The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-05-22
FRACKVILLE,

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The Lutheran Ministerium, of Pennsylva.
mia, will convene in annual session in
Philadelphia on Thursday, the 25th of May.
Mr.. A. s. Seaman, has been chosen delegate
to represent Zion's Lutheran church of
town.
Frank Houser, of Shenandoah, circulated
among friends here Sunday
Rev. C. A. Marks rector of the church of
the Holy Apostles, st. Clair, and of Christ's
church, of town, Oficiated at divine services
here on Wednesday evening.
Mrs Reese Richards was the delegate to
the convention of the Daughters of Rebekah
at Reading during the week.
Supervisor Wertz has force of men putting
stone on Lehigh avenue. This will make
good road when it becomes packed. All our
streets should be treated in like manner and
graded.
On Saturday evening Chief Burgess Douden
run in two young fellows whose conduct was
boisterous and language profane. 1t cost each
over five dollars, and it is to be hoped the
lesson will have good effect on young
fellows similarly inclined.
Edward Track, of town, has secured a
position in Dives, Pomeroy and Stewards
store, Pottsville.
Among the town improvements we will
shortly have new plank walk in front of
the post office. The need of some kind of a
pavement or walk at this point has long been
felt by our people who had to wade through
the mud owing to the numerous springs
there. A crossing from the opposite side of
the street would also greatly add to the
convenience and comfort of the people.
Wagner Bros. have put two news butcher
wagons on the road and expect to have an
other on shortly. They are beauties.
There are quite number of property
owners in this town who by all means should
curb and gutter arouud their property and
who could well afford to do so. The proper
authorities should look this matter up and at
least have good pavements on our principal
streets and not mud walks.
The many friends of John Krecker, Of
town, will be pleased to learn that he has
secured lucrative position in Dives, Pome
roy & Stewards, Pottsville. During his resi-
dence here Mr.. Krecker made many warm
friends who will be pleased to learn of hii
3 good fortune John will preside over the
notion department and will be valuable
acquisition to that popular establishment.
John S. Thomas represented District Lodge
No. S23, l. o. o. F., at the meeting of the
Grand Lodge at Reading this week. He re
ports the order in fourishing condition
There are 100000 members in Pennsylvania
A large force of men is busily engaged
l placing poles for the long distance telephone
There will be thirty men engaged in thi
work for the next month
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company ha
force of men at work getting ready the
road bed north of Frackville Junction, pre-
paratory to laying the siding for the handling
l of the Pennsy's coal trade over this route.
u Next Sunday, 27th inst, Rev. S. c. Carte
- will preach a sermon to John S. Meredith
. Post, G. A. R., in the M. E. church. of town
: As the reverend gentleman is pleasant an
u forcible speaker, the congregation will enjo!
an intellectual treat.
The Cotter Dramatic Company, of whic
Mrs c. Shugars, of town, is the star, and Nj
Hay, of Gilberton, manager, are negotiatin
for the purchase of large tent The com
pany will show under canvass during til
1t heated term.
is George FOlmer Jr, of Philadelphia, was
l. town visitor on Thursday. Mr.. Folmer, W
n are sorry to state, reports the serious Hines
5 of Mrs. Folmer at Pottsville. They wi
/ move to Orwigsburg next month.