Dr. Edgar Dubs Shimer, born in Shimersville, Northampton County, February 25, 1853, died April 6, 1933. He attended Schwartz Academy, Bethlehem, and Muhlenberg College. Graduated in 1874, received first honor and gold trophy in oratory. Ph. D., Muhlenberg College, 1888. Teacher in New York City schools, 1875-1887; later professor in pedagogy in New York University. Published "The Profession of Teaching," "Training of Teachers in Austria" (a translation), "The Possibilities of Manual Training in the Public Schools of New York City," and was a frequent contributor on educational topics to newspapers and magazines. Married on August 29, 1876, to Mary C. Hannum.