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Newspaper

Adams County News

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1910

Page

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Grand Review Best Ever Held by Pennsylvania Militia

Seventy five hundred militiamen in full dress passed Governor Edwin S Stuart in a grand review praised as the best ever by the Pennsylvania National Guard. The event featured special music, salutes, and the Reilly medal for 36 years of service, with crowds in Gettysburg and Adams County witnessing the two hour parade. Governor Stuart departed to Harrisburg after noting the camp’s overall success and orderly entraining of units for home.

Pennsylvania Edwin 5.Stuart National Guard of Gettysburg Adams County George Austin Reilly Bowman

Attacked Women on Dark Street in Chambersburg

Two women were assaulted on Chambersburg street Tuesday evening as a man jumped from a porch and grabbed one, causing fainting and a scream that drew neighbors too late to pursue. The attacker fled. whether a soldier is unknown. Nearby residents misread the noise as a phantom until the incident was understood.

Chambersburg street

Birthday Party for Miss Lary Thomas in Arendtsville

A pleasant surprise birthday gathering honored Miss Lary Thomas at the home of Luther 8 Rice in Arendtsville. Many friends attended including Lucy Thoms, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Rice, Mr. and Mrs. A Ralph Heckenluber, Carrie Lady, Ella Klepper, Eliza Thomas, Ruth Koser, Edna Willer, Eva Trostel, Edsa Culp, Eliza Wireman, Malissa Smelser, Margaret Thomas, Verna Heckenluber, Mary Rice, Ralph Rice, Harvey Raffensperger, Ira Lady, Luther Lady, John Rice, Guy Wierman, Arnold Raffensperger, Cameron Thomas, Edwin Rice, Earl Trostel, Keefer Raffensperger and Russell Heckenhuber.

Lary Thomas Luther Rice Arendtsville Lucy Thoms Luther Rice Ralph Heckenluber Mises Carrie Lady Ella Klepper Eliza Thomas Ruth Koser Edna Willer Eva Trostel Edsa Culp Eliza Wireman Malissa Smelser Margaret Thomas Verna Heckenluber Mary Rice Klessrs Ralph Rice Harvey Raffensperger Ira Luther Lady John Rice Guy Wierman Arnold Raffensperger Cameron Thomas Edwin Rice Earl Trostel Keefer Raffensperger Russell Hecken- Huber Franklin L. Kime Biglerville R. D F L. Kime Franklin Kime Amos Minter P. S. Orner G. E Kime Amos Sillik John Seasely K. E. Thomas G. H. Knouse Charles Rouser Ralph Hart Charles Fidler John Walter James Sillik Mervin Renecker Aaron Schlosser Charles Smith Professor Pool Edward Eckenrode James Lauver Heckenraher Mr. Krone Bessie Arnold May Sillik Daisy Smith Dottie Shultz Mary Turner Margie Heller May Smith Grace Rene Robert Thomas Charles Raffensperger Charles Heller Edwin Turner Luther Sillik Luther Guise Harvey Kime Ray Slaybauga Arnold Orner Mark Knouse Harry Kime Martin Walter Carl Walter Chester Lawyer Charles Reed Quay Heller Wilmer Bushey Curtin Eldridh Lloyd Garrison Paul Bushey Clarence Renecker Ralph Rise Harry Little Charles Renecker Wilmer Roth Herman Hess Harry Wertz Charles Brickner William Thomas Orin Mr. Kime

Mrs Sarah A Minter Dies at 74 in Pittsburg Home

Mrs Sarah A Minter aged 74 died at her daughter Mrs D B Murray’s Pittsburg home after months of illness. Born February 16, 1836 in Adams County she lived much of her life in Harrisburg. Survived by children including Mrs EB Murray Pittsburg and Luther Minter Harrisburg. several other Harrisburg relatives. The narrative then mentions orderly troop presence in town with few exceptions and no objectionable conduct.

Sarah A. Minter D. B. Murray Pittsburg Minter Adams county Harrisburg Pitttsburg

Miller Sues Railroad Over Fatal Biglerville Collision

McClane J. Miller of Hilltown sues the Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad to recover one thousand dollars for the killing of two valuable horses at the York street crossing in Biglerville. He accuses the engineer of failing to warn and a defective crossing bell, claiming damages including horse value wagon and harness totals around two thousand dollars. trial set for August term.

McClane J. Miller Hilltown Charles Duncan Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad Company York street Biglerville Miller Reading Mr. Miller Mahlon Hartzel Mr. Hartzell tay orpasing

Philip F. Kuntz dies at 74 in York Springs

Philip F. Kuntz a longtime York Springs resident died at his home on Thursday at age 74 years months 29 days born January 12 1841 near Hampton. He married Hannah M Stouffer in 1854 and lived on the Stouffer farm before moving to West Virginia then returning to York Springs about 35 years ago. A carpenter by trade later a farmer he is survived by two children John Kuntz and Mrs William Pickel. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon with interment at Sunny Side cemetery Rev Lo M Gardner officiating.

Philip F. Kuntz York Springs Hampton Hannah M. Stouffer Stouffer West Virginia Kuntz John Kuntz William FPickel Sunny Side cemetery Lo M. Gardner

Large Barn Burned at Franklin Mills Farm Near Thurmont

Shortly after midnight Sunday, a large bank barn on the Franklin Mills farm a half mile north of Thurmont burned. Crops including 45 tons of hay and 1000 bushels of unthreshed wheat were destroyed along with two heavy draught horses and a sow. The building and crops were insured but losses run to several thousand dollars. Origin of the fire unknown. The farm belongs to the heirs of the late J Wesley Creager and is tenanted by Mr Carl Gall.

Franklin Mills Thurmont J. Wesley Creager Carl Gall

Wild pigeons sighted near Witmer's Park in Conewago

Miles Fridinger and Amos Burr reported seeing several wild pigeons last week in a woods near Witmer's Park, Conewago township. They recall that about 35 years ago the birds were plentiful along the Conewago creek, but in recent years they have become rare.

Miles Fridinger Amos Burr Witmer’s Park Conewago township Conewago creek

Fifth Censorial District Medical Meeting Held in Hanover

The fifth annual meeting of the Fifth Censorial District of Pennsylvania convened at the Elks Home in Hanover with President Dr. Walter O Neal presiding. Officers elected for the next year include president Dr A C Wentz and secretary Dr G E Holtzapple. numerous physicians attended, and dinner was served in the Elks grill room.

ith Hanover O'Neal Pennsylvania Elks Walter O'Neal Gettysburg A. ©. Rice McSherrystown a. Burns Amberson Waynesboro D.J.McCarthy Philadelphia Albert M. Eaton H. MM. Alleman A. C. Wentz L. M. Kauffman Kauffman’s G. E. Holtzapple York Elks’ home society H. B. King Charles Rea

Pius J. Noel Dies at 78 in New Oxford

Pius J. Noel longtime New Oxford merchant and civic figure died at his home at 1 a m Sunday aged 78. He ran a grocery and liquor store for years and was twice married. Surviving are his son Leo Noel and several children from his first wife Miss Robinson. Funeral Tuesday at 10 a m at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church New Oxford with interment in the Catholic cemetery. Reverend Father Martin to preside.

Pius J. Noel New Oxford Noel Robinson Oxford township Mary Jane Felix Henry Felix Leo Noel Mattie Noel Chestnut Hill Philadelphia Basil Fink Littlestown James Noel Warnesboro William Noel Cora Omsler Pittsburg Immaculate Conception Catholic church Father Martin

Mrs Benjamin Miller Dies at Huntington Township Home

Mrs Benjamin Miller died at her son Albert A. Miller’s home in Huntington township on Tuesday morning at age X1. Funeral services were held from the late home Wednesday at 9 o clock with interment at Tupper Bermudian church. Rev Harvey Bickle presided. She is survived by one son Albert and three daughters Mrs Emanuel Trostle of York Springs Mrs John A Guise and Mrs Jeremiah Guise of Huntington township. Three brothers survive John P Bream of York Springs and Jeremiah and Jacob Bream of Huntington township.

Benjamin Miller Albert A. Miller Huntington township Tupper Bermudian church Harvey Bickle Albert Emanuel Trostle York Springs John A. Guise Jeremiah Guise John P. Bream Jeremiah Jacob Bream

Death of Infant Ackerman in McSherrystown

Infant Raymond Ackerman son of Mr and Mrs George Ackerman of McSherrystown died at 10 44 p m Monday aged 8 months and 1 day. Funeral from St Marys Church McSherrystown Wednesday at 4 pm. Interment in St Marys Cemetery.

Raymond George Ackerman McSherrystown St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Cemetery

Many Accidents In The County Reported After Weekend Collisions

Edward Marren of Oxford road near McSherrystown and Wallace Noel were thrown from a buggy when colliding with William P. Devine’s auto on Saturday night. Marren sustained lacerations bruises and dental injuries while under care and unable to work. Charles Hagerman of Brush Run injured his left hand at threshing. W H Carbaugh of Berlin Junction saw his horse panic and the vehicle damaged on the Hanover road near New Oxford. Clarence P Smith of York had the first three fingers of his right hand severed by machinery and was treated at York Hospital. Leo A Smith, another son of A J Smith, was hurt loading wheat and cannot work.

Edward Marren Oxford road McSherrystown Wallace Noel William P. Devine Murren A. C. Rice Charles Hagerman Brush Run Mountpleasant Hagerman W. H. Carbaugh Berlin Junction New Oxford Hanover road Clarence P. Smith York A. J. Smith Littlestown York Hospital Leo A. Smith

Adams County Genius Develops Center-Driven Turbine Engine

John 4 Kugler of Fairfield claims a center-steam turbine engine with greater power. A small 100 lb model reportedly delivers nearly 2 horsepower, with a 3 by 6 foot floor space for a 100 horsepower unit. He plans reversibility by steam and further improvements.

John 4. Kugler Fairfield

Birthday Surprise Party For Franklin L Kime

On Friday evening a large gathering celebrated Franklin L Kime of Biglerville R D 2 for his forty ninth birthday. relatives and friends including F L Kime and wife, Franklin Kime and wife, Amos Min ter and wife, P S Orner and wife and many others attended, presenting handsome and useful gifts.

Mrs John Longnecker Dies After Long Illness at 77

Mrs John Longnecker aged 77 dies after years of asthma at Marsh Creek. Survived by husband and three children Miss Annie at home Amos of Mummasburg and Rev Abraham Longnecker of Pittsburgh. Funeral Tuesday with interment at Mennonite cemetery in Mummasburg. Community offers sympathy.

John Longnecker Brethren church Marsh Creek Annie Amos Mummasburg Abraham Longnecker Pittsburg

Summer Treatment for Scale in Cumberland Valley Orchards

A Cumberland Valley fruit grower asked Prof. H A Surface how to control San Jose scale during summer without harming foliage. He advised applying strong lime sulfur or soap solution to old bark and twigs, not leaves, then spraying thoroughly with boiled lime sulfur after leaves drop to protect trees through the season.

Cumberland Valley San Jose H. A. “Surface Harrisburg Prof. Surface feaf

Historic Auto Tour Leaves Philadelphia for East Coast Rally

Twenty eight of the thirty one cars in the Munsey historic tour of New England and the Middle Atlantic states started from Philadelphia on a rainy day. The route includes West Point New London Conn Boston Portland Burlington Saratoga Binghamton Wilkes Barre Harrisburg Gettysburg and Washington with planned stops through Friday Saturday and Monday.

New England Middle Atlantic Philadelphia West Point New London Binghamton Wilkes Barre Harrisburg Gettysburg Washington

Tanetown Grange Picnic Grows Into Big Fair Next Year

The thirteenth annual Taneytown Grange picnic, held in Mhier's grove, became the largest gathering yet. About 20,000 people attended, roughly half Carroll county's population, with gate receipts and concessions aimed at improving grounds for a much larger fair next year. Jacob Snyder plans weekly apple purchases at Gardners Station each Monday and Tuesday.

Taneytown Grange Mhier’s grove the Grange Carroll county Jacob Snyder Gardners Station

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Stuart Georgia Dixie Tipperary signal corps NOTES OF THE REVIEW Gobin Tenth Sixteenth Eighteenth Infantry Sheridan Company A Engineers Company A Cumbersburg B. W. Widder Baltimore street Mr. Widder Ss. J. Bumbaugh Bumbang ICE CREAM MAN McClane Miller r. Marren TANEYTOWN FAIR
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