The Ambler Gazette 19120711

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The Ambl
Gazette.
VOL   XXX.-NO.   28
AMBLER,   PA..  .TULY   11.   1912
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CHESTNUT HILL 9 K.&M.A.A. 6.
Ambler Boys Have a Lively Game With the Hlllers.
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Amey Met His Waterloo as Did Also Oberholtzer and Both Had to Be Substituted—Rooters Leave the Stand.
Amey was in poor form in the morn¬ ing game of July 4th and Chest¬ nut HIU drove him from the rub¬ ber before the close of the flrst inn¬ ing, getting five of the six runs off of hla pitching that were scored in that inning- ' H. Oberholtzer, who was sent in by Manager Wacker to do the catching, also showed poor form and he and Amey wore taken out and the K, and M. boys'regular battery. Cam- burn and R. Oberholtzer, were sub¬ stituted. The change was a. good one as the visitors wore only able lo cross the plate three: times during the rest of the game. Afler evnts prov¬ ed that these three, runs were very much needed by Chestnut Hill to win the gamo.
Better pitching has seldom been seen on the -local grounds than that of Kohler's for the visitors. For flve innings only 17 of the home team fac¬ ed him, two more than tho regula¬ tion nuiTlber. In these flv^ innings he gave a great exhibition of pitch¬ ing- Afler giving Firman his base on balls In the flrst he fanned the next three batters, the flrst two lo the bat in ttve second and struck out mail¬ ing flve that fanned in a row- Koh¬ ler did not stop here, but ho made two In the third, one In the fourth and two In the flfth go out on strikes. Wodock gol the flrst hit oft Kohler In the fifth and this was due to Aiman losing the ball In the sun. Outside of the hit being the first of the game made by K. and M. it did very little good as Camburn made Kohler's llth strike-out  victim.
Beginning with the homo club's half of the sixth it wase plain to see that the strain was telling on Koh¬ ler and this proved to be a fact as the locals batted out three singles which together with a base on ba'ls netted three runs and In the hits that scored three    more runs.
The visitors took the lead In the flrst . and were never headed. .Five hits, a batter hit bv a pitched ball and four errors, all made by the bat¬ tery,- gave Chestnut Hill six runs. A base on halls to Lentz, a steal of sec¬ ond by the same player and Gold's two base hit scored another In the fourth. The last two runs scored by the visitors were made In the sixth on four singles. The home club started scoring In their half of the swcth. Firman was sent to first on balls. Oberholtzer sacrificed and was out, Morley to Currier. .Oavles' sin¬ gle scored Firman. Davles stole secQnd and went to third when Aiman let Nashold's good throw go to center fleld. C. Robinson .singled, scoring Davles. H. Robinson made the third hit of the inning sending C. Robin¬ son over the plate with run number three. In the ninth the locals scored >-fhreo more riins ^nC- f'irniqh,'*d Iqtr of_ excttement for the hdme raTns Snd th?l~ large delegation of rooters that came with the visiting team feel that their boys were going to be beaten. H. Robinson flrat up in ninth singled. Besson, who had struck out on his three previous trips to the plsite, drove a three base hit to right center scor¬ ing H. Robinson. Wodock's one base knock scored Besson. At this stage of the game ,the big crowd that was <jn hand to witness the game, left the stand and lined up along third base line. Camburn singled sending Wod¬ ock to third. Camburn stole second and on Kelly's 'sacrifice fly to right, Wodock scored and Camburn went to ¦third. Things looked good for the home team at this lime as only one was out and a runner on third with the head of the balling order up, but a fast double play by Chestnul Hill stopped the scoring of the locals. Firman sent a short flv to left field on which Camburn foolishly attempted to score and was out at the plate on Smith's  perfect  throw to  Nashold.
The features o'f the game waa C. Robinson's fa^t outfield playing. Fir¬ man's and Wodock's great stops, rob¬ bing Currier of singles and Besson's second base playing. Nashold was the star performer for the visitors, catching a very creditable game. Lentz, a brother to tho player o' the Ambler team, was the best hitter, get¬ ting three hits out of his four trips to  the  plate.
Following   is    the   sco»c.
CHESTNUT HILL K. & M.
OBITUARY.
PHILIP W-  HOOVER. .
Philip W- Hoo\er, 1502 North Sixth street, Philadelphia, who had beon In poor health for several weeks, died on Tuesday morning Of last week. He_was well known In liucks county and" was born and raised at Eurel<a, In hlii younger days he taught school at Rlchlandtown, and Siiringhouse, Montgomery county, l<'or several years h'^ was bookkeeper for Henry Frlshmuth ife Bro-, wholesale tobacco dealers, of PhlladellvhlM, and for the lasl tow years had been pensioned by this flrm- Mr- Hoover was an eld¬ er for several years In Trinity Re¬ formed church. He married Henrietta Tomkins, of Fox ChaseT Two sons "were born lo them- The widow and one son, Elmer Frederick, two broth¬ ers, Samuel H-, of North Wales; Truman J-, of Philadelphia; William L-, of Glenside; Francis C-, of Blue Bell, and a sister, Mrs. Howell E. MacNalr, of Eureka, survive.
The deceased a.t the time of his death was president of the Hoover Reunion association, and vice presi¬ dent of the National Hoover Reun¬ ion association- He was a member of two lodges, Royaf Arcanum and Springhouse I- O. O. F. Burial serv¬ ices were held at the house en I'Yiday at 10 o'clock with private Interment In ivy Hill cemetery-
THE SAFE AND    FIRE COMPANY SANE FOURTH. TALKS BUILDING.
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Ambler Fittingly Celebrates the Na- Ambler Firemen Have Plans Ready tional Holiday. I for Structure.
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The Whole Subject Will Be Carefully Considered—It Is Sugrjested to Roof Over First Story and Provide Much Needed Hall Facilities for the Town. Tin    Wissahickon   Kire   company,   cf
! Interesting  and     Amusing   Program  e
Sports Carried Out—Palumbo's Band
Furnishes  Music  and   Grand   Displ^
of Fireworks Closes the  Day. s
The  residents of Anibler and  vltJlh-
; ity   spent   a   pleasant   and   enjoyable ( Anibler,    heid   an    impontanl   meeting
' i'lurtli on  Thursdj.y  due  to  the splc'i-   Krida.N    evening.       In   the   absence   of
[did    entertainment    furnished    by the' Pr-jsidciit     Craft,     the   meetin'-     was
citizen's    commiilee    for a    safe    and ; callod   to     order     b.v     Vice   President
sant-  fourth  of July. ,        . j Knight.    The  minute.'? of  the  meetings
;     The  festivlfies of  the  day  began  al | held June 7 and June 211 were read ami
10 a. m. with two games of bal', the K. | approved, , .»,;
and   M.   A.   A.   playing   (Jhestnut   Hill;     , ,„,. proposition for membership Wiis
pn Lindenlield hold while the Fearless   ,^,^^^yi^.^,^]   ^„j   referred   to   the   proper
A.    A.,    Ambler's    champion     colored, committee.      1 -  D. Myers was elected
team,  played  the  Nlcetown  Giants  on i (q rnembership,   '
the Ambler A. A., grotinds.      The ce^l j delinquent   committee   reported
I sports   of   the   day   began   <at   2   ». .>3n-   u.,^,„^   rpcoivpri   Sl.S   in   dues 'Palumbo's     band   shortly   before     this   ""¦^'"^^  lecelved  »l<i    n  oues- itime   tarnished   aome  good  music     jnl     The   games   commilee   reported   the Ithe     vicinity    of   Butler  avenue    and t collection  ot  $1-10-
I Main street, later they marched to the The treasurer reported as follows: j ball grounds where they played sey-[ Balance un hand al last report, $80.44; oral   flne   selections   to   the   delight  i)f i coUoolionH  during  the  month,   $122."
matter   made   report,   und   '"^r.   Devine
slated th,i,t Mrs. Heiss had cxpross- ; fd her gratitude. .Socretary Irvin j stated that it Is Mrs. Heiss' desire In I have her husbands rianio continued I on the roll. j      Mr. Hayden suggested a large friiiiio
wheicin might be di.'iplayed pholo- ' Kratih.s of all ('oi'oascd members of the I i-onipany, anil thai the com,'.jany .'isk ' lor snt-b ])hotogrnijh.s. I On motion Messis. Wm. J. DevUio. i Williani Graham and W. C- Irvin I wore   appointed    a   tiommlttee   having
thie.  ma ttt r   in  charge. !
The  iie.M meeting of the  Mcntgom- !
ery County Kirf men's  assotiatloti   will i
bo    held    on  Aug.    3  In    Boden.itein's !
grove,   Fort   Washington.' (
The     following     bi'ls   were   ordered
paid:  A. Laiietina, $2.,SO;  .Mrs.. Thomas,
$2.60;     A.   R.     Hayden,   $10.50;     J.   W.
Craft,  $37.42;   "Ambler Gazette,''  $5.10;
M.  E.  Allen,  45  cents.
The  ror.(ort  of tlio'audilorn  was  read
and  ordered   lilod.
LUCK AGAINST K. &M.<BOYS.
Perkasie Takes Game Ambler Should Have Had.
Funeral  of  Mrs. Carson.
The funeral of Mrs. Isabel Frances Carson, widow of Robert N. Carson, was held' Saturday afternoon. Serv¬ ices was conducted at Erdenheim, the suburban home of the Carsons, in Whitemarsh township, and interment was private. The funeral will be marked with simpllcl'y, in accordance with the wishes of Mrs. Carson ex¬ pressed some time before her death.
It Is expected that tho flrst steps to carry out the provisions of Mr. Carson's will, which sets aside most of his large fortune for the Carson college for orphan girls, will be laken this week. After the W'Obatlon of the will of Mrs, Carson, to whom ?50,- 000 and a large life Interesi in the estate was given, application will be made to the courts for the appoint¬ ment of seven trustees.
Injured by Mowing  Machine.
Michael Federolf, an employe of the Mcllhenny farms at Gwynedd Valley, was thrown under the knives of a mowing machine when the horse ran away recently and was cut in a dozen places by the knives.
Medical attention was secured for the farm hand as quickly as possible and after the injured portions were dressed, he was able to resume his work.
Republican District Meeting, The Republican committeemen of the Third Legislative district met Monday aflernoon In Lansdale and about one-half of the 41 election dis¬ tricts  were  represented. •
The following ofBcers were elected: Presldenjt, William Haggitnbotham, of Mont Care; secretary, Wilson An¬ son, Worcester; treasurer, Henry Hunsicker.
The situation was gone over and preliminary plans discussed. Another meeting will be held on Oct. 18.
Lentz,cf
Marley,3b
Yold,rf
Smith,tf
Benson, ss
Mashold,c
Aiman, 2b
Currier, lb
Kohler,!)
Tatals
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2   3   0
2   1   1
1   2   2
1   1   1
1   2   0
1   2 17
1    1   0
1   1   B
0   2   1
0 15 27
Chestnut Hill	
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0   0 Firman,3b 1
0   0 R.Ober'r.p 0
0   0 H.Olier'r.c 0
1   0 Davie3,lf     1
2   0 Rob'aon,cf 1
1   0 H.Rob'n.Ib 1
1   1 Be8son,2b    1
0   0 Wodock,ss 0
0   0 Amey,p       0
Camburn,p 0
Kclly,rf      0
6   1      Totals     6
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0   2   2- 0
19   0   0
0   0   0   2
12   0   0
10   10
2   8   11
14   4   0
0   0   0   0
10   3   1
10   3   1
0   2   0   0
9 27 18  5
0   0   0—9
0   0   3-6
Lower Gwynedd Schools.
At .the July meeiing of the Lower Gwynedd school board Harry Strehle was elected president; Byron Fleck, secretary, and M, L. Solliday, treas¬ urer. Miss Sadie Burbage, of Phita.- delphia, was elected teacher of the Maple Grove grammar and Mias Celia Frankenfield, primary teacher; Pen¬ llyn grammar, Mlss.Edith Grace Kulp; primary, Mrs. E. C, English; Dager school, Mlss Maud Nicholson; Cedar Hill, Mlss Adelaide Showers. Hugh Shield was elected truant ofltcer.
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Fell  From a Laidder.
While paintina- the large building of George Blllger, opppslte the rallroatt station at Sellersville, Harry Daub fell about 10 feet causea by the ladder slipping. He was severely bruised on the- hip and head, but no bones wero   broken.
Mr. Daub is confined to his bed from the accident. He had a kettle of paint on the upper round of the ladder and In falling Uie whole kettle of paint fell over him, most of which went over  his  head.
'^ Harvey Whitby lnj.ured, - .— . Harvey Whitby, proprietor of the Eagleville hotel and a well known horseman, is confined to his bed with Injuries which, for a tme, gave cause for much aptfirehenston. They are due to an accident In the Jefferson¬ ville race track, a few days ago, while trying out  one  of his  new  flnds.
Would inc/rease District's Debt.. The supervisors of Upper Dublin have flled, in the clerk of courts of¬ fice, a statement of the' finances of the district wilh a view to Increasing the indebtedness thereof. The pre¬ sent debt of the district is given at $47,000 and the property valuation at $2,643,135.00. The amount of $5,- 000 is desired by a series of $500 bonds to be issue.
BLUE  BELL,
The Junior C. E. society, of Boehm's Reformed church, will picnic in Mr, Cleeland's grove on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Berkljeimer and daughter Mildred are visiting relatives in Lancaster county.
To succeed Miss Cyrilla M- Holl, as music teacher in tho public schools of Whitpain township- Miss M- Ella Geller, of Lansdale, has been appoint¬ ed- Mlss Holl, after a number of years of successful work, resigned at .the close of the term- Mrs. Eddleman ahd Mlss Alice Ed¬ dleman, o^ Philadelphia, former resi-, dents ot this community, hlive been Visiting   friends   recently.
Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Cleeland entertained many friends on the 4th.
The remains of Rev. Wm. A. Elses- sor, of Hooverton, were interred in Boehm's cemetery last week, as were also the remains of William Dralte, who lived in this vicinity for a num¬ ber of years. Mr. Drake died at the coutity home and was buried from the residence of i^aron Sperrry, of Spring- house.
Mr. and Mrs. J- Harold Hoover were entertained on Sunday at the home of Mr- and Mrs- John R-  Preston,
Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Fretz and Mr- and Mrs- Alexander Miller, Jr., were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Rilo-
Alexander Miller, Sr,, had a very pleasant- auto trip on July 4 with Mr. Alexander and Mr. Harold Knight in their fine new touring car.
Boehm's Reformed Sundny school win picnic in Zieber's park, on August 15.
Trying to Cool, Man Drowns.
Seeking relief from the heat by a swim In the Pennypack crei k, at Hea-, ton station, ne.ir Willow Grove, a man who lias not been identifled, drowned Sunday. Leroy Voorhees, a young business man, of Oak Lane, almost lost his own life in trying to rescue tho stranger-
Deadlock   Unbroken.
A deadlock on the election of a preaident was not broken Wednes¬ day when the Cheltenham township board of commissioners assembled for ,the usdal July meeting at the commissioners' building, at Ogontz. Since May the board has been dead¬ locked to select a successor to George D. Widener. With his death In the Titanic disaster, two /prominent men of the Old York road have been in line for the appointment, W. S. Schel¬ lenger, of Wyncote, and John A. Stahr, of Elkins Park- The board has been deadlocked at several meetings, -with neither Mr- Schellenger nor Mr, Stahr  voting-
The board could have reached a conclusion at the July meeting, but parliamentary courtesy prevented it. With one member unavoidably ab¬ sent, no advantage was taken of a condition that permitted a break of a tie vote—and the renewal of balloting for Mr. Wldener's successor was not even   suggested-
Hot Weather Help- Gilt  Edge   flour  made   by  F-   G-   Strit¬ zlnger and  Co-,  Norristown.
t'.io  big crowd
The athletic sports began with a 60- yard dash for boys under 16 Jlears- There were nino entries in this race, which was won easily by LeRoy Irvin with Earl Wood second- The time announced by Frank Turner, time keeper, was six'seconds. The next lace was a 100-yard dash for boys over 16 years- This event was run off in two heats, there being eight en¬ tries- Ball won the liral in 11 Vi sec¬ onds, while Davies wen the second heat in 12 seconds- In the final Da¬ vles came in with Ball aecond- Time announced was 10'/^ seconds- The shot-put was the next number on the program. This event was won by Jeniiins, who threw the sko,t 38 feet, Camburn was second,, his throw falling a few feet short of Jenkins- The one mile race was an interesting one and for the first three laps was closely contested- During the first three periods of this race Walt was in the lead, but on the home stretch Hough took the lead and by an extra spurt came in an easy winner, but In justice to Walt it must be stated that he was in poor form, having run a three- mile race In the morning at the Ger¬ mantown Athletic meet In which he came in third. Walt staited that ne would be pleased to race Hough on the same grounds at a later date.
The base  ball throwing contest, for boyte over 16 years, was the next event- Many of the local  bull  players    took a hand at throwing the ball and some good  throws  for distance   were  ma.de- Shinn was first and C- Robinson sec¬ ond     In   this      contest-       There   were seven  entries-      The  base  ball  thrbw^t Ing   for   distance   for   boys    under' ¦ 16 years   was   won   by   Irvln   with   Cole- man   second-       By   jumping   five   fee» ten  inches without touching the tip©,' Jenkins won the high jump with Wal¬ ker    a      good      second-      The      ipost,f amusing    feature of    the spwrts  was the Hnal even a plercating contest-      Nine hoyfk, ftrfo, .^'.«i^Bai}_decia¥e(t tlifiXJ^flJsftuJiWfeqf .the    olher    fellow   eatinglHB.c1«»erry, huckleberry or any other  kind  of pie, entered the match.      With their hands tied    they went at It and when    done they     had     the    two   kinds    of    pies mentioned above spread all over their faces.       John   Fisher   proved  .that   he was     the   best   pie     eater   and    was declared the winner with a boy by the name of Hiltner finishing second.    All the    winners    were called  before    the grand     stand   where     the     committee presented each with a medal-      Those who  were  first  In  each  eeut received, a  silver  tnedal   while   the   contestants that came  In  second   were awarded  a bronze  medal. -   At  the  close  of    the presentations    of the trophies    lo the winners Harold  G.  Knight,  Esq..  who acted as announcer    during tho   afier¬ iioon, delivered a short address lo the large    audience    which   bv' this     time numbered    more    than     1000    iieople. Following    Mr-    Knight's    address, K- and  M- A- A-  and   "What"  club,  lined up lo battle for .the supremacy of the town-      The game  was  very  interest¬ ing from start to flnlsh and way close¬ ly contested  throughout  the inm> inn¬ ings   of   play,   although   at   tlic   liegin¬ ning   it   looked  ag   though   IC-   :iiid   M- would  win   by  a  large  score,   l)ut  the
orders paid, $102-57; balance, $100-^7. The secretary stated that since ttie re¬ port was prt-pared $38 has been re¬ ceived, which wili be turned over to the treasurer-
An amendment was made to Section 21 of -the bylaws as follows: "If a nuniber of members desire lo atlend the ^ funeral of a deceaaed brother member same may be done by con¬ sent of t^e president or chief-*'
Mr. Hayden, of the auto chemical committee, reported that a list has been prepjiied of the Fort Washington section, which will be canvassed tor subscriptions to the project.
Secretary Irvin reported having in- .terviewed a resident of Whitpain and suggested lo the latter the propriety of each township organizing for the purpose of aiding in the work of se¬ curing this mucli,-needed piece of ap- Iiaratus for tiros in the locality sur¬ rounding Ambler.
Under the report of the building committee, Mr. Hayden reported that the committee felt tlie need of added help and had Invited Wm. J. Devine, WUliam C. Aichele and George W- Frankenfield \to associate themselves on the committee, which the latter named gentlemen had generously con¬ sented to do and had been of material aid   to  the committee.
Mr. Devine stated that the commit¬ tee had visited three of the Norris¬ town fire houses. Mr. Aichele had prepared a set of -plans and from these Mr. Frankenlield had estimated tne cost al approximately $16,000. The lot comprises a quantity' of good building sand, which Wpn. C- Evans offers to buy at 2 cents per bushel and dig the cellar of the -proposed structure In addition- Mr- Devine suggested that as soon as ppsslbld the president appoint a tlhailee committee to thorough'y take UP the queation of the necesaary  finances-      The com-
ft      i&~ "Sl^'^^y   '^''"   proceed,   build   one   or   two ariernoop % fjjj^,.jgg   p„j,f  same  over and   derive a
,„k"IL  «!?'.'! joiisiderable   revej;u&j' there.f.-o?-..
* ivlr. iJayden stated that the «jommil- t^ apfrt>lh.ted' to.c»nmd«'f'*iie erection, oh tho lot of h. temporary building for hall purposes considers it inad¬ visable inasmuch as the company could adopt plans for a finished struc¬ ture, build the tirst story, have the necessary hall room an'd also have something substantial and definite .towards the finished structure- It is estimated that this could be done for $,S,000,
Mr- Frankenfield staled that the plans show a substantial and appro¬ priate building, and he thinks the town   will  support .the   movement-
In answer to an inquiry, Mr, Aichele took the floor and slated the plans provide for a structure with inside measurements of 35 by 89 teel, pio- viding room for all requirements- The cellar will contain the heating system and pflenty of additional sipace for rooms, which could be given over to games, etc. On the first floor is com¬ modious room for apparatus, stabling, etc.; on the second, bath, sleeping quarters, anterooms, hall, feed ana hay storage; on the tliird, additional | hall and meeting room with ante- I looms, cloak rooms, etc. The flrst floor with its 12-foot ceiling in the clear would jirovide ampb- space for basket   ball,     dances,     entertainments
Fire Quenched in Time. A serious contlagratiim was check¬ ed by limely effort about ll'o'clock, one morning recentlj when J. L. Hrover'>; chimney, at Eureka, caught lire. All wero at church as well as mem¬ bers ol the immediate vieinit.v when Mr. Hoovei' received word of it. Ho unmedialoly. left for home as well as Moiiie c:htrs who woie in church at- i< nri.Micc. With help and persisteni wiirking ;ho llames Wi re soon extin¬ guished.
Bergey   Family   Reunion,
Tiie ¦ Bergey I'"anilly association of the United States and Canada, will 111 Id tho cfxi f.iiiiily 1000,111 at I'r- sinus college, Saturday, July 27. Tbo reunion was to be held at Chestnul Hill park, but owing to the closing of the park the reunion will be held at  Coliegeville.
For some years the management has been coosidering holding the reunions at Coliegeville, and now the courtesy of the president and trustees of Ur¬ sinus college niilde il possible to meet there. They will have the use of Bomberger hall, the campus upon which to eat thoir meals, the ball ground and athletig fleld for sports In the afternoon, boats on the Perkio¬ men where there  is also good  fishing.
The association is ono of the strong¬ est and moat Influential in Pennsyl¬ vania, if not In the country, and this Is largely-so, because of the men who direct the work. The presideni is Rev- James Riley Bergey, pastor of the First Keformed church, at Altoona; vk'e president, George F. P. Wanger, Pottstown: recording secretary. Dr. David H. Bergey, Philadelphia; cor¬ responding secretary. Rev, Dr. Wil¬ liam Barnes Lower, Wyncote; treas¬ urer,   W.   S.   Bergey,   Line   Lexington.
trtl'lf^J"^?... pt'lled  themselves   to-   f^irs,     dances,   entertainments,     fairs:
gether and after the fifth inniris cans od the Lindenwold field boys tu draw blanks. The large crowd showed their true sportsmenship by 'lietring for only the good plays mado by the l>layers and not rooting for oitlior side to win. Wodock played a gcnul game at short as did H. Robinson at rirst. Davies was cheered for hi.'! several tlno catches in left fleld. For AmbK'ir A. A. Mcllroy pla.\ied a star K-iuie at flrst. Heath and Kindig ilKl some good battin" while Lentz and Busby gave a good account of them.';i Ives as a battery. Following is tho ..;core: K. &M.      . WHAT CLUB
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Firman,8b 0 0 14 0 Heath,ss 0 2 15 4 O'holtzer.c 10 10 0 M'Lau'n,lf il 1 0 0 0 Hellinga.c 0 0 5 0 0 Lentz,p 0 0 li 3 0 Davie8,lf 2 2 4 10 Busby,c (118 3 0 C.R'son.cf 0 2 3 10 G'holtz,3b 1110 0 H.R'son.lb 0 1 10 0 0 Lendig.ef 12 0 11 Beaaon,2b 0 0 3 2 0 Fertaeh,2b D i) 4 2 1 Wodock,3a 3 2 0 3 0 Spohn,rf 1 1 1 0 0 C'burn,rf 0 10 0 0 M'Elioy,lb (119 3 1 Kelly,p       0   2   0   2   0
Tatals      6 10 27 13   0 3   9 27 17   7
K.&M 1   1   2   1   1   0   0   0   0-6
What Club 0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   1—S
The day's pleasure came to an "end with a beautiful display of lire works on Lindenwold fleld, Fully -3000 people were on hand to witness the closing event of one of the most en¬ joyable fourth's ever held in the town and the citizens' committee de¬ serve a great deal of credit for suc¬ cessfully carrying out the wishes of the residents for a safe and sane fourth.
During the evening Palumbo's band gave a concert In front of tlio grand stand which added to the oiijoymont of the evening.
• Races   at   Horsham.
Nearly 1500 enthusiasts attendedi the flrst annual Independence day race moot of the Hatboro Driving club on the new track "at Horsham Thursday afternoon,»and witiies.sed five classy races, the clasa A race, opening the May's inogram, boing particularly good and ending in a dead heat between J. E". Hanlon and Easter Boy in 2.19^2, 2.11 Va, 2-1114- Star Boy won from Pau! P in 2.28, 2.24% and 2.17. Rom- laco defeated J. B. R, and Queen Bess, the fastest time being 2.19. Executor won from .afield of four other start¬ ers,  tho  best time being 2-38'4-
etc-
Wm- C- Irvln suggested that the pro¬ position could be financed by clearing (.ff the $1790 yet remaining on the lot and isauing bonds on the property, comprising the lol and finished build¬ ing. This plan ijas lieeri successfully followed  in  other places.
William Urban stated that the flrst story rented out for,amusement fea¬ tures, fairs, dances, ,etc., might net as much as $100 weekly. Seating could be provided for 450 people, and yet there Is room for a 12-foot stage.
Mr, Devine stated that the profits from moving picture shows might be estimated from the returns the com- iPany receives from the show on the lot at the present time, which has netted the company $60.28 to date, re¬ presenting only 25 per cent, of tho gross income  of the  shows.
Lewis Farrington said the proposi¬ tion seems to be a good one and he moved to accept the report of the com¬ mittee, receive the plans for future consideration and that a flnance com¬ mittee be appointed, which motion passed, and which committee will be appointed  by  tlie president.
Mr. Hayden said that if the fire company, by means of rentals and other income derived from the propos¬ ed building, can be made self-sus¬ taining It will add greatly not only to its credit, but also lo its efliciency and general interest among the mem¬ bers.
Mr. Devine remarked that if it is decided to nroceed with tho structure, when the flrst Hoor is completed a fair will  be  In  order.
As a report on the special beneflt being enjoyed froiti the moving pic¬ tures on the flre company's lot, Mr, Devine, as chairman, repor.ted that the gro'ss returns to the flre company on the s-'veral nights have boen as fol¬ lows: $I0.,10, $7.47, $C-07, $5-.';2, $3-90. $14,90, $11-82, or a total of $60.28- Ho stated that the sViow will be continued just as long as it pays the conapany- Palumbo'a hand will play two nights per week in front of tiio show.
Mr- Urban suggested enlarging the tent to accommodate the large crowds-
A ciaipon ticket ha» b^cn issued, and the lucky holder will secure a $2,50 gold piece.
The   committee   requested   aid   and co-oppr,'itlon from ail the   members in etfort.s  to  c:ontinue  the success of the" moving pictures.
The committee on the Walter N. Heiss
NORTH   WALES.
The concert of the Fidells tiuartei In Amusement hall on Saturday oven- was very largely attendedfor a warm night. During an intermission Ice cream cones were served.
On account of the high trolley fares to Zieber's park two fines pf coaches are doing thriving business these warm nights conveying passengers to that cool resort, while on Saturdays their oapaciitj is taxed  still heavier.
The big piers lo carry the Philadel¬ phia, a.!i«l Western line over the turn¬ pike' above Bea't'er's Iwtel are, goin^ ut) lively, one being ^completed. Aboul 500 men are employed in grad¬ ing  the   approaches.
Calvin Reiff has soid out .his barber business and fixtures have been re¬ moved to Robbin's cafe. He has sold the property to Harry Nuss, who is offering the same for sale. Mr. Reiff will engage as barber In Atlantic City.
Mrs. Christian Nurk, of West Phila¬ delphia, visited the Misses Gerhart on Tuesday.
George Slotterer, of Seattle, Was is on a visit to his sisters, Mrs. Mary Cartel- and Mrs. H. F. Slifer. Mr. Slotterer Is a native of this lown ano' formerly resided in Norristown, but for a number of years has been in business in the Wasliington metropol¬ is- ,
Sarah Kern and Mrs- Stella ^mith were visitors to Miss Agnes "Kern on Sunday.
Luther    Shearer,    the    head of    the,
lumber firm, is on a 10-days' vacation,
Bernard     Kohn,     of     Wilkes-Barre,
was   a   Monday    visitor  -to   his   aunt,
Mrs,   Lizzie   I''rayer.
Rov.     Mahlon   Merger,   who    during teh   early   spring made  a  tour  of tlie Holy Land, gave a lecture with electri¬ cal   views     in   the  Sanctuary     M.   E. - church  on  Wednesday evening.
Williani Just, of Lower Gwynedd, has been awarded the contract lo perman¬ ently improve the part of North Main street between Beaver road and Wal¬ nut street.
The national holiday was very quiel¬ l.v observed, but an unusual display of the national colors was everywhere in evidence. The fat and lean men had a ball game and the lean won b.v ,the score of 8 to 4. The Spinners played Flourtown in the afternoon and won. Score, 9 to 7. Neither clubs showed anv sharp plays,
James Slain, having sc^ld out his in¬ terest in his asbestos mill, German- town, has come back to North Wales and for the present Is boarding al the Hall cottage on Shearer street. He informs us that hig father, John Stains, who many in North Wales will remember as an exj^ert weaver, is very low with illness at hia liome in Germantown.
Dr, Richardson Resigns, Dr. William W- Richardson, ¦ for the past six years chief resident physi-Cian of the male department of the Norris¬ town state hospiial for the insane, and recognized as one of the leading men on the treatment of the mentally afflicted, has tendered hfi resignation to the board of trustees.
The resignation is to take effect Oc¬ tober 1 next and is due to the plans of the physician towards opening a private institution near Pittsburg for specal cases- It was received with regret by the offlcials of the hospit¬ al, as Dr- Rich.ardsoti haa added grea.tly to the efflciency of the hospit¬ al since bis advent there, when iio succeeded the late Dr- Richardson, whose administration had won much jiralse. The present Dr. Richardson furtliored the jiolicioa of his predeces¬ sor to the extent that to-day the Nor¬ ristown hospital stands in the front rank in the country in liie matter of successful treatment of cases and the general   management, " .
The board has re-orgai.ized for- the fiscal year by the re-election of the old officers, namely: President, Hon. J. M. Hackett, of Easton; secretary, Frank B, Heller, of Centre Valley; troa.'iurer, I'Yank L. Smith, Norria¬ town, All mcmliors of the retiring ofllcial stafi' werOi re-appointod for the year.
Davis Slipped Into a HoI.e and a Run Scored—Short Fly Strikes a Ston» and Allows Three Base Hit—Cam- burn's  Batting.
I'.laino tills onp on the breaks in the game. There is no rubbing out the fad that luck plays a very important part in the great national pastime. This Was never better illastrated than on Saturd.iy, when K- and M. A. A. met Perkasie at Perkasie in a Tv/in- Countv loagup. game and was Uefeuied by   the   score   of   4   to   5. Ambler
playou the beter gamo, but fortune favored i'erkasle- Had Davies been able to keep from stepping into a hole whilo going after a fly in the sixtli tbe run scored in that inning would never have ben regi-s-tered-' Again in the eighth another run came over for Perkasie in which luck figured. Two were out and a runner on second when a short fly was sent over thw niiddlo station- C- Fiobinson saw that be lould not catcli the bail, but pla>:ed nicely to ge.t the man going to. thirdly but the ball struck a stone and bound¬ ed 20 loot over bis head, the batter getting thioe bases on it- Had it nol b'l^n f(,r tli^fse breaks of the game in Perkasie's favor the score al the end of the ninth inning would have stood 4 to 3 in fav:.r of the Ainbler tea 111-
The game abounded in many bril¬ liant plays, the fielding of Wodock and H- Robinson for K- and M. and Trunibore and Rantz for Perkasie was excellent- The lirst two players accepted 13 chances each without an error, while the last two look car^ of every chance that came their way with a miscue- "Rube" Camburn was the batting hero having four hits tn his credil out of as many trips to tho plate- Harding paved the way for Ambler's fiist run by walking Fir¬ man, the first batter lo face him, Oberholtzer's sacrifice sent him to second, from where he scored on C. Robinson's single. The Lindenwold field boys scored two more in their i.ilf of the seventh. Camburn led ofC with a single, and on Kelly's long drive to right center for two bases he scored. After Firman flew out to Hartzell, Oberholtzer singled, on which Kelly scored, Kesen dropping the throw at the plate. The fourth and last run came across for K. and M. in the eighth. H Robinson start¬ ed by hitting to deep center for three bases. ' Rantz lo Yeakel got Besson. On this Pilay H, Robinson scored. -Af¬ ter Wodock went out on a fly to Trunibore, Camburn got his fourih bit, but ho was forced at second when I^"lly hit short- Perkasie'scored two in tlie socdntl, Harding g(.-t a free pass to first- Besson gave Rantz a slow one and he dropped it over the left field- fence for a home run, scoring Harding ahead of him. Another waa added by Perkasie in the third. 'Harr opened with a single and afler Stone- back was given a walk, iwo success¬ ive outs sent him over the rub^^^ Perkasie's    fourth    run^^Uji^M^^^H
i^^TOHnscn. Fly got a lucky two- base hit when Davies lost his fl.v by stepping into a hole. Cm ihe.throw to. the inlield Camburn fumbled the ball and allowed the batter to go to third and on Harding's sacrifice fly to C. Robinson he scored. The run that won the game was scored in the eighth by I'<?rkasie. Wodock stopped, Stoneback at first. Trufhbore sin¬ gled and stole second. Fly struck out. Harding's freak three-base hit sc^ored Trumbore. Rantz finished the gamo for his side by fanning.
The Ambler boy's made a stroflg bid for the game in the ninth. After I'irman and Oberholtzer died ai firsl Davies got a base on balls and stole aecond. C, Robinson al,so got a walk. H. Robinson was hit by a pitched ball, filling the bases. Besson ended tha game by giving Hartzell a hard chance in the left..
Following  is   the   score:
PERKASIE K. & M.
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Hartzell-lf   0   10   0   0 Firman.Sb- iBO Harr,rf        110   0   0 0'holtzer,c oE2 Ston'ck,cf   0   0   0   0   0 Davic-s.lf     u   0 Trini're,ss    114   4   0 C.Rob'n,cf 0   12   0 H.FIy,2b       1    1   4   1   UH.I
0 0 0 f. 0 0 I) 0 (1 0 0 0 _-.Robn,lbl 1 U 2 0 Harnine.p 110 2 0 Besson,p 0 0 13 0 Rantz,3b 1 2 2 4 '0 Wodock.ss 0 1 3 10 0 Kesen.c 0 0 5 11 C'buin,2b 0 4 111 Yeakel-lb    0   0 10   1   0 Kelly,if      110   0   0
Totals     5   7 27 13   1      Totals    4ll0 24 16jil
Perkasie,, 0   2   10   0   10   1   x-5
Korn .-, 1   0   0   0   0   2   1   0    0—4
GWYNEDD,
A trolley car of the Lehigh Valley Transit company jumped the track near William Penn inu on July 4, coming to a stop on the law'ii in front of the rosidence of Charles Caasel- Eight passengers were on the car, several of whom aiistained bruises- Dr. H. F. Slifer, of North Wales, dressed the injuries of some. One waa Mrs. Willium -Frame, of North Wales, who was ¦thrown ovor a seat and her back in¬ jured. Trafflce was delayed for some time.
Mr. Michin, farmer on the. P, E. Bond property, fell from a cherry tree on Tuesday of last week.. No bones wero broken, but he was pain¬ fully bruised.
Two colonies of bees swarmed Tues¬ day on tho west side of the Justus Acuff  residence.
A large number of people were at Wm.  Penn   inn  on  July 4.
Wm. G- Just on Tuesday commenc¬ ed macadamizing Main sireet, ¦ North Wales.
D- E- Roberts and Son have flnished resurfacing I. D.  Hetzels  driveway.
C. C. Coolbaugh has employed a new  gardener.
One of I- D. Hetzel's pigs was kill¬ ed in the pen recently by a stroke of lightning. The other porlters in the- aame pen wero uninjured.
A large automobile van cf the Frel¬ hofer bakery passed here enroute tu tho Frelhofer farm at Gwynedd Square- The van carried, performers for a play to be given at the farm and the .participants  were  in full costume.
NARCISSA.
lyils.s iM-iy Earni-.'^', of Broad, Axe, entcrtalnod the members of her Sun¬ day school clasa on July 4ih.
The Cold Point Steadfast band wi'J hold ita annual social at the homo oi.' •Mr. and Mrs. Milton Marple, Hickory¬ town,  on  -luly  11. m
Mrs.   Ilarry   Keown   Is lat.
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