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PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE
Kutztown, one of the old landmarks, is conducted with success along modern lines by George P. Angstadt, This hotel is known in the entire state by its good treatment and fine meals, The present proprietor, Geo. P. Angstadt, was born Oct. 13, 1868, the son of James and wife, Mary Haring, His career started on the brickyard where he worked four years ; learned the carriage painting trade at R. Miller's Son ; worked 13 years in Keystone Shoe Manufacturing Company, as laster, He became proprietor, in 1900, of Pennsylvania House in which business he is at present engaged. He has held an annual political banquet for the last 14 years, which event has become a fixture. As a caterer he is well known to all, serving alumni of Keystone State Normal School, various organizations and associatious of all sorts, He was married to Alice Hilbert on May 24, 1895, and the following children bless their union : Ella M., aged 24; Anna, 22, and Marguerite, wife of Dr. A. C. Stever, of Atlanta, Georgia, He is a member of St. Paul's Reformed Church, K. G. E., No. 70, Kutz town, and F. O. E., No. 839, Kutztown.
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TMEHL. PAINTS, OILS, GUASS &
N. S. SCHMEHL Proprietor
SCHMEHL'S HARDWARE STORE
Kutztown, N. S. Schmehl, owner and proprietor, The hardware business in Kutztown is an old one and is discussed in the history under old stores, This establishment is the oldest in town. N. S. Schmehl was born Sept. 1, 1850, in Rnscombmanor township, the son of Samuel and wife Marietta (nee Snyder), Mr, Schmehl Was raised on the farm till he at- tained the age of 22 years, He worked as a painter in Reading for one year, and then came to Kutztown, wbere he was employed as a clerk for two years, by bis uncle, S. S. Sebmebl, in his hardware store, located where Livingood's barber shop now is, He left Kutztown and found employment with J. L. Stichter and Son, bardware business, remain- ing there two years, when he returned to Kutztown and bought out his uncle's hardware business in 1878 and bas been in Kutztown ever since, buying his present property in March. 1889, Mr. Schmehl and his son Truman, are enjoying an extensive trade which they developed by giving their best attention to it. He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Kutztown, l'a .; member of Church Council for 25 years; treasurer of the Borough for 26 years, and director of Keystone Shoe Manufacturing Co, His fine home is on Upper Main street. He was married to Louisa Scheidt and they have the following children : Bernard N, Truman, Clara Belle, wife of Harry S. Walker ; Hilda S, deceased and Esther L., Mrs. Schmehl died in February, 1912.
H. J. FEGLEY'S SHOW ROOM
plumber, is one of the borough's successful business men. In 1909 he began to serve the people in these parts and has since established a big trade. His volume of business amounts to over $20,000 annually. In 1913 he bought the D. K. Springer home, Ile made extensive renovations and added a roomy one-story brick structure on the rear of the lot which he uses as a work shop. The sales and show room is one of the prettiest in the town. In 1909 Mr. Fegley was married to Esther Irene Benedict, of Syracuse, N. Y.
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MARK D. HOLL
owner and proprietor of Holl's Steam Bakery. This baking business in Kutztown dates back quite a few years, but its location is still an enterprising establishment. The bakery was started by Charles Aner and was conducted in their order by Wm. Muth, C. J, Rhode. Lichtenwalner and Sacker, C. J, Rhode for 13 years, during which it was rebuilt, Daniel Kercher, Schoedler and Bros,, at this time it was again rebuilt by C. J, Rhode who sold to Mark. Herbert and James Holl who conducted the business for two years, James then withdrew from the firm and engaged in a similar business at Fleetwood. In 1911, Herbert also withdrew and is now located in West Reading. Mark D. Holl, the sole owner, has now been in business two years and under his expert guidance, business has greatly in- creased, He has five hands' employed and bakes at least 5000 loaves of bread weekly, besides many dozen buns and fancy cakes. Mr, Holl is a son of Benjamin and wife Mary A, Hain, and was born Nov, 15, 1876, at Wernersville, He attended the schools of Lower Heidelberg township and then learned the hat making trade with G. W, Alexander and Company, and was in their employment for eighteen years, He moved to Kutztown, August 22, 1910, He is a member of St. Paul's Reformed Church, Kutztown, Pa ; K. G. E., No. 487, West Reading, l'a ; Knights of Malta, No. 247, Reading, Pa, ; P. O. S. of A, Read- ing, Pa. ; F. O. E., No, 839, Kutztown, Pa., and Grand Fraternity, No. 70, Reading, Pa,
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of Allentown, House of Betters Hats and Clothes; the store that Kutztown people made famous by their patronage,
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The Highle Co.
DECORATORS
Reading, Pa.
Hipple and Company, of Reading, the official decorators of the Kutztown Centennial Association. Mr. Hlpple and an able corps of assistants, decorated the columns and arches and did all the illuminating seen on the streets of Kutztown during Centennial Week. Many of the business places and homes of the town were decorated by them. No job is too small or too big for Mr. Hipple-they go anywhere.
THE READING EAGLE'S BIG PERFECTING PRESS
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The Reading Eagle was established by Jesse G. Ilawley and William S. Ritter, the first issne appearing January 28. 1868. Jesse G. llawley became the sole owner of the Dally Eagle in November, 1874. February 25, 1877, Mr. Hawley began publishing a Sunday edition of the Eagle, which has gained a large circulation. It was started as a follo, but it now comprises 22 or more pages. After the death of Mr. Hawley, April 19, 1903, the Reading Eagle Company was formed with Kate E. Hawley (widow of Jesse G. llawley), President, and John W. Rauch, Secretary and Treasurer. The officers of the Reading Eagle Company now ure : William Seyfert, President ; Edwin A. Quler, Vice-President ; John W. Rauch, Secretary, Treasurer and Superintendent. As evidence of the progress made by the Daily Eagle, it might be stated that In 1872 Its circulation wus 2505 coples a day, while the sworn clrenlation for the first five months of 1915 was 22.287 copies a day.
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COMPLETE MARBLE AND GRANITE WORKS
GEO. W. RAMER
BERGER
A Specimen of Mr. Ramer's Work
marble and granite works, located at the corner of Greenwich and Schley streets, Kutztown, is one of the borough's busiest industries. In 1907 he equipped his plant with all of the most modern appliances, which enables him to handle all orders promptly and satis- factorily. Mr. Ramer commenced business in 1905 at the present location, doing his work alone ty hand
for two years. Business increased continually until at the present time he employs eight mechanics.
Mr. Ramer was born January 23, 1879, a son of William and Susan (nee Smith ) Ramer. In 1900 he was married to Laura Luckenbill. They have two children, William A .. aged 15: Howard S., aged 3 years, and one daughter died in infancy.
HOTEL ALLEN
KOCH BROS.
NG. KOCH BROS.
KOCH BROTHERS, ALLENTOWN, PA.
THE BIG CLOTHING STORE FOR MEN AND BOYS. ESTABLISHED 1876
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FEICK & CO.'S COAL, FEED, AND LUMBER YARDS
Flour, Feed. Coal and Lumber Station, Kutztown, Pa. The members of the company are W. W. Feick, who is the acting manager and J. K. Wertz. They started in business in April. 1912. purchasing the business conducted by John A. Schwoyer from the Roeller Estate. The farmers bring their grain here for cash or exchange. They enjoy a big coal and Ium- ber trade and ship on the average 22,000 bushels of wheat and large quantities of rye, potatoes, corn, etc. W. W. Feick is a son of Harrison and wife, Mary Wagner, born at Shartlesville. He worked on the farm until he was 24 years old, and then went into the creamery business at Rehrersburg. Rothrocksville and Stony Point; in the feed and grain lilisiness at Bowers, and now in Kutztown. He was married to Elizabeth Wertz and their union was blessed with the following children : Willis, Rufus and Edna. J. K. Wertz is a brother-in-law to Mr. Feick and is a son of Wm. Wertz, of Strausstown.
DAVID A. ADAM, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER KUTZTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Mr. Adam has erected many substantial structures in and around Kutztown. He looks after details himself and has a number of efficient employees who assist him in his work. Small job and repair work re- ceive the same attention as big orders Contractor Adam will be pleased to estimate on anything in the building line.
DAVID A. ADAM
A MODERN HOME
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J. T. FRITCH'S NEW HOME
Kutztown, Pa., was born March 13, 1859, His parents were Allen W. Fritch and Mary A. (Jackson ), Mr. Fritch learned the printers' trade with Isaac Christ ; next engaged in cigar business as manufacturer and dealer, started in barber business with his brother at Key- stone House (James Frey, Prop.) ; organized the first laundry in Kutztown at site wbere now Diesher's knitting mill is located. Solon Wanner and Mr. Fritch opened up the first job printing place, selling out to Al. Christ. He again engaged in the barber business, and in the meantime selling phonographs and framed pictures at the site Which is now the business place of Harry Smith. He moved to the Black Ilorse Hotel in 1908 and remained there till May 10, 1915, and now is located opposite the Central House Where he is engaged in the pop corn manufacturing business. He is a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Kutztown ; K. G. E., No. 70, Kutztown ; F. O. E., No. 839. Kutztown ; Jr. O. U. A. M., and Loyal Order of Moose, No. 155, Reading. He Was married to S. Ellen Schlegel and they have the following children : Gertrude, age 32 ; Allen H., aged 30; Neda, aged 28 ; Wayne, aged 25; Wirt, aged 21, and George, deceased, aged 5.
GARAGE
KUTZTOWN MOTOR CAR COMPANY'S GARAGE
The Kutztown Motor Car Company, composed of Dr. N. Z. Dunkelberger, president, and A. K. Lesher, secretary and general manager, began to do business in 1912. The garage is one of the most modern in Berks county.
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B. &. J. SAYLOR PENN SQUARE, READING, PA.
For nearly half the life of Kutztown the name " B. & J. Saylor" has stood for pure foods and for the highest value in food stuffs, consistent with qual- ity and excellence.
For many years it has been the largest distrib- utor of foods in the County and one of the big in- stitutions of Berks, because the people have learned to know that if a thing is bought at Saylor's it is right in quality. right in price, and right and reliable in every way.
L. D. CLAUSS
of Allentown, in appreciation of business rela- tions existing between citizens of Kutztown and L. D. Clauss, bottler of Birch Beer and Soft Drinks, 318-329 N. Franklin St., Allentown, Pa.
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BONE, EAGLE & CO.
corner Eighth and Franklin streets, Reading, Pa .- This well known firm was organized in 1892 as a wholesale and jobbing confectionery house and con- sisted of George T. Bone, Leonard L. Eagle and Charles R. Eagle. In 1906 they erected the building which they now occupy, having found their former quarters inadequate. Some time later they began the manufacture of some lines of confectionery and have established quite an extensive trade, shipping part of their products to the different States.
The withdrawal of Leonard L. Eagle some years ago leaves the firm composed of George T. Bone and Charles R. Eagle, who are always pleased to meet their friends at the "corner," and whose motto is "Always Something New."
STICHTER HARDWARE COMPANY
505 to 509 Penn street, Reading, Pa .- Dealers in Hardware, Iron, and Steel. - Is known as the "Old White Store," established in 1798, and is the seventh oldest Hardware Store in the United States.
The original building was erected by Colonel Conrad Weiser in 1775, and was used as an Indian trading post for some years.
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CHRONICLE AND NEWS
Allentown, Pa. Issued every day,' except Sun- day, by the Chronicle and News Publishing Com- pany, successors to the estate of Robert Iredell, Jr. Rodney R. Iredell, president ; Florence Ire- dell Berger, secretary and treasurer.
A newspaper that publishes all the news of Lehigh county and the latest telegraphic and State news daily. A paper that is read by many. The official Republican organ in the Lehigh Val- ley.
HERSH BROS.
Allentown, Pa. Congratulations on the one hun dredth anniversary of Kutztown. Manufacturers of the Hersh, Lehigh, Black Diamond and Dewey Furnaces, Galvanized Iron, Copper Cornices, and Metal Trimmings, 829 Hamilton St., Allentown, Pa.
THE KUTZTOWN PUBLISHING CO.
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THE KUTZTOWN PUBLISHING CO
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DESIGNERS AND PRODUCERS OF FINE PRINTING :
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THE LATE DANIEL P. GRIM, Sr.
Formerly one of Kutztown's most esteemed citizens.
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ANNALS OF KUTZTOWN, PA.
NOTE .- M. B. indicates items taken from the minute book of Kutztown Borough Council. W. D. indicates items taken from the diary of John G. Wink.
The Historical Committee hereby acknowledges gratefully the kindness of Mr. John D. Wink who allowed them access to the diary and other papers of his father.
1724-Dec. I, one thousand acres patented by Peter Wentz. Richard Hill, Isaac Norris, James Logan, and Thomas Griffitts, com- missioners to Peter Wentz. "Province of Pennsylvania and County of New Castle- Sussex on the Delaware."
172 -- Johannes and Elizabeth Siegfried came from Olcy to Siegfrieds Dale. Third daughter, Mary Elizabeth, (married Johan- nes Rothermel, Windsor township) said to be first white child born in Maxatawny township.
1729-Nov. 17, Jacob Hottenstein bought 116 A. in Maxatawny from Caspar Wistar.
1729-Nov. 18, Nicholas Coots (Coutz, Cutz, Kutz ) purchased 150 acres of land in Maxa- tawny township, Philadelphia county, for £52, 10 shillings.
1732-Jacob and Christira Kutz settled on what is now the "Stock Farm" near Kutztown. 1732 (?)-Maxatawny (and Richmond) settled. 1734-Maxatawny recommended a preaching point by the Rev. John Philip Boehm.
1736-Road laid out from "King's Highway" in Oley to Jacob Levan's mill in Maxatawny.
1736 (?)-1739 (?)-John Heinrich Goetchius, boy preacher, preaches at "Macedonia' ( Maxa- tawny.)
1740-Feb. 7, Maxadawni [ Maxatawny] elders [ Daniel Levan and Peter Leibi| promise "four pounds of this country's currency" to the "annual salary of a Reformed minis- ter." Large stone mansion of Levan erect- ed near Eaglepoint.
1742-Maxatawny township erected. Organiza- tion of Moselem Church. Count Zinzen - dorf, Moravian Missionary, preaches at Le- van's Mill near Eaglepoint.
1747 -- Sept. 24, Michael Schlatter visited "Man- natawny" | Maxatawny. |
Sept. 27, Michael Schlatter preached at "Manatawny" [ Maxatawny ].
1750-(?)-Philip Jacob Michael, begins to serve congregations in Maxatawny as Reformed pastor.
1752-Berks county erected. March II, passage of act creating the coun ty out of Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Chester counties.
1752-1760-Jacob Levan, judge or justice of the county courts.
1753-Colony of Moravians from Bethlehem passed through Kutztown to North Caro- lina.
1753-Petition for opening of Easton Road.
1753-March 23, death of Jacob Hottenstein.
1755-Probable date of erection of old Maxa- tawny Reformed Church.
1755-Road from Easton to Reading surveyed by David Shultze.
1755-June 16, Jacob Wentz and wife, Eliza- beth, conveyed 130 acres along Saucony to George Kutz-Jacob Wentz having in- herited 550 acres from father, Peter Wentz. 1756-Rev. Dan'l Schumacher (Lutheran) preach- es at Maxetanien.
1759-Reformed "Maxatawny" church secedes ( ?) under Rev. Michael, moves to Bowers and establishes "Maxatawny" church (now DeLong's).
1763-Death of "Judge" Jacob Levan.
1765-Opening of Kemp's Hotel-according to legend on present sign.
1767-1771-Sebastian Zimmerman was Justice of the County Courts.
1769-February 18, Authorization of running of lines between Lancaster, Cumberland, and Berks, W., and Northampton and Berks, E. 1771-Mrs. Elizabeth Drinker at Levan's.
1773-August 21, "W." Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, Miss Kitty and Miss Nancy Lawrence, and Mr. E. Lawrence, passed over Easton Road westward, journeying from Philadelphia to Philadelphia, in topless chairs, via Bethle- hem, Nazareth, Easton, Allentown, Read- ing, and Lancaster.
1775-Tan. 23, Sebastian Levan sat as member of Provincial Committee for Pennsylvania.
1775-July, Capt. George Nagle's troops from Reading en route to Cambridge, Mass .. passed through Kutztown.
1775-July 22, Capts. Hendricks and Chambers stopped at Swan Inn.
1775-July 23. Morgan's Virginia Rifles pass through town.
1776-February, British prisoners taken through 10 Reading.
1776-1784-Baltzer Geehr was Justice of the County Courts.
1777-Sept. 25 and 26, "Congress fleeing from Philadelphia to Lancaster and York by way of Bethlehem," passed through Kutz- town over the Easton Road.
1777-Sept. 25, John Adams stopped at "\ Ger- man tavern, [ Levan's] about eighteen miles from Reading."
1777-Sept. - "Congress, fleeing from Philadel phia to Lancaster and York by way of Bethlehem" must have passed through Kutztown over the Easton Road.
1779-Kutztown laid out by George Kutz.
1782-Baltzer Geehr a member of the Pennsyl- vania Assembly,
1783-Dr. Johann David Schoepf, author of "Travels in the Confederation" passes through Kutztown.
1-89-Levan's Inn becomes (George) Kemp's llotel.
1789-Berks county divided into five election dis- tricts-the second district known as the Kutztown District, comprising Kutztown, Greenwich (separated 1799), Hereford ( separated 1811), Rockland (separated
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1816), Longswamp ( separated 18)7), Rich- mond (separated 1823), and Maxatawny (separated 1841). Polling place at pub- lic house of Philip Gehr.
1790-Old log St. John's Union Church erected. 1792-Helfrich's report on Kutztown and De- Long's in Maxatawny.
1797-July 19, William Henry, John Heckewelder, John Rothrock, and Christian Clewell, Mo ravians, pass through Kutztown, returning from Gnadenhutten, Ohio.
1798-Oct, vote of Kutztown district for Con- gressman: Joseph Heister, 555; Daniel Clymer, 30.
1799-Capt. Montgomery's company of light drag- oons from Lancaster pass through Kutz- town to scene of Fries' rebellion.
1800-Stone house, Baldy's Lane and Main street, built by Adam Kutz. Population 203.
1800-George Kemp commissioned Justice of the Peace by Governor Thomas Mckean, hold- ing office 34 years.
1802-Vote of Kutztown District for Governor : Thomas McKean, Dem., 459: James Ross, Fed., 34.
1804-Erection of parochial school begun.
1805-July 1, post office established, third in Berks county, Reading, and Hamburg, being first and second. No other post office in this section till Grimville, Jan. 14, 1830.
1805-Vote of Kutztown District for Governor : Thomas Mckean, Ind. Dem .. 375: Simon Snyder, Dem., 234.
18OS-Vote of Kutztown District for Governor : Simon Snyder, Dem., 356: John Spayd, Ind., 287 ; James Ross, Fed., 66.
1814-Dr. Ephraim Becker died.
1814-Vote of Kutztown District for Governor: Simon Sndyer, Dem., 169; Isaa; Wayne, Fed., 246.
1815-Mar. I, Kutztown erected into a borough.
1815-May 20, it is "ordained that from and after ten days after the promulgation of this ordinance that no swine be suffered to run at large under the penalty of forfeiting for the use of the borough one half of the value of such swine .- M. B.
1816-April 26. Fire ladders secured by Mr. Hen- ninger are ordered to be taken by the Sup- ervisor to Jacob Balty's to be shod. A cov- er is ordered to be erected at the house of Mr. Henninger to protect the ladders from the weather .- M. B.
1816, 1822-24. 1827-David Hottenstein member of Legislature.
1816, 1822-27, 1827-David Hottenstein member of Legislature.
1817-February 14, Town meeting at the house of Jacob Levan.
1817-Vote of Kutztown District for Covernor: Wm. Findlay, Dem., 296; Josepli Heister, Fed., 202.
1818-Dr. Christian Ludwig Schemm began prac- tice in Kutztown.
1820-Nov. 10, Heister festival at Kutztown. Twenty-five toasts were offered and drunk at a large meeting.
1820-Vote of the Kutztown District for Gov- ernor : William Findlay, Dem., 283: Jos- eph Heister, Fed., 223.
1823-April 18, Amongst the officers elected by Council was that of "Corder of Firewood," which was filled by John Behr .- M. B.
1823-Vote of Kutztown District for Governor : J. A. Schultze, Dem., 184; Andrew Gregg, Fed., 154.
1824-1841-Efforts to make Kutztown the county seat of "Penn county."
1824-July 23, An ordinance entitled "An ordi- nance to promote the peace and good order of the borough of Kutztown," was reported and passed .- M. B.
1826-Sunday School established in St. John's Union Church.
1827-April 17, Clerk is directed to draw up an ordinance to prohibit the exhibition of any shows within the limits of the Borough of Kutztown under the penalty of $2.00 .-- M. B.
1828-July 24, Above ordinance was repealed .- M. B.
1828-April 12, Sermon by Bishop John Seybert, German Methodist, at the house of Peter Neff, now owned by Charles Kutz, opposite the Keystone Shoe Manufacturing Com- pany.
1828-Vote of Kutztown for President: Andrew Tackson, Dem., 230; John I. Adams, Nat. Rep., 23.
1829-Vote of Kutztown District for Governor: George Wolf, Dem., 217; Joseph Ritner, Anti-Mason, 109.
1830-First fire engine purchased.
1831-May 3. Complaint to Council is made that the street in upper part of the borough is infected by a set of unruly boys to the great annoyance of passengers. High Constable's attention is directed to the matter-M. B.
1832-Vote of Kutztown for President: Andrew Jackson, Dem., 271 ; William Wirt, Nat. Rep., 15.
1832-Vote of Kutztown District for Governor : George Wolf, Dem., 187; Joseph Ritner, Anti-Mason, 146.
1833-June 12. First number of "The Neutralist" appeared.
1834-April 28, An ordinance was reported enti- tled "An ordinance to regulate the exhibi- tion of shows, theatrical representations, etc., within the limits of the borough of Kutztown and passed."-M. B.
1834-Nov. 20, A petition was presented from the Theatrical Society of the borough of Kutz- town praying to be exempted from the penalty upon the exhibition of shows, thea- trical exhibitions, etc. The prayer was granted .- M. B.
1835-Franklin Academy opened in Benner house. 1835-Vote of Kutztown District for Governor : H. A. Muhlenberg, Dem., 220; George Wolf, Ind. Dem., 100: Joseph Rituer, Anti- Mason, 120.
1836-Sept. 1, Franklin Academy transferred to new building.
1836-October, Visit of Governor Joseph Ritner ; Secretary of State Thomas H. Burrowes ; Hon. H. A. Muhlenberg, and General Wil- liam Henry Harrison, candidate for presi - dency of the United States.
1836-Vote of Kutztown for President: Martin VanBuren, Dem., 252: W. H. Harrison, Whig, 95.
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1837-Feb. I, Coach, operated by the Reading and Easton Line, (David Fister, Jacob Graff, and Charles Seagreaves, proprietors) began daily, except Sundays, runs. Establishment of stage line from Kutztown to Norristown, via Boyertown.
1837-Feb. 25, Mass meeting at David Fister's Hotel in interests of Hamburg-Kutztown- Allentown railroad.
1837-Carriage factory established by R. Miller. 1837-39; 1848: 1849: 1851-Samuel Fegely mem- ber of Legislature.
1838-Public Free School System adopted by Kutztown.
1838-Franklin Academy incorporated.
1838-Vote of Kutztown District for Governor : David R. Porter, Dem., 282; Joseph Ritner, Anti-Mason, 156.
1839-April 19, High Constable John Miller ap- peared before Council and stated that he could not employ any person to superintend the Borough Election unless he promised to pay each fifty cents. Council agreed to pay the amount .- M. B.
1839-Visit of Martin Van Buren.
1840-Second fire engine purchased. Population 693.
1840-Visit of the "Buckeye Blacksmith."
1840-Jan. II, It was ordered to allow those who are able to earn a full day's wages 65 cents and boys 50 cents. The supervisor was to have $1.00, hauling with two horses and one hand $2, hauling with three hors- es and one hand, $2.50, and hauling with four horses and one hand $3.00 .--- M. B.
1840-Mar. 2, Jonathan Grim appeared before the Council and wished the Town Council to dispose of the fire engine and the money received to be given towards purchasing a new engine. It was unanimously agreed to sell the engine .- M. B.
1840-Sept. 3, "On motion it was unanimously agreed that Daniel Herzog shall have privi- lege to exhibit his flying horses 48 hours commencing tomorrow evening. Mr. Her- zog being a man with no legs, it was so agreed."-M. B.
1840-Sept. 25, John Houk and Jonathan S. Grim reported that they had purchased a new fire engine for Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars. A committee consisting of Bieber, Bachman and DeTurk was appointed to find a suitable place for the new engine and report the following evening. The com- mittee reported the most suitable place for the engine house is where it now stands, it to be so altered as to suit the new engine. This was agreed to .- M. B.
1840-Vote of Kutztown for President : Martin Van Buren, Dem., 331 ; William H. Harris- on, Whig, 134.
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