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of Z. S. Keely and is now owned by Z. S. Keely and Jacob Wagner. This factory is lo- rated on the Isle of Que.
George Gundrum at one time had a small saw-mill on the west side of the canal, opposite the west end of Market Street, Charlestown. About 1867, Charles A. Moyer, Isaac Burns and A. J. Gross erected a steam saw-mill and rash-factory on thissite. Considerable business was done. It was torn down in 1884.
Richter & Gangler's foundry and machine- shop were built in 1869. At the present time it is operated by Charles E. and William Kline.
The manufacture of bricks was conducted by J. W. Gangler and by Samnel Gemberling for a number of years.
Carriages, wagons and sleighs have, for a long period, been made in the town. At the present time the three principal manufacturers of them are Philip K. Bleeker, John Lauden- slager and William Hains.
The principal business places at present are Schoch Brothers, general store; William J. Wagenseller, general store ; HI. E. Miller, A. M. Carey, A. Marburger, N. S. Fechrer, W. F. Ilummel, HI. E. MeKelvy, Philip Schnee, groceries ; J. G. L. Shindel, George Wagen- seller and J. H. UIsh, drug-stores ; S. Oppen- heimer and Dreifoos Brothers, clothing-stores; M. S. Schroyer and J. Potter, shoe-stores ; E. Deutz, jewelry-store ; George Eby and W. B. Reigle, saddle and harness-shops ; insurance agents are F. A. Norman, H. E. Miller and William H. Snyder; the Keystone Hotel, by Sammel T. Frain ; the National House, by Wil- liam Haltzworth ; the Richl House, Joel L. Riehl ; the First National, John B. Fockler.
BANKS.
The first bank established in this county was chartered under the name of " The First National Bank of Selin's Grove." On the 1st day of January, 18644, a number of the prominent citizens of the town, as well of the county, entered into articles in writing for the purpose of organizing a banking association to carry on the business of banking, as provided by act of Congress approved February 25, 1863, and to be known as the First National Bank of Selin's
Grove. In pursnance to the articles of association entered into, the stockholders met on the 18th day of January, 1861, at the public-house of Mrs. Scharf, in the borough of Selin's Grove, which then stood on the southwest corner of Market and Chestnut Streets. James K. Davis, William F. Eckert and Benjamin Schoch were chosen as judges to hold an election for nine directors. This election resulted in the selection of the following persons, who composed the first board of the bank, viz. : George Sehnure, Henry C. Eyer, William F. Wagenseller, 1. C. Simpson, Joseph Eyster, Henry N. Backns, Moses Specht, George C. Moyer and M. B. Holman. This board met for the first time January 21, 1864, at the office of George Schnure, then standing on the north side of Pine Street, a short distance west of Market Street, and unanimously elected George Selmure, Esq., their first president. On the 5th of March, 1864, Calvin B. North, Esq., was nan- imously elected cashier of the bank, and at once entered npon the performance of his duties, which at this time consisted in arranging books, and papers prior to the transaction of banking business. On the 5th of April, 1864, the cer- tificate of the controller of currency was re- ceived authorizing the First National Bank of Selin's Grove to commence the business of banking. This banking institution first opened its place of business two doors above the northeast corner of Market and Walout Streets, where business was conducted nntil December, 1868, when they moved into the new building just completed by the bank, standing on the third lot above the said corner of Market and Walnut Streets. Here they still continue to do business. Mr. Schure and Mr. North since their first election have continued as president and cashier to the present time. In this con- neetion it is proper to state that Mr. B. F. Gregory has been the efficient and well-trusted teller of the institution from September, 186-1, to the present time.
At this writing the bank is conducted by the following officers : President, George Schnure ; Cashier, Calvin B. North ; Teller, B. F. Greg- ory ; Clerk, F. A. Norman.
GEORGE SCHNURE, ESQ., was born in Penn
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township on December 23, 1811, of German ancestry. His grandfather, John George Schnure, according to the records of the church in Dudenhopen, Germany, was married to one Anna Catharine Mennor. Of this union John Christian Schnure, the father of George, was born at Dudenhopen, in the principality of Hesse Cassel, July 2, 1763. In 1781, John Christian Schnure left his home and native land and emi- grated to this country, knowing that upon the termination of the voyage a bondage for a term of years awaited him to pay his passage. Upon his arrival the captain of the vessel bound him for three years to a farmer named Ege, residing in Berks County, and all he earned in that time went to pay his fare, clothing and board. After serving out his time he moved to what is now Middle Creek township, Suyder County, where he was married to Elizabeth Pontius, who, at an early age, had removed with her parents from Philadelphia to that locality. She was born February 19, 1776, and died in Hartley township, Union County, Sept. 17, 1852. John Christian Sehure died July 27, 1827. Their children were Catharine, who married Tobias Miller, and settled in Venango County; Henry, who has descendants living in Michigan and In- diana; Elizabeth, married to Charles Smith, de- scendants living in Centre and Union Counties; Christian, descendants living in Centre and Union Counties; Michael, descendants living in Union County; Mary, died unmarried; George, who is the subject of this sketch; Levi, deseend- ants living in Ohio; Margaret, married to Rob- ert. Encas, descendants living in Union County.
During his early life George Schimure assisted his father on the farm. During the winter sea- son he had from two to three mouths' instruc- tion in schools where some were taught in Eng- lish and others in German. The remainder of the year was spent at work. When but nine years of age he left the parental roof and was employed hy Robert Foster, who kept a store in Hartleton. This carly beginning impressed upon his youthful mind a love for mercantile pursuits and laid the foundation for that indus- try and thrift, which, in after years, resulted in financial success. After serving Mr. Foster a short time, he returned to his father's farm,
where he remained during the summer, and then entered the service of A. D. Hahn, who kept store and taveru in Hartleton, and re- mained four years. In 1825 Mr. Hahm moved to New Berlin and engaged in the mercantile business, and George Schnure accompanied him, remained his clerk for one year and then went to Northumberland, and for three years was a elerk in the store of John A. Sterrett. The store then being purchased by Jolin Guyer, he continued with the new owner nine months.
In 1833 Mr. Selinure came to Selin's Grove, and at the age of twenty-two entered into part- nership with his former employer, John A. Sterrett. Their store stood on the second lot from the northeast corner of Market and Wal- unt Streets. After continuing this partnership for three years, Mr. Sterrett, having sold his interest to Henry C. Eyer, retired from the firm. Eyer & Schnure remained in business for seven years, when they disposed of the store to Gundrum & Reichard. Two years later Mr. Schnure entered into partnership with James K. Davis, Jr., and opened a general store on the southeast corner of Market and Pine streets. Mr. Schnure having bought the property on the northwest corner of the said streets, the store was moved to that place, where he and Mr. Davis continued in the general mercantile, grain and shipping business for twelve years. In 1858 the store was sold to Charles S. Davis and Lewis R. Iluminel. About 1860 Mr. Sehnure bought baek Charles S. Davis' interest, and engaged in business with Mr. Hummel. This new firm continued four years, when Mr. Selmure withdrew and devoted the several years following to settling up the partnership affairs. In 1868 he formed a partnership with Daniel Carey, and purchased the Maine Saw- Mill property from Scribner & Perkins, at a cost of twenty-two thousand dollars, and con- tinued in the lumber trade until 1873, when, upon the death of Mr. Carey, he devoted his time to settling up the business affairs as well as the estate of his deceased partner. lu September, 1879, Mr. Schnure bought out A. Krieger's and J. Pawling's interest in the flouring-mill at the upper end of Selin's Grove, and became a partner with his son,
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II. D. Selmure, who had previously been in partnership with Krieger & Pawling. Mr. Shure continues in the milling, grain and flour business with his son. They have rebuilt the mill, added new and improved machinery, erected a large grain-house and connected the mill with the railroad by means of a siding. About 1850 Mr. Selinure was elected a director in the Northumberland Bank, and was frequent- Iy re-elected. Upon the removal of the bank to Sunbury he was continued, and is a director at the present time. On January 21, 1861, he was elected the first president of the First Na- tional Bank of Selin's Grove (formerly the Northumberland Bank), and for almost twenty- three years has continued to fill this position. He has frequently served as a school director, as chief burgess and as Councilman. Abont 1868 he was president of the Sunbury and Lewis- town Railroad, then known as the Middle Creek Railroad, and during his administration part of the grading was doue. For many years he was president of the board of directors of the Missionary Institute. Throughout this eventful business career Mr. Schnure was always successful, resulting in the accumula- tion of much wealth and property. He was married, September 23, 1841, to Miss Cordelia Davis, a daughter of James K. Davis, Se., and a granddaughter on her maternal side of An- thony Selin, the founder of the town. Mrs. Schuure died March 1, 1859. Their children are Francis Marion, boru November 13, 18.15, married to Miss Laura Gross, of New Berlin, November 11, 1868, died October 5, 1871; Jolm Sylvester, born January 21, 1848; died March 15, 1881; Howard Davis, born October 30, 1850, married to Miss Sarah J. Six, of Mechanicstown, Md., September 20, 1876 ; Mary Elizabeth Eyer, born January 12, 1853, married to Ira C. Schoch October 23, 1878, died June 5, 1881; Emma Catharine, born January 4, 1857, married Harvey HI. Schoch September 20, 1882.
On the 15th of April, 1863, Mr. Schunre was married, the second time, to Miss Amanda Spyker, of Lewisburgh. She died January 11, 1877, after an illness of a few hours.
has ever been held in the highest esteem. His opinion and advice have for many years been songht and carefully followed by many of his follow-men. His economy, perseverance and discretion have been carefully studied and prac- ticed by those desiring to advance in life. When a cause was just and deserving of aid, his heart contained a sympathetic chord that could always be touched by the hand of charity.
CALVIN B. NORTH, now one of the leading citizens of Selin's Grove, is a native of Juniata County, and was born at McAlisterville March 28, 1824. His early years were spent under the parental roof and in attending the public schools of that day. At the age of sixteen he entered a store at Thompsontown as clerk, where he remained five years. He then went to Philadelphia, and for six months clerked in a wholesale dry-goods store. Returning to his native place, he embarked in general merchan- dising, in partnership with his father, and con- tinned in this relation for eight years. He then spent about one year in the Western States. In 1857 Mr. North received an appointment as clerk in the Interior Department at Washington, D. C., under President Buchanan's administra- tion. Here he remained until November, 1861. In February, 1862, he entered the Mifflin County Bank, at Lewistown, as teller, and continued until March, 1864, when he was elected cashier of the First National Bank of Selin's Grove. On the 5th of January, 1865, Mr. North was married to Miss Annie Richter, daughter of the late Poter Richter, a prominent citizen of Selins Grove. Their only son and child living, Roscoe C. North, was born July 25, 1866, and is now attending the Media Academy. The parents of Mr. North are John North and Jane Huston, a daughter of Hugh MeAlister, the founder of MeAlister -~~ ville. They both had an extensive relationship in Juniata County, and reared a large and intelligent family, viz. : Calvin B. ; Ingh M., of Columbia, Pa. ; Thomas E., of Carbondale, Ill. ; Adolphus, of St. Clair County. Ill. ; Samuel E., of Carbondale, III. ; Edmund D., of Lancaster, Pa. ; John Dallas, of St. Clair, III. ; and Jennie E., intermarried with Dr. Washing-
In the various walks of life Mr. Schnure | ton Righter, of Columbia, Pa.
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THE SNYDER COUNTY BANK was estab- lished in 1869. It was a private association and carried on the business of deposits and dis- counting until 1874, when it suspended.
Its business was conducted in the room first occupied by the National Bank, and afterward in the building now occupied by the post-office.
NEWSPAPERS .-- The papers now published in this borough are the Suyder County Tribune and the Selin's Grove Times. For a time the American Lutheran was published here, by Rev. Peter Anstadt, who was its editor; also the Post, Amos Stroh and Israel Gutelius, editors. It is now published at Middleburg. The Cour- ier, E. P. & A. G. Rohbach, editors, now pub- lished at Freeburg, was started here. The Tri- bune was established in 1854 at Middleburg ; in 1858 John Bilger became the proprietor and editor, who conducted it with success until 1867. Mr. Bilger then sold it to Joseph A. Lumbard, who continmed to publish it at Middleburg un- til 1871, when he removed to Selin's Grove and has here continued its publication to the present time. Mr. Lumbard has a well-equipped print- ing-office, both as to type and presses. The paper is a weekly, and has always been Repub- lican in politics.
The history of the Times is as follows: As far back as 1815, J. Y. Kennedy edited and pub- lished a paper in New Berlin called the Union. About the Ist of September in the same year Kennedy sold out to Henry Shonp, who then became the editor and publisher.1 In 1822, Nathaniel Heurie bought the New Berlin Ga- zette from Frederick Wise, and, niting it with the Union, Started the Union Timer at. Now Ber liu. `In 1825, John Cummings, Ir., became the proprietor ; and after him, John A. Sterrett. On September 12, 1831, John S. Ingram, who had become the proprietor, disposed of the paper to James M. Kuester, who also retired December 19th following, whereupon Gabriel Yeriek became the editor and proprietor. In 1842 the paper was published by Jacob Reichley & Co., with John M. Baum as editor. Mr Bann afterwards became the proprietor. Shortly
after the formation of Snyder County, Daniel S. Boyer, Henry Motz and others, having pur- chased this paper, removed the same to Free- burg, where it was published for three month-, and then taken to Middleburg, the paper having been purchased by Simon Neuwahl, then pub- lisher of the Snyder County Journal. Mr. Nen- wahl combined the two papers in one and called it the Journal and Times, which he continued but a short time, and on December 28, 1857, Franklin Weirick purchased the one-half inter- est and became the editor. On the 1st of April, 1858, the paper was moved to Selin's Grove and called the Selin's Grove Times. Mr. Neu- wahl continued his interest in the paper until 1861, when Mr. Weirick became the sole pro- prietor and editor, and continued the publication until January 1, 1882. ITe then disposed of the paper to T. Benton Ulrich, who since that time has continued to be the editor and pro- prietor. This paper has always been Democratie in principles and is published weekly.
SELIN'S GROVE DRIVING AND PARK ASSOCI- ATION .- At May term of court, 1877, the fol- lowing-named persons presented a petition to court asking to be incorporated by the name and title "Selin's Grove Driving and Park Asso- ciation," for agricultural and other purposes, viz .: Dr. B. F. Wagenseller, S. Gemberling, I .. E. Pawling, Charles Miller, H. J. Ritter, George Schuure, Jonas Trexler, C. H. Boyer, Philip Hilbish, F. J. Schoch and A. Z. Schoch. The organization owned ten acres of land, situ- ate in Pen township, bordering on the Susque- hanna River and Pennsylvania Canal. The capital stock was four thousand dollars. The shares of stock were forty dollars, and one hun- dred shares of stock were to be issued. The as- sociation was managed by ten directors. The court grauted articles of incorporation at Sep- tember term, 1877.
An agricultural society was organized in 1872, which has held annual fairs at Selin's Grove every year up to 1885, when the thir- teenth annual fair was held. This association hold their fairs on the ground of the Park A ... sociation, and created buildings, etc., on which to place articles brought for exhibition, and stalls were erected for the accommodation of cattle.
'The above is authentic, since nevesy way had to the papers of that date, a file of which is now in the possession of Franklin Weirick, of Sclin's Grove.
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George Hilbish (deceased), of Freeburg, served one year as president. George C. Moyer, Esq., ( Freeburg, served one year and Professor D. Boyer, of Freeburg, served eight years, and Jonas Tresler is now president. Miles Wetzel has been the efficient secretary from its organization to the present time. When Pro- koor Boyer retired from the presidency he de- livered an address, in which he stated "That this society has met all her obligations; fulfilled all her promises."
SOCIETIES .- Lafayette Lodge, No. 194, A. Y. M., was organized in 1823. The following is a list of the charter members : Henry C. Eyer, J. R. Lotz, M.D., Henry W. Snyder, G. Heberling, ". Grove, E. Dartnell, J. Stees, H. Amberg, C. Derring, George Herrold, Henry Lotz, John Mama and John Cummings. This lodge has always continued in a flourishing condition, and luis numbered among its members some of the most highly respected and influential citizens of the county.
Selin's Girove Lodge, No. 197, 1. O. of O. F., was organized August 17, 1846. The charter members were John Swineford, J. M. App. Frederick Gundrum, Jonas Bergstresser and Andrew Wingert. In 1877 it had one hundred and eighty-four members. In 1870 the Odd- Fellows' Hall, a large two-story brick buikling, was erected. The first story of this building contains a large hall, with theatrical stage, while the second story is arranged to accommodate xxret societies. The present officers of the lodge are Frederick Hare, N. G .; R. W. Heint- zleman, V. G .; L. D. Baker, Sec .; P. K. Blecker. Asst. Sec .; H. J. Doebler, Treas .; II. J. Docbler, Dist. Dept. G. M.
William Curtis Encampment, No. 164, I. O. of O. F., was organized February 29, 1868. The charter members were J. W. Gangler, 1I. E. Richter, A. B. Hiestand, J. P. Kantz, John II. Wenrich, William Gemberling and Joseph Wenrich. The present officers are II. J. Docbler, C. P .; G. A.Hopper, S. W .; J. B. Fockler, J. W .; I. E. MeKelvy, HI. P .; L. D. Baker, Seribe ; J. B. Fockler, Treas .; J. B. Fockler, Dist. Dept. G. P.
Lodges of the Sons of Temperance, Good Templars, Patriotic Sons of America, and
Knights of Pythias cach had an existence in Selin's Grove for a time.
Captain C. S. Davis Post, No. 148, G. A. R., was named in honor of Captain Charles S. Davis, who enlisted from this town August 26, 1862, and who was fatally wounded while gal- lantly leading his company at the battle of Ringgold, Ca., November 28, 1863. This post was chartered Jannary 22, 1880. The following is the list of its charter members : A. W. Potter, J. A. Lumbard, M. S. Schroyer, B. F. Wagen- seller, J. B. Rarick, II. Alleman, B. T. Parks, John Spahr, Henry Doebler, M. B. Gardner, Henry Benner, Michael Shaffer, Lott Ulrich, Fred. B. Ulrich, Levi Fisher. Since the organ- ization ninety comrades have been added to the roll. For two years after its establishment the post had the free use of the furnished roomn belonging to the survivors of Captain Davis' company G, One Hundred and Forty-seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. The post then rented the furnished room of the Odd- Fellows. In 1884 they rented the hall on the third floor of Holmes' building and beantifully furnished the same. Here they continue to hold their meetings. The following comrades have held the position of Post Commander, and in the order named : M. S. Schroyer, two years; J. A. Lumbard, John Rarick, M. L. Wagensel- ler, B. T. Parks and H. Benner, each one year.
POSTMASTERS .- The following is a list of the postmasters from 1836 to date:
Matthew Coan, James K. Davis, Jr., Daniel Baker, Anthony Keenstler, James Agen, M. J. AApp, J. G. L. Shindel, Jeremiah Crouse, Aaron Hassinger, Calvin Gintelius, Mary K. Snyder, George R. Hendricks.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE .- The names of the justices, together with the date of their election, were,-
John Emmitt, April 10, 1855; Jacob Riblet, April 10, 1855; S. W. Parks, April 12, 1559; John Emmitt, April 10, 1860 ; George A. Hassinger, April 12, 1864 (resigned); George Eby, April 24, 1865; Benj. House- werth, April 24, 1865 ; George Eby, March 22. 1570; Benj. Housewerth, March 22, 1870; George Eby, March 13, 1875; Benj. Housewerth, March 13, 1875 (deceased); Isaac Burns, August 20, 1878 (vice House- werth) ; Isaac Burns, March 27, 1879; Charles R. Rishel, March 30, Isso; Isaac Burns, April 15, 1881; Charles R. Rishel, April Is, 1885.1
1 The history of the Borough of Selin's Grove was written by Horace Alleman, Esq.
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CHAPTER VII.
MIDDLEBURG.
Mipowiecie is centrally located ten miles west of Selin's Grove, and hence was selected as the seat of justice upon the formation of Snyder County, in 1855. The town was laid ont in 1800 on the south side of Middle Creek, on the land of John Swineford, and wasfor many years called Swinefordstown. The survey of the town- plat of one hundred and five lots was made by Frederick Evans, a man of much prominence in his day and generation. In 1801 a number of lots were sold. At the time the town was laid out there were several houses standing, and as early as 1787 John Swineford had a tavern at the place. The lots were sold subject to a ground-rent of one dollar per year forever ; when this burden was removed is not known, but at this time the lots are held clear of all en- enmbrances. In the year 1802 the following assessment is shown for Swinefordstown : John Anrand, joiner ; John Epler; David Fry, shoe- maker ; Jacob Fry, Sr .; Mark Kennel ; Jacob Lechner, inn-keeper ; David List ; Isaac Mertz; Zacharias Mussina ; John Nelson ; Martin Smith, cooper : Robert Smith ; George Spade ; George Swineford ; David Spade; John Miller; Michael Nyant ; Michael Wittenmyer, eloek- maker. This was one of the voting-places for Penn's township. The election returns for 1802 show one hundred and twenty-nine votes cast for Hon. Samuel Maclay for State Senator.
Michael Wittenmyer was the first postmaster for Middleburg. He was appointed in 1811 and continued in office until 1826. His succes- sors have been Frederick Stees, 1826 to 1829 ; Henry A. Smith ; Judge Jacob Wittenmyer, 1811 to 1818 ; Samnel Wittenmyer, 1818 to 1852; Henry A. Smith, 1852 to 1861 ; Jacob Aurand, 1861 lo 1865; John II. Wright, Robert W. Smith, Mrs. Robert W. Smith, Ja- cob Aurand, J. W. Dreese, Dr. G. E. Hassinger, Samuel Wittenmyer and Dr. I. G. Barker, pres- ent inenmbent. The first postmaster to intro- duce the letter-boxes in his office was Alacob Aurand. The office when under the Smiths was in the bar-room of the Black Horse Tavern.
Beneath the heavy walnut bar was a large drawer, and from this were the letters for the citizens delivered.
Middleburg was in Centre township until the erection of Franklin, in 1858, and remained part of Franklin until 1861, when the town was incorporated into a borough. The first chief burgess of the borough was A. J. Peters, and the first Council was composed of Dr. J. Y. Shindel, Robert W. Smith, Absalom Snyder, David Ranch, Samuel Alleman.
NEWSPAPERS .- The first newspaper in the place was established in 1854, called the Vollis- freund, printed in German, and edited by An- drew J. Peters, who moved the paper here from New Berlin. Its publication was continued at Middleburg until abont 1875, when it was re- moved to one of the castern counties. The od- itors of the paper were A. J. Peters, John B. Stoll, Peter Hackenberg, D. Bolender, J. . 1. Ettinger, W. H. Beaver and Mr. Gearing. The Snyder County Tribune was established in 1855 by M. T. Heintzleman. The successive pub- lishers were Heintzleman & Young, Young & Lewis, Bilger & Lewis, Bilger, Gift & Myer-, Lumbard & Myers, and, finally, J. A. Lum- bard, who now publishes the paper at Selin's Grove. The Snyder County Journal was established in 1855, Weirick & Newhall being the publishers. They then purchased the Union Times from Henry Motz, of Freeburg, and, consolidating the two, called their paper The Journal and Times. This paper was removed to Selin's Grove, and named The Selin's Grove Times, with Franklin Weirick as editor and proprietor. The paper is now owned and ed- ited by T. B. Ulrich. The Middleburg Post was established in 1863 by Jeremiah Crouse, Esq. After continuing as its proprietor and editor until 1881, he sold to T. 11. Harter, the present editor and proprietor.
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