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Sabell, Dominack
Italian Held for Homicide.
Coroner Kane, of Norristown, held an inquest at Jenkintown Friday afternoon to determine the cause of the death of Dominack Sabell, who was found dead at Edge Hill last Christmas night.
Nearly every member of the colony of Italians at Edge Hill was present and testified. The jury returned a verdict that Sabell died from a stab wound inflicted by Dominack Cartanresanna.
Cartanresanna, it is alleged, killed Sabell because the latter refused to treat him at a hotel on Christmas morning. He hid in the woods for two days and then gave himself up to John Chew, a Cheltenham township policeman. Cartanresanna claims he killed Sabell in self-defense.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 11, 1904, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sailor, Charles
Charles Sailor, who for some years has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. John Dickinson, of Chestnut street, South Ambler, died on Saturday aged 68 years from a complication of diseases, having been first taken sick on May 30, but had only been confined to his bed eight days.
Deceased was the son of Gotlieb and Mary Sailor and was born on July 13, 1836, at Freidenstadt, Germany. Owing to the death of both parents during his early years, at the age of seven he accompanied his sister to America, being raised on a farm in the vicinity of Norristown. Later he lived with Ross Gordon, near Springtown, Bucks county.
When the war broke out he was enthused with martial ferver, and enlisted on Nov. 18, 1862, in the Second battalion, Fifteenth United States infantry, under Captain Jesse C. Fuller and Colonel O.L. Shepherd, and was assigned to the First brigade, First division, Fourteenth corps, army of the Cumberland. He participated in the battles and campaigns of Chicamauga, Orchard Knob, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, Buzzard Roost or Tunnel Hill, Resaca or Sugar Valley, Rome, Dallas, Kenesaw mountain, Peach Tree creek, Uloy creek, siege of Atlanta and Jonesboro. During his military career he was never incapacitated a single day and achieved meritorious mention for this fact and soldierly conduct both on the march and on the field of battle. He was honorably discharged at Mobile, Ala., Nov. 18, 1865. His brother, Louis Sailor, was killed in battle and his nephew, Fiederick [sic] Sailor, also gave his life for the union, being killed at Gettysburg.
Directly after the war the subject of this sketch married Lydia Heycock, of near Skippackville and they settled near Springtown on a farm. Mrs. Sailor died about 20 years ago while the family was living at Conshohocken, and Mr. Sailor then moved to Telford, where he remained a short time, going to Cape May for three years and then returned to Conshohocken, where he took up his residence 12 years ago with his son-in-law, John Dickinson, who six years ago moved to Ambler. Mr. Sailor had a family of eight children, five of whom survive him: Fannie, wife of John Dickinson, of Ambler, William Sailor of South Ambler, --- --- --- of Conshohocken; Frederick Sailor, of Broad Axe, and Charles Sailor, Jr., of South Ambler.
The deceased was a member of the George Smith post, No. 79, G.A.R., of Conshohocken. The funeral was held this Wednesday morning from his late residence in South Ambler, and services were also held in the Lansdale Reformed church, interment being made in the Lansdale cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 4, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
St. John, F.J.
F.J. St. John, a resident of Whitpain township, residing her Blue Bell, died suddenly at his home some time Monday night or Tuesday morning. He retired Monday night in his usual good health, but on being called the next morning failed to answer and upon examination he was found dead in bed. Mr. St. John about 10 years ago purchase the farm, on which he has always resided since locating in this neighborhood, of George Elkton and always took a great interest in the workings of the farm. He started out in life as a newsboy or the Lehigh Valley railroad, but later secured employment with Newton & Company, coal dealers, of Philadelphia, with which firm he has been connected for the past 25 years, gradually working himself up from the bottom until he became a special agent for the company, which position he held at the time of his death. Mr. St. John was twice married. He is survived by a wife and two children.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 15, 1900, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Salkeld, Helen
Death Under Smith's Auto. The Penllyn Banker Runs Down a Little Girl in Springfield. Nine-Year Old Helen Salkeld Dashed from Behind Wagon in Front of Machine--Mr. Bond's Account of the Accident Absolves Mr. Smith.
Running down hill behind a hay wagon on the way home from school Monday afternoon, Helen Salkeld, of Springfield, near Chestnut Hill, turned to the side of the road and was killed by an automobile driven by Edward B. Smith, of Penllyn, a member of the banking firm of Edward B. Smith and Company, at Fifth and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia.
With Mr. Smith, when the accident happened, was Francis E. Bond, of Mr. Smith's firm, who hired a special train two weeks ago to reach the bedside of a dying daughter in Maine.
As two physicians worked over the dying child Monday. Her chest had been crushed by the wheels of the touring machine, and she died without regaining consciousness. She was 9 years old.
It was said that the girl and her brother followed a hay wagon down a hill along Bethlehem pike, near the "Wheel Pump," and near the bottom, turned to the left of the wagon. Then the auto, which was going up hill, swung around. The girl was thrown upon the ground, the wheels passing over her body.
Mr. Smith stopped the machine and picked up the child, carrying her in his arms to the automobile and taking her to the home of her parents. Dr. McCloskey, of Chestnut Hill, and Dr. Conver, of Fort Washington, were summoned. In spite of their efforts, the child died.
Going to Magistrate Fitzwater's office, Mr. Smith, who was on the way to his Penllyn home, surrendered.
Upon hearing the news of their child's death, the parents were overcome, and drugs were administered to prevent entire collapse. Helen was one of five children. Another child of the family and Mr. Salkeld's father died within the last two months.
Both Mr. Smith and Mr. Bond are prominent in the coaching set of Philadelphia. According to Mr. Bond, the accident was unavoidable.
"We were traveling at a rate of speed not exceeding seven or eight miles an hour," said he. "Mr. Smith was driving the machine and I sat by his side. We passed a carriage on the left because the horse was frightened, and had no intimation that children were playing behind the hay wagon, which was still father to the left.
"When the two children ran out into the road immediately in front of the auto, Mr. Smith swerved to avoid them, but they separated and ran each in a different direction. The Salkeld child ran directly in front of the machine, which had slowed down, but no power on earth could have enabled Mr. Smith to prevent the auto striking her.
"The same thing would have happened just as surely if the vehicle in which we were riding had been a carriage. It was a deplorable accident, but unavoidable, and no blame for negligence attaches to Mr. Smith."
Mr. and Mrs. Salkeld, who reside in a small house opposite the old stands at Chestnut Hill park, were completely prostrated by the terrible accident and the persistence of a strange fatality which seems to be most relentless with the family. Both required the services of a physician, but this Wednesday morning their condition had much improved and no serious results of the terrible shock are feared.
Mr. Smith is under bail to appear before Coroner Kane at Norristown when an inquest is held. Testimony taken by Justice Fitzwater, who accepted Charles Edward Ingersoll as bondsman for Mr. Smith, proves that the girl lost her life as a result of a precaution taken by Mr. Smith to protect a boy, George Meehan, from peril. A rule of the road as much as any one other thing led to the fatal accident.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 22, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Salkeld, Helen
Schoolmates Carried Auto Victim to Grave
Six little schoolmates of Helen Salkeld, who was crushed to death by an automobile on the Bethlehem pike Monday of last week, carried the body of their chum to the grave Sunday afternoon. Dressed in white the six girls acted as pallbearers, at the funeral services held at Flourtown, near Chestnut Hill, the dead child's home. The children are Edith Percy, Gertrude Sheehan, Florence Hubler, Henrietta Bryan, Emily Smith and Edna Snyder. Services were conducted by Rev. A.W. Long, pastor of the Springfield Presbyterian church, Flourtown, and interment was made in Northwood cemetery.
The services were very impressive, and after the sermon by Rev. Long, a number of the pupils of the township school, which the deceased attended, sang, "Nearer, My God, to Thee," and many a musical chord was broken by the weeping of the little girls and boys as they tried to sing in the presence of their late playmate. The choir of the church sang another hymn after the prayer.
The body was dressed entirely in white and lay in a white satin casket. The casket was almost surrounded by flowers. Mr. Smith sent an immense floral piece, composed mainly of white roses.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 29, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Salvato, Joseph
Struck by Flying Car. Fatal Accident in Whitemarsh Train Yard. One Foreigner Killed and One Badly Injured--13 Escape Injury--Sad Climax of a Laboring Party--Run Down Without Warning.
One Italian dead and another lying in a precarious condition at Charity hospital is the result of an accident that occurred in the Whitemarsh yards of the Trenton Cut-off railroad at an early hour Friday morning.
15 Italian laborers employed on the railroad were ordered about midnight Thursday night to clear a freight wreck on the road some distance from Whitemarsh. The wreck was very slight and the laborers hurriedly completed the work of clearing away the debris. After that they returned to Whitemarsh for the purpose of putting away their tools.
It was while all of the men were in the yards that a shifting engine threw an empty car into the yard. There was no announcement of this fact, and the conveyance was in the midst of the foreigners before they had any notice of it, whatever. All jumped to save their lives and 13 escaped. The other two were run down.
The unfortunate men were Joseph Salvato and John Novick, resident sof Bridgeport. They were both struck by the car and hurled aside like so much paper. After the accident their companions tenderly picked them up and they were hurried to Charity hospital.
It was a race between life and death in Salvato's case and he expired shortly before the hospital was reached. Coroner Kane was notified and he had the body removed to the dead man's residence, 425 Fort street, Bridgeport. Novick's condition is very poor and it is feared that he will die as the result of his injuries.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 28, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sands, Daniel
Daniel Sands, keeper of the Gwynedd tollgate, near Gwynedd station, died suddenly Tuesday evening, the result of a stroke at Broad Axe last Saturday and heart trouble. He was in his 71st year.
Deceased was born on the old farm of the late Daniel Shoemaker, and was the son of Samuel Sands and Elizabeth King. About 40 years ago he married Anna S. Hunsicker, of Norristown, who died 23 years ago. They had nine children, the following of whom survive:
Mrs. Mary F. Hegley, of Gwynedd, with whom the deceased made his home; William W., of West Philadelphia; Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkie, of Fort Washington, and Jesse, of Bethayres.
The deceased lived for a time at Coatesville, but spent the greater part of his life in this locality, residing at Springhouse, Ambler, and for several years kept the tollgate at Broad Axe. A year ago in November he removed to Gwynedd. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from his late home. Interment private.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 25, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sands, Mahlon
Narcissa. Mahlon, son of Samuel Sands, who was recently injured by a harrow attached to a runaway horse, died Sunday morning from tetanus. The funeral took place this Wednesday at Cold Point.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 30, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sands, W.H.
W.H. Sands committed suicide at Walter Ramsey's, Ivyland, Wednesday night. The particulars of the suicide could not be ascertained Thursday morning, the only information being a telegram to Deputy Coroner Clemens as follows: "Come immediately W.H. Sands committed suicide at Walter Ramsey's." The telegram was signed by A.E. Ramsey.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 19, 1900, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sargent, Mrs. U.E.
North Wales. The wife of Rev. U.E. Sargent, pastor of the Sanctuary M.E. church, died suddenly about 6 o'clock Friday evening. She had been an invalid for some time, but the sudden fatal turn was unexpected. Her funeral took place on Tuesday morning from the parsonage. Services were held in the church the previous evening, interment being made at Langhorne.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 18, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Saunders, George
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sage, of Ambler, attended the funeral of Mr. George Saunders, of North Wales, who was killed in the Gwynedd tunnel. Mr. Saunders was married to a niece of Mrs. Sage.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 22, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Saurman, Rosanna
On the 17th instant, in Norristown, Mrs. Maria Rosanna Saurman, in the 88th year of her age, late of Philadlephia. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her son, Thomas Saurman, Washington street, opposite the depot of the Norristown Railroad Company, this (Monday) afternoon, the funeral to leave the house at 1 o'clock, without further notice. To proceed to Montgomery Cemetery, in the borough of Norristown.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, December 20, 1858, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sautters, John Sr.
North Wales. Our town has again met with the loss by death of one of our old residents, John Sautters, Sr., at the age of 69 years. He had been ill for a number of weeks. Mr. Sautters was a native of Germany, but had resided here for many years, coming from Philadelphia to engage in his trade, that of a tailor. Later on he secured the daily newspaper route and for a number of years served the public with great satisfaction. Several years ago he retired from business. He leaves three sons, two daughters, all single and living at home. The oldest son John, is the well-known tobacconist at Fourth and Walnut streets. His funeral took place this Wednesday afternoon. Interment at St. Peter's Lutheran cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 15, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Savacool, Lizzie
Lizzie Savacool, wife of Jacob A. Savacool, of Perkasie, died at her late residence Thursday morning from consumption. Deceased was 34 years old and is survived by her husband and a daughter, Lizzie. Funeral services were held on Monday morning with interment in the cemetery at South Perkasie.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 16, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Saylor, Andrew J.
Andrew Saylor, aged 76 years, one of the best known residents of Worcester township, died Thursday morning at his home in Fairview village of general infirmities that accompany old age.
Deceased was a farmer throughout his entire life, and he was so successful that some years ago he retired from active work. He was prosperous, prominent and painstaking, and his farm was one of the best in the county. In 1856 he took charge of his deceased father's farm and soon built it up to one of the largest in the township.
Deceased was married twice. His first wife died about 15 years ago. The second wife survives him, but there are no children. A brother John C. Saylor, died about two months ago.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 17, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Scarlett, Howard
Howard Scarlett, of near Springhouse, died Sunday of pneumonia, aged 58 years, after an illness of only three days.
He was a descendant of Friends and was a bachelor, living all his life on the old Scarlett farm, a property which had been in the family possession for over 100 years.
The remains were interred at Gwynedd meeting this Wednesday, the funeral taking place from the residence of his brother, Thomas Scarlett, of West Ambler, Rev. Wm. F.S. Nelson officiating.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 15, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schaff(?)er, Elizabeth
On the 28th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Jeremiah Schaff(?)er, aged 42 years.
The funeral will take place on Saturday morning, the 31st inst., from the residence of her son-in-law, William Roberts, No. 1133 Melon street, first door below Twelfth. To proceed to Pottstown, Montgomery county, Penna, in the 7 1/2 train on the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, to which her relatives and friends are respectfully invited.
Note: The letter following the double f is missing in the notice.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, July 30, 1858, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schantz, Susan
Lansdale. Mrs. Susan Schantz, of Rosedale, Milford township, Bucks county, was buried on July 23. She was 90 years of age and the grandmother of H.S. Beidler, of Lansdale, formerly principal of the public schools. He attended her funeral.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 4, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schatz, Jacob
Jacob Schatz, an old and respected resident of Flourtown, died suddenly on the 8th instant. He had been quite ill for several weeks, suffering from heart disease, superinduced by indigestion, but had recovered sufficiently to be out of the house and was apparently well on the way to a complete restoration of health.
At the time of his demise he was walking from his shop to Mr. Dager's stable, a distance of about forty yards, but when half of the way was reached he dropped to the ground and expired before anyone was able to reach him and assist him to his feet. He was carried to the residence of Mr. Michael Rohrbach, where he had boarded for several years.
The deceased had resided in Flourtown for nearly a half century. He came there from Sumneytown when a young man and learned the trade of a shoemaker with the late William Frantz. This business he followed to the day of his death.
The deceased was for many years constable and collector of taxes in Springfield township, and always discharged his duties with fidelity to the people and credit to himself. He lived the allotted time of life, three score and ten, and died honored and esteemed by a large circle of friends.
Services and interment will take place this Thursday afternoon at the Union church, Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 11, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Scheetz, Francis
Francis Scheetz, aged 84 years, one of the oldest residents of Norristown, died Monday of last week. Deceased was born in Bedminster township, Bucks county, Jan. 14, 1814. He removed to Montgomery county in 1850, locating in what is now Skippack township, removing to Norristown in 1868. Mr. Scheetz followed the trade of tailoring for a number of years, but for the past 10 years lived retired. He is survived by a wife and the following sons: Remandus Scheetz, of Norristown, and Mahlon F. Scheetz, of Flourtown. He is also survived by the following brothers: Edwin Scheetz, of Quakertown; Jacob and Charles Scheetz, of Bedminster township, and Albert Scheetz, of Doylestown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 14, 1898, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]
Scheetz, Louisa
Louisa Sheetz, aged 77 years, widow of the late Francis Sheetz, died on Sunday last and will be buried this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of her son-in-law, Owen Raudenbush, Blue Bell. Interment will be made at Union cemetery, Whitemarsh.
The deceased was the daughter of Henry Daub, a prominent citizen of Whitemarsh. Over 50 years ago she was married to Francis Scheetz and one child, Mrs. Emma Raudenbush, was born. After marriage they lived in Springfield township and for a long time resided in the old Sandy Run mill property at Camp Hill, now owned by the John R. Fell estate. Her husband died about 30 years ago.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 24, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Scheetz, Louisa
The funeral of Mrs. Louisa Scheetz took place from tehh home of her son-in-law, Owen Raudenbush, on Thursday. Interment was made at Whitemarsh Union burying ground.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 31, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Scheetz, M.F.
Flourtown. Jacob Coulter and wife were up from Philadelphia attending M.F. Scheetz's funeral on Saturday
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 21, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Scheetz, M.F.
Broad Axe. The funeral of the late M.F. Scheetz, of Norristown, passed through our village Saturday, to Zion Lutheran church, Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 21, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Scheetz, Mahlon F.
Funeral of M.F. Scheetz.
The funeral of Mahlon F. Scheetz, was held on Saturday afternoon from his late home in Norristown. The services were conducted in the Zion Lutheran church, Whitemarsh, and interment made in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral was very largely attended, delegations being present from Wissahickon lodge, No. 178, I.O.O.F., Flourtown encampment, I.O.O.F., and Wissahickon council, No. 100, Jr., O.U.A.M. Deceased is survived by a wife and two children.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 21, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Scheffey, Richard Montgomery
Richard Montgomery Scheffey, a well known citizen of this town, died suddenly yesterday morning at 9:15 o'clock. The cause of death was an attack of heart disease. At the time he was seized with the fatal attack he was seated in a chair at his late home No. 835 North Charlotte Street. He expired before a physician could reach his side. He had been complaining of illness for several weeks, but the end yesterday was unexpected. Deceased was born in Fagleysville in Lower Pottsgrove township, May 23, 1843, and he resided in this borough the greater portion of his life. He was the son of the late Amos and Elizabeth Scheffey.
He is survived by a widow, Matilda and three children: Sallie, wife of Horace Y. Brendlinger, and William Y. Scheffey, of this borough. A sister Sarah, wife of William B. Neiman of Lower Pottsgrove, also survives. For over 30 years Mr. Scheffey was an employee in the carpentering department of the Ellis Keystone Agricultural Works. He was an esteemed member of St. Paul's Reformed Church. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
[Source: Pottstown Daily News, Wednesday, July 7, 1909. Submitted by Judy.]
Scheffey, Sara Matilda (nee Yerger)
Following an illness of several days, Sara Matilda (Yerger) Scheffey, widow of the late Montgomery Scheffey, died yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Mary Y. Brendlinger, 471 North Charlotte Street. She was aged 79 years 11 months and eight days. Death was caused by a stroke of apoplexy.
Deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Y. Brendlinger, and a son, W. Y. Scheffey. Two brothers and two sisters, William Yerger of North Coventry; Henry Yerger of Reading; Mrs. Susan Lightcap, Linfield, and Mrs. Adam Lightcap, of Boyertown, also survive. Mrs. Scheffey was a life long resident of this section and had a circle of friends. She was a member of the St. Paul's Reformed Church. The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock, from the late residence of her daughter, Mrs. Y. Brendlinger, 471 North Charlotte. All services at the house. Interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[Source: Pottstown News, Friday, November 4, 1921. Submitted by Judy.]
Schiffert, Infant Daughter of Joel
Schlater, Francis
Borad Axe. Our residents attended the funeral of Francis Schlater on Thursday from his late residence here.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 13, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schlemme, Daniel
North Wales. Daniel Schlemme, son of Julius Schlemme, of near this place, died at his home in Elgin, Illinois, on Saturday last from the effects of a third operation for appendicitis. The body was brought on Tuesday and the funeral took place from his father's residence this Wednesday morning.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 20, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schlemme, Mrs. Julius
Springhouse. J.G. Rempp and family attended the funeral of Mrs. Rempp's mother, Mrs. Julius Schlemme, at North Wales on Friday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 2, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schlicher, Infant Child of James
Schlimme, Daniel
Springhouse. Mr. J.G. Rempp and family attended the funeral of Mrs. Rempp's brother, Daniel Schlimme, at Montgomery Square, on Wednesday of last week.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 27, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schlimme, Mrs. Julius
Mrs. Schlimme, widow of the late Julius Schlimme, died at the old homestead, where she resided with her son, Benjamin, after a lingering illness at a ripe old age. Her funeral takes place this Wednesday, interment at Montgomery M.E. church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 25, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schlimme, Mrs. William
Springhouse. Mr. J.G. Rempp and family attended the funeral of Mrs. William Schlimme on Sunday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 14, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schmidt, Emma
Lansdale. The second victim of Typhoid fever was Miss Emma Schmidt, daughter of Max Schmidt, the baker. She died on Thursday evening last and was about 19 years of age. Her interment was on Monday afternoon at the Lansdale cemetery. The family moved here from Doylestown less than two years ago and the deceased was a member of the Methodist church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 24, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schmidt, Gottlieb
Lansdale. Gottlieb Schmidt was buried in the Lansdale Catholic cemetery on Friday last. He was a native of Baden, Germany. He came to America in 1865, and was a brewer in Philadelphia. In 1886 he bought a small farm, a mile north of Lansdale, where he has since resided. His age is 58, and he leaves a widow and five children.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 5, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schmidt, Louis F.
Mr. Louis F. Schmidt, the postmaster and a grocer at LaMott, died suddenly at his home in that village from heart disease early on Wednesday afternoon. He had gone to his garden to trim his grape vines, and returned into the house, when he almost immediately fell dead. For almost a quarter of a century he was the inspector of elections in his district, and for many years was a director of the Chelten Hills Mutual Improvement association, of which his father, living at Branchtown, was treasurer. Mr. Schmidt was also a member of the Third Regiment band. His age was 48 years. He is survived by a wife and 10 children, seven of whom are too young to work. His funeral took place from his late residence at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 20, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schoenly, Infant Daughter of Clinton
Schofield, John
John Schofield, a retired manufacturer, died Wednesday at the home of his son-in-law, R. Bruce Wallace, Roxborough, after a prolonged illness. Mr. Schofield was born in Grasscroft, Almondbury, Yorkshire, England, June 7, 1829, and with his parents came to this country in 1844, locating at Gulf Mills, this county. He subsequently removed to Frankford, where he was married in 1851 to Hannah Barndollar. Later Mr. Schofield in partnership with his brother, Benjamin, carried on manufacturing of cloths at West Manayunk. John retired from the firm and built the large Keystone mills at Manayunk in which he carried on manufacturing for himself. He retired some years ago.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 12, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schofield, Joseph B.
On the 6th instant, at his father's residence, Lower Merion, Montgomery county, Joseph B. Schofield, of Company C, Second Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Funeral from the residence of his parents, Deringurville, Mill Creek, Lower Merion, Montgomery county, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at 1 o'clock.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, April 9, 1862, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schollenberger, Daughter of Frank
Schreiber, Anna
Anna, widow of the late Theodore Schreiber, died Saturday at her home, Greenwood avenue, Ambler, after an illness of several weeks, in her 71st year. The funeral was held this Wednesday afternoon and interment was made at the Upper Dublin Lutheran church.
The deceased was the daughter of John Shaffer, lime burner of Sandy Run. Later on in life he moved to Fort Washington where he built the brick house. She married Theodore Schreiber and about 35 years ago they moved to the Broad Axe hotel, succeeding William Michener as proprietor. In the spring of 1881 they moved across to where George W. Hellings now resides. From there they moved to Philadelphia, but remained only a few years. Building the present farmhouse of the property at Broad Axe they moved therein and continued farming. Her husband died and in the spring of 1899 she moved to Ambler.
Three children, John, of Broad Axe; Theodore, of Jeffersonville, and Mrs. Mary Marlin, of Ambler, survive. Amanda Amey and Kate James are deceased.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 23, 1900, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schreiber, Anna
Broad Axe. A large number of our residents attended the funeral of Mrs. Anna Schreiber last Wednesday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 30, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schreiber, Theodore
Theodore Schreiber, an old resident of this locality, died last Thursday morning about 3 o'clock, at his residence, near Broad Axe, after a lingering illness.
The deceased was born 73 years ago in Philadelphia. He married Annie, daughter of John Shaffer, of Montgomery county. His first years of married life were spent on what is now the Ralph place, near Camp Hill. About 38 years ago he moved to Board Axe, where he kept the hotel and also conducted his farm. Of late, however, he has devoted his whole attention to the farm.
He leaves a widow and three children—John, of near Ambler; Theodore, of Jeffersonville, and Mary, who resides at home. The remains were interred Sunday afternoon in the old cemetery at Puff's church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 12, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schrieber, Theodore
Broad Axe. The funeral of Theodore, son of Theodore Schrieber, was held Wednesday afternoon. Interment at Norristown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 8, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schuler, Nellie R.
Miss Nellie R. Schuler, of Perkasie, died from consumption at the home of her father, Samuel Schuler, on Saturday. The funeral services will be held this Wednesday, with burial in the Lutheran cemetery. Deceased was 19 years old.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 23, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schurch, Henrietta
Fitzwatertown. Mr. Gilbert and family were in Bridgeboro, N.J., Monday attending the funeral of Mrs. Gilbert's mother, Mrs. Henrietta Schurch.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 26, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schwager, Thomas
Thomas Schwager, of Sellersville, died on Saturday afternoon after suffering for some time with stomach trouble, which later developed into consumption. He will be buried on Thursday in the Schlichtersville cemetery. Mr. Schwager, who was only 22 years old, was very popular with the young folks of Sellersville.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 24, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schwauger, Oswin
A sad bereavement has befallen the family of Oswin Schwauger. The young man was taken with the mumps, and on Wednesday night last pneumonia developed, which soon caused his death. He leaves a wife and three small children. His funeral took place Tuesday morning. Intermant was made at Ridge Valley church, above Tylersport.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 4, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schweiker, John B.
A Sad Suicide.
In an open lot directly opposite the railroad depot at North Wales Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 25, John B. Schweiker, an old resident of that place, placed a 38-calibre revolver to his right temple and shot himself, dying instantly.
Mr. Schweiker had been despondent for days over the intended sale of his farm by the sheriff the morning of the suicide, and domestic troubles are also said to have worried him. He remarked that before his name was called in Norristown he would have to go, and had bidden several acquaintances farewell, but the witnesses of the tragedy were intensely shocked and surprised.
Coroner Kurtz was summoned and an inquest was held, the jury agreeing that death was self-inflicted, caused by a pistol shot wound. On his person were found 93 cents and a judgment note in his favor for $2,300.
Mr. Schweiker was a German by birth and 63 years of age. He was a well-known resident of this part of the country, having at one time lived in Lansdale. He formerly operated the dead animal repository near Montgomery Square.
Deceased leaves a widow and seven children: Mrs. George W. Stong, Horsham; William, living in the west; Mrs. Naylor Lukens, Gwynedd; Mrs. Franklin Buck and Mrs. Wm. Constantine, Jr., North Wales; George, of Skippack, and Lilian, residing at home.
The funeral took place Sunday morning. Interment was made at Lansdale.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 3, 1896, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schwenk, Abraham G.
Abraham G. Schwenk Dead
The Perkiomen valley lost one of its foremost citizens on Saturday by the death of Abraham G. Schwenk, of Schwenksville. Mr. Schwenk was 72 years old. He was a man of great integrity, with a kind and charitable disposition, and spent his entire life in the village in which he was born. He was beloved by all who knew him. His ancestors were among the early settlers of this state. He was the son of Jacob Schwenk, who was the owner of the greater part of the ground on which Schwenksville is built, and during the lifetime of Abraham G. Schwenk the thriving village of Schwenksville was built up. He held many positions of confidence and trust at the time of his death. He was president of the Perkiomen & Sumneytown Turnpike company and a director in the Line Lexington Fire Insurance company. His recent years have been spent in partial retirement. He was married to Elizabeth, a daughter of Judge Stauffer, of Berks county, and she and one son, Irvin S. survive. A daughter, Mrs. J. Foster Barber, of Hazleton, died some years ago. He leaves two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Elizabeth Z. Strassburger, of Norristown; Mrs. Mary S. Geiger and John G. Schwenk, both of Philadelphia. His funeral took place from his home on Wednesday morning and he was buried in the Schwenksville cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 19, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schwenk, Abraham M.
Abraham M. Schwenk, an old and respected citizen of East Perkiomen, Montgomery county, died last Saturday.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, Tuesday, November 2, 1880. Submitted by Diana.]
Schwenk, Abraham M.
On Oct 27th, in East Perkiomen, Montgomery county, Abraham M Schwenk, at an advanced age.[Source: Montgomery Ledger, Tuesday, November 2, 1880. Submitted by Diana.]
Schwenk, Catharine
Catharine Schwenk, widow of George H Schwenk, died of consumption Saturday evening, at the home of Cyrus Good, her son-in-law, on Walnut street east of Franklin street, Pottstown. Her age was 55 years, 9 months, and 10 days. The husband of the deceased was a soldier in the late war, and she was the mother of Lydia, wife of Mahlon Marquet, of Phoenixville; Amelia, wife of George W Weidner; Matilda, wife of Frank Batman; Lizzie, wife of Cyrus Good of this borough, and of Jacob Schwenk, of Minnesota. Funeral on Thursday at 1 PM, with interment at Pottstown cemetery, afterward which services at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, Tuesday, March 23, 1886. Submitted by Diana.]
Schwenk, J. Warren
Centre Square. J. Warren Schwenk, proprietor of and postmaster at Norritonville store, died on Sunday morning, after several weeks' suffering, from liver trouble. He was a young man, well thought of in the community. He leaves a young wife and little baby.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 1, 1903, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schwerten, J.
Fatal Wreck at Souderton.
A fatal freight wreck took place on the North Penn railroad near Souderton Saturday morning, in which one man was killed.
A freight train was wrecked and 15 of the cars were derailed some of them being badly damaged and other completely demolished.
Coroner McGlathery was notified that morning that J. Schwerten, a brakeman, was killed in the wreck, his body being buried in the debris. The railroad was blocked at the place where the wreck occurred, which was caused by the breaking of an axle on one of the cars. The brakeman who was killed resides on Colorado street, Philadelphia.
The wreck eclipses the great freight mashup near Gwynedd several years ago, and a thousand people from the vicinity were on the ground Saturday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 24, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Schwoyer, Infant Child of Stephen
Scott, Charles L.
Charles L. Scott, who had charge of the erection of the gas plant at Fort Washington, died Thursday morning in Dr. Keen's private hospital, Philadelphia, after an operation for appendicitis. He was 25 years of age and is survived by a mother and sister. The funeral took place from his late home, 1526 N. Fifteenth street, Philadelphia, on Monday.
The deceased was well known in this locality, where he had already made a host of friends. He had been stationed at Fort Washington since early summer superintending the erection of the gas plant for the Pennsylvania Gas Improvement company, of which he was secretary. Mr. H.T. Duke, president of the corporation, says the deceased had a host of friends and was a very valuable man to the company, having had control of all the outside construction contracts.
Mr. Scott was a prominent figure in amateur rowing circles, both locally and national. Mr. Scott became a member of the Vesper boat club in the latter nineties. He at once proved his worth as an oarsman and was selected to succeed Louis A. Abel, who resigned the office of Captain of the Vespers in 1901.
During 1902, not having the duties of the rowing head of the club on his shoulders, Mr. Scott turned his attention again to active rowing and pulled the No. 4 oar in the crack crew which won the junior eight-oarded shell event in the people's regatta on the Fourth of July.
The maroon and gray chose Mr. Scott for the captaincy of 1903, but after serving for five months he was forced to resign owing to the press of business duties. In addition to holding office in his own club he was a member of the Schuylkill Navy and People's Regatta committees of last year, and by his work helped to make those events two of the most successful in the history of the Schuylkill navy.
In addition to his rowing connections Mr. Scott was a member of the Island Heights Yatch club. He was at one time a student at Germantown academy and the alumni of the latter institution mourn his death, together with his host of rowing friends.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 21, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Scott, Emma L.
Mrs. Emma L. Scott, wife of James Scott, and daughter of the late Charles and Catharine Stewart, died at her home near Huntingdon Valley on Saturday, April 23, at the age of 63 years. Mrs. Scott's family was prominent and well known in Bucks county, her father having been a prominent Democratic politician in the lower end. Mr. Scott is an uncle of Judge Scott, of Easton, and a brother of Thomas B. Scott, of Buckingham.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 5, 1898, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Scott, Harry
Drowned in Trough. Pinetown Man Meets Death in a Peculiar Manner--Epileptic Fit and a Few Inches of Water.
Harry Scott, aged 24 years, farmer for James Neeley, of Pinetown, now Hoopeston, was drowned Friday afternoon in a pig trough, into which he had fallen, it is supposed, in an epileptic fit. It is supposed he was suffocated, for when found he had been dead for some time.
The man was single and had been employed about the place as a laborer. It is supposed that right after dinner he went out to feed the pigs and while cleaning out the trough he was stricken in an epileptic fit, of which he was a sufferer, and fell face downward in the few inches of water. When found at 3 o'clock he was quite dead.
The coroner was summoned, but decided that no inquest was necessary since it was shown the man was a suffer from these fits.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 20, 1901, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]