Joseph H. Kreider, one of the most prominent and best known citizens of Anville, died at 12:25 o'clock, noon today. He had been in failing health for some time, and was confined to bed for more than a month. He was well advanced in years and his demise was attributed to a complication of causes incident to old age.
Raised on Farm
Mr. Kreider was born and raised on a farm in South Annville township, and followed agriculture in his early life, but spent the major portion of his career at Clear Spring Mill, west of Annville, and in the town of Annville itself. He followed the milling business for many years at Clear Spring.
Paper Box Company
He was asssociated with his son-in-law, Charles M. Coover in the organization of the Lebanon Paper Box company, and with Mr. Coover was one of the principal stock holders at the time of his death. He was also treasurer of the Millers' Mutual Fire Company, of Harrisburg, one of the largest concerns of that kind in this region.
U. B. Church Member
He was prominently identified with the United Brethren Church of Annville, and was affiliated with the Annville Camp of the Sons of America.
Those Who Survive
He leaves two sons, Gideon R. Kreider, of the A. S. Kreider Shoe Company, Annville, and Prof. D. Albert Kreider, of New Haven, Conn., and a member of the faculty of Yale University, and two daughters, Mrs. Charles M. Coover, of Annville, and Mrs. Henry, wife of Charles V. Henry, President judge of the Lebanon county courts.
Funeral on Tuesday
The funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon, with services at the family home at the corner of Sheridan and College Avenues, Annville, and burial at Mt. Lebanon cemetery
Lebanon Semi Weekly News - Monday, July 28, 1919