Births, Marriages & Deaths From The Lehighton Press, 1908-1909 This is the ninth in a series of vital records extracted from the Lehighton Newpaper, The Lehighton Press. As my source I am using microfilm from The State Library of Pennsylvania. Like the previous extracts, in extracting the births, marriages & deaths, I have not included the following types of items: 1. Items that did not pertain to Carbon or the surrounding counties. I excluded anything west and south of Berks County, and south of Lehigh & Northampton Counties. I generally included anything north of Carbon county. 2. Estate notices. 3. Murder trials. 4. Coroner inquests when they are not part of the original death notice. In extracting these records, I have copied items as completely and exactly as possible. I have not attempted to correct any spelling errors. If I felt a need to add any text, I did so in brackets. Although most of the papers on microfilm were easy to read, there were some times where the image quality made things difficult. Because of this, researchers are advised to consult the original records. Volume 30, Number 38, Friday, January 3, 1908 Paragraphic Photographs By The Press' Prim Pencil Pushers. Miss Alice Blank, of town, and Frederick DeLange, of Easton, were married at Mauch Chunk on Thursday by Rev. James Cattanach. Their many friends unite in best wishes. Paragraphic Photographs By The Press' Prim Pencil Pushers. The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Ditterline, of Parryville, nee Sarah Eisenhower, was held on Wednesday morning at Gnaden Huetten Cemetery where interment was made. Deceased was born in Lehighton and was aged 38 years, 10 months and 28 days. She was the mother of William Wintersein, who is in the U. S. navy. Paragraphic Photographs By The Press' Prim Pencil Pushers. Roger Neff, of town, was married last week at Bethlehem to Miss Carrie Troxell, of Siegfried. Paragraphic Photographs By The Press' Prim Pencil Pushers. Harvey F. Dorsheimer and Miss Mame Hawk, of Effort, came to town Saturday and were married by Rev. J. H. Kuder Paragraphic Photographs By The Press' Prim Pencil Pushers. Harry A. Daubert, of Carbon street, Lehighton, and Miss Mary A. Sittler were married on Dec. 24th at 5 o'clock by Rev. P. E. Heimer. A host of friends unite in best wishes Paragraphic Photographs By The Press' Prim Pencil Pushers. Miss Eva, the estimable daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Klotz, of Allentown, formerly of town, was united in marriage to Allen Fried, of that city. The bride's many local friends extend best wishes 1 Brief Personal Mention About Well Known People. Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Bresee are home from Clyde, N. Y., where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Bresee's brother, Rev. W. L. Thorpe, a well known Methodist minister. Brief Personal Mention About Well Known People. A. F. Diefenderfer and Mr. and Mrs. John T. Semmel attended the funeral of the late Francis Bittner, at Allentown on Saturday. The deceased was a brother to Mrs. Semmel Death Of Wm. H. Whitehead, Sr. After several week's illness from the effects of a stroke of paralysis, William H. Whitehead, Sr, died at his home at the lock on Monday afternoon. Deceased was one of the best known and most respected citizens of this vicinity. For forty two years he was employed by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co. and always merited and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all his superiors. For many years he was a devout member of St. Peter's Evangelical Church and his upright life always shown forth as an example of Christian character. He took an earnest interest in the young people and was active in the work of the Sunday School. During the war he served in the 19th Regiment of Vol. Militia, under Col. Robert Klotz For a number of years he was the financial secretary of the Knights of Honor. Besides his estimable wife he is survived by these children: Mrs. Uriah Fatzinger, of Franklin; Mrs. D. S. Hangen, of Nazareth; Charles Whitehead, of Allentown; Mrs. J. W. Christman, of Philadelphia; Miss Sarah Whitehead, Wesley W. and W. H. Whitehead, Jr., of Weissport. Also these brothers and sisters: Charles, of Weatherly; James and George, of Mauch Chunk; Mrs. Long, of Wilkes Barre, the widow of James Long, who was for many years foreman of the Packerton shops, and Mrs. W. F. Johnson, of East Mauch Chunk. The funeral will be held at 1.30 o'clock this (Friday) afternoon. Services in St. Peter's U. E. Church. Wadds Of Well Worded Weissport Whiffs Welded By Witty Writers. On Thursday at high noon Rev. D. P. Longsdorf officiated at a wedding ceremony at Conestoga Centre, when Miss Anna Good, a sister of Mrs. Longsdorf, was married to Samuel Harnish, of Lancaster Wadds Of Well Worded Weissport Whiffs Welded By Witty Writers. A family gathering was held at the home of James Hartman on Union Hill last Sunday in honor of the 78th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Hartman's mother, Mrs. Polly Ziegenfus. All the children were present as follows: David Ziegenfus and wife, of Weatherly; Samuel Ziegenfus, of Bethlehem; Lewis Ziegenfus and wife, A. A. Ziegenfus, wife and child, and Wilson Ziegenfus, wife and son, of Aquashicola Wadds Of Well Worded Weissport Whiffs Welded By Witty Writers. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Hahn and Mrs. Sarah Eaches were at Wilkes Barre on Sunday attending the funeral of Mrs. Rupple, a sister to Mrs. Eaches New Mahoning Newslets. William O. Sittler, our popular butcher, is married. On New Year's Day he took unto himself a bride in the person of Miss Carrie J. Haldeman, the adopted daughter of Landlord and Mrs. Thomas Beltz. The ceremony was performed at high noon in the parlors of the New Mahoning Hotel by Rev. W. H. Strauss, of Lehighton. The ceremony was witnessed by a large gathering of invited relatives and friends and the happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful presents. They have the best wishes of a large circle of friends for a happy and prosperous journey through life 2 Aquashicola Atoms. Herbert Andrews is the proud dad of a baby girl. Long Run Rivulets. An infant child of David Foster, of Lehighton, was buried in the Long Run cemetery on Monday. Mr. Foster formerly resided here Sittler Siftings. Rev. T. N. Reber solemnized the following marriages. Dec. 24 Frank Sterner and Miss Carrie Thomas, both of Mahanoy City; Dec. 21, Willis John Balliet and Miss Carrie May Fehner. Mr. Balliet's father is postmaster at Chain, Pa; Dec. 25, John E. Kelbey and Catharine E. Frey both of Mahoning Township Carbon County, Pa Packerton Paragraphs. Harry A Mahler and his bride are nicely domiciled in their new home along Railroad avenue Packerton Paragraphs. Miss Lou M. Angle, a popular teacher in our public schools, was tendered a delightful surprise last Monday evening. The occasion was her birthday and several friends gathered at her home on the hill, where all the convivalities were indulged in after which an elegant repast was indulged in. Among those present were: Misses Clara and Sadie Harleman, Laura Everitt, Ruth Bennett, Messrs Robert Harleman, John Martin, Joseph Corkill, Chas. H. Dittmar and John Benner, Mr. and Mrs Frank Angle, Joseph N. Bennett and wife and Thomas J. Harleman wife Bowmanstown Budget. James Weidaw is the happy dad of a brand new baby girl. Palmerton Pick-Ups. Thomas Snyder, Sr., died Monday at his home on Lehigh avenue after several week's sickness. Deceased was aged 60 years and was a carpenter by trade. Besides his widow, he is survived by three sons and one daughter, Thomas Jr., Reuben and David Snyder and Mrs. Walter Green. His funeral was held yesterday morning Volume 30, Number 39, Friday, January 10, 1908 Paragraphic Photographs By The Press' Prim Pencil Pushers. Misses Minnie and Annie Dittmar gave a delightful party to a number of friends last Thursday evening in honor of their brother Fred's birthday. Paragraphic Photographs By The Press' Prim Pencil Pushers. Fred Niehoff was tendered a pleasant birthday surprise party at the home of his parents, Florist and Mrs. Paul Niehoff, South First street, on Tuesday evening. All present had a delightful time. Death of Godfrey Frantz Godfrey Frantz died Tuesday noon at his home on South Bridge street after an illness of several years, with dropsy and other ailments. He was confined to his home the past year. Deceased was born in East Penn township June 29, 1842, his age being 65 years, 6 months and 22 days. In 1868 he was married to Anna Mara Rex and shortly after took up his residence in Lehighton residing in the same house continuously until his death. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons and one daughter, Charles E., Calvin A., and Alfred J. Frantz, and Mrs. Charles Stein, all of town, and one adopted daughter Mrs. John Serfass, of Kresgeville. Also two sisters, Miss Hattie, of town, and Mrs. Joseph Heister, of Lansford. 3 Deceased was a charter member of Zion's Reformed Church and a teacher and faithful conscientious worker in the Sunday School since its organization. He was a treasurer of the Gnaden Huetten Cemetery Association for the past twenty years. He was a blacksmith by trade and followed that occupation for many years. His funeral will be held from the family residence at 1.30 o'clock Saturday afternoon after which services will be held in the church, Rev. D. A. Winter, the pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. J. H.