Happenings In Adams County Biglerville Fire Dept Organized
Biglerville fire department organized in the office of W E Kapp with John Seasely as president and John Weaver as chief. Temporary officers elected for unity and a meeting set for March 1. Also reports of a man arrested in McSherrystown for shooting into a dwelling and a large farm sale in Conewago township with strong turnout and high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biglerville
W. E. Kapp
F. M. Bowers
John Seasely
Charles Houck
Klinefelter
John Deatrick
John Weaver
L. L. Ulbrich
KElinefelter
E. L. Fohl
Thomas Minter
Pipeman
Aaron Schlosser
H. A. Walter
Harry Fohl
William Sawyer
Harry Wampler
CW. Bream
H. P. Sundag
Charles Ranger
McSherrystown
Lewis Laughman
Berwick township
Charles D. Graft
Squire V. H. Lilly
William Haines
deponent
Laughman
Ground Sold in McSherrystown For 1500 Dollars
Broker Bastian of Hanover sold 56 by 200 foot lot improved with a two story brick building used as a restaurant and dwelling at 224 Main street McSherrystown. Property of George Schott transferred to John W. Groft shoe dealer for 1500 dollars. Possession April 1. Mr Schott to move to White Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecSherrystown
Bastian
Hanover
McSherrystown
George Schott
John W. Groft
Sceuett
White Hall
False report on horse poisonings stirs town chatter
Neighbors spread rumors of a new horse death by poison but the tale proved false. James A. MacBeth lost two horses to blood poisoning after a fractured jaw. Local meetings debated a proposed telephone line to Bigbridge, with Garry Woet and Charles Hartzel representing the company. Martin D Wents sold a Round QM farm of Vf acres for 2500 cash with April first possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspers
James A. MacBeth
Jog
Willian Biggs
Gettyshbure
Van Deke
Gobinville
Bigbriide
Biceie
United Telephone
Garry Woet
ILmover
ander Charles Hartzel
Getisu
Ronn
Martin D Wents
Round QM
stengh
Berwick Township
Sickness in County Report Amid Disease Outbreaks
Reports across the county show widespread illness with measles and mumps common among children while pneumonia affects older residents. In some areas conditions are severe and doctors remain busy, though other parts report all well.
Ear Almost Torn Off In Castetown Accident
In Mont Alta resident Hoke Brumbaugh injured Sunday evening near Cashtown while guiding unmanageable mules at his home. The mule team balked and shoved him against a wagon, nearly severing his left ear during the incident at Biglerville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashtown
Hoke Bumbaugh
Mont Alta
Brumbaugh
George Miller
Baltimore
White Pine
Biglerville
Carriage Collision in Hanover No Injuries Reported
Edward Slifer of Littlestown and his wife and two children were riding in a carriage when two horses drew back after a car startled them in front of Bargett's store. The left front wheel collapsed but the carriage stayed with the horses and no one was hurt. The Slifers obtained a replacement wheel and continued homeward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlestown
Edward Slifer
Hanover
Bargett
Assistant Rector Appointments In McSherrystown
Bishop Shanahan of the Harrisburg diocese named Rev. Father Angel as assistant rector at St Edward's Church Shamekin and assigned another to St Mary's Church McSherrystown Conewago Chapel. Conewago Dramatic Club staged The Deacons Tribulation on Saturday night to an appreciative audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McSherrystown
Shanahan
Harrisburg
Father Angel
St. Edward's Church
Shamekin
St. Mary's Church
Conewago Chapel
Conewago Druatic Club
Conewago Chapel Hall
New Oxford Baseball Fair Closes After County Event
The New Oxford baseball fair at Miller's Hall ends. the town aims to field a top Adams County nine this season. Attendance was strong, especially Saturday, with proceeds aiding repairs and seating upgrades for the grandstand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Miller's Hall
knights
Adams County
Onfard
Operation Rowmud HI Felies Reported Sunday
An operation was performed on Clinton Caslonan by Dr Bacow of York and Dr Spots of Haaptes. The procedure was described as pendiform and aimed to save a patient amid uncertain circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Caslonan
Bacow
York
Spots
saveiss
foshinap
Illness among Harvey Cashman’s horses reported
Several horses owned by Harvey Cashman are ill with lung fever. Dr Feiser of Fast Berlin was summoned to examine and treat them. Cashman is an exception in the area as other residents report their stock in good condition.
Ear Wound Treated By Dr Brosius After Profuse Bleed
Dr W H Brosius was summoned and sewed the ear with four stitches. No serious results are anticipated from the wound after it bled profusely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Brosius
Dance at the Livelsperger Home Saturday Evening
A social dance was held at Harry Livelsperger's home on Saturday February 20. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Livelsperger and son, a large list of friends and neighbors, with music by Mr Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Livelsperger
L. J. Klank
Harry Sterner
Eline Hamilton
C. Guise
Alma Klank
Ida Snyder
Edna Dillman
Nannie Sterner
Lillian Beatty
Lillie Allison
Ruth Sterner
Jennie Hamilton
Grace Reinecker
Ruth Hamilton
Increase in Rural Free Delivery Mail in Adams County
Rural carriers in Adams County report a sharp rise in mail volume since rural free delivery began. One carrier notes nearly doubling mail received, with more letters and papers delivered along rural routes and increased service to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Miss Nellie Boyd Hosts Feb Party at Route 8 Home
A Saturday night gathering at Nellie Boyd’s Route 8 residence featured games and a large list of attendees. Guests included Rhoda Moore Blanche Bushman Clara Moore Rose Thomas Edna Redding Bessie Redding Myrtle Shriver May Boyd Katie Trostle Sadie Wallace Mary Saylor Ruth Herr Bessie Shriver Ruth Boyd Roy Herr Frank Herr Samuel Leightner Howard Leightner Walter Moore Arch Eyler John Eyler Lewis Bell Maurice Bushman John Moore Allen Redding Claire Redding Barry Trestle Edmund Thomas Ross Boyd Robert Boyd James Boyd Ervin Trestle Harvey Trestle Mrs Harvey Trestle James Boyd Frank Bert John Eyter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Boyd
route 8
Rhoda Moore
Blanche Bushman
Clara Moore
Rose Thomas
Edna Redding
Bessie Redding
Myrtle Shriver
May Boyd
Katie Trostle
Sadie Wallace
Mary Saylor
Ruth Herr
Bessie Shriver
Ruth Boyd
Roy Herr
Copper ore found during cottage foundation work
Workmen excavating for the Fred W. McComus cottage at Blue Ridge Summit uncovered valuable copper deposits. Blasting released rock rich in copper ore and specimens were taken to Hagerstown by architect Mack of Mack & Bouontz. The ore area lies in a region built up with summer homes, making mining unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charmian
Fred. W. McComus
Blue Ridge Summit
oie
Hagerstown
Mack
Mack & Bouontz
Sickness Improves at Fairfield List
Fairfield residents on the sick list show improvements with several near full recovery. Loni McLaushlin and Ars Smith are recovering, with Metting and Santers also returning to health. Charry Wible is improving as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Loni
McLaushlin
Local meeting closes after vote of thanks to hosts
Longshorff Dwight McCans Ralph Rice and Stable Meals featured in a brief meeting where members thanked the bust and hostess before dispersing to their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longshorff
Dwight McCans
Ralph Rice
Birthday surprise for William Dillman at Lit tlestown
A large party at the Dillman home on February 10 honored William Dillman with games dancing and refreshments. Attendees included many Dillman family members and friends from the area in a warm celebration wishing him many more birthdays. A separate note reports a wedding at Beechersville on February 18. Daisie Belle Bittinger married William F. Hankey at noon with Rev T. T. Koser officiating and a dinner for about thirty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dillman
Littlestown
Dillman
Mr. Dillman
Oscar Ganuger
Frank Painter
George Wherley
Charles Cromer
Aaron Eltz
Elmer Wherley
George Sneeringer
Harry Rider
Harry Weaver
Emma Basehoar
Anna Rider
Sadie Weaver
Elizabeth Kuhn
Mary McSherry
Dora
Rose
Helen
Ruth Weaver
Pauline
Laura Eckenrode
Margaret
Helen Dillman
William and
Frank
Philip Bittinger
Beechersville
Daisie Belle Bittinger
William F. Hankey
Biglerville
T. T. Koser
Pretty Gettysburg wedding unites Mundorf and Widder
Miss Bessie D. Mundorf and Bertrand J. Widder wed at the bride’s South Washington Street home in Gettysburg. Rev. William Sheaffer officiated, with Miss Goldie Widder playing the wedding march. A small reception followed as relatives offered best wishes and the couple departed for a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Bessie D. Mundorf
Bertrand J. Widder
South Washington street
William Sheaffer
Huntsdale
Goldie Widder
Jaco Muniorf
The
Times
Mr. Widder
Ats
John H. Widder
West Middle street
Johnstown
G. W. Weaver
Mrs Elizabeth C Marks Dies in Lancaster County
Mrs Elizabeth C Marks died suddenly on Tuesday afternoon at 4 1 aged TH years. She lived in Lancaster City and was well known in Gettysburg. Survived by three daughters Mrs FU Fritcher Lancaster Mrs William Dorwart Newport and Mrs B A True this place. Funeral Saturday at 3 PM from Mrs Fritcheys Lancaster home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Marks
Tauncaster
bormair sae Harber
Lancaster
Lancaster City
Lere
EB. A. Trac
Gettysburg
St. diames Episen mu church
Lencaster
Air
FU. Fritcher
William Dorwart
Newport
Lorry county
B.A. True
Fritchey
Ice harvest hoped as cold weather eases supply
In Osford a cold snap raises hopes for an ice freeze up amid concerns over winter shortages. Theodore Warner and Adbert Gulden warn a local ice supply may be imported if a faster harvest does not materialize. Guernsey notes a Glee Club banquet at the Rice home with a lively crowd enjoying holiday dainties and social games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Osford
thas
Theodore Warner
Adbert Gulden
Rural carriers plan Gettysburg battlefield trip instead of banquet
The York Gazette reports rural free delivery carriers may skip their annual banquet this year and instead tour the Gettysburg battlefield. A date is not set but the trip would occur on Decoration Day or the day after the Fourth of May, with Sunday observations likely shifting to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Gazette
Gettysburg
Coming Events March schedule for Gettysburg Swarthmore
March calendar lists basketball game Gettysburg versus Swarthmore at the College Gymnasium on March 1. March 18 features a concert by the Italian Boys at Brua Chapel. Patrick's Day appears on March 17 with likely observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brua Chapel
Mar
Patrick's Day
Deaths in Adams County Chronicle three obituary items
Obituaries report the deaths of John M. Boyer of Arendtsville aged 78 with burial at Green ingyunt cemetery after funeral at his home, Barry Chronister of McKnightstown aged 30 with TB death and funeral at McKnightstown Reformed church, and Levada Shull of Cashtown aged 4 with services at Cush Town Reformed church and interment at Flehr's church cemetery.
George Renzel Dies at Home in Cumberland Township
George Renzel died Wednesday evening about nine at his Cumberland township home after Bright's disease. He moved to the farm from Baltimore in the past year. Survived by wife and several children. Funeral Friday morning with interment in Evergreen cemetery. Dr. J. A. Clatz officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Renzel
Cumberland township
Bright
Baltimore
Evergreen cemetery
J. A. Clatz
Death of John Pitser Jobin Pitzer in Hamilton Township
John Pitser Jobin Pitzer dies at 12s a.m. in Hamilton Township near Pairfield. He was 69, a retired farmer. Survived by one brother, David Pitzer, of Philadelphia, with services to be held Sunday at the church and interment at Picht's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobin Pitzer
Hamiltonian township
Pairfield
Ma Pitzer
Tieds
David Pitzer
Philadelphia
Rev George Winand Dies After Illness at 82 in York Springs
Reverend George Winand of York Springs died Wednesday afternoon at his home after a long illness from gastritis. He was 82, born in York Springs, worked as a carpenter before entering the Church of the Brethren ministry. Survived by widow and four children, plus siblings. Funeral Saturday at 9 a.m. Latimore Church of the Brethren, interment in church yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winand
York Springs
Church of the Brethers
Adams county
Alice
Cletus
H. J. March
New Chester
W. A. Shetton
Waynesboro
John
York
Ephraim
Frederick
Lavina
C. E. Livesberger
Latimore Church
Former resident Herman Ridinger dead at 25 in Philadelphia
Herman Ridinger died in a Philadelphia hospital Thursday night at age 25. He leaves a wife and one son and is survived by several relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Ridinger
Phila
Philadephia
George Pensyl dies. Civil War veteran from Bendersville
George Pensyl a longtime Bendersville resident and Civil War veteran died Sunday at his son’s home in Harrisburg. He was captured in the war and spent over a year in Confederate prisons. Survived by two sons A G Pensyl and Albert Pensyl of Harrisburg, three brothers Henry Hiram and Frank in Altoona, two sisters Mrs Baish and Mrs Jaco Snyder near Bendersville. Funeral Wednesday morning after arrival of the Harrisburg train with Lutheran church service and interment in Bendersville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bendersville
George Pensyl
Harrisburg
Mr. Pensyl
Center Mills
A. G. Pensyl
Albert Pensyl
Henry
Hiram
Frank
Altoona
Baish
Jaco
Snyder
Hiarrisburg
Mrs. Sarah Margaret Feeser Dies at 35 in Silver Run
Mrs. Sarah Margaret Feeser wife of Edward Feeser of Silver Run died Thursday at age 35 years 3 months 9 days She is survived by her husband two sons her father two brothers and three sisters including Mrs Ada Baughman of near Christ Church Also survived by step mother and several step brothers and sisters Funeral Saturday services and interment at Silver Run with Rev Hoover officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlestown
Sarah Margaret Feeser
Edward Feeser
Silver Run
Ada Baughman
near Christ Church
Mr. Hoover
Milton Myers Died at 36 in Baltimore Home
Milton Myers died at his residence in Walbrook Baltimore on Tuesday morning from double pneumonia aged 36. He had been in Baltimore for years and worked for the National Cash Register Company. Survived by his wife and three children Margaret Milton Eldridge, parents Mr. and Mrs R B Myers, one sister Mrs George N Lauffer of New Oxford. Funeral Thursday at 3 from Walbrook residence with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Those traveling to Baltimore included Mr and Mrs R K Myers and others from this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Boyer
Arendtsville
William W Boyer
Boyer
William W. Boyer
George E. Boyer
Emma M. Boyer
Annie M. Garretson
Butler township
B. W. Radel
Roanoke
Virginia
Grace M. Boyer
Charlottesville
Creeningyunt cemetery
D. T. Koser
Milton Myers
Chiff Willbrook
Baltimore
R. B. Myers
Myers
National Cash Register Company
Baptist church
Mr. Myers
Margaret
Milton
Eldridge
George N. Lauffer
New Oxford
Walbrook
Greenwood cemetery
RK. B. Myers
Leah Selmizer
Robert
William Hutton Dies in Wenksylits Beh
William Hutton, only child of Mr and Mrs Charles Hutton, died at about two months and seven days old. Funeral held Friday morning with interment at Woenkssille Cemetery. Mrs Henry Taylor gave the address. Pallbearers named Ray McCanslin Harvey Goch naar Wiha Rahn and Warl Teer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenksylits
Tesse
William
Ma o
Charles Hutton
Woenkssille
Henry Taylor
Ray McCanslin
Harvey Gochnaar Wiha Rahn
Warl Teer
Mrs George W Allewelt Rites Set In Maryland
Mrs George W Allewelt of Bore wick township near Bittinger Station died Friday February 19 at 1 13 aged 6d years 1 month 12 days She is survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Charles Shaffer and Miss Anna Allewelt four brothers George D Kindig Charles Frank Samuel L Kindig and two sisters Mrs Edward Slifer and Mrs John F Mays Funeral Monday at 9 20 from the house with services and interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Allewelt
Borewick township
Bittinger Station
Charles Shaffer
Anna ALlewelt
Hanover
George D. Kindig
Charles
Frank
Littlestown
Samuel L. Kindig
Kentland
Indiana
Eye Injury Forces Wolf Company Worker Home
Edward 8 Sheely, an employee of the Wolf Company, left Monday afternoon for Gettysburg for a week at his home after suffering a painful eye injury a few days ago. He is returning home to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Sheely
Gettysburg
Mr. Sheely
Wolf Company
Chambersburg Valley
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West End
East Berlin
A. Gruver
Conewago township
York county
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PARTY
WIDDER—MUNDORF
ELIZABETH C. MARKS
Guernsey
Swarthmore
College Gymnasium
Hand of the Reaper
HARRY CHRONISTER
Barry Chronister
McKnightstown
Chronister
Albert Chronister
tline
Reformed church
E. W. Stonebruker
Flobr
oreh
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Miss
NEVADA
SEULI
Levada Shull
John Shull
Harvey Deardorth
Robert Shull
Hilltown
Cushtown
E. W. Stonebraker
Flehr
Daffield Ridinger
Evergreen Cemetery, Hoy
W. W. Hartman
GEORGE KENZEL
JOHN PITZER
SESSE
HUTTON
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