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Stochberger, George
Refused Services of Physician.
George Stochberger, an old tramp, who has been around Harleysville for over 30 years, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 22, at the residence of Samuel R. Landis aged almost 80 years. During the illness he was advised to have the services of a physician, but he refused, claiming he could not pay for it. Money sufficient to defray all expenses of funeral, interment and care was found on his person. His funeral was held at the Salford meeting house on Thursday afternoon.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 1, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stone, Abraham
Abraham Stone died suddenly at his residence, in Whitemarsh, last Sunday, aged 82 years. He was walking in his garden when he suddenly fell to the ground. When assistance arrived he was dead. Apoplexy is supposed to have been the cause of death. Mr. Stone was a member of Zion Lutheran church for many years and a number of children survive him. The funeral will take place Thursday of this week. Interment will be made at Zion Lutheran church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 25, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stong, Markley
Markley Stong, of Ambler, in his 40th year, died at the Medico-Chirrugical hospital, Philadelphia, on Sunday at 12.08. He had been in the hospital since the previous Tuesday, but had been ill for several weeks.
He leaves a widow Sadie, (Springer) daughter of Ellwood Springer, of Springhouse, and two children: Russell, aged nine, and Florence five years of age. The interment was made this Wednesday morning at Montgomery Square M.E. church.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 5, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Storky, Mrs. William
Broad Axe. Mrs. William Swaincott and children attended the funeral on Monday of Mrs. Wililam Storky, of Roxborough. Deceased was Mrs. Swaincott's mother.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 20, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stouch, Sarah
An Aged Woman's Suicide.
Mrs. Sarah Stouch, aged 60 years, committed suicide by hanging in her room at the residence of Jesse Kratz, in Perkasie, on Thursday morning about 9 o'clock. She had tied one end of a piece of twine to a nail in the wall of her bedroom, and looped the other end after placing it about her neck. When found she was in a semi-kneeling position, with her head thrown back, and had apparently deliberately strangled herself to death. No motive can be assigned for the deed.
During the afternoon Squire Samuel R. Kramer held an inquest. He summoned the following jury: M.H. Byers, Isaiah C. Barndt, D.M. Byers, Henry Nase, I.S. Kramer and David Bean. After hearing the evidence the jury rendered a verdict of death from suicide by hanging.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 14, 1895, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stoudt, Infant Daughter of Harry
Stoudt, Russell M.
Russell M. Stoudt, 82, of Canada Road, Covington, died early Sunday morning, Jan 22, 1984, at his home.
Born Jan. 6, 1903, in Montgomery County, he was a son of Oliver and Martha Moyer Stoudt.
A resident of Covington for the past 17 years, he previously lived at Obelisk, Montgomery County.
He retired from the Montgomery County Highway Department and later worked for J.P. Ward Foundries, Blossburg.
Mr. Stoudt was a member of Sebring Lutheran Church and had been a member of Keelor Lutheran. Surviving are his wife, the former Verna Hilbert; a son, Linwood, of Red Hill; four daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Gerhart, of Pottstown, Mrs. Arline Frederick, of Covington and Mrs. Fern Padleskl and Mrs. Shirley Smith, both of Blossburg;--a brother. Ernest, of Green Lane; a sister. Mrs. Minnie Heckler, of Boyerstown: 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Tuesday at the church in Obelisk. Burial was in Limerick Garden of Memories, Montgomery County.
The Rev. James Shelly, church pastor, officiated.
[Source: Wellsboro Gazette, Wednesday, January 25, 1984, p. 10. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stout, Adam
Narcissa. The funeral of Adam Stout, which took place on Saturday afternoon, was largely attended. While Mrs. Edward Mewhinney and her mother were returning from the funeral and only a short distance from the church, the horse kicked and threw himself, getting his leg over the cross bar of the shafts and under the shaft. After various ineffectual attempts to loosen the foot the cross bar was cut, thus loosening the foot. Neither Mrs. Mewhinney nor her mother was injured.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 15, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stout, Adam
Broad Axe. Mr. Henry Stout attended the funeral of Adam Stout, of Cold Point, last Sunday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 15, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stout, Albert
Albert Stout, a well known farmer of Upper Dublin township, died Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home, near Three Tuns, aged 64 years. Thursday morning about 8.30 he was found unconscious over the wagon house, having had a stroke of apoplexy, it is supposed, about one hour previous. He was taken to the house, but never regained consciousness.
Deceased was the son of Malachi and Jane Stout, and was born in Whitemarsh township Feb. 14, 1837.
On Dec. 25, 1862, he married Miss Naomi, daughter of Charles Flemming. They had children: Mrs. George Lenhart, of Maple Glen; Mrs. Jennie Ely, Harry, of Weldon; Mrs. Anna May Harner, of Jarrettown, and Charles, who resides at home. His wife died Oct. 25, 1887, and on April 5, 1893, he married Rachel, widow of James Smith, of Johnsville, Bucks county, who survives him.
Albert Stout moved on the present farm, on the south side of Butler drive, 23 years ago and has farmed it ever since. He was known and respected far and wide in this section and leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss. Some years ago he was a member of the township school board.
The interment was made this Wednesday afternoon in the old cemetery adjoining Upper Dublin Lutheran church, services were at the house at 11 o'clock and in the church at 1 o'clock.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 7, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stout, Amanda
Fort Washington News. The funeral of Amanda Stout was held Thursday afternoon from her late home on Valley Green road, services and interment being held at Zion Lutheran church. Rev. J. Eugene ---ch officiating. The deceased was the wife of Jesse Stout and had died the previous Monday after being apparently improved form a spell of sickness of some duration. On arising in the morning she expressed herself as feeling better than usual, but in a short time she was dead. Mr. and Mrs. Stout celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding last winter.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 10, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stout, Caleb H.
Caleb H. Stout died last week at the Fort Washington House and was buried Thursday afternoon in the Union cemetery, Whitemarsh.
The deceased was born 58 years ago in Upper Dublin township, the son of George Stout. He never married, and as a trade followed that of stone mason. He was an excellent mechanic and was especially accurate and valuable as a workman in stone dressing. For years he worked around Ambler and Fort Washington for his brother, George W. Stout. After leaving Upper Dublin he moved to Springfield township, residing with his brother Peter on the Valley Green road.
Later on he was employed by Allen Mathias at his trade and two years ago removed to the Fort Washington hotel kept by M.G. Erb. For some time he had been ill with Bright's disease and for a time was able to be out, but later was forced to his bed and died. Rev. J.D. Detrich, of North Wales, had charge of the funeral.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 17, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stout, Flora A.E.
Flora A.E. Stout, daughter of Henry and Harriet A. Stout, of Broad Axe, died on Friday last, in her 28th year.
The deceased was well known in this vicinity. She was graduated from Sunnyside school in 1888.
Death was due to consumption. During her whole life she had been bodily weak. Among her friends and acquaintances she was loved for her gentle ways and honorable bearing.
The friends and relatives of the family attended the funeral on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, from her parents' residence. Interment was made in the Union cemetery, Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 14, 1895, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stout, George W.
George W. Stout, familiarly known as "General" Stout, of Fort Washington, died on Friday at his home here of cancer of the lip. Deceased was born in Upper Dublin township, about 150 yards from where he died, and was the son of George and Anna Stout. The former farmed about 30 acres of the old Nash estate and was a noted fence maker.
The deceased was a well known mason, and enjoyed an enviable reputation in his line, having erected many buildings in his and adjacent neighborhoods. Although spending most of his life in Fort Washington for a time he lived in Flourtown and Ambler. He married and had sons Jacob, who lived with the late Fred. Wink, Sr., and died there several years ago; Milton was killed on the railroad, and Emma, the only descendant, is living in Philadelphia. Deceased had brothers, Peter and Caleb, the latter of whom died at the Fort Washington hotel while it was kept by M.G. Erb.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Zion Lutheran church and interment was made in the Union cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 5, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stout, Jacob
Jacob Stout, son of George W. Stout, died at the Episcopal hospital Friday, the 11th inst. He had been in the hospital about two weeks. His death was due to typhoid pneumonia. Funeral from his father's residence, on Bethlehem pike, below the station, on Tuesday at 2 o'clock. Interment was made at the Union churchyard, Whitemarsh.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 17, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stout, John
John Stout, of Edge Hill, son of the late Daniel and Ann Stout, and a commission merchant in Philadelphia, died at his late home on the Limekiln pike in the above named village about a half hour after midnight on Tuesday night, 16th inst.
He had been at his place of business in Philadelphia on Monday, and returned in the early evening to his home in Edge Hill. About 6.15 o'clock he had occasion to go to the general store of J.M. Wilson, to procure some milk for his wife, who was sick. He made his purchase and paid for it, when suddenly he dropped his glasses from his eyes. Mr. Wilson picked them from the floor and returned them to him. He immediately dropped them again from his hand. He then suddenly staggered as he turned to go out of the door. Mr. Wilson immediately assisted him to a chair. Assistance was called and the stricken man was placed on a cot and carried across the street to his home opposite the hotel of Samuel R. Clayton. Dr. Bibighaus was telephoned for and immediately visited the stricken man. Mr. Stout had already become unconscious when the doctor arrived, and never spoke a word before he died. His age was about 55 years. He had not been in good health for a considerable time, and had been ailing for nearly a years, with a kidney trouble, it was thought.
He was a member of Friendship lodge, No. 400, F. & A.M., of Jenkintown; of Abington Chapter, No. 245, R.A.M., of Jenkintown; of Hutchinson commandery, No. 32, Knights Templar, of Norristown, and of Philadelphia Consistory, A. & A., Scottish Rite of Free Masons (32nd degree), Philadelphia. His funeral will be attended from his late residence in Edge Hill at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The interment will be made in the Hillside cemetery.
Mr. Stout was a man widely known and highly respected by all who knew him.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 25, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stout, Laura Lavanda
Laura L., only daughter of Christian and Lavanda Stout, and granddaughter of the late Rev. George and H.M. Sill, died at her home in Philadelphia, 626 West Venango street, last week, and was buried Friday morning in Union cemetery, Whitemarsh. Services were held both at the house and in the church. The deceased was a niece of Charles Stout, of Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 11, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stout, Mary M.
Mary M., widow of Seth C. Stout, died Tuesday evening at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Harry E. Curry, aged 82 years. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m., from her late home, 900 Lindenwold avenue. Interment at Ivy Hill.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 18, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stout, Peter
Peter Stout, an old and highly esteemed resident of Springfield township, died on Saturday morning, at his residence, corner of Valley Green and Church roads. He had been in poor health for several months, his death resulting from a stroke of paralysis about 10 days ago.
Deceased was a well known stone mason, he having worked for many years in that vicinity at his trade in connection with farming a small lot. He was assessor of Springfield for about 20 years and was regarded by those in a position to know as one of the very best assessors in the county. He possessed extraordinary qualifications for the performance of the duties of that office, and took great pride in the exercise of good judgment, fairness and accuracy in the discharge of his official duties.
He was 74 years old and unmarried. Funeral on Tuesday, with interment at the Whitemarsh Union cemetery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 30, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stover, I.J.
I.J. Stover fell dead at his home in New Britain on Sunday morning. He had been suffering from heart disease for some year past, though able to be at work most of the time. On Sunday, wishing to assist his daughter, he went at 10 o'clock for coal some distance from the house. As he did not return his daughter became alarmed and a half hour later found him unconscious. The doctor was called, but efforts at restoration were useless.
Mr. Stover was born in Bedminster township on July 16, 1823. 50 years ago he married Mary Matilda Zeigenfuss. His early married life was spent in Philadelphia. From 1854 to 1865 he had charge of the Bridge Valley mills. One year was spent in Beaver county, where he was superintendent of oil-wells and from 1880 to 1882 he was in Breckenridge, Colorado, superintending a silver mine. The last 37 years he has resided on the place where he died in New Britain. He had six children, whom with his wife survive: Mrs. Austin Barndt, of Doylettown [sic]; Mrs. Wesley Fretz, of Germantown; William Stover, of Philadelphia, and Miss Sophie, who resided at home.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 26, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stover, John
John Stover, a well-known and respected resident of Doylestown, died at the residence of his son-in-law, John L. Kramer, of North Main street. Thursday, Mar. 2, of paralysis, in the 89th year of his age. He had been ill but two weeks. The deceased was born in Haycock, where he lived and engaged in farming the greater portion of his life. In 1836 he was married to Elisabeth Atherholt. About five years ago his wife died and he then moved to Doylestown, where he has since resided with his son-in-law, John L. Kramer, and his son, Abel Stover. He is survived by four children, Mrs. John Kramer and Abel Stover, of Doylestown; Mrs. John Detwiler, of Haycock, and Zeno Stover, of Scranton.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 9, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Strassburger, Miss
A sad assemblage attended the funeral rites over the remains of Miss Strassburger on Friday morning. She was the charming daughter of Ex-District Attorney Jacob A. Strassburger. She had gone to Paris in company with her mother to be educated in the higher arts of music and painting, and while abroad was taken ill, had a serious operation performed and died in Paris. She was about 20 years of age and the pride of the family. She had many friends at home and abroad, and there is a void in the society in which she used to move that can not be supplied. The brilliant career that opened before her is closed--to her and to all of us.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 6, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stratton, Osle O.
Osle O. Stratton, aged 53 years, died at her home at 109 Chestnut street, South Ambler, on Friday. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Interment private.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 26, 1903, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Strawn, Mrs. Charles
Fort Washington. Mr. and Mrs. B. Wallace Mammal, of this place, together with several citizens of Ambler on Friday attended the funeral of Mrs. Charles Strawn at Quakertown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 15, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Streeper, Amanda
On April 24, 1900, Amanda, wife of Morris D. Streeper, aged 53 years. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Friday afternoon, 1 o'clock, from her late residence, 102 Maple street, Ambler, Pa. Services at Ambler M.E. church at 2 o'clock. Interment private.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 26, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Streeper, Amanda
Amanda, wife of Morris D. Streeper, of South Ambler, died Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock of cancer. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from her late residence and services will be conducted in the Ambler Methodist church at 2 p.m. Interment private at Rose Hill cemetery. She was 53 years of age and leaves a husband and sons Frank, Harrisom and Walter and daughter Anna.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 26, 1900, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Streeper, Morton
Narcissa. Morton Streeper died Tuesday at 10 a.m. from Bright's disease. His funeral will take place on Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment at Boehm's Blue Bell.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 13, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Streeper, Samuel
Samuel Streeper, of Whitpain township, died Sunday aged 54 years. Deceased was the son of the late Samuel Streeper, who lived on the Sandy Hill road on a farm now owned by the estate of the late James Mooney. In 1875 he married Rebecca, daughter of Charles O. Yocum, who survives with four children, Charles, Clarence, Elsie and Milton, all of whom reside at home.
For a number of years the deceased has lived on the farm of the Misses Lewis, between Dawesfield and Barton Hoopes. The funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Mount Pleasant Baptist church and will be conducted by Pastor Valentine. The interment will be private.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 27, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Streepet, Samuel L.
Broad Axe. The funeral of Samuel L. Streepet took place on Thursday. Interment ar [sic] Mount Pleasant.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 6, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stringer, Thomas C.
A Sad Death
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Stringer, of Jenkintown, received very sad intelligence on Wednesday. A telegram from Colorado Springs, Col, announced that their son, Thomas C. Stringer, had fallen from a scaffolding on which he was at work in that city, and that one of his legs had broken in two places and his skull fractured and that he had been conveyed to the St. Francis hospital. A second dispatch, received between 12 and 1 o'clock Thursday morning, stated that he had died from his injuries about 4.30 o'clock Wednesday morning. He was 26 years of age.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 24, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Stubblebine, Daniel P.
Stubblebine - In Pottstown, on the 27th inst.(sic), Daniel P. Stubblebine, age 28 years, 10 months and 22 days.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, May 3, 1887. Submitted by Diana.]
Stubblebine, Daniel P.
Daniel P Stubblebine died on Wednesday afternoon at his residence on Evans street, near Chestnut, of pulmonary disease, of which he had been a sufferer for some time. He was a carpenter and pattern maker by occupation, and a son of Henry G and Mary Stubblebine, of North Coventry, and a brother of Morgan Stubblebine, of Pottstown; Hiram Stubblebine and Mrs. William Berkheimer, of North Coventry; Mrs. Isaiah K Dampman, of Pottstown; and Mrs. William H. Klippert, of Buchananville. His wife and two little children survive him, Mrs. Stubblebine being the daughter of Thomas Francis of this place. The age of the deceased was 28 years, 10 months, and 22 days.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, May 3, 1887. Submitted by Diana.]
Stubblebine, Daniel P.
The funeral of Daniel P Stubblebine, a young resident of this borough, who will be sadly missed by a large circle of relatives and friends, was held on Monday morning, May 2nd, at the home of his family on North Evans street. The attendance was quite numerous. Rev. S. W. Gehrett, of the Methodist E. church, conducted the religious services and also preached in the chapel at Mt. Zion cemetery, the place of interment, from Job 14th and 1st - "Man that is born of woman is of few days, and full of trouble." Pallbearers were Cyrus Q. Guldin, Lionel L Lessig, W. Bigler Scheetz, and Amos M. Reifsnyder.
Note: Daniel P Stubblebine married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Mohr FRANCIS, daughter of Thomas Francis and Harriet Kerst MOHR. There were two children - Harriet 'Hattie', b 4/1884 m John Carroll, and Raymond Francis Stubblebine b. 8/1886. His widow Lizzie remarried James Archer Agnew in 1895 in Philadelphia, and died 6/13/1913 in Philadelphia, of enlarged heart. She is buried in Mt. Zion cemetery in the plot owned by her father, along with her first husband, Daniel P Stubblebine.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, May 3, 1887. Submitted by Diana.]
Styer, Aaron
The remains of Aaron Styer, of Whitpain township, near Penllyn, were interred at Plymouth Meeting on Saturday, services being held at his late residence. Mr. Styer died from a stroke of apoplexy on July 12. He is survived by one brother, Jonathan J. Styer, and a sister, Mrs. Tacy S., widow of the late Charles S. Jenkins, of Lansdale.
The grave at Plymouth was protected by a ghoul-proof vault. The grave was dug larger than in ordinary cases and the vault placed in position. It is of cold rolled sheet steel, in box shape, and weighted 400 pounds. The covering was fastened by means of strong interior springs, and when the lid is once placed on the vault, it is impossible to be removed by any known means. The body reposes in a solid mahogany casket, with antique silver handles. When the vault was finally closed a wall is built over the grave. H. Kogelschatz, of Norristown, conducted the funeral.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 21, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Styer, Albanus Logan
Dr. Styer is Dead. One of the County's Oldest Practitioners Passed Away. Born in Flourtown He was Graduated from Jefferson Medical College in the Class of 1849--Resident of Ambler for Many Years.
Albanus Logan Styer, M.D., of Butler avenue, Ambler, passed away Thursday afternoon at 2.30 after an illness of several weeks. A few years ago he had typhoid fever, and although past 70 years of age he survived, but the severe attack of the fever left him with a kidney trouble, which eventually caused his death. Had he lived till August, he would have been 76 years of age.
The deceased was the son of Jacob Styer, and was born in the store property adjoining Stahlnecker's hotel in Flourtown, which his father conducted for a short while. His parents were both members of the society of Friends. When very young his parents moved to Whitpain township on the farm near Penllyn, part of which is now owned by T.F.B. Wunder, and the remainder of which still remains in possession of the family. His other brothers were Samuel, who for a long time was justice of the peace in Whiptain, and John who operated the farm and later moved to Delaware, both of whom have been dead for some years. Being of a professional turn of mind, the deceased commenced the study of medicine with the late Charles Shoemaker, of Jenkintown, as his preceptor, and on entering the Jefferson Medical college, was graduated in the class of '49. He at once commenced the practice of medicine at Jarrettown, boarding with Rachel and Sallie Lightfoot. After a few years he married Ardella, daughter of Isaac Thomas, and a sister of Mrs. Charles M. Shoemaker, now of Ambler. He then resided in the property now occupied by Dr. T.J. Clemens, on Limekiln pike between Jarrettown and Dreshertown, and which has been almost continuously occupied by physicians since that time.
Three children were born to them: Tacy, of Philadelphia, who married Wm. Acuff, and Samuel, the latter of whom is interested in bituminous coal fields in this state, and who has his main office in Philadelphia, and a daughter who died in infancy. Having an opportunity to close out his practice in the latter part of the 50's he sold to Dr. Hines, of Doylestown, and as immediate possession of the property was given, he moved his family to the residence of his father-in-law, Joseph Thomas, on the Bethlehem pike, near Ambler, the old property having been torn down several years ago by the present owner, Dr. R.V. Mattison. It was while here that his wife took sick and died and was interred in the Friends' burying ground at Upper Dublin.
After this sad event he moved with his children to Line Lexington, and then bought he Peter Lukens farm of about 30 acres near Montgomery Square and in addition to farming practiced his chosen profession. While here he became acquainted with Hattie, daughter of Mathias Young, storekeeper of the place, and they were married about 38 years aog. While in that neighborhood the deceased built up a large practice and met with uniform success in medicine. There were only two other physicians in his whole area at the time: Dr. M.R. Knapp, of Friends' Corner, Gwynedd, and Dr. M. Newberry, of Whitemarsh, both of whom survive their colleague and both of whom are still practicing medicine.
Later the deceased moved back to the old homestead at Penllyn and from there over 15 years ago moved to Ambler, residing on the property corner of Spring Garden street and Belmont avenue, now owned by Mrs. Heaton. After practicing medicine he purchased about 1890 the business of the drug store from Ellory Shoemaker, and which was then located in the property now owned by the estate of Watson Donat, Main and Walnut streets, Ambler. A few years after he moved to the newly erected Schafenacker & Huber building at Main street and Butler avenue, and in 1894 the business was purchased by Rees C. Roberts, who had been his head clerk for several years. About 15 years ago Dr. Styer moved to his late home on Butler avenue.
The deceased leaves the following children as the result of his second marriage: George Y., Helen, wife of W.S. Griffiths, of Plymouth Meeting; Rudolph K., and Ardella G., together with his widow.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from his late residence in Ambler, being attended by many of the relatives and friends of the deceased. Isaac Hillburn, of Philadelphia, was present and spoke. The interment which was private, took place in the Upper Dublin Friends' burying ground.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 10, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Styer, Mrs. George
Flourtown. The funeral of Mrs. George Styer, which took place at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. M.F. Scheetz, last Saturday, was largely attended.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 5, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Styer, Isaac R.
Isaac R. Styer died Thursday of last week at his home in Plymouth township, a short distance beyond the borough line of Norristown, in his 76th year. He had been in failing health for some time, but was confined to his bed only six weeks. Death was due to complications incident to advanced years, heart trouble being the principal ailment.
Deceased was the son of Charles and Hannah (Roberts) Styer, his mother being a sister of the late Isaac Roberts, the well known Norristown builder. He leaves a widow, Martha, daughter of the late Alan W. Corson, of Plymouth Meeting. Chalkley Styer, of Narcissa, is a brother of the deceased, and three sisters also survive him. Tacy, wife of Samuel Phipps, of Concordville, Delaware county; Lydia, wife of Lewis Ely, of Pineville, Bucks county; Rachel, widow of Isaac Conard, of Philadelphia. Another brother, Charles, a resident of Philadelphia, died about two years ago.
Isaac R. Styer was prominently identified with the Prohibition movement and was occasionally a candidate on the county ticket of that party. He took a deep interest in the anti-slavery movement and other reforms. He was a member of the Baptist denomination.
The couple celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding a little more than a year ago, over 100 friends and relatives being present.
The Styers are of German descent and are old residents in this section of Montgomery county, having intermarried with many of its families in the course of six or seven generations. The names was originally Steiger. W.A. Styer of Whitpain, and Lewis Styer, cashier of the People's National bank, Norristown, are cousins of the deceased. The family has been identified with the society of Friends for a century or more.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 4, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sullivan, Timothy
Springhouse. Timothy Sullivan, aged 74 years, died on Friday morning and was buried on Monday at St. Anthony's church, Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 27, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Summers, Mr.
Centre Square. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Edward Summers attended the funeral of Mr. Summers' father.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 11, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sunderland, James Warren
Professor James Warren Sunderland, LL.D. one of the prominent educators of the state and a pioneer in the field of the higher education of women, died at his residence at Collegeville Saturday. He was 92 years of age.
Professor Sunderland was one of the early teachers and a director of Ursinus college. About 1851 he, with Rev. Abraham Hunsicker, organized the Penn Female college in Collegeville. He recognized the fact that his movement was a new departure, and boldly advocated the necessity of higher education for women, saying, what was not then generally agreed with, that woman's mind was endowed with powers and capabilities equal to those of the other sex. In 1853 the corporation was chartered, with Dr. Sunderland as one of the trustees.
This pioneer woman's college gave a great impetus to the advance of woman, and its annual commencements called together remarkable gatherings of learned and progressive persons. Dr. Sunderland, who was appointed president, met the unfriendly criticism of the conservatives with great tact, and was instrumental in changing public opinion on the subject.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 14, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Super, Henry W.
Rev. Henry W. Super, vice president of Ursinus college from its foundation until the death of Rev. J.H.A. Bomberger, the president, some years ago, and for some time thereafter the head of the institution, died at his residence at Collegeville, Friday, Nov. 26. He had been sick from a compilation of diseases for several months, and his death had been hourly expected for several weeks.
Mr. Super was born in Baltimore, Md., Dec. 31, 1824. He was the son of John Super. He connected himself with the First Reformed church of Baltimore in 1840. He entered Marshall college in 1844 and graduated 1849. The following year he traveled south, finally locating at Memphis Tenn., where he established a school.
He received a call to Waynesboro, where he preached his introductory sermon Nov. 23, 1851, remaining there 10 years. He next went to Greensburg, in April 1862, remaining until April, 1865. He then relinquished the ministry owing to ill health, and accepted an offer from the Keystone Normal school to become professor of mathematics, where he remained until he received a call to Ursinus college in 1870.
It was at ---- ---, in 1869, that a charter --- --- conferring upon Freelan-- ---- -- privileges of a college, the institution opening as such in September, 1870. The services of Prof. Super were secured for the chair of mathematics and natural philosophy. Subsequently he filled the chair of church history. Some of his addresses and pulpit efforts, also articles in various publications, have appeared in pamphlet form.
In April, 1878, Dr. Super married Mrs. Sarah H. Detwiler, daughter of the late Francis Hobson, of Limerick township, and sister of Frank M. Hobson, of Collegeville.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 9, 1897, p. 11. Submitted by Nancy. Note: this paper is damaged.]
Supplee, Jane
Pathetic Death of Mrs. Jane Supplee.
Mrs. Jane Supplee of Worcester township, died Thursday, aged 92 years, four years after the death of her husband, Joseph Supplee, who attained the age of 90 years.
Mrs. Supplee's death occurred under pathetic circumstances. The aged couple who had been married more than 65 years ago, lived all their lives on one farm. Mrs. Supplee, was preparing to quit housekeeping and move to the residence of her son in law Harry Davis, on DeKalb street, and Thursday was set for the public sale. While the crowd was congregating Mrs. Supplee died and the sale was postponed.
Like her husband, she enjoyed unusual vigor up until within a few days of her death. While preparing for the sale several days ago Mrs. Supplee, scratched a finger on her left hand with a piece of wire. Blood poisoning followed which was the cause of death.
She is survived by two children, Mrs. Harry Davis, of Norristown, and Leslie Supplee, of North Wales. Mrs. Supplee's maiden name was Hughes, and she was born in Kulpsville.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 30, 1899, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Supplee, Joseph
North Wales. Leslie and Harvey Supplee and numerous friends attended the funeral of the venerable Joseph Supplee, near West Point, on Tuesday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 26, 1899, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sutton, Lizzie
In Norristown, on the morning of the 19th inst., Lizzie, wife of Dr. J.L. Sutton, in the 27th year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her husband, on Swede street, near Chestnut, Norristown, this (Wednesday) morning, at 11 o'clock.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, February 22, 1860, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Swartley, Henry D.
Death of Henry D. Swartley.
Henry D. Swartley, a resident of Skippack township, all his life time, until within the last few months, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Dr. John R. Umstad, Norristown, on Thursday, Sept. 6, aged 74 years, eight months and 25 days. His funeral was held on Sept. 9, full services being held in the Skippackville church, of which he was a member, and interment in cemetery of said church. But one child survives, Mrs. John Umstad. Mary, the wife of Henry D. Swartley, died last Jan. 26. The deceased was a farmer by occupation and for a number of years served as mail carrier between Skippackville and Collegeville. His sickness leading to death was dysentery.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 20, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Swartz, Jacob
Jacob Swartz, father of Judge Aaron S. Swartz, of Norristown, died at his residence in Lansdale on Saturday last in his 76th year. Mr. Swartz had been ailing for several weeks. He was possessed of considerable wealth, which will be divided between two children, Judge Swartz and Mrs. Jacob Heckler. Mr. Swartz was a member of the Mennonite denomination. The funeral will take place next Saturday.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 21, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Swartz, Mrs. William
Lansdale. The funeral of Mrs. William Swartz will take place on Thursday, with interment at Hilltown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 12, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Sweeney, Charles
Flourtown. Mr. Charles Sweeney, who for a number of years boarded at Robert Gordon's, Wheel Pump, died on Saturday evening at the Germantown hospital, where he was taken last week suffering with typhoid fever. The funeral was held Wednesday at Frank Grimmer's, Chestnut Hill.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 8, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]