Historical and biographical annals of Berks County, Pennsylvania, embracing a concise history of the county and a genealogical and biographical record of representative families, Volume I, Part 175

Author: Montgomery, Morton L. (Morton Luther), b. 1846; J.H. Beers & Co
Publication date: 1909
Publisher: Chicago : J. H. Beers & Co.
Number of Pages: 1018

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Christian Eberly, father of Joseph, was born in Lower Heidelberg townshi- in 1759, and died in 1827, in his sixty-ninth year. He was a successful farmer and owned two large properties, one of eighty acres near Wernersville. In 1813 he built a stone house on his farm near Montello, and here his death occurred. He conducted the Eberly mills for a number of years. Mr. Eberly married Christina Flickinger, daughter of Joseph Flickinger, of Lancaster county, and they had war; William, who died young; Martha, m. to Thomas these children: Elizabeth, who died unmarried at the .Keller, who works in a woolen mill and resides near age of eighty-four years; Susan, who died unmarried, the Stony Creek Mills; Minerva, who married John

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Fisher, deceased, and resides near Reading; Ida, m. to his wife, Deborah DeTurk, in 1782 in Oley township. Louis Kern, and residing near Reading.

David D. Babb was reared and educated in Alsace (now Lower Alsace) township, and from the age of sixteen years assisted his father in the blacksmith shop. There he learned the trade, which he has fol- lowed to the present time, also carrying on truck farming. Mr. Babb was married to Miss Rebecca Marberger, daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Hafer) Mar- berger and she died Aug. 3, 1907, being interred at Spies's Church cemetery. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Babb; Sarah Alice, born Feb. 3, 1862, m. William Ibach, and resides near Mt. Penn in Lower Alsace township; John M., born June 12, 1863, m. Sarah Keller; David M., born Aug. 5, 1867, is single; Annie Rebecca, born June 15, 1869, m. John Klemmer, and they reside with her father; Mary Ida, born June 22, 1875, died Aug. 1, 1877; and Elmenda M., born June 1, 1878, m. Samuel Long, and they reside at St. Lawrence, Exeter township, where he is a weaver in Brumbach's woolen mills. Mr. Babb and his family are members of the Lutheran congre- gation at Spies's Church.

CYRUS K. SPATZ, who is engaged in operating his 108-acre farm in Muhlenberg township, Berks county, one of the finest properties of the locality, was born June 17, 1841, in Bern township, son of Valentine and Elizabeth (Kauffman) Spatz.

Valentine Spatz, who was a farmer in Beru town- ship all of his life, died on his farm of 135 acres, about one mile from Bern Church, at the age of sixty- three years, and his wife passed away when seventy- three years of age. He was a member of the Reformed Church, while she was a Lutheran, and both were highly esteemed in the community in which they spent so many years. Mr. Spatz was a Democrat in his political opinions, and was a school director for some years in Bern township. Valentine Spatz and his wife had children: Cyrus K., Jonathan, Levi, Lov- ina, William, Elam, Amelia and Benjamin.

Cyrus K. Spatz was reared upon his father's farm in Bern township, where he remained until twenty- seven years of age, and at this time located in Muh- lenberg township, where he has since resided. He bought the John Barnhart property of 108 acres, a fine, fertile tract, upon which he built, at a cost of $4000, a two-story brick dwelling, the brick for which were manufactured in Leesport. This home, which is very substantial in character and model in design is one of the finest in Muhlenberg township.

In 1868 Mr. Spatz was married to Catharine Barn- hart, daughter of John Barnhart, and to this union there have been born five children: Irvin D. B. m. Mary Shepp, and has three children, Mabel, Charles and Laura; Wilson D. B. m. Bessie Huntsberger, and has four children, Catherine, Warren, Emily and Eber; Catherine m. H. P. Shaffer, and has one child, Cath- erine; Ella m. Howard Adam, and has one child, Mary; and Florence is single. In religious belief Mr. and Mrs. Spatz belong to the Reformed denomina- tion, Mr. Spatz having been a deacon and elder in the Hinnershitz Reformed Church for nearly thirty- five years. He is a Democrat in politics, and for twenty-seven years was a school director. Frater- nally he is connected with Muhlenberg Castle. No. 372, K. G. E .. Hyde Park, Pennsylvania.

JOHN S. ROTHERMEL, for many years propri- etor of the "Farmers' Hotel." was one of the most highly esteemed residents of Muhlenberg township, and in his death. which occurred Feb. 22, 1902, the county lost one of its most substantial citizens. Mr. Rothermel was born Aug. 21, 1844, in Muhlenberg township, son of Peter and Kate (Schaeffer) Roth- ermel.

Johannes Rothermel, grandfather of John S., was born in Alsace township. Berks county, in 1766, and

Her father was a captain in the Revolutionary war. To Johannes Rothermel and his wife were born: Jo- hannes, Sarah, Catherine, Deborah, Peter, Mrs. Beaver and Peter (2). In religious belief the family were Baptists, in which faith Mr. Rothermel died April 30, 1826, and his wife in 1844.

Peter Rothermel, son of Johannes, married Kate Schaeffer, and to them were born children as fol- lows: Deborah m. Daniel Maurer, and had two chil- dren, Mary and Katie; Catherine m. Levi Rotheberger, and had one child, Deborah; John S .; and Peter m. Mary Barnhardt, and had one child, William.

John S. Rothermel was educated in the public schools of Muhlenberg township. and also took a course at West Chester Academy, after which he worked on his father's farm until his marriage. On July 6, 1863, he enlisted for three months' service under Capt. Sam- uel A. Haines in Company G, 42nd Pa. V. I., and participated in the battle of Antietam, the balance of his enlistment being spent in guard duty at Har- risburg, his regiment guarding the bridge across the Susquehanna river. After the war he returned home, where he continued to work until his marriage, when he removed to one of his father's farms, which he operated as a tenant. Subsequently, Mr. Rothermel located on the Gabriel Gehret farm of sixty acres, where he carried on a butchering business for about six years .. this farm being located three and one-half miles from Reading on the Centre pike, then known as the Pottsville and Philadelphia pike. "The Farmers' Hotel" on this property is one of the oldest hotel stands in this part of Berks county, and was carried on by Gabriel Gehret's father, Jacob Gehret. Mr. Rothermel applied for a license here after the hotel had been closed for about twelve years, and after this was granted by the county courts he opened the hostelry, and until his death carried on farming and hotel-keeping.

Mr. Rothermel was married to Catherine M. Gehret, daughter of Gabriel and Mary (Maurer) Gehret, and to this union there were born three children, namely: Harrison, born Aug. 4, 1867, m. Kate Hahn, and had one child, Edna; John B., born Sept. 11, 1871, m. Alice Fox, deceased, and had one child, May (died May 22, 1896, aged ten days); and Amelia I., m. Howard Schmeck, and had one child, Catherine. In religious belief he was Reformed, and was a member of Hin- nershitz Church. He was a Democrat in politics, hav- ing been elected a number of times to the office of school director. Fraternally Mr. Rothermel was con- nected with Leesport Lodge, No. 144, I. O. O. F., his wife being a member of the Rebekahs.

Mrs. Rothermel was a daughter of Gabriel Gehret, and one of a family of four daughters. the other three being: Amelia, m. to Daniel Baum; Ellen, m. to Thomas Baum, brother of Daniel; and Adeline, m. to Daniel Holtry, deceased.

SAMUEL BEARD, one of the oldest citizens of Reading, Pa., and an honored veteran of the great Civil war, was born in 1840, in Shoemakersville, Berks county, son of Herman Beard and grandson of Samuel Beard.

Samuel Beard, the grandfather, was for some years engaged in the hotel business in Berks and Schuylkill counties, being at one time proprietor of the well- known hotel at Fifth and Washington streets, Read- ing, now owned by Mr. H. Godfrey. He died at the age of seventy-five years.

Herman Beard, son of Samuel. was born in Berks county, and for a number of years was engaged in the mercantile business at Shoemakersville, Berks county, also conducting a hotel business at that place. Coming to Reading, Mr. Beard engaged in the hotel business at Fifth and Washington streets, but later went to Pottsville where he was in business for three years. He later returned to Reading, where he died in 1882,

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aged seventy-six years. He was a Mason of high longs to the B. P. O. E., and in religion he is a member standing. Mr. Beard married Annetta Yerger, and their of the Memorial Reformed Church. children were: Samuel, Sallie and William.

Samuel Beard attended the public schools of Read- ing, after leaving which he learned the machinist's trade, which he followed from 1854 to 1861, at which time he enlisted in Company H, 25th Pa. V. I., for three months service. After his discharge he veteran- ized in Company I, 118th Pa. V. I., for three years, and served with his regiment until he was wounded in the battle of Antietam, Sept. 21, 1862, being shot in the muscle of the right arm, from the effects of which he has never fully recovered. On receiving his honorable discharge he returned to Reading, and tried to go to work at his trade, but his arm could not stand the strain, and he secured a position as clerk in a hotel at Pottsville, where he remained until 1881. Mr. Beard then went to Nebraska, and for some time was employed in clerking there, but again returned to Reading and engaged with the Reading Iron Company, in the tube works department, where he has been employed to the present time, some- thing over twenty-five years of faithful service. Mt. Beard resides at No. 414 Walnut street.

Mr. Beard married Helen S. Reed, daughter of Jacob Reed, of Pottsville, Schuylkill county, and to this union were born: George R., a printer of Philadel- phia, m. Emma Skeen; William L., employed at the tube works, is single and resides at home; Nellie, m. Lewis Eastburn, of Reading; and Emma is at home. Mr. Beard is a Republican in politics, and while a resident of Schuylkill county, he assisted in taking the census there. The family are members of the Lutheran Church. Fraternally Mr. Beard is a Mason, and has been a member of Pulaski Lodge, No. 246, Pottsville, since 1873.

CHARLES W. BECHTEL, general inspector of the city of Reading, was born in that place, son of John R. Bechtel, and grandson of David Bechtel. The lat- ter was a farmer of Douglassville, Berks county.

John R. Bechtel was a real estate dealer and build- er in Reading. He married Sophia Ringle, daughter of Jacob Ringle, a boat builder of that same city, and to this union were born seven children, namely: Sarah, Mrs. Stout; Susan, at home; Minnie, wife of George E. Miller, an employe at the city hall; Rena, at home; George I., a clothier; Ernest V., who rep- resents the Fourteenth ward in the common council; and Charles W.

Charles W. Bechtel was born Jan. 25, 1856, and after attending the public schools, completed his edu- cation in Palatinate College, graduating with the class of 1875. For two years he was in the grocery busi- ness for himself, but at the end of that time he went into his father's merchant tailoring establishment, then the largest concern of its kind in Reading. He worked for his father fifteen years, and for the next eight years was employed at building for his father. He finally gave up the building business, as he was in 1900 appointed general inspector of all city manufact- uring plants, and as he fills the office with great effi- ciency, he has been reappointed each succeeding year.

Mr. Bechtel was married July 4, 1880, to Miss Mina Geho, daughter of Nicodemus Geho, shoe dealer at Reading. One daughter has been born to them, Amy.

JOHN C. PRINTZ, who for many years was a pattern-maker and member of the firm of Davis & Printz, on Ninth, below Bingaman street, was born in 1839, in Bradford county, Pa., son of Rev. George Printz, a minister of the Presbyterian Church.

John C. Prentz was. married in 1867 to Lavinia Espenshade, daughter of Henry F. and Louisa (Lea- man) Espenshade, an old and honorable Pennsylvania Mennonite family. Mr. Espenshade was for many years a tanner on Cherry, below Fifth, street, Reading, and was well and favorably known in that part of the city. He and his wife had these children: Lemuel, a soldier in the Civil war, was wounded in battle and died at a hospital; Daniel F. is deceased; and Lavinia C. m. Mr. Printz.

Mrs. Printz survives her husband, and lives in the home built by him. To Mr. and Mrs. Printz were born the following children: Henry G., who is a pattern maker, m. a Miss Gantz; Etta L. m. Edward Yeager; Ella m. Frank G. Dietrich, a teacher; Mabel m. Jeremiah Romig. a conductor in the employ of the United Traction Company's System; Paul is a molder; Martha m. Gustavus Abraham, a hatter; Fred, un- married, is in the United States Navy; and Charles died at the age of nine years.

John C. Printz was known to be a man of honor and integrity, and was much esteemed by his ac- quaintances for his many sterling characteristics. He was patriotic and public-spirited, and was considered a representative citizen of Reading. His fraternal con- nections were with Montgomery Lodge of the Odd Fellows, of Reading; Knights of Pythias; Knights of Malta; and Friendship Fire Company.

DAVID CLOUSER, in his lifetime one of Reading's highly esteemed citizens, was born in Oley township, Berks Co., Pa., March 5, 1827, son of Abraham Clouser.

Abraham Clouser was a miller by trade, who followed that occupation in Oley township throughout his life. To him and his wife, whose maiden name was Hert, were born children as follows: David, John, an agri- culturist of Ashland, Ohio; Sarah, m. to the Rev. Sam- uel Momberger; Maria, m. to Lewis Saxon; and Ma- linda, m. to the late Frank Candle, and residing in Reading.

David Clouser secured his early educational train- ing in the pay schools of Oley township, and at an early age began to learn the carpenter's trade. In 1854 he came to Reading, working at his trade in the city for a period of thirty-five years. He first was em- ployed in the Philadelphia & Reading shops, and later with different contractors, at house carpentering, and was considered a skilled and faithful workman. He erected his late home at No. 323 North Eighth street, Reading, in 1857, and resided there until his death March 5, 1907. His remains were interred at Alsace church.

Mr. Clouser married Sophia Kline, daughter of Hen- ry Kline. She died Oct. 5, 1905, and was buried at the Berks County Alsace Church. Of the seven child- ren born to Mr. and Mrs. Clouser, only two are liv- ing: David K., who is a machinist at the Philadel- phia & Reading shops, Reading, and now living at the

now the wife of Walter G. Taylor, an employe of home No. 323 North Eighth street; and Irwin, boss Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart.

In politics Mr. Bechtel is a Republican, and is an active worker for his party, which in turn has made him its representative in various official positions. He the success of that party, never cared for public

of the air brakes at the Philadelphia & Reading shops, Reading. In his political belief Mr. Clouser was a Democrat, but although he took a deep interest in office. He was a Lutheran in his religious belief.

was a member of the common council from the Four- teenth ward in 1888-89-90, and was also ward assessor for twelve years. He has been chairman of the Sixth ALTHOUSE. The first of the Althouse family to come to America was George Althouse, born May ward for some time, is frequently a delegate to Re- publican conventions, and holds a prominent place on 5, 1744, in Wittenstein (Grafschaft) Germany, and died the board of public works. Fraternally Mr. Bechtel be- Feb. 7, 1811. He married Maria Barbara Herbein (born

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March 21, 1741, died March 23, 1822), and among their children was a son, Peter.

Peter Althouse, born Feb. 3. 1775, died March 5, 1839. He married Catherine Schaeffer, born Oct. 2, 1775, who died Aug. 26, 1826. Their children were: George, born in 1803, died Jan. 6, 1866; Susan m. Christian Leinbach; and Samuel.

Samuel Althouse m. Mary Ann Zacharias, and they had three sons and one daughter: George, born Jan. 15, 1841, died May 29, 1861; John Z., born May 28, 1843, died June 27, 1879; Catherine, born in August, 1844, died Jan. 4. 1865; and Samuel, born Oct. 14, 1847, died Nov. 23, 1848. The father of these children died in January, 1849, and the mother Oct. 4, 1865.

JOHN Z. ALTHOUSE was born on the property now owned by his widow, near Epler's Church, in Bern township, which was settled by the pioneer of the family in this section. After his marriage Mr. Alt- house located in Reading in the home now occupied by his widow, and here resided until his death. He also owned much property in Riverside, a portion of which was donated by his widow to the Olivet Reformed Church, and was a stockholder and one of the organiz- ers of the Berks & Lehigh Railroad.

On March 5, 1868, Mr. Althouse was married to De- borah R. Eppler, daughter of Jared and Deborah (Rothermel) Eppler, and to this union were born six children: Jennie; Mary; Emily, deceased; Samuel, m. to Caroline Shomo, and father of two children-Dor- othy and Josephine; George, who died young; and an infant.

HENRY A. COLLINS, a substantial business man of Robeson township, Berks county. who is the pro- prietor of the Seideltown Grist and Flouring Mill, was born March 12, 1864, in Topton, Berks county, son of James and Mary (Albright) Collins.

James Collins, father of Henry A., who was a fore- man on the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, while engaged in construction work on that road was killed in 1864, and was buried at Reading. He was a mem- ber of the Lutheran Church. He and his estimable wife were the parents of these children: Daniel; Clara; Ida, who married Oliver Grubb and had two children, Charles and George; Andrew J .; Curtin and Henry A., the first three named now deceased. Mrs. Col- lins was married (second) to Amos Weinpelt, whom she bore three children, namely: Howard, Amos and Mary A.

Henry A. Collins was educated in the public schools of Robeson township and the city of Reading, and after leaving the latter secured employment on the farm of Milton Geiger. of Geigertown, with whom he continued as a laborer for two years. He then en- tered the employ of the Seyferts, at Gibraltar, con- tinuing in the iron works for twenty-three years, the major portion of which time he acted in the important capacity of heater. Being industrious and thrifty, Mr. Collins accumulated enough to go into business on his own account, and in 1904 he purchased the William H. Kirling mill, at Seideltown, a ninety-three acre tract consisting of farm and timberland, where he has since made many improvements. He has al- ways been enterprising and hard-working, and is deserving of the success which has come to him. Honest and upright in all of his dealings, Mr. Collins has gained an enviable reputation for integrity, and has the esteem and respect of all who know him. In politics he is a stanch Republican, and takes a great interest in the success of his party, although he has never sought public preferment. Fraternally he is connected with Washington Camp, No. 298, P. O. S. of A. In religious belief he is a Lutheran, while Mrs. Collins is a member of the Reformed Church.

Mr. Collins was married in 1887 to Anna M. Hafer, and eight children have been born to this union, as follows: Penrose, Paul, Harry, Herbert, Mark L., James, Margaret A. and Mary L.

ABRAHAM F. REESER, now living retired from active business life, at No. 217 South Fourth street, Reading, Pa., was born in Bern township, Berks Co., Pa., July 26, 1835, son of Abraham S. and Annie (Feather) Reeser, and grandson of John Reeser.

The great-grandfather of Abraham F., also named John, emigrated from Bern, Switzerland, to Bern town- ship, Berks county, at an early date, and there took up a large tract of land from William Penn. Here he settled and made many improvements, engaging in ag- ricultural pursuits for the remainder of his life. Ab- raham S. Reeser, father of Abraham F., was educated in the schools of Bern township, and like his forefath- ers engaged in farming. He was independent in polit- ical matters. Mr. Reeser was a very generous man and gave liberally of his means to any church or charitable institution. He and his wife were the par- ents of these children: Sarah, Catherine, John, Abraham F. and William. The family were members of the Reformed Church.

Abraham F. Reeser was educated in the common schools of Bern township, but subsequently attended Irvin Academy and still later Lee's . school. He then accepted a position with Rhoads & Son as clerk, in their grocery establishment, which was located in the old jail, Fifth street and Washington, the firm also operating a shoe and liquor store in connection with their grocery. as was the custom in those days. Mr. Reeser remained with Rhoads & Son for several years, when he went to Philadelphia, and there he engaged in the provision business until 1862, when he sold out to William H. Wanamaker, and returned to Reading. After engaging in the lightning rod business for three years, Mr. Reeser engaged in the store business in Reading, opening the Eagle Shoe Store on Penn street, which he conducted five years, and then sold out to engage in the real estate business, which he has continued to the present time. Mr. Reeser built the first house in West Reading, opened the first street there, and inaugurated the water system. He also purchased a plot of land and laid out Woodvale. owning at present there about 500 lots. as well as Woodvale Mansion, a summer hotel and one of the finest health resorts in this section of Pennsylvania. He built the Black Bear road, known as the East Reading Railroad, the first mile of the Gravity Rail- road, and all the drives on Neversink Mountain. He has always been active in any movement for the up- building of his locality, especially in the way of real estate improvements, erecting many buildings in Read- ing proper, West Reading and Woodvale (or what is now Mt. Penn).

In politics Mr. Reeser is a Republican, and he served as assessor three years. He is a member of the Re- formed Church. Fraternally he belongs to St. John's Lodge No. 435, F. & A. M.

On the maternal side Mr. Reeser is of Prussian and French Huguenot stock. Peter Feather, his grandfather, was born in Berks county, and he owned and operated the "American House" in Reading. He was very public spirited and progressive. His wife was a Miss Levan.

MATHIAS. The Mathias family in Berks county, Pa., is of German origin, the first of the name to come to America being

(I) Philip Mattes (as he spelled his name in his will). His will was made Nov. 4, 1792, and probated Feb. 26. 1793 (See Will Book B, page 331.) His death occurred in Earl township. The name Mathias is vari- ously spelled. In the tax list of Earl township, in 1782, it is recorded as Philip Mathew, and in other legal documents it is spelled Matthis, Mattis and Mad- des. Philip Mattes owned considerable property, and at his death gave two of his daughters, Elizabeth and Maria Catharine, fifty pounds in money. His son Philip and trusty friend, John Houck, were the exec- utors. His children mentioned in the will were: Eliz-

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abeth, Philip, Jacob, Stephen, Maria Catharine, Bar- he taught four terms in the Pleasantville Independent bara and Eva Rosina.

(II) Jacob Mathias, son of Philip, lived in Earl township, where he obtained fifty acres of land from a man named Yeager for a bowl of punch. At this time not all the land in the district had been taken up. This tract is now owned by Jacob S. Mathias. Jacob Mathias. married a Miss Heater, and they are buried at Hill Church. He died in 1825, and his will is recorded in Book C, p. 346. In it are mentioned sons Johannes, David, William and Jacob, and daugh . ters Christina (m. Adam Diener), Betzy (m. George. Moser), Polly (m. John Emes and second, James Emes), Catharine (m. Henry Emes), and Sallie (m. John Reider). The son Jacob and Michael Motz were the executors of the will.

(II) Philip Mathias (2), son of Philip the ancestor, was born in Amity township, and died in 1801, and is buried at Amityville. He was a member of the German Reformed Church. His will made May 15, 1801, was probated the 27th of the following June. He married Mary Swavely, who survived him many years, and she is buried at Oley churches. Five chil- dren are mentioned in his will, namely: Philip, Jacob, who was for thirty years an invalid; Elizabeth; Dan- iel; and Abraham, a farmer in Colebrookdale town- ship, whose children were William H., Jonathan, Abra- ham, Mrs. Jonathan Houck, Mrs. Philip Snyder and Mrs. Heffner.

(III) Daniel Mathias, son of Philip (2), was born in Amity township, but in early life moved to Earl. He was a farmer, and cleared land, selling the timber to the forges. He owned a seventy-acre farm in Ear! township, which later became the property of his son, Daniel, and remained in the Mathias name until 1908, when Daniel Mathias's grandson, Daniel Cleaver, pur- chased it. Daniel Mathias was very successful in his work, and showed himself a man of remarkable ability. He was a Democrat, and gave his services to his district as school director being greatly inter- ested in educational matters. He was an official in the Oley Reformed Church. With his wife he is buried in the cemetery at Oley. He married Elizabeth Spohn, daughter of Casper Spohn, a Hessian soldier who remained in Berks county after the Revolution. Their children were: Anna, deceased, who married George Drumheller, deceased, and lived in Earl town- ship; Philip S .; Enoch, first. a farmer in Earl, then a merchant in Gilbertsville, and finally a resident of Reading where he died; Mary, who married Elam Guldin, a man of adventurous spirit, who served in both the Mexican and the Civil wars; Jacob. who lived at Conshohocken, Pa .; Hiram, a merchant at Earl- ville; Daniel, who lived on the homestead many years, and later moved to his present home near Pleasant- ville; and Mahlon, who died aged nineteen years.

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Historical and biographical annals of Berks County, Pennsylvania, embracing a concise history of the county and a genealogical and biographical record of representative families, Volume I, Part 175

Author: Montgomery, Morton L. (Morton Luther), b. 1846; J.H. Beers & Co Publication date: 1909 Publisher: Chicago : J. H. Beers & Co. Number of Pages: 1018

Author: Montgomery, Morton L. (Morton Luther), b. 1846; J.H. Beers & Co
Publication date: 1909
Publisher: Chicago : J. H. Beers & Co.
Number of Pages: 1018