Deaths in Adams County Wide Roster of Obituaries
Obituaries from Adams County report Mrs. Emma A. Weigle of Waynesboro dying at 59 years, others include Maria Hykes of Alm House aged 9, John Noel of Abbottstown on a train platform, Lizzie R. Sheely of Arendtsville, Amos R. Thomas Civil War veteran, Mrs. B. Frank Brackbill of Philadelphia, and Miss Ida Sheads longtime local teacher. Funeral details set in Waynesboro, Arendtsville, and Evergreen cemetery with periods of service and community tributes.
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Maria Hykes
Alm House
Burmndian
John Noel
Abbottstown
East Berlin
Noel
Samuel
Ida Noel
Levi Arentz
Porters
Amos R. Thomas
Peter Musser
Franklin township
Thomas
Greenmount cemetery
Arendtsville
A. Diehl
Bendersville
Ida Sheads
Miss Sheads
Philadelphia
G. G. Myers
Charles Sheads
Methodist church
C. F. Solt
Flora Beard
Clifford Wierman
A. Z. Rogers
M. K. Eckert
D. W. Woods
Evergreen cemetery
W. T. Ziegler
A. Danner Buehler
C. H
Unclaimed Letters At Gettysburg Post Office
The Gettysburg post office lists unclaimed letters as of February 18 1909 including Mr E Parker Artman Mr A S Horer Mr N B Settle and Mr Albert Rodgers. Recipients should state letters were advertised when calling.
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Gettysburg
E. Parker Artman
A/ S. Horer
N. B. Settle
Albert Rodgers
Surprise Birthday Party for Henry Hart on Route 8
A pleasant surprise party was held at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hart on route 8 Saturday evening February 18 for Mr Hart’s birthday. Music and games followed by refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hart and a long list of neighbors and relatives from Marion and nearby areas.
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Henry Hart
route 8
Mr. Hart
Louis Sphar
P. A. T. Bowers
J. B. Hollebaugh
John Stevens
Walter Snyder
Clarence Rausener
John, Shultz
Robert Brehm
Marion
Hiram Thomas
Laura Dellinger
Laura Raffensperger
Nettie Shultz
Blanche Thomas
Bessie Brieghner
Blanche HoHebaugh
Stella DeDaniel
Allah Hoff
Christy Ho
Fire Destroys Shoe Maker Block in Harney
A midnight blaze in Harney wipes out the Shoe maker block, burning the Shoe maker store, Shoemaker dwelling, Hess cigar factory, and town hall. The fire started in the cigar factory, spread rapidly, and residents were in bed. little could be saved. Some contents recovered. insurance on the buildings is reported around $2000.
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Harney
Hess cigar factory
Birthday party for Alma Little at Chambersburg street
Miss Alma Little celebrated a birth day party at her home on Chambersburg street Monday evening. Mr and Mrs John C Walter visited Thursday with Mrs Kemper Thomas. The community attended the funeral of Mrs Henry Weigle in Waynesboro Thursday with Mr and Mrs John Rummel Mr and Mrs Edward Shriver Mr and Mrs J C lg Weaner Mr F S Shriver and Miss Sadie Shriver listed among attendees.
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Emma A. Weigle
Henry Weigle
Waynesboro
J. G. Bushey
Weigle
Hampton
Adams County
Jacob
Elizabeth Shriver
Gettysburg
Jacob Weigle
J. A. Rummel
Edward Shriver
Sarah Shriver
Linwood
N. J
F. R. Shriver
Alma Little
Chambersburg street
John C. Walter
Kemper Thomas
John Rummel
J. C. lg. Weaner
F. S. Shriver
Sadie Shriver
Wilbur Geyer
Charles Weikert
John Kime
Annie
Walter Kime
Abbottstown
Ross Anders
Meadow Valley
route 6
Jennie Kirkwood
Lancaster
Charles Anstadt
York
W. A. McIlhenny
Russell K. Myers
Earl
Hanover
W. A. Myers
Biglerville
A. T. Myers
Mummasburg
Wm. H. Arnold
Franklin township
Alex. Troxell
Emanuel Shindledecker
Peter Sease
John Shindledecker
Viewers Appointed to Inspect East Berlin Street Project
East Berlin residents Louis F. Krichten and Charles Staub of McSherrystown were appointed as viewers to inspect a new street in East Berlin. They conducted their duty on Thursday under the countywide news roundup.
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East Berlin
Louis F. Krichten
Charles Staub
McSherrystown
White Hall man awarded 226 shower postcards in 60th birthday gesture
Abraham Scntt of White Hall received 226 postcard showers on Saturday marking the 60th anniversary of his birth. The event featured neighbors and local residents sending birthday wishes in a communal celebration.
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White Hall
Abraham Scntt
Will Pitch New Oxford Peb 19
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Ray Fisher, last season with Columbia, will be a key pitcher for the fast New Oxford team this coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Philadelphia Inquirer
Ray Fisher
Columbia
Farm Sold in West Manchester Township York County
Frank G. McKinney of Hanover sells his 140 acre farm in West Manchester Township to William L. Smith of McSherrystown. Private terms. Possession given April 1. The sale occurred on February 19 in McSherrystown Ontario.
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McSherrystown
Frank G. McKinney
Hanover
West Macheim
York county
William L Smith
WMeSherrystown
Appendicitis Patient Taken To York Hospital
Miss Regina Pohlman of Mount Rock, daughter of Frank A. Pohliman, was taken to York hospital on Friday by Dr. A. Rice of McSherrystown for an appendicitis operation.
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Mount Rock
Regina Pohlman
Frank A. Pohliman
York hospital
A. ©. Rice
McSherrystown
Abbottstown program by Lutheran Church group
An Abbottstown entertainment under Christian Endeavor of the Lutheran Church will be presented Saturday evening February 2. A varied program of vocal music recitations and addresses will be performed. Refreshments will be served.
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Abbbottstown
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Lutheran Church of
Fire Company Planned for Biglerville at Saturday Meeting
At the office of W. E Kapp in Biglerville a meeting is set for Saturday evening February 20 to consider immediate steps toward organizing a town fire company. The effort has been thoroughly canvassed and likely to proceed to completion promptly.
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Biglerville
W. E Kapplin
Vaudeville Show Shines in McSherrystown Hall
Friday night in St Marys hall McSherrystown drew a large audience for a vaudeville program. Local stars shared the bill with notable soloist Wm A McLeran baritone of the Baltimore Cathedral violin cellist Arthur E Fearson of Baltimore and Walter G Charmbury pianist from the Peabody Conservatory.
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McSherrystown
St. Mary’s hall
Wm. A. McLeran
Baltimore
Arthur E. Fearson
Walter G. Charmbury
Peabody Conservatory
Land Essick Signs to Pitch for Adams County Team
Leo Essick, a clever twirler from New Oxford with a record of 22 wins in 23 games last year, has signed to pitch for Adams County this coming season. He is regarded as one of the best amateur pitchers in the state and could develop into a major league star with more experience.
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Leo Essick
Oxford
Adams county
Essick
Potato acreage and seed potato sources prompt large Spring plantings
Farmers in this section plan unusually large acreage for spring due to high potato prices. Some will switch varieties and obtain seed from New York, Illinois, and Michigan, hoping the change yields favorable results. Also note the public sale of the personal property of C. Edw. Heagy, deceased, on March 1.
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New York State
Illinois
Michigan
C. Edw. Heagy
Lewis Rife
route 4
Butt
Charles
Levi Rife
Israel Rife
St. Louis
Gettysburg Rural Route Happenings
Gettysburg rural community notes recount visits, family news, and local happenings. Residents from routes 3 to 13 are listed with stories of births, engagements, home improvements, fording incidents, firewood and railway survey progress, and social events around Gettysburg and nearby townships.
Birthday Surprise Honoring Mrs Peters on 67th Anniversary
A birthday surprise party was held Saturday evening February 13 for Mrs. Maury A. Peters celebrating her 67th birthday. Family and friends including the Shultzes Bakers Shepards Canes Lentz and Shoemaker families enjoyed music dancing and supper and wished her many more happy anniversaries.
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Maury A. Peters
Edward Shultz
James Shepard
George Shepard
David Shepard
Frank Gerhold
Edward Cole
John Baker
Samuel Baker
Charles Kane
Jessie Kane
Hazel Kane
Albert Kane
Lamont Kane
Amos Newman
Morris Kane
Blanche Baker
Myrtle Baker
Rosy Baker
Clara Baker
Virgie Lentz
Eva Lentz
May Lentz
Mary A. Lentz
Nellie Tate
Minnie Shepard
Carl Shepard
Emory Sharrah
Fred Powell
John Peters
William Baker
Harry Shultz
William Bingaman
Joseph Shoemaker
Mrs. Peters
Owls Installation Delayed To Monday Evening
The Nest of Owls installation is postponed due to organizer Mr. E S Gray being unexpectedly called out of town. The ceremony will be held Monday evening in the P O S of A hall with the York Nest degree team in charge. Receipts for charter and initiation fees are to be brought to the ceremony.
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Nest of Owls
E. S. Gray
A. hall
York Nest
Slaybaughs Sell Farm. Funk Visitors In Center Mills
W F Slaybaugh of Center Mills sold his about 100 acre farm to his son Emory Slaybaugh. Mr and Mrs Charles Funk of Philadelphia are visiting Mr and Mrs Jacob W Funk of Center Mills.
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W. F. Slaybaugh
Center Mills
Emory Slaybaugh
Charles Funk
Philadelphia
Jacob W. Funk
Harrisburg Clerk Injured by Automobile Incident
James B. McCalley, clerk of Company D Eighth Regiment N. G. P., was seriously injured when alighting from a trolley car and struck by a passing automobile in Harrisburg. The accident underscores dangers for pedestrians near transit streets.
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Harrisburg
James B. McCalley
Eighth regiment
Franklin Township Club Banquet At Hotel Gettysburg
The Franklin Township Social Club held its annual banquet at the Hotel Gettysburg Weneaday evening. The Department Store on Wednesday gave away $3.00 to Mrs. Robert Wilson. The store remained crowded as the week before, the plan proving very popular.
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Franklin Township
Gettysburg
Weneaday
Robert Wilson
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Hand of the Reaper
MARIA RYKES
SOHN NOEL
LIZZIE R. SHEELY
Calvin Weaver
Susan Lupp
Fairview cemetery
MRS. BRACKBILL
B. Frank Brackbill
that city
H. Musselman
MISS IDA SHEADS
Max Davis
Samuel Weiser
Charles Sheatter
George Sheaffer
North
Washington Street
Sheaffer
Rev
George N. Lanffer
town
5. L. Rive
Lemoyne
C. L. Hartman
Chambersburg
ang Airs
D. R. Hartman
Lincoln avenue
Frances Fritchey
Wilson College
Scofild
T. T. Tate
Blanche Klinger
Mary Kohler
Carlisle
Phi Delta Theta
J. F. Bream
Adams County Agricultural Association
Frances Searight
Alabama
A.R. Hoke
Springs Avenue
Baugher
Nellie Weaver
Frances McClean
Elizabeth Van Cleve
C. E. Stable Esq
Riley Warnish
William McGuigan
Louise Duncan
William E. Biddle
Edward Biddle
Emily Horner
P. M. Mishler
D. J. Riese
William Heathcote
Thomas Baskerville
Watertown
South Dakota
Eagle Hotel
Charles 8. Duncan
Baskerville
Richard B. Tippett
Roosevelt
Edward Heagy
J. A. Ringmaster
Suanday
George Nicely
Lutheran church 1
Reading
Nicely
Stevens Hall
Mont Alto
college gymnasium
glenville
LANDS ESSICK
R. H. Long
R. A. Legore
D. B. Wible
Harvey Trostle
route 3
H. A. Tack
Freedom township
Fairplay
Viola Lightner
route 12
E. H. Cashman
Ellen Slusser
Edward Taylor
Harrisburg hospital
James Sites
Jacob Bream
John Beaver
Margaret Gordon
E. L. Gulden
route 9
Mervin H.Benner
Edward Benner
route 2
Cleason Cromer
Harvey Cromer
J.C. Redding
Robert 8. Bream
Bream
John Keiser
Golda
Bonneauville
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