The Ambler Gazette 19101006

              THE  AMBLER   GAZETTE.
VOL.  XXVIII.-NO.  40.
AMBLEE,   PA.,   OCTOBER   6,   1910.
S1.25 A YEAR
THE OLD
BURK PLACE.
Robert Burns Occupies tne Renovat¬ ed Property.
Old Honae, Krectcd In 17S4, Hh« Beeu Remodeled and Added to,But llie Well- Deflned (iiiaint Lluca IIhvc Been Pre- Horvcd.
On Monday Robert Bnjns moved from Lindeuwnld terrace to Dr. R. V. Mattisou's "Lindenwold mansion," long known as the old Burk place.
During the present spring aud sum¬ mer this property has been remodeled, renovated, reconstructed and added to, under the snpervision of Wm, J. Devine, so that the liimse now con¬ tains 18 rooms,and the old lines of the ancient building have beeu womter- fuUy preserved.
The house is located ou Lindenwold avenue, beytJnd the entrance to Lindenwold farms, well in from the road. The lawn surrounding has been nicely graded, so that the house upw shows a good elevation, although c'on- forming to the old style of construction on the ground level vv'ith a deep cellar. The outlook from the front of the house is towards the southwest, overlookintr the easterly entrance io Ambler,and extending iu this direction to vhe Chestnut Hill riilge.    The view
FIRE FIGHTERS ENTHUSMSTIC.
The Flourtown Company a Hustling Or£:anization.
nieetiii($ Held aud $130 Iteported Pled(;> ed—B. B. Aucliy Hendera Valuable Aid and UlTera Uae. for a Time, of Park Hoae—Securing Prlcea ou .Apparatus.
A meeting of the Flourtown Fire company was hel'l in Odd Fellows' hall Flourtown, ou Thursday eveniug with a large attendance. President Stowman called the meeting to order, and the minutes, which were ap¬ proved, were read by the secretary, \V. C. Thompson.
jrr. Coggin, chairman ot the sub¬ scription committee, reported pledges amountiug to $4,')0 and cash received tooting to |lt)0, including a check for $50 from the Carson estate, which was turned over to the treasurer. Mr. Coggin stated inasmuch as the Hre plugs are now located ou Wissahickon avenue. Mill road and Weiss avenue, the committee, whicii hitherto has been hampered by the delay iu install¬ ing same ou the streets, will uow" got ahead vigorously aud systematically to se 'ure pledges from residents thereou.
Mr. Tlionipson. chairman of the committee on by-laws, reported that progress is being made  with the work
to the   nortii   while not   so  extended,   ^nj that a report will be made   at the
is equally attractive
The old property was erected 12C years ago, the date stone bearing this lettering: "E. B.. C. L., 1784," whicii has beeu preserved, although by rais¬ ing the third story, has beeu placed higher up in the walls, where it still occupies a conspicuous position, lu this third floor the rooms are ot good size, light and airy, having large dormer windows, each room being supplied with running water therein.
On the second floor, and in tact < throughout the whole structure, the ingenuity aud cleverness of the de- gigner is apparent in working into the antique structure the present cou- vonience.s while yet retaining, main features ot the genuinely aucient that cannot be designed without that arti¬ ficial air ot modernism. The second floor, tound several of the rooms on a different level from others. This has all been rectified, but the windows, the general arrangements aud interior finish ai'i all suggestive of that solid colonial Kevolutiouary type. The rooms are connected on the north side by a long hall, well lighted, aud leading to a beautiful, full-tiled bath.
The first floor comprises three fiue rnonis. two kitclMUs aod. a laundry, y^iiW bi wfelt'bafts- flntKuod in splendnl condition. Tlie stairs lead up trom the liviug room, being a white balustrade with amahogany hand rail. Throughout the; whole house the papering is a feature, being of the latest design aud ot exquisite taste in selection and workmanship.
In the cellar, which, however, aid not originally extend under the whole house, it was necessary to slior* up a portion ot the bnilding and excavate. This portiou,and iu fact the rest also, although well under ground, is sup¬ plied with large windows, whicii allow a flood of light. A heating system of the hot water type is install¬ ed with 2800 feet of radiation, the sup¬ ply pipes being of large diameter aud covered with asbestos. The water pipes through the cellar follow the heat pipes, which will insure agaiust freezing. .Large bins for coal nre located both tor convenience to the heater and also for filling from the exterior, aud the windows througii which this fuel supply will be con¬ ducted are to be fitted with iron gratings.
A large porch with a circular eud on the southwest coruer is ot the rest¬ ful type, 18 teet wide and pjllard with the colonial posts. Throughout the hoDse there is au abundance of store room, 'and wherever possible the antique-designed closets have been preserved. In the Jiving room is an open fire place, tiled and surrounded with the ancient wood hand-carved mantel, rich iu its antiquity and ot exquisite workmanship. 2 On the lawn there are many large linden, ash and other trees, together with shubbery, boxwood, etc., and ^ome of this will be transplanted and *re-arranged, and down at the end of a slope is an old springhouse, which has also been preserved, and on the western edge of the lawn is the sun dial. 	
FIcad Unllty Court.
next meeting.
A letter was read from the Fabric Fire Hose company, of New York, aud its representative, Thomas Reynolds, stated the several   prices tor different
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was appointed to secure th^^ infor- uiafton. Mr. Auchy spoko ot the' thoroughly satisfactory electric alarm systems uow being introduced and ibtated one will ho installed iu Chest¬ nut Hill park, but he fears the cost might bo too great for the fire com¬ pany at present.
Kegarcling the question of securing hose carts, Mr. Kimbel suggested aiiproHching some of the older conT- panies along tho main liue with a view of purchasing second hand apparatus of this nature, and both this matter and the need of two ahirins were re¬ ferred to the eiinipment committee to investigate.
Mr. Sheehau stated he lias a list of the fire insurance companies, who two years ago jiledged contribtitlons to the fir^ company which was attempted to organize at that time, and he offered to furuish the information to the pre¬ sent company.
President Stowman stated that the ladies are working diligently to form an auxiliary for the ultimate purchase of a lot and erection of a fire house aud that they will meet shortly to arrange for a supper, dance and bazaar, to be liehl at the Chestnut Hill park. Mr. Ancliy stated he will be pleased to make all possible arrangements for the event aud will co-operate with them so far as he is able.
WALTER STOWMAN President Flonrtown Dire Compauy
grades of fire hose. With an order for 1000 feet of the 80 cent hose he stated the company will furnish iree two hose carts, with 30-inch wheels, aud two nozzles, which, considering the cost of the extras, wonld lower tlie price ot tho hose to C8 ceuts.
H. B. Auchy gave his experience iu the purchase of hose for Chestnut Hill park, and urged that a reliabh? compauy be dealt with in this cou¬ uection. The price depends on quality. He thinks that where the hose is used ouly at intervals the linen quality is much superior to rubber, and he warned the members particularly against tlie cheap and inferior grades. He strongly advised a thorough in¬ vestigation of the several makes of hose, aud stated that if the company needs hose during the necessary time consumed for a thorough investigation as to prices aud quality, he will grant the free use of the hose at the park. Which supply amounts to about 1000 feet.
Mr. Auchy's jmblic spirited ofl'er and his timely advice were ¦ received with applause and an enthusiastic vote of thanks was accorded him.
At the suggestion of the hose com¬ mittee, the members ot which are also at work on other likewise im¬ portant committees, it was discharged with thanks and the following were appointed: Ciiief C. J. McCloskey, Joseph Smitli aud H. B. Auchy.
On motion ot Mr. Coggin   the com¬ pany decided that when   the hose and other equipment is purchased one-halt the hose  and a carriage be   stationed at either end   of the   towu.     This   he I stated,   will   assist  the  eubiscription I committee in its work of securing con- i tributions.
" Judges Swartz and Weand on Friday I George F. Kimbel, chairman of the held a session ot the plead-guilty court, | hydiaut committee, stated that he had and among the ly prisoners to avail ¦ interviewed Commissioner Campbell themselves of its privilege were the i concerning the placing of the fire following: plugs on   tne   side   streets,   and   Mr.
John Perry, of West Point, charged by his wife, Mrs. Stella Perry, with desertion and non-support,statetl tiiat they have   beeu married  tor four
Campbell l.iid immediately gotten into telephone comuiunicatiou with the Springfield Consolidated Water cim¬ pany, so that the latter has uow placed
OBITUARY
ESTHER FETTEROLF.   .
Mrs. Esther Fetterolf,aged 8'.l years, widow of the late Gideon Ketterolf, aud one of the best known residents of the Perkiomen valley, died suddenly Thursday at iier home in Collegeville. Despite her advanced years Mrs. Fetterolf was able to be about almost daily. Thursday she was suddenly stricken with heart failure and her death follbwed shortly afterwards.
She was the mother of Abraham D. Fetterolf, long frominent in business aud political circles ot the county; A. Curtain Fetterolf, general freight ageut ot the Merchant and Mariners' oompany, of New York.and Horace G. Fetterolf, formerly of Anibler, a manufacturer ot Philadelphia.
Mrs. Fetterolf was the daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth Hunsicker her father beiug a bishop of the Menuonite churcii and founder of Freeland seminary, now Ursinus col¬ lege. Henry Hunsicker, a resident of Germantowu. aud Horace Hunsicker, aud Elias Hunsicker, ot Philadelphia, are brothers ot Mrs. Fetterolf. i
Mrs. Fetterolf was the oldest of tlm family. She was stepniotlier of Adam H. Fetterolf, long nresident of Girard college, Philadelphia.
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TrewlKtolvn Fair Open. |
The Trewigtown fair opeued o» Tuesday, which was prohibition d witn the Wuman.'« Chrv)i,+i,Hl.iPen! ance union in charge' and persons alHliated with the Prohibition partv as sjieakers. This Wednesday is Demo¬ cratic dav; Thursday, Keystone day, with Berry as the principal speaker, and Friday, Republican day, with Con- sressman Irving P. Wanger listed to make the principal address.
Sporting events have been planned for each day, with the leading feature to be the special milkmaids' race en this Thursday. At the Trewigtown fair last year Miss Anna D. Murphy, of Centre Square, was the winner ot this event. At the farmers' picnic at Chestnut Hill receutly Miss Etta Schumann, ot Jarrettown, was the winner. On this Thursday these two young womeu will compete in a special event for the championship of Montgomery county aud a special trophy iu the form ot a silver cup.
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Surgery for Broken Back.
Dr. Charles Mitchell, one ot the resideuts ot the Germantowu hospit¬ al, has performed an operatiou on Jos¬ eph Wuolo, 34 years o'd, ot Wynd¬ moor, and as the result it is expected the patient will recover, which at first was thought impossible, as he wa.s suffering trom double fracture of the spine.
Wuolo, who is employed at the Nel¬ son Valve works, Wyndmoor, was working under a large crane, whicli dropped a large iron casting npon him. Although his body is still in a state of paralysis, his condition is reported to be favorable.
Ambler Will Parade.
Final plans were perfected at ii meetiug held in the Pioneer Fire company house, Jenkintowu, by dele¬ gates from all companies in the Mont¬ gomery County Volunteer Firemen's association, for the second annniil tourney aud demonstration ot that or¬ ganization. The event will take place at Rockledge on next Saturday. 2000 uniformed     volunteer    firemen    and ' ^re company's lot
FRUIT STORE ROUSES^COUNCIL.
Fire Co. Asks That Permit tor Build¬ ing: Be Granted.
Ambler Lnwiiiakera !!leciii to Tllluk tUe Biillillii{; Ordluauce lte{(Ulnt€a the .Mutter—Kire Co. Pleads tar the Uesult- aut  Kevcuueof $1:40,
Tlie regular monthly meeting of the Amblor borough council was held Monday evening with President Harton in the chair, and Messrs. Harton, Flavell, Jenkins, Rose, Rex, Turner and Acuff in attendance. The minutes ot tho meeting on Sept. G were read and approved.
Mr. Rose, chairman of the highway committee, reported the street com- missiouer busy during the month with help ditticult to secure. The w^ter pipe at Rosemary avenue aud Water street is finished, and at present the meu are workiug on Bntler avenue between Chestnut street and the Wissahickon bridge. Mr. Rose had mot Senator Vare iu reference to aid with the ex¬ pense of the resurfacing, and he pre¬ fers to let the work go over till spring, but tliii borough will knock off the large stoues, fill up the low places and give the .street a little topdressiug. Mr. Rose reported the street sweeper in operatiou, but there is no place to house it. Mrs. McVangh was giveu the grade on Race street to extend her ] avement. A dead willow tree at the Butler avenue spring, altliongli stand¬ ing about 10 feet inside the property, is rather dangerous because of dead limbs. Mr. Craft had written Mr. Rose concerning the grading of Fair- view aveuue and suggested hauling the earth to Mrs. Hart's pavement .Hloug Butler avenne. The permit de¬ posit on Spring Garden street has been released to the gas company. He had requested of the engineer plans and specifications ot the proposed bridge on Reiffs Mill road aud tix con¬ tractors have bean iuvited to present bids. E. L. Posey has laid his cement walk along the Butler aveune, and Ht. Shelly and David Knipe will fol¬ low shortly.
Mr. Tnrner reported 1H2 uew Tung- steu lamps iustalled aud 32 of the old. Tlit^ law and order c.immittee report¬ ed five arrests duriug the month and the poles inspected. Coal is needed lor the fire honse, aud tlif supply com¬ mittee was authorized to secure bids tor same.
Mr. Rex, of the fire toinuiittee, re* ported the fire apparatus ih good con¬ dition.
Mr. Tnru'er, ot the buildingcnminlt- ;e«. reportwi aipermit, ,,is,sn»,d tor au addition to the':Pr^bytferia;ft- phurrti sheds. . '
The engineer was iustructed to sur¬ vey tlie proposed retaining wall aloug Mrs. Hart's property and estimate the cost of erection.
Mr. Rose suggested asking per¬ mission to store the street sweeper under the Hotel Wyndham sheds aud he and Mr. Flavell were appointed a committee to interview Geo. J. Keru with this in view.
The treasurer, S. A. Faust, reported a balance on hand of sfOCJ. 02, having received a check tor 14.50 trom the collector, who, however, had neglected to state to what year's account this remittance of taxes is chargeable.
The following bills were ordered paid : Officer's salary, $.")2 ; Gns Plan¬ ner, $22.92; street commissioner. |48; Samuel A. Faust, f48.53; Wissahickon Fire sompauy. $.39.63; Wm C. Evans, $20.27; Phila. Sulmrban Gas company, $1.14; Jno D. Stackhouse, $1.23; Wm. C. Walker, tlO; Thos. S. Gilliu. $39.75; Geo. W. Niblock, $18.30; J. W. Craft, $17..00; Ambler Electric Light company,$(i.50.5], including the following: April, $304.28; Mav, $203.42; June, $138.37; July, $131.29; August, $177.22.
On motion the highway committee was instructed to secure the co-oper¬ ation ot the trolley company, the electric light company aud the borough -to remove the dead limb on the willow tree along Bntler avenue.
It was decided to notify the con¬ tractors to submit their bids for the proposed bridge on Reiffs Mill road not later than Oct. 17, when a special meeting of conncil will be held.
Mr. Jenfins presented the tax exonerations for three years,amounting to $0837.04 aud recommended them as submitted. He snggested that a list be prepared yearly by the collector.
Mr. Flavell stated that he had heard
numerous   complaints   respecting  the
removal ot the frame structure   to the
on   Butler  aveuue
I year, subject to 30 days' removal notice. The comiiany lias sole control of the lot.
Mr. Rose explained the provision ot the ordinance, and said tlie consider¬ ation oy council is a matter ot duty inasumch as so many property owners have complained ot ths structure.
The matter was referred to the solicitor to report at the special meet¬ ing of council on Oct. 17.
Mr. Acuff' suggested tbe need ot light at the Butler avenne bridge and also on Park avenne betweeu Euclid and Mattison, and this was referred to the light committee with power to act.
Centre Sauare.
Mrs. Mary Beck, who has been visit¬ ing her niece iu Germantown, has re¬ turned nome.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spaeth enter¬ tained many guests the past week.
S. B. Drake has just been installed as sir knight commander of the order ot the Mystic Chain of Pennsylvania.
Francis Frick, of Line Lexington, spent Snuday with John Righter.
Mrs. J. Walton Lysiuger and daugh¬ ter Deborah, ot Norristowu, spent Fri¬ day wllit Mrs.; W. E. Baker.
Mrs. J. Mattison Raysor and Mrs. Mary Pinkingham are spending several weeks in New York city.
Dr. George Seiberling and wife, ot Alientown, were the guests of Dr. S. C. Seiple. Mrs. H. Colemau aud Mrs, Kinsman, of Easton, were also guests at the Seiple resideuce.
Miss Clara Beck spent a week at Easton. Nazareth, Pen Argyl and Bethlehem.   She returued ou Saturday.
D. W. High has sold his property and moved to Norriftuwu.
*Ir. Vogt has sold his house aud will shortly move to Chestnut Hill.
Samnel Larson purchased the Higli Jiroperty aud will move from Norris¬ towu.
Clarence A. Bernhard, son of Wil¬ liam Bernhard, has passed the exami¬ nation before the state board and is ready tor adniissiou to the bar.
Edward McGrath has shipped James Florey's horses to Mount HoUyi where he will race this week
Hugh McGrath and wife, ot Troy, were visitors at the stock farm.
Mr. Huber, of Kulpsville, has suc¬ ceeded Russel Wagoner, ot Lansdale, at Mr. Bernard's general store.
Jolin McCloskey, ot Chestnut Hill, spent a short time with his parents.
Oreland,
The fire company has extended a vote of thanks to Charles E. Hallmau for (ollecting money and purchas¬ ing the fiue fire horn and also for the donation to the buiMiug tuud.
There were au attendance of ' at the Baptist church Suuday eveuiuf at which time the tire horn was pre- it- ed to Charles Scliueipp, chief of lio fire couipany. ¦,» liich turned ont iu a buly.      - •• .    .   .,
The revival wnriCei! at- the Baptist church are beiug continued two weeks. There will be diff'erent speakers dnring these meetings. Rev. V. B. Mayer, formerly pastor of this church, will preach ou Friday, aud there will be special singers from Philadelphia. Rev. William Dick will preach ou Sunday evening.
E. C. Sieath is haviug fiue cement steps put np in the trout of his porch.
Mrs. E. Dickinsou is ou the sick list.
Tlie regular business meeting ot the fireman was held ou Monday evening. Four members were received and six jiroposed. The comjiany expects to turn out in its new suits at the parade at Rockledge on   Saturdav afternoon,
A choir is being started at the Baptist church. Those desiring to join will hand in their names to Rev. H. K. Moyer.
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Gillingham at¬ tended the 15th anniversary of the tatter's sister in Philadelphia on Mou¬ day night.
Walter Fallows and Paul Brooke are attending a dancing class in Philadel¬ phia.	
LOCAL DOGS WIN HONORS.
Gwynedd Valley Kennel Club's Show a Success.
livent at Anibler Attracta Many Periou. —300 Uoi;a Kutrred-Four Jud^luK HiuKS—Kllza Stafford Wina the Ueautr Cup-Ollier WInuiuga.
The second local show ot tho Gwy¬ nedd Valley Kenuel club was liehl on the Ambler ball grounds Saturday afternoon and attracted several hundred jiersons, 200 dogs being euter¬ ed, most of them local animals. The cups compated for were among the most valuable and numerous ever offered at a local show.
The judges were as follows: Point¬ ers, Harry Sepherd; Airedale, Irish, fox and Scottish terriers, also special for best dog in show, Arthur Hollis; beagles, Harry Rieger; setters field and rond trials and dalmatians, George A. Clark; English and French bull dogs and dachshunds, Ben Lewis, Boston terriers, JohnMeagney; collies aud all other breeds, except toys. George Mnrdock; all toys, Mrs. Stouch.
The big feature ot the day's open- air show was the contest between five of the leading prize bulldogs in the conntry, and was won by Dr. F.jC. Benson's Max of Gibside, the event being wortli $100 to the winner. The five contesting dogs were: Jack Stone, owned by Edwin L. Boger: Willow Punch, owned by F. E. Bond; Kil- morey. owned by Joseph A. Buchanan; Jim Cerberus, owned by William O. Bechtel, imd Doctor Benson's entry.
Senator Vare's dog Sport won first and reserve winners in Euglish setters.
Later Sport was defeated by Charles LeBoutillier Homer's Malwyu
JOSEPH A. BUCHANAN Pres. Gwynedd Valley Kenuel Clnb
years and have two chihlren. They | the hydrants and fulfilled its jiart of were uot getting along very well since j an agreomcut entered into with tlie their marriage.    He told   her that   he i towuship last April. '
could uot settlo down to married lifA ! Mr. Auchy stated that lio li.as ordered The deteudant said he j;aid her $4 a ; a jilug at Termiuid avenno nnd Flour- week when ho works and |3 when ho 1 town road, which ho jiays tor, as he did not have work until last July, i also does tho three on Montgomery The court directed the defendant to jwy | avenue.
his wife 13.50 a week for the support' J^jeph Smith, of the committee on of his cliildren. I housing the equipmeut, stated tliat lie
Clarence Rhoads,   of   Philndeljiliia. I will be iu jiosition to   make   report nt
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pleaded guilty to stealing a horso aud buggy from James A. Quinn, of Phila-, delpliia, who owus a farm at Trooper, The team. was valued at .fiiOO, The defendant sold it tor $25, He was em- jiloyod by Quiuu at the time. The ijeteudnut claims that he was uuder the iutiuence ot liquor. Sentenced to not less than 2 1-2 years uor more than 10 years iu Eastern peuiteutiary, Philadelphia,
Samuel Kelly, colored, of Edge Hill, took peaches trom the farm of Mr. Fesmire, of Glenside. The deteudant denied tlmt he took the peaches from Fesmire, but trom a neighbor ot his. Sentenced to 30 days in county jail.
the next nioetiug I A cojiy ot the apjjlication tor the !cliartcr was read by tlie seeretary. find j on uiotioii tho proper officers wero i instructed to sign the ajiplicatiou. I By motion the office of assistant ' secretary was created and Josejih ' Smitli was unanimously elected tliere- tto.
The question of a suitable fire alarm was discussed,aud hicouiot'lve tires nnd liells were suggested. It was decided, however, to ascertain if the steam whistle, formerly in use at the Wheel Pump power plant, can be secured for this purjiose, there beiiig a teli- phoue in Uie plant.    John T. Sheehau
musicians, with apparatus, mar¬ shaled by Charles Barth,ot Rockledge, and four assistants, will parade through Rockledge aud Fox Chase. Prominent subuibt.niteB identified with the organization will make ad¬ dresses. At the conclusion of the jiar- ade, the new fire station ot the Rock¬ ledge Firo comjiany, at RocKledge, erected at a cost of more tiiau iJOSOd, will bo dedicated.
Tho Rockledge Fire comjinny will act as host to all visiting comjianies. Lunclieou will bo served. Conipauit-i vi'ill jjurticijiato trom tliese suburban towus : Jeukiutown, Rockledge, Hat¬ boro, Ulenside, Weldon, Edge Hill, Abington, Willmv Grove, Oreland, McKinley, Wyndmoor, ."imbler, Elkins Park aud Ogontz, Paul Jones, ot Hat¬ boro, is Jiresident of tlio Montgomery Couuty Firemen s association.
l^kull Cracked Wlieu Wagou  Upa> t.
Patrick Nolan, ot Edge Hill, au em- jjloye ot the Holy Sepnlchre cemetery, uear Mt, Airy, upset a wagou loade.i with brusli while driving aloug Clinrcli roud Friday and was tlirowu uuder the wagou and. its contents. Ho re¬ ceived a sliglit fracture ot the skull aud two fractures ot the right arm. He walked to his home, several blocks away, and theie tainted. He wrs sent to the Germautown hospital, where it was said thatjiis condition is serious.
aud stated that it is very objectiou- i able. He sympathizes with the com- I jiauy iu its eli'orts to secure funds, i but fails to see the necessity for this 1 character of a structurt). He thinks I its erection comes directly within the ' counol of the building ordinance , Mi. Turner stated that no permit has beeu issited for its erection. i Mr. Hayden stated ou behalf ot tho i firo comjiany tliat the board ot trustees ; has leased tho front ot the lot to a 1 Norristown jiarty with the understand¬ ing that the building is to bo used in ; the solo of fruit. The comjjany is : under an annual exjjeuso ot H35 iu ; pnyuiout ot interest ou tlie lot, aud the ojiportunitv Jireseuted itself to make $120. He said that when tho bailding . is set back and jiaiuted it will not be I objeotionablo.
I Henry C. Biddle says tho motive of ! tho comjiany is commendablo, but tho buildiug is uu.sightly and has a ten¬ dency to increase the insurance rates, Wm. C. Irviu says the comjiany teds tlio necessity of securing a regular in¬ come to aid it to meet its obligation. Tho building canuot have much effect ou insurance rates.
Mr. Deviue thinks that the small portion of the original huilding, as it is, certaiuly canuot bo ot itself a greater risk Mian the whole structure. He hojies council will not preveut tho company from enjoying the retnrus from thisjstructure. Tlie lease is tor oue
Ambler   Public   School   Note*.
The first month of tne school term closed Monday. The enrollment has reached 453.
The attendance has been quite regular, and with a continuation the result will be satisfactory progress. The compulsory attendance law is be¬ ing enforced.
Thomas B. Rayner, of Flourtown. a member of the 2lass ot 1910 of the Ambler high school, has matriculated in the department of forestry at State college.
Anna Reuner, of the class of 1910, has returned to the high school and is continuing the work iu stenography and typewriting.
A conrse ot excellent entertaiii- ments has been arranged for this winter under the auspices of the jmblic schools, to bo given in the Am¬ bler opera house. The first number will be giveu by the Singers' and Plavers' club on Tuesday evening, Kov. 29.
• Frank Landis, of was admitted into Monday.
The school board jiiauo for use iu the buildiug.
The class of 1911 has secured its class pins. The design is uent aud is worked out in tho class colors, dark
green aud gold.
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Jarrettowa.
Tho not profits trom tho recent car¬ nival were about •'JllO.
Saniuel Engle is having a hot water heating plant installed iu his homo.
A new jiorch aud summer kitchen havo been adde<l to the dwelling ou tho toriner Andrew .Smith farm.
Au Ejiworth League society ha^ boon organized in the Methodist church. Coiu'tlaud Ross is ju'esident aud Ervin Engle, secretary.
Rev. E. B. Sliarpless will jireach next Suuday eveuing ujiou the subject "Mau."
Tho rally day service held in the Methodist ohurch on Suuday were of quite au interesting character. The decorations, which wero very beauti¬ ful, wero qnite elaborate.
near   Flourtown, the  junior  class
has   Jiurchased   a Mattison   avenue
Ned, 2d, the "best setter in America," the dog which created a sensation at the New York exhibit recently. Malwyu Ned, 2d, was also decreed the winner of the Senator Vare Cuji. In passiug decision on Sport the judges declared him one of the jiromisiug mimals of this tyjie iu America, ' lu addition Senator Vare also won first and wiuuers with his St. Bernard.
The Senator Vare cup valued at $100 was again wou by Charles L. B. Homer's Malwyu Ned, 2d, it being adjudged the best dog of any breed in the show.
F. E. Bond got winners with his lalamatiaus, first aud wiuuers with his staghound, first aud winners,.with his fox terrier, and also won a gold medal in the bull dog walk and a silver cup for the best pack in beagles. Mrs. Mercer, of Springhonse,cleaned np all the entries in the poodle and maltese terriers classes.
Philip Mans, of Ambler, won second in the Airedale puppy class with a dog under six mouths of age.
Mrs. Garson, of Ambler, took first with her toy poodle.
Spotswood farm got second in the novice aud third in limited classes with the beagle, and third with an airedale. Spotswood did uot show Boston terriers because Mr. Heagney manger of {he kenr»els, was judging this breed.
Gus Pfanner, ot Jarrettown, took second prize with a black and tan,
Mr. Adams, ot Ambler, won a cold medal with his beagles.
Dr. J. A. McKee. of Ambler, got first and winners with a dachshund.
George Chirk got first and winners with his jioiuter.
Joseph A. Budianau, jiresident of the club, got first aud reserve winners with his bnll dog and also second iu the walking match, beating out tour recoguized chaiujiious.
In the children's class. Miss Ethel Brock, ot Fort Washington, wou a gold medal.
Lynford Biddle, ot Chestuut Hill, got first and winners with his Aire¬ dales and also wou a silver cuji for the best Airedale.
Tho Norsonian cujifor the best Aire¬ dale terriers went to the Enfield kennels.
Tho beauty silver cuji went to Miss Eliza Staft'ord.vot Philadelphia.
"Bill," the French jioodle of tho Wissahickon Fire comjiany, Amblor, got firat aud winners.
Mrs, Richartis got reserve winners with her great dane.
—Francis Fellmaii of Sellersville, shot an I'aglo measuring five teet trout tip fo tiji ot wing.s.
— An attachment has been built to the barn of tho Andrew Deuuer f.-irm, Worcester to be used as an eugiufi house.
—Koturii-i trom Treasurer Keru, of the Allentowu fair, show that tha roceijits for the week will agcrogatC; ne.trly $151,000, thus breaking ull pre¬ vious records by uearly $8000.