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The death yesterday at 7 p.m. in the Williamsport Hospital of Guy H. Achenbach, 87, stirs a host of literally sweet memories about a man whose early career in Lock Haven was that of an ice cream manufacturer and confectioner, for many years. Mr. Achenbach, popular in many civic and social activities during his residence in Lock Haven, was proud of his skill in art sugar designing. His friends,
far and near, often had been treated to his elaborate confections on birthdays and anniversaries. Mr. Achenbach, whose roots were in Clinton County, had provided cakes for hundreds of the humble and the great, including one for the late Connie Mack on his birthday.Mr. Achenbach, had been a guest at Sycamore Manor, Williamsport, for the past two years of seriously declining health. He had returned to Lock Haven in 1962 from residence in Philadelphia and Florida. He made his home with his son, Col. Hall F. Achenbach, 426 West Main St. Guy Achenbach was born July 2,1881 in Topeka, Kansas, where
his father, Byron C. Achenbach was then residing. He was a son of a Sugar Valley family, however. His grandfather,George B. Achenbach, had been a Pennsylvania legislator, attending the Constitutional Convention on the Pennsylvania Constitution of 1874.In 1896 ,B. C Achenbach his father, established an ice cream and bakery business in Lock Haven, at East Main Street and Fallon Alley, which Guy Achenbach joined and later purchased, operating it as a leading business in Lock Haven until 1931. He continued his career specializing in catering and art sugar design work in Philadelhia for the next twenty years Then moved, in 1951, to St Petersburg, Fla. for ten years of further active retirement. He returned to Lock Haven to resume long-established associations here, as a charter member of the Lock Haven Rotary Club, and half-century member of Lafayette Lodge, F and A.M. He had belonged to Lafayette lodge 60 years at the time of his death. In July of 1962, when he was 81, the Lock Haven Rotary Club made him an honorary member. Mr. Achenbach's death leaves J. Woods Rich of Wool rich as the only living charter member of the Lock Haven Rotary Club. A source of great pride though little financial remuneration to Mr. Achenbach was his claim to having invented and named "cracker jack." As an apprentice to a Pittsburgh candy manufacturer when young man, he conceived the idea of putting sugar syrup on pop com, and called the product 'cracker jack." For his original recipe that was later developed into a popular confection, Mr. Achenbach received the munificent sum of $5. A man who enjoyed singing he had led music for man;groups, including the Rotary Luncheons. He was a member of St Luke's United Church of Christ, also the Knights Templar of Lock Haven. He was married to the former Anna Freed, whose death occurred in 1924. His son, a retired Air Fore officer and teacher in the Lock Haven High School, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren, are his immediate survivors.

ACHENBACH-Committal services will be on Friday at 11:30a.m. in Highland Cemetery for Guy H. Achenbach, 87, of 426 Main St., Lock Haven, who died at 7 p.m. Tuesday October 1968 at the Williamsport Hospital. The Rev. John E. Snook will officiate. Masonic services Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Helt Funeral Home. Helt Funeral Home, Lock Haven

Lock Haven Express, Wednesday, October 09, 1968, Lock Haven, Pa

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The Clinton County Times Jan 10 1930 :

BYRON C ACHENBACH DIES SUNDAY NIGHT AFTER A LONG ILLNESS

Byron C Achenbach, prominent resident of the city for over 32 years, died Sunday evening at the Lock haven hospital. Mr. Achenbach was aged 73 years.

He was born in Loganton, going to Williamsport to learn the baking trade. In 1877 he and his brother Hiram Achenbach went to Atchinson Kansas where the former married Miss Inez Hall. Two years after their marriage they returned to Williamsport, moving to Muncy and then Bellefonte where Mr. Achenbach established a baking,confectionery and catering business.Thirty-two years ago they came to Williamsport beginning the business that is now run by Guy H Achenbach.

Mr. Achenbach was a senior member of St. Luke's Reformed Church. He was affiliated with all the Mason bodies, the Williamsport Consistory and the Jaffa Temple.

He is survived by his wife and three sons: Guy H Achenbach of this city, Clarence H of Philadelphia and B Earl of Narberth, one brother Hiram of Wichita, two sisters: Mrs. Regina Sheats of Ashland KY, and Mrs. Grace B Miller of Johnstown. In less than two months the Achenbach's would have celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

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Byron married Inez Hall on 02 Mar 1880. Inez was born on 31 Dec 1858 in Ohio; died on 06 Jan 1945 in Clinton County, PA; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1860
Clinton, Lycoming Counties - Achenbach, George A. Dem
From Pennsylvania Daily Telegraph (Harrisburg), 26 October 1859
Pdf at http://staffweb.wilkes.edu/harold.cox/legis/84H.pdf

Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1875
Clinton County - Achenbach, George A. Dem
Pdf at http://staffweb.wilkes.edu/harold.cox/legis/99H.pdf

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Married Catherine Kleckner on Sep 30, 1840 in Centre County, Pa - by Rev. P.S. Fisher

George married Catharine Kleckner on 30 Sep 1840. Catharine was born on 30 Sep 1817 in Loganton, Clinton County, PA; died on 25 Mar 1898 in Loganton, Clinton County, PA; was buried in Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Loganton, Clinton County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Other Events:

• Residence: Briar Creek, Columbia County, PA
• Residence: Orangeville, Columbia County, PA
• Census: 1850, Orange Township, Columbia County, PA; John Achenbach 67, m Mary E. Achenbach 65, f Sarah Achenbach 24, f Harriet Achenbach 20, f Sarah E. Achenbach 9, f
• Census: 1870, Orange Township, Columbia County, PA; Achenbach, John 86, M, Retired Farmer. Value of real estate: 12,000 Mary E. 86 F Sarah A. 31

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From Family Memorial of John Phillip Achenbach and Descendants in the United States, by Sarah Jane Kline Houtz,
Biography of John Achenbach by A. Houtz, Pastor.
John Achenbach was born in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, Pa., on the 15th day of April, 1784, and was the third son of John Phillip Achenbach. On the 15th day of May, 1805 he and Miss Elizabeth Fehr were united in holy wedlock. This union was blessed with twelve children.
About 1812 Mr. Achenbach and his brother Philip, with their families and their widowed mother moved to Briar Creek Township, Columbia County. Here he was engaged for a number of years in farming. While residing in the valley his aged mother died and was buried in the Briar Creek graveyard. About the year 1850 Mr. Achenbach disposed of his farm and moved to Orangeville. During a brief period of about two years he was associated in the village with Mr. C. S. Rickets in the mercantile business. He then purchased a farm near Orangeville, located on Fishing Creek, and again resumed the peaceful occupation of a tiller of the soil. Becoming aged, he quit this occupation in 1863 and subsequently lived a retired life at Orangeville.
Mr. Achenbach was a man of medium size and was stout. He walked with a firm step and was soldierly and dignified in his bearing. He inherited from his father, who was evidently a merchant, good business qualities. He was considered a good accountant, a good manager and a reliable man. When he made an engagement of any kind, he could be depended upon. He maintained the reputation of being a man of his word.
The social qualities of father Achenbach were good. Being naturally sociable, he had many friends. The hospitality of his home was known near and far, and was shared by many. Much credit should also be given to his amiable wife and to "Aunt Sara," who always tried to make it pleasant to those who tarried under their domestic roof. The latch-string always handing out, many, perhaps too many, took advantage of the kind invitation. As kind words and deeds cannot die, so the kindness of this generous man and his family shall live in the memory of those who shared their hospitality.
Early in youth he received catechetical instruction and was received by confirmation into full membership of the Reformed Church at Plainfield. He was loyal to his church and became an active worker in it. He served on various committees of church work and for years filled the offices of deacon and elder. He was also sent several times as a delegate to the annual meeting of classes. The pastor always found in father Achenbach a good counselor and a hearty supporter in all worthy church enterprises.
In the year 1863 it was his privilege and pleasure to attend the centennial of the Plainfield congregation. In attending this joyous celebration he was accompanied by his two daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Kline and Miss Sara Achenbach. He was one of a very few who survived its early history, and we can well imagine what mingled joy and sorrow flooded his soul as he called up the memories of the past.
Mr. Achenbach was a man of strong religious conviction. He firmly stood by his church, and was unshaken in his confidence in God and his Savior.
Being possessed with a sound body and mind, he lived to a good old age and was gathered to his people. He lived a life of usefulness; he generously ministered to the necessities of others, and with a calm and trustful heart he waited the coming of his Lord. He, too, is now sharing the hospitality of our Father's Heaven. Farewell, departed sire. We hope to meet thee in the fellowship of Heaven.

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John married Mary Elizabeth Fehr on 05 May 1805. Mary (daughter of John Fehr and Eva Geist) was born on 13 Oct 1786 in Tinicum, Bucks County, PA; died on 08 Sep 1874; was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, Columbia County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Orange Township, Columbia County, PA; John Achenbach 67, m Mary E. Achenbach 65, f Sarah Achenbach 24, f Harriet Achenbach 20, f Sarah E. Achenbach 9, f
• Census: 1870, Orange Township, Columbia County, PA; Achenbach, John 86, M, Retired Farmer. Value of real estate: 12,000 Mary E. 86 F Sarah A. 31

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Named in her father's will as Elizabeth

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findagrave has her name as Mary Elizabeth Fehr

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