The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-11-12
MINPRSVILLB.
Newsy Notes and Happenings From "a
Hustling Town.


Co. policemen, spent Sunday with his family
i'm Philadelphia.
Mrs. Edward Wenort left for Philadel-
phia ON Monday. morning accompanied by
her two daughters, Della and Ray.
The Heckscherville valley collieries were
paid ou Monday last; also Phoenix Park No.
aud Otto collieries.
EIwood B. Brumm, of Shenandoah spent
sunday with his sister and uncle Of this
place.
William Quinn, Of Pottsville, surprised his
many acquaintance by giving us a call.
large number of our small boys with
brooms, flags and torches, treated our citizens
to a gorgeous street parade on Monday even
ing The little fellows were marshaled by
Ivor Jones, Jr., who appeared in the charac-
ter of Uncle Sam. Others of the young
chaps wore uniforms of various descriptions,
some of which were very unique and original.
They were headed by drum corps of little
boys whose ages ranged from 8 to - years,
Some Of our residents along the route were
Illuminated to do honor to the young poll
ticians.
Death has again visited our borough and
has removed therefrom one of our most
prominent men, John Foster Straub, having
died about midnight last Friday, after a
lingering illness. For the past few years Mr.
Straub's usual robust health had yielded to a
disease which bafled the best medical skill
The deceased was married to Miss Annie
Moore, daughter of ex-County Treasurer
Moore, of this place, who survives him with
out family, and who, throughout all his
illness, was constantly by his side to admins
Ter to his wants and comfort. His devoted
mother also survives him. John was popular
a mong his associates. Frank, and although
sometimes brusque, ,he was ever ready to speak
a word of cheer and lend a hand to any less
favored about him. Genial, bright and witty,
his company was always sought and enjoyed,
and his presence will be missed in many
social gathering. By occupation he was
moulder, having learned his trade at the
Minersville Iron Works, where he was
looked upon as one of the best skilled in
that department of work. After working
here for some years he went West and located
at Burlington, Iowa. where he became
superintendent of one of the largest foundries
in that city His health failing him, he
resigned the position and returned to Miners
vile where he, when health permitted
worked in the iron works until at last he was
obliged to relinquish work entirely. The
deceased was a prominent member of the
Masonic fraternity and was buried Tuesday
afternoon from his late residence on North
street. Minersville Lodge, No. 222, f. &.
A. NJ, attended the funeral in a body. The
Rev. J. c. Trauger, of the English Lutheran
church, oficiated at the house. A large
number of relatives and friends followed the
remains to the NJ. E. cemetery where inter
ment was made. Z. Hummel was the funeral
director
Mrs. Chas. B. Palsgrove, of schuylkill
Haven, spent few days this week with her
sister, Mrs Sallie A. Wythes.
John II. Trezise, photo-artist, of Harris.
burg, came to town Wednesday evening to
attend the marriage of his sister to Joseph
Gibson, of this place,
The Thespian Club will produce the well
known comedy, "Uncle JOSH" at the Noun
taineer Hall on December and 10, Friday
and Saturday. The cast of characters is now
complete and runs as follows: 'Uncle Josh"
OBJ. Isaac Count de Corville," Lin J.
Douder; "Jerold Murray" George W. ster-
ner; Ups and Downs" a dude, Frank
| Potter; "Mulcahey," Irish politician and
saloon keeper, Frank Harris; SLIPPERY Joe, "
William Laudeman; "Munson, f" the detective,
Joseph Sterner; "Erastus," the colored SER
want, Harvey Moore; miss Minerva Clack-
ett," Miss Ida Boden; "Lettie Reynold," =" Miss
Emily Shissler; Mrs, Reynold," Miss Maggie
Jenkins, The above drama is one of the
best of its kind and will be produced with
talent This club has been on the stage
several times previous which adds to their
improvement. Tickets can be had from any
Of the gentlemen named above and from any
member Of the club.