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Newspaper

Adams County News

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1910

Page

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Beeler Acquitted In Buck Antler Case At Monterey

A Thursday hearing before Squire Hill acquitted C Edward Beeler of violating the state game law during 1909. Witnesses testified horns were not visible above the hair. Beeler claimed he shot the deer after seeing what appeared to be horns. The defense argued the skull and hide did not match the animal, and the court found in Beeler's favor. Beeler is a Waynesboro area mechanical superintendent.

Squire Hill C. Edward Beeler Monterey Hunting Club Beeler J. L. Williams Commonwealth John D. Keith Gettysburg Watson R Davison Waynesboro Wilson Monterey Edward Beeler Keith Penen Bebert Charles H. Eldon Kalbfus State Game Commission Charley Kane Harvey Newman Luther Beitler A. L. Sollenberger George Needy Daniel Rinehart Albert Shindledecker Charles King F. W. Knouse Isaac Lentz A L. Happel Robert Kemp Harbaugh Hudson Mx Beeler Dr. Ralbins Mr. Williams Squire Hil Mr. Beeler Waynesbourn Frick Company

George D Thorn of Gettystung Honored by Telegraph

The Warrishburg Telegraph recalls George D Thorn, longtime chief clerk of the department of the secretary for the commonwealth and a trusted adviser. Born at the battle of Geuxspare Inn, he spent early years in a cellar and later aided in party work in Adams County. He secured a Hill appointment and remains, noted for vast information and work on law books and political committees.

Board of Pardons Capitol Hill

Farm Sold In Hamiltonban to Mercersburg Buyer

The farm of C. P. Bream comprising 277 acres in Hamiltonban township sold to Edward Miller of Mercersburg Franklin County. John M. Runk of Chambersburg acted as real estate agent for the sale.

C. P. Bream Hamiltonban township Edward Miller Mercersburg Franklin Co John M. Runk Chambersburg

Governors urged to attend Gettysburg Anniversary event

General Louis Wagner of Philadelphia urged state governors to appoint representatives for the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg Commission. Wagner, a leading G A R figure and banker, backs Pennsylvania plans and expects wide national participation at upcoming meetings in Gettysburg.

Washington Louis Wagner Philadelphia Gettysburg Wagner Department of Pennsylvania Third National Bank and Girard Trust Company

Taft asked to aid Gettysburg 50th anniversary event

Washington dispatch notes General Louis Wagner head of the Gettysburg 50th anniversary commission and Rev J Richards Boyle and Major Alexander Melowell meeting President Taft to obtain support for the July 7 and 3, 1917 observance. Taft to address Congress. Speaker Cannon to attend. states including Georgia, South Carolina, New York and New Hampshire signaling participation by governors.

Louis Wagner Gettysburg J. Richards Boyle Alexander Melowell Howe Taft Congress Cannon Wagner Chorgia Marth Carolina wies New York New Hampshire United States

The Colleen Bawn Presented in St Marys Hall

The dramatic society of the parish staged The Colleen Bawn at St Marys Hall McSherristown on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Miss Exdathe Lawrence starred in the title role with strong supporting turns from Miss Lalu Keffer Miss Sue Porst and Miss Mayme Bunty among others. Vocal numbers between acts featured Joseph Punt and Miss Camille Bunty with songs including There Never Was a Girl Like You.

kevin Boucreanu Colleen Bawn St. Mary's hall McSherristown dramatic society of the parish Exdathe Lawrence Lalu Keffer Sue Porst Mayme Bunty Corinnne Johns Ping Stanh Blaine Johns Harry Hombach John Sturm Joseph Bunty Morris Smith Charli Klunk Joseph

Sleighing Party Held by Gettysburg High Freshmen

Freshman class at Gettysburg High School held a sleighing party Wednesday evening at Claire Sowers home. The group played games and, at a late hour, were invited to the dining room for refreshments before heading home.

Gettysburg High School Claire Sowers

Walter sells Hummelstown residence in brick estate

H A Walter of Biglerville sells his brick residence in Hummelstown to W E Kapp for 350 dollars. Walter will likely occupy the property for another year.

H. A. Walter Biglerville Hummelstown W. E. Kapp Mr. Walter

Harvest of the Reaper claims several local elders

Obituary notices record the deaths of Rebecca Morrow from Covington Avenue in Gettysburg and James H. Riley a longtime Freeland Township resident. Rebecca Morrow, born February 17 1822 in Gettysburg, passed at eighty eight after infirmities of old age. James H. Riley died at eighty seven, with a funeral at St Joseph’s Church Emmitsburg. Additional notices honor Leah Rudisill widow of Emanuel Rudisill at Mount Joy township and Mrs Henry Stahl of near Bendersville with funerals and interments in local cemeteries.

Morrow Ohio John R. Morrow John R. James John Wilson Morrow Piqua Gettysburg Covington W. A. Kerr Ralph Morrow Kerr

Death of Civil War Veteran George Bluebaugh in Butler Township

George Bluebaugh, Civil War veteran, died last Saturday at his son Harry Bluebaugh’s home in Butler township. He was 84 years, 5 months, and 27 days old and is survived by his wife and nine children, including six sons and three daughters. William Bluebaugh of Arcanan, Ohio is listed among his sons.

George Bluebaugh Harry Bluebaugh Butler township William Arcanan Ohio

Obituary for a Carthage man and associates in Pennsylvania and Iowa

George of Carthage Arnon Ken wood Park Iowa Edward of Des Moines Iowa David T of Cannons burg Pa Harry of Butler township Mrs Mary Group of Gettysburg Mrs Francis Stallsmith of Gettysburg and Mrs R B Myers of Arendtsville attend funeral at Harry Bluebaugh home in Butler township near Arendtsville Tuesday at 1 pm. Interment Greenmount cemetery Arendtsville. Pastor Rev D T Koser conducts service. Lutheran church member at Arendtsville noted for quiet disposition and good morals.

George Carthage Arnon Kenwood Park Iowa Edward Des Moines David T Cannonsburg Harry Butler township Mary Group Gettysburg Francis Stallsmith R. B. Myers Arendtsville Harry Bluebaugh Arendataville Greenmount cemetery Arendteville D. T.Koser

Mrs. George Bell obituary and services details

Mrs. George Bell nee Myers widow of George Bell died of pneumonia at home in Reading township aged 72 years 11 months 17 days She is survived by son Harry and sister Mrs Amanda Leas Funeral services were held at Bermudian Reformed church with Rev William H Miller officiating Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery Also noted is the death of Mrs Julia Wingert at her Buchanan Valley home January 20 aged 85 with surviving children Mrs Becker Amos Oliver John James William Funeral services set for Monday forenoon.

Reuben Swartz Mount Joy township Harry Buck York Harry Jacobs East Berlin Kate Radisill Gettysburg Rudisill Barlow Charles Rudisill MM. L Rudisill Franklin Rudisill A. J. Rudiill Somerset County Jacob Rudisill Zachariah Spangler dlrs Swartz Evergreen cemetery Joseph GB Baker St James Lutherin church John Stant Trostie’s Mill Elen Warren Pine Grove Furnace Sammuel Stahl Renderaville Rodes Biglervile E. Grist Rosmoyne Rosie Stahl Frank Cletus Stahl endersville cemetery George Bell Myers Reading township Harry Amatus Amanda Leas Mechanicsburg Bermudian Reformed church William AH. Miller Julia Wingert Buchanan Valley Becker Oxford Amos Oliver and John Waynesboro James and William

Carlisle Drops Baseball for Lacrosse at Indian School

Carlisle Indian School will stop fielding a regular baseball team and switch to lacrosse. Officials cite summer evils and professional offers drawing students away, aiming to prevent loss of character. Lacrosse, an Indian game, offers equal start for all and no professional draw, with expectations for a creditable spring showing.

Carlisle asucha Charlisie Thidian

Garvin and Miss Morrow Wed in Harrisburg Home

John J. Garvin formerly of this place now Harrisburg and Miss Lee Morrow of Harrisburg united in marriage on Wednesday at seven o'clock at the bride's home. They will reside in Harrisburg where Garvin works in the telegraph business.

John J. Garvin Harrisburg Lee Morrow Capitol City Mr. Garvin

Postponed Institute at Moritz Township Rescheduled

The institute planned for January 14 in Freedom township Moritz is postponed to Wednesday evening January with unchanged price. J Leslie Bowling remains the teacher guiding the event.

Moritz s Freedom township Tanuary 14 J. Leslie Bowling

Youths Plan Oyster Supper After Sled Outing at Pitzer Place

A large group of young people enjoyed a period sled ride at Mr. Pitzer's place and have organized an oyster supper for Monday night in Hanover to follow the outing.

Elderly Woman Breaks Hip After Fall Near Fairfield Station

Mrs. Sarah Reed, residing at Fairfield Station, fell on the ice and fractured her hip. Dr. J. E. Glenn reduced the fracture. Sunday School at 9:30 and preaching at 7:00 led by Bishop Hollinger.

Sarah Reed Fairfield Station J. E. Glenn Bishop Hollinger

Thieves Take Chickens Prompt Reward Offered

William B. McNair of route 3 offers a $5 reward for the return of two Wyandotte chickens stolen from his hen house. The rural notes item also lists local visits moves and small incidents among residents along routes 1 to 18 near Gettysburg from Taneytown to Littlestown and Hanover.

William B. McNair route 3 James Ross route 6 Kate Edna Dillman route 1 Littlestown Carrie Mary Nellie Rummel Gettysburg L. M

School Report from Union Independent School Oxford Township

The January report for Union Independent School in Oxford Township shows 18 enrolled and 38 percent average attendance with a 95 percent attendance level. Students with perfect attendance include Helen Cromer Verna Strasbaugh Carrie Cromer Beulah Fink Joseph Orton Ralph Devine Ralph Groft James Sullivan Edward Storm and Raymond Cromer.

Union Independnt school Oxford township Margareet Lawrence Helen Cromer Verna Strasbaugh Carrie Cromer Beulah Fink Joseph Orton Ralph Devine Ralph Groft James Sullivan Edward Storm Raymond Cromer

Salem U B Sabbath Services Outline

Sabbath School will begin at 9 9 a m with evening preaching at 7 o clock. A Christian Endeavor prayer meeting is scheduled one hour before the sermon. The pastor will preach on Primary Missionary Motives.

Christian Endeavor

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ELER E, DD. Hudson horns NewsraprriB EIGH A. Washington Philadelphia Public Ledger SLEIGHING PARTY Rebecca Morrow Riley Mrs WW. A. Kerr Ohi earth JAMES H. RILEY St. Joseph's Catholic Church Emmitsburg Vincent A Maragret O Annie E Barney Riley Steinwehr avenue Michael a Riley Reading EMANUEL RUDISILL Leah Rudisill HENRY STAHL Bendersville GARVIN— MERROW CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN William Newcomer Taneytown Ephraim Herr Charles Topper Mishler Jacob Mickiey A. C. Thompson Topper Master Dale Guise John Spangler Eula Shultz Brunswick Ale Shultz Noah Fleck route Sigter Q. M Mummanburg afevin Van Dyke Edward Weikert Carrier Peffer Rock Creek hursilay Carrie Spangler Iron Springs A.T. Myers Charles Myers Hanover Allen Barnes Baltimore Walter Shriver Alma Klunk W. Mehring SALEM U. B Naewsparer Rafnkives
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