21 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Adams County News
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1909
Page
1
A well dressed man demanded food at Dehoof farm near Barlow then at Slagle farm. He threatened to burn houses and barn, swore at residents, and fled toward Harney evading pursuers. A posse and Sheriff Fissel pursue the suspect still at large.
At Pen Mar on August 20 a robber crept into a cottage where Mrs. Jerome Diggs of Baltimore stayed with George Myers. He stole more than 4090 including railroad tickets and marked diamonds worth 150, a brooch valued 1800, a pinworth 50, and earrings 405. Detectives from the W M R RR and others are pursuing the thief.
The new Lincoln penny has a strong launch as a currency unit. Telephone companies note the increased size and weight makes the penny usable in place of nickels in phones. Penny slot machine owners report incompatibility with the larger coin. No remedy is yet known.
Rev. J. Edw. Harris formerly of this place will occupy Zion Lutheran church pulpit in Harrisburg next Sunday in the pastor's absence. Rev. Winfield Herman will preach at Temple Lutheran church in Philadelphia. Rev. Dr. A. Pohhnan is the pastor.
Owing to a denomination camp meeting, the week of meetings at Mt Olivet church will be held one week later than planned.
The Adams County teachers held their annual summer meeting starting Thursday at 10 o'clock with about 150 educators present. County Superintendent Roth gave a welcoming address and emphasized higher education for teachers and studying school laws. five questions for afternoon discussion were proposed on institute adjournment, meeting length, mass meetings, school opening date, and visiting other schools. Supt Wegner of Franklin County was introduced.
A Friday evening social honored Mr Millheimes on his 32nd birthday at the W.8 Schreeder farm home. Numerous neighbors and relatives attended, sharing well wishes for many more happy gatherings. The Lutheran church council announced preaching services by Rev. Jacob M. Stover at Wenksville and Bendersville with a pastor vote after each service. Harvest Home service set for Biglerville on August 22 at 10 am.
The Gettysburg Athletic Juniors defeated the White Elephants 14 to 7 on Wednesday afternoon. Billy Duncan and Mickey Black powered the winning team with a strong battery performance.
A string of town residents and guests are noted visiting relatives and friends in nearby cities and towns. Names include Mrs Tudor and Edna, Miss Shields, Drs Cobean Huber and Roehner, the Hinings, Book and Cone, and many others visiting Baltimore, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Taneytown, and Atlantic City. Several trips to New York and Millersburg are listed.
The Hendrix estate of Mrs Helen Hendrix who died August 1 at New Oxford was filed August 17 in County Recorder Jacob A Appler. Total value 98292.70 with personal property 79302 in stocks bonds and mortgages and real estate worth 14990 mainly in New Oxford and Oxford township.
The St Mathews Boys Club led by Rev R E Clare arrived in town after noon Tuesday. They march in fours to Seminary Ridge and pitch camp on the First Day's Battle firing line. The camp features eight wall tents a cook tent and khaki uniforms with red neckties. Twenty eight members are listed including Rev Clare Fred Gladfelter and Charles Pensinger with Frank Bowersox as cook.
Atlantic the White City by the sea draws Adams county residents for a yearly seashore trip. Reservations filled, seats in the chair car all taken seven days ahead. List of travelers include Edw Bender family J P Dalbey and spouse Virginia Tudor Edw Culp and family and many others headed for a week or ten days of sea air and rest.
A severe storm across the county damaged two barns near Taneytown and Smithonry, injuring one horse and tearing roof ends. Electrical wires were destroyed, halting electric service and burning some phones. A hail storm damaged corn and knocked apples in Centre Mills and Heidlersburg areas.
Mrs Sarah A Miller wife of H Milton Miller of Pleasant Street Hanover died at Union Protestant Infirmary Baltimore on Thursday from stomach cancer aged about 35. She was admitted July 31, operated August 4 and another operation failed. She leaves two daughters Mabel and Ethel and son Earl with her husband plus her mother and four sisters and three brothers.
Mrs Catharine Wentz widow of Rev Jacob Wentz died at 80 years 22 months 2 days at the home of W W Shu man in Chambersburg. She leaves children W A Shuman Carlisle Mrs Samuel Brake Carlisle Mrs William Kichwine Rutherford. Funeral Friday 12 30 p m interment in Marion Cemetery. Sad remembrance by nephews Jesse Henry K amd John K Wentz of Chambersburg. Also memorials for infants of Harry and Jennie M Heintzleman Fairfield with names Charles Milton Grace May Clara Elizabeth Helen Virginia and poignant verses.
Mrs Elizabeth T Sowers of Aspers died Thursday morning around eight from paralysis after a long cancer battle. Survived by two daughters Mrs Hewitt and Mrs Bush, six grandchildren. Born July 1 1887 she was 72 years 1 month and days old. Friends meet Saturday at 1 AM, funeral by Rev Gaoler of York Springs Methodist. Visitors include Mrs Omer and two children of Waynesburg and Miss Annie Robinson and Ellen Miller of New Oxford visiting William L King.
Sunday school will be held at 9 0'clock with preaching at 10 o'clock in the M E Church. The August 14 birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Wim Cooley is noted. A church festival the prior Saturday night raised about 76 dollars. Various local residents and visitors are listed as visiting or staying with families this week.
In Liberty Hall Aug 20 a large crowd from the area attended the Farmers' picnic at Taneytown. Mr and Mrs Joseph Case and child ren visited Mr and Mrs David Duhel and family Sunday. Miss Susan Kagler visits friends nearby. Mahlon Renalis improves old uglier property with new weather boarding and substantial wire fencing. Ida Weagley visits Mahlon Reynalds. Allen Prior and daughter Margaret visit W W White. Carrot Carangi and Preston Anall visit Washington DC.
Mary Kuhn of York is visiting sister Mrs. John F. Cole in Buchanan Valley. Gifts guests include Mrs. Mary Green of Harrisburg and Miss Alice Martin of Gettysburg. Emanuel Baker narrowly escaped a rattlesnake bite while fighting a South Mountain fire.
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