The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-08-24

came to America from Germany in
1892, securing a position as baker
with Zeidlers in Scranton in May.
1898. He was united in marriage
to Miss Maria Marigold and shortly
afterward came to Gouldsboro and
purchased the p. o. S. of A. hall.
then a new building, which he re-
modelled into a large double dwell
ing with a public hall, ice cream
parlors and modern bakery. His
first wife died in December. 1895,
and June II, 1898 he married
Emma zainn of Reider, Germany.
There are five children dead. One,
Anna Pauline, was taken sick dur
ing the Memorial day services this
year in the cemetery and died in a
few days He is survived by his
father, one brother and three sis
ters in Germany, his wife and two
children, Freda and Fred, in this
country.
Mr. and Mrs. William Matthews
are entertaining the following guests
at their home at Klondike: Jacob
Mauves and niece, Gertrude Johnes,
of Ridgeway Park and Miss Alice
Beehler of Wilkes-Barre.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Catterson on Second street was the
scene of a very delightful surprise
party, The occasion was the 51st
wedding anniversary Last year
they celebrated their golden we'd
ding. All their family were home
and many friends as we'll This
year five daughters decided to give
them little surprise and came un-
eXpectedly to their parents, bearing
presents and baskets and boxes of
good things. fruit cakes and all the
delicacies that could be provided and
a very happy day was spent by all.
Although Mr.. and Mrs. Catterson
are well along on life's journey, they
seem much younger. Both have
jovial, kindly dispositions and have
hosts of friends who trust they may
be spared to enjoy many more an
niversaries. The daughters present
were Mrs. Howard Dixon and son,
James, Mrs. Charles Monninge and
daughter, Mary, and Miss Sue Cat
terson of Scranton, Mrs. w. ]. Mar
shall from Orange, n. j., and Mrs.
NJ. j. Spiegel of Thornhurst.
]. B. Williams, attorney, of Strouds-
burg, and sister, Miss Martha Will
liams, called on Gouldsboro friends
Saturday. Mr.. Williams is spend
ing his vacation at his old home at
South Sterling.
Emmett Cassidy of Scranton
called on old friends and neighbors
here the last of the week.
Miss Marilla Fairless of West End
is spending her vacation with
friends in New York and Jersey City
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Leade are en-
tertaining their daughters, Mrs. AL
bert Smith of Dickson City, Mrs
Howard Moore of Scranton and
Mrs. Vandewater of Blairtown, N
j. They gave a party in their hon
or. Dancing was the amusement of
the evening. Refreshments were
served and a very pleasant time had
by all present.
Miss Alma Richardson of Scran-
ton is spending some time with
friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gerlitz en-
tertained the first of the week
friends from Dunmore.
Miss Lottie Fargo is the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Latham.
Mrs. Simmerson of Lake Scranton
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
Hall. Mr. Simmerson has charge of
the Scranton Gas and Water COM
pany works there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kimmemaucker of
Hotel Belmont, Scranton, and Mrs.
William Giegel and son, Robert, of
Wilkes-Barre were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. George Shiterle Friday
They were here to attend the funer-
al of Frederick Dierolf. Others from
out of town that attended the fun
eral were Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Kess-
Ter of Clearview, Clifton; Mrs. Dietz,
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Beesecker,
Walter Eek, Philip Eek, Henry Zeig-
Ter, Mr.. Fribley and sister from
Newfoundland, Mrs. Chris. Shiblie
and son, Mrs. Weber, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Kimmemucker, Mr.. Stevens
and many others from Scranton;
John Frey, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Vert, South Sterling, and Mr.. Levy
of Tobyhanna Mr.. Dierolf will be
much missed, as he took an active
interest in the affairs of the town,
was a hard worker, and was SEEM
ingly in the best of health when he
retired Tuesday night. He appar-
emily slept well all night. He had,
however, had heart trouble many
years Nine years ago he went to
Germany, where he remained near
ly a year. He returned much i'm
proved. His wife and children
have the sympathy of the commun-
ity in their bereavement.
The numerous friends OF Mrs.
Harry Morgan, who has been criti-
cally sick at her home, Rock
Ledge, are glad to know she
is much better. Among the many