.
Mrs. Mary A. Miller, widow of Henry Miller, died suddenly near New Britain on Saturday morning from a stroke of paralysis, aged 74 years. She expired in her chair while her niece, Mrs. Edward Harvey, was waiting upon her. She leaves no children.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 30, 1897, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Miller, Mary Ann
Mary A., wife of the late William Miller, of North Wales, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of her son-in-law, George H. Wetmore, 2156 North 30th street, Philadelphia, after an illness of several months, aged 68 years. Her husband died four years ago. She was born in Philadelphia and her maiden name was Kurtz. She is survived by one daughter and a son—Linie, wife of George H. Wetmore, and William, who resided with her. A son died when quite young and a daughter, Mrs. Hunsicker, died several years ago in Colorado. The body, however, was brought east for burial, and lies in the family burial plot in the Lutheran cemetery. The funeral of Mrs. Miller was held Friday evening in Philadelphia. The body was taken to North Wales for burial Saturday morning.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 13, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Miller, Nellie E.
Died of Convulsions.
Coroner M.R. Kurtz went to Flourtown last week and held an inquest on the remains of Miss Nellie E. Miller, aged 17 years, who died suddenly at that place. Deceased was an orphan and had resided with her brother Harry since last August. Dr. J.R. Umstad held a post mortem, and, after hearing his testimony, the jury rendered a verdict that the girl died of convulsions.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 9, 1896, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Miller, William J.
William J. Miller, of North Wales, died at his residence in that borough on Tuesday last, at an advanced age. Mr. Miller was proprietor of the boarding house known as the Philadelphia House, which was formerly a licensed hotel. The deceased had been afflicted with diabetes for several months, but had improved so that he was able to be down stairs. A few days ago the malady took a change for the worse, but still his demise was not expected. On Tuesday morning he was somewhat improved and was perusing the morning paper, when it was noticed that a sudden change had taken place. The family was summoned to his bedside and Dr. Snyder arrived quickly, but he could do nothing to relieve him from an apparent attack of heart failure, which caused his death at a little after 11 o'clock. The deceased is survived by a widow, a son, William, Jr., and Lina, wife of George Wetmore, of Lansdale. Mr. Miller was a native of Prussia, but when a young man came to Philadelphia, where he married and for a number of years conducted a tonsorial parlor. Later he moved to North Wales and opened a restaurant and barber shop at Second and Walnut streets. Some years after he erected the well-known Philadelphia House, which he conducted until President Cleveland appointed him postmaster, when he relinquished his license and opened a confectionery and ice cream establishment in connection with the postoffice.
Mr. Miller has been largely identified with the political and business interests of North Wales, and held several municipal offices, including that of councilman. He was prominent also in Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias circles and a member of the Lutheran church.
His funeral will take place on Friday afternoon next at 2 o'clock from his late residence. The I.O.O.F. and the K. of P. orders will take part in the services. Interment will take place in the family lot in St. Peters cemetery, South Main street.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 16, 1897, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mininger, Suans [sic]
Lansdale. The funeral of Suans Mininger on Saturday forenoon was very largely attended both by Lansdale people and others. Not nearly all could get into the church. Rev. Ahulas O. Heistand, of near Doylestown, preached in English and Rev. Henry Godshalk in German. About 50 of her factory mates sang a hymn in the church, "Shall We Meet at the River?"
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 17, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Minninger, Florence, and Mabel and Vincent Romig
Lansdale. Three more deaths from infectious diseases have occurred. These were Mabel Romig, a 14-year-old girl, from scarlet fever on Monday of last week, followed by her 10-year old brother Vincent on Wednesday. On Thursday these were followed by Florence Minninger, aged 13, from diphtheria resulting in paralysis of the heart.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 3, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mitchell, Margaret D.
Margaret D. Mitchell, aged eleven months, daughter of William W. and Hattie E. Mitchell, died at the residence of her parents on Main street, Ambler, on Monday, April 22d.
The funeral will take place this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made at Rose Hill.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 25, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mitchener, Catherine
Blue Bell. A number of our older residents attended the funeral of Mrs. Catherine Mitchener in Norristown on Thursday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 14, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]