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Newspaper

Adams County News

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1910

Page

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Councilman Accused Of Forestalling Market Tactics Stir Borough Council

Borough council meeting erupts over charges that Councilman Codori forestalled the market and bought chickens and produce on the street during market hours. Market Master Miller denies duty failures while others urge police watch and policy changes. Hours for market to shift. safety and street improvements add to heated session.

Coderi Codors Miller Tam Cordori Wineman Baltimore Butt Armor Kitzmiller Codori

Soldiers Enforce Quiet in Gettysburg After Camp Orders

Gettysburg relieved by strict division measures as saloons closed by eleven. Four Maryland militia members stole a mail carrier’s horse team but were detained by Detective Wilson. Ongoing camp discipline noted after a Virginia orderly felled a cavalryman in York Street incident.

Gettysburg Maryland P. H. Raffensperger Bigerville arove Baltimore street Charles H. Wilson Wilson Fang York street cotesed

Saloon License Protest Dismissed Near Pen Mar Park

Judge Keedy of Hagerstown dismissed the protest against issuing a saloon license to John H. Ruth within 500 yards of Pen Mar Park. He urged Ruth to exercise utmost caution and good faith to avoid harming peace and order and lamented the lack of court discretion in such matters.

Keedy Hagerstown John H. Ruth Pen Mar Park Ruth Pen Mar

Two Teams Tie In Seven Inning Lutheran Sunday Game

The College Lutheran and Methodist Sunday School teams tied after seven innings on Tuesday evening. Darkness ended play with no special features beyond a double play by the Lutherans.

College Lutheran Methodist

Meade Area Street Openings and Crossing Watchman Plan

City officials discussed opening Buford avenue and West Middle street after residents and committees voiced release and funding issues. The Western Maryland and Reading rail lines were urged to fund and place a watchman at the Washington street crossing while trainmen have guarded crossings during shifts. A request for a flagman at the Washington street crossing was approved and a street lighting fix on the York pike bridge over Rock Creek was directed.

Mr. Armor i Council Newman Clock Company Mr. Koch Tawney Washington street Chambersburg street Bott Franklin Chambersburg Battlefield Hotel L. S. Coulson Council Buford avenue Niewen RS Reading Buford and Springs avenues West Middle street Butt Western Maryland Railroad Company

Governor Mann Visits Virginia Camp For Field Training

Governor Mann of Virginia arrives at the camp with Adjutant General W. W. Sale and Inspector General Joseph Lane Stern. Militia units conduct attack and defense drills, big sham battle, and a glow from a searchlight demonstration draws officers’ praise. Health reports show twenty patients at the regular field hospital with minor injuries.

Mann Virginia W. W. Sale Joseph Lane Stern United States signal corps

Birthday Party Honors J W Cassat and J D Wolf

A birthday party was hosted Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Cassat on July 2 in honor of J. W. Cassat and John D. Wolf. Attending were numerous Cassat Wolffs Stites Hartlaub Wolff and Eicholtz family members plus friends and neighbors, with many listed by name.

John Cassat J. W. Cassat John D. Wolf John Wolf Susan C. Cassat Caroline Wolff Annie E. Steinour Emory Reigie Charles Stallsmith John Dottera

Wedding Bells Ring Merrily At Schroder Ziegler Wedding

Miss Carie Marie Schroder and Charles T. Ziegler wed in a home ceremony officiated by Rev. Dr. T J Barkley. Pink, green and white décor featured roses and ferns. Guests from York Harrisburg and Hanover attended as the couple planned a California trip before deciding their future home.

Grace Trene Schroder Mary Flemming Hanover dimond la valliere Schroder Wilson College Chambersburg Ziegler William T. Ziegler Springs avenue American Wringer Company Company M Fifth Pennsylvania town E. L. Schroder Israel Laucks E. 8. Brooks J. H Brooks Mary Brooks A. BR. Steck York Charles F. Shower Harrisburg Annie Rutledge Florence Campbell Huntingdon Helen Smiley Greenawalt Pfeiffer Washington E . Ziexler Gordon Smith Baltimore Marie Armstrong Carlisle Mise Mae Kerrigan Emmitsburg Oliver S Trone Nell Sprenkle Ada Bange J. H.Mackteduff J. H. Flemming

HAYS-MARTIN MRS CARRIE MARTIN MARRIES IN HAGERSTOWN

Miss Carrie Viola Martin daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Martin of Hagers town and Rev Chifford Elvin Hays pastor of the Lutheran Church Mc Connellsburg were married Tuesday evening at 8 in Trinity Lutheran Church Hagerstown Rev Dr J 5 Simon assisted by Rev C F Sanders professor at Gettysburg College Gettysburg officiating Verna Viola Hays sister of the groom was maid of honor John H Marshall Jr was best man Ushers were Harry Newcomer Lewis Bader Harry W Miller Charles Fry Rev George G Parker Claude W Waltemyer A reception followed at the bride's home for immediate relatives.

Carrie Viola Martin Elizabeth Martin Hagerstown Chifford Elvin Hays Lutheran Church McConnellsburg Trinity Lutheran Church J. 5. Simon C. F. Sanders Gettysburg College Gettysburg Verna Viola Hays John H. Marshall, Jr Harry Newcomer Lewis Bader Harry W. Miller Charles Fry Geroge G. Parker Cold Springs Claude W. Waltemyer Baltimore

Heaviest Gay Tuesday Drives Record Money Orders at Gettysburg Office

The Gettysburg post office reports its busiest day for money orders on a Tuesday described as the heaviest in its history. About 3600 dollars were processed in sales and related transactions, marking a notable peak in the office’s financial activity.

Gettysburg Ondere

Pennsylvania National Guard Impresses Regular Army Officials

Adjutant General Thomas J. Stewart praises Pennsylvania Guard encampments asserting the guard outpaces regulars in maneuvering troops and supplies, camp hygiene, and deportment. He cites rapid state-wide deployment, the Harrisburg arsenal's readiness, and a Shenandoah crackdown as proof of efficiency, while noting the guards maintain a clean disciplinary record.

Thomas J. Stewart Gettysburg National Guard of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Guard Stewart Harrisburg Shenandoah War Department

Houck Family Reunion At Heidlersburg Home

A July 3 family reunion at J. F. Houck’s home in Heidlersburg brought together ten children over five years since their last gathering. Eight grandchildren joined the eight Houck children for a noon dinner and lawn photographs, with attendees from York, Hanover, Harrisburg, New Oxford, and Gettysburg.

J. F. Houck Heidlersburg Houck Mumper Gettysburg

Reform Church Reunion at Pen Mar Park

The twenty first annual reunion of the Reformed churches of Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Southern Pennsylvania is set for July 14 at Pen Mar. Rev E F Weist will give the address, Braddock Heights Band will lead music and a concert follows. The All-College Hour led by Rev Clayton H Ranch will add humor and interest. The event invites colleges and academies to participate and Pen Mar Park promises improved facilities for thousands attending.

Reformed churches Maryland Virginia West Virinia Pennsylvania Pen Mar E. F. Weist D. D York Braddock Heights Clayton H. Ranch Baltimore

Bonneauville Picnic Date Set for Saturday July 16

The Bonneauville picnic is scheduled for Saturday July 16. Organizers urge attendees to bring meals and enjoy a community day with activities for families and neighbors. Local groups plan games and music, with details released by the town committee.

John A Poist Dies At Home In McSherrystown

John A Poist prominent McSherrystown cigar manufacturer died at his home Saturday at 3 20 p m after four months illness from complications He was 60 years 4 months and 20 days and survived by his second wife Katharyn O Farrell of Hanover and two daughters from his first marriage Mary C Poist and Mrs John W Keffer Also survived by five brothers Philip William Ignatius Harry and James Poist He helped found McSherrystown borough council the Hanover and McSherrystown Street Railway and was an incorporator and director of Fairmera Bank of McSherrystown Funeral mass was held at St Marys Catholic Church with interment in St Marys Cemetery Authority Rev Dailey */

John A. Poist McSherrystown James Poist Clara Hombaugh Charles Hombaugh Katharyn O'Farrell Hanover Mary C. Poist John W. Keffer Philip William Ignatius Harry Poist St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Father Dailey

Scatter Money Scene Illustrates Frugal Pension Story

The State Department’s chief clerk George D. Thorn recalls a Gettysburg pension tale of a mountain man who received about 700 dollars in back pay and insisted on spending it immediately. He grabbed coins and notes, then bought a broken-down horse, a cow, hay, and a stable, quickly losing the lot.

George D. Thorn State Department Harrisburg Star Gettysburg

Fruit Growers to Meet in Bendersville July 7

The Fruit Growers' Association of Adams County convenes at Fruit Growers' Hall in Bendersville on Saturday evening at 7 30 to discuss Handling the Peach Crop. York County peach grower Levi M Myers will attend and assist in the discussion.

Fruit Growers’ Association of Adams County

Marriage Surprise For Amos Cressler And Nan Reed

Fairfield residents learn of the marriage of Amos Cressler son of James Treesler and Nan Margaret Reed daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Reed. The ceremony occurred at Rev D C Eyler home near Fountain Dale on Saturday June 19. Congratulations are extended.

Fairfield Amos Cressler James Treesler Nan Margaret Charles F. Reed D. C. Eyler Fountain Dale

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MEAR PEN MAR VIRGINA werner Mann militia hospital corps Wotherspoon Sharp Aleshier Crozier Whipple Torney C. A.Dempsey Regular Army iss Carrie Marie Schroder Charles T. Ziegler Carie Marie Schroder Winfield S.Schroder T. J. Barkley the Reformed church Cremer Moul orchestra of Regla Butler Parker’s Landing HAYS MARTIN CLAIMS HOUCK REUNION REFORMED CHURCH REUNION BOMMEAUVILLE PICHIC Bonneauville MecSherrystown JEPHIVES
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