Sewickley Herald

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OCT 28   19 os
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SEWICKEY, PA., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1905
No. 7
Deafli of
ta! Merz.
Adalbert Merz, one of the best
known residents and business men
of the Valley, died at his home on
Beaver street, Wednesday evening,
at 4.45 o'clock, of pneumonia.
While Mr. Merz; had been in failing
health for some time, he was only
confined to his bed for a few days
previous to hi? demise, and his
death was unexpected. He was
born in Fulda, Kurhessen, Germany, December 29, 1829. He
learned the trade of watchmaker
with A. Vogel, in his native town,
and at the age of 20 he entered the
German army, serving eight years.
In 1857 he came to this country
and went to Charleston, S. G., remaining there until February, 1862,
when he came to Pittsburg. He
was an exceedingly skillful workman, and. in 1877 he bought out
his employer.3 In 1887 he opened
a jewelry store in this place, which
business he conducted successfully
until seven years ago, when he was
succeeded by his son, Adalbert, Jr.
In 1865 he purchased a large farm
in,Ohio township, where he spent a
portion of the summer. Mr. Merz
was married in Agusta, Ga., to
Miss Catherine Hett, of Gologne-
on-Rhine, Germany.
The deceased is survived by his
wife, one son, Adalbert Merz, Jr.,
and the following daughters: Mrs.
Eleanore Nicholson, of Allegheny;
Mrs. Frank Hite, of this place; Mrs.
William Hite, of Meadville: Mrs.
Sophia Baltz, of this place, and
the Misses Katherine, Louisa and
Augusta Merz, at home. One sister, Mrs. Louise Neuman, of New
York, also survives him.
Funeral services were held, last
evening, at 8 o'clock, at the family
residence, by Rev. Robert A. Benton, of St. Stephen's Episcopal
church, assisted by Prof, Joseph
Moore and the choir. The interment took place this morning in
Sewickley cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. A. G. Walker,
Fred McGlaran, Thomas Drynan,
Henry Baltz* Gharles Richardson,
and Robert Ruttkamp.
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ADALBERT MERZ.
Sewickley Home Wedding.
A home wedding took place on
Tuesday evening at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ague, Hill
street, when their daughter, Miss
Edith Beulah Ague, was united in
marriage to Mr. John Hill "Wallace,
of Allegheny. The ceremony was
performed at 8.30 o'clock by Rev.
George D. Grissman, pastor of the
M. E. church. The couple were
unattended save by four little girls,
Reva and Ruth'Ague, sisters of the
bride, and Martha and Eleanor Abercrombie, cousins of the bride.
They were dressed in white and
carried baskets of white flowers.
The bride wore a handsome gown
of white batiste trimmed in Val.
lace and carried white roses. There
were one hundred guests present,
and after a reception the young
couple departed for an Eastern
trip, after which they will be "at
home in Sheridanville,
Edgeworth  Borough  Council Convened With Good Attendance
Monday Evening.
Only one absentee was noted at
the regular meelingof Edgeworth
Gouncil on Monday evening. After
the usual routine to clear the
clerk's docket, Gouncil took up the
various matters presented for their
consideration. Among them was
an ordinance for the opening of
Beaver road, which was passed
finally.
The members of the Edgeworth
Volunteer Fire Gompany had a
committee present and presented a
proposition concerning a bell for
the new hose house. The firemen
are taking a great interest in their
organization and are not afraid to
hustle to bring their company into the front ranks of suburban fire
departments.
The boys have consented to purchase an alarm bell if Council will
stand the expense of placing it and
furnish the necessary equipment to
put it into active service. As the
borough officials believe in encouraging the firemen the request was
granted and hearty co-operation
promised. Gouncilman Herz was
also authorized to procure bids for
the lining of the hose tower.
A letter was received from Mr.
Laughlin, of the Edgeworth Water
Gompany pertaining to fire hydrants
on Woodland road. It was shown
on expert advice that by procuring
three-quarter inch nozzles 'these
plugs would give efficient service.
Mr. McGullough, of the committee
on fire and police was instructed
to procure the same.
Upon the recommendation of
Street Commissioner Buckley,
Gouncil decided to purchase several car loads of slag for use on the
streets.
Mr. Updegraff, of the Edgeworth
Electric Gompany, was present and
presented a plan and asked for permission to place poles on certain
roads and lanes of the borough.
The request was granted.
There was no report from the
committee appointed some time ago
to take up the garbage question
with the Sewickley Borough council.
Before adjourning the name of
Mr, Gharles Davis was presented
as a successor to Mr. James Booth
on the Board of Health.   The appointment was made.
Is Improving.
Miss Amy McPherson, daughter
of Mr, and Mrs. R. W. McPherson,
of Division street, who severely
sprained her ankle recently, is reported as improving rapidly, much
to the gratification of her many
friends,
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