Death notices from Mount Joy and New Chester area
Obituaries report the deaths of William Williams a farmer from Mount Joy township Hannah N M Winand former New Chester postmistress Lydia Ann Rahn widow of Washington Rahn Barnard Miller longtime Hamilton township resident. Williams survived by wife four children and extended family. Winand survived by daughters Maggie and Mary and three sons with funeral at St John’s Reformed church New Chester. Rahn died at his son's home after five weeks illness. six sons and three daughters, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Miller died at home near Pine Run schoolhouse. funeral at Abbottstown Lutheran church with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
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William Williams
Mount Joy township
Williams
Gettysburg
John Williams
B. D. Williams
J. Ed. Reiling
William Eden
George A. Taylor
Ada
Alice Williams
HANNAH M. WINARD
Hannah NM. Winand
Amand Winand
New Chester
Winand
Thomas McCreary
Meche
Maggie Winand
Mary Pottorff
Charles
Gardners Station
John
Jacob Winand
St. John’s Reformed church
Lydia Ann Rahn
Washington Rahn
George Rahn
Hanover
Midway
Samuel
Clinton Rahn
Pennville
Howard Rahn
Conewago township
Henry Rahn
Abbottstown
Murray Bishop
Littlestown
Sarah Kohler
York
John Kellenberger
Joseph Keller
Yorkana
Aaron Wahler
Reverend Pritchard Dies in Phillipsburg New Jersey
Rev. T. C. Pritchard D D died Wednesday morning in Phillipsburg New Jersey and will be buried there Saturday afternoon. He was husband to Judge E. McC. Swope’s sister and is survived by his wife and one son. Mrs Aaron Wisler died at home in Butler township Sunday evening at five. Funeral held at nine this morning. Further details unavailable.
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T. CG.ritchard
D. D
Phillipsburg
New Jersey
Pritchard
McC. Swope anu
AARON WISLER
Aaron Winler
Butler township
Echoes of Bosserman terrorist attack near East Berlin
John Bosserman’s long-ago assault near East Berlin left one dead and several injured. Victim John Butt, hurt in 1908, will be taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital for skull surgery to restore function. Surgeons Spotz Miller Hoechst report Butt’s recovery but lost right-arm control.
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East Berlin
Baltimore Hospital
John Bosserman
heard
John Butt
Baltimore
Mr. Butt
Spotz, Miller
Elizabeth Kittinger Weds Robert Reindoller at Chambersburg
Miss Elizabeth Kittinger daughter of Mrs Bertha Kittinger and Robert Shugh Reindoller of Fairfield wed Wednesday June 8 at 2 PM in Chambersburg. Rev W K Fleck officiated using Lutheran ring service before family and friends. Bride wore white silk fail and carried roses. They plan a honeymoon to Philadelphia and Atlantic City before settling in Fairfield. The bride was a noted Adams County teacher and the groom is with J J Reindollar and Son.
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Bertha Kittinger
Franklin street
Chambersburg
Elizabeth Kittinger
Robert Shugh Reindoller
Fairfield
W. K. Fleck
Fairfield Lutheran church
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Adams County
J. J. Reindollar and Son
Pet Crow Dies After Accident in Spring Home Tale
Joseph Simpson of Huntington township mourns the death of his pet crow Howard who fell into a spring and drowned. The bird, found nine years ago in a nest, grew tame and often greeted him with a clear good morning, becoming a mischievous household character.
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Joseph Simpson
Huntington township
Simpson
Howard
Comet egg at Mummasburg sighting reported
Mummasburg correspondent notes a soft shell egg with a three inch tail resembling the earlier comet eggs. The item is described as the first of its kind in the area since the comet moved west. Local resident Spencer Strausbaugh previously possessed a similar egg.
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Mummasburg
Ithaca
New York
Spencer Strausbaugh
Donation party at church redistributes groceries to pastor
Members of the Lutheran church of Fairfield hosted a donation gathering at the residence of their new pastor Rev. W. K. Fleck on Wednesday evening. The surprise event collected groceries, canned goods, flour, potatoes, and other provisions, with horses also fed.
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Lutheran church of Fairfield
W. K. Fleck
Gettysburg wins state convention bid while losing G A R encampment
Gettysburg secured the Pennsylvania postmasters convention for the first week of June after a close campaign at McKeesport. Scranton won next year’s Grand Army of the Republic encampment by a narrow eighteen vote margin. Gettysburg is slated as the permanent site thereafter. Local leaders argued Gettysburg would draw postmasters and visitors for the monument dedication in September, aiding the bid. Postmaster Beales announced plans to fund promotional efforts, facing opposition from other cities including Harrisburg and Erie.
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Gettysburg
Grand Army
Scranton
Pennsylvania postmasters
McKeesport
Portland
Retail Merchants’Association
Harrisburg
postmasters’ convention
Beales
Merchants’ Association
Altoona
Erie
New Castle
Need More Funds For Marsh Creek Dam Restoration
Gettysburg anglers press for funds to repair Breams dam on Marsh creek after years of neglect. They aim to raise about 150 dollars for concrete and masonry work to restore the dam, enabling summer and fall construction and reviving a well known local landmark.
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Marsh creek
Carroll County Boy Killed in Wood Wagon Accident
Ernest Zepp age eleven, son of Mr and Mrs John A Zepp of Melrose Carroll County Maryland, died an hour after being struck by a rear wheel following a fall from a two horse wagon load of wood near his home. His father edited the Shut in Friend newspaper and wide circle of friends mourn the loss.
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Ernest
John A. Zepp
Melrose
Carroll County
Lewis Theri
Zepp
Iron Found in Highland Township Stone
Two recent mineral discoveries near the Blue Ridge are reported. I H Weikert of Highland Township presented a stone with visible iron, examined at Gettysburg College and found to contain iron. The find began a year ago during cellar digging and may be developed if quantities prove profitable. In Waynesboro, John Keckler claims gold and lead in nearby mountains, guarding the site but showing mineral pieces to several people.
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Blue Ridge
I. H. Weikert
Highland township
Times
Weikert
Gettysburg College
Waynesboro
John Keckler
State Zoo scientist Surface cleared of criminal intent
Adams County fruit growers learn that State Zoo logist H A Surface was absolved of any intention to misuse state apparatus or labor for personal profit on his Mechanicsburg farm. The hearing found no criminal motive, though he was criticized for caution and discretion. work halted pending disclosures. Governor Stuart announced findings with Agriculture Secretary Critchfield presiding.
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Adams County
H. A. Surface
Pennsylvania
Mechanicsburg
Alfred Satterthwait
Chester county
Capitol
Dr. Surface
Stuart
Secretary of Agriculture
N. B. Critchfield
Satterthwait
Surface
Gifts to Colleges Aid Endowment and Professorships
Franklin and Marshall college received 50000 from George F. Baer president of the board of trustees for the endowment fund. E F Fackenthal of Riegelsville donated 10000 for the biology and geology professorship. Both gifts were bonds at 5 percent. Ursinus College announced 53000 raised during its fortieth anniversary observance at its Tuesday board meeting.
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George F. Baer
Franklin and Marshall college
E. F. Fackenthal
Riegelsville
Ursinus College
Fairfield youth falls from tree injuring arm
Paul Kebil son of George J Ke bil of the Mansion House at Fairfield fell from a tree Monday evening and badly sprained the ligaments of his left arm. Dr Trout attended.
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Paul Kebil
George J. Kebil
Fairfield
Dr. Trout
Tough as sole leather in vat at McKnightstown Station
Victor Duttera discovered a hide in a vat at McKnightstown Station that had been in water for over 14 years. The hide remained exceptionally hard and solid, described as as tough as a board.
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Victor Duttera
McKnightstown Station
Bishop at the Commencement at St Francis Xavier School
The annual commencement exercises at St Francis Xavier School in Xavier Hall featured a large student showcase under Sisters guidance. Bishop Shanahan attended and delivered the address, praising combined religious and intellectual training as seven graduates received diplomas, with Miss Eckenrode and Miss Ramer among speakers and performers in a varied program including a Cinderella in Flowerland cantata and May Day dances.
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St. Francis Xavier's School
Xavier Hall
John W.Shanabap
Helen Stock
Edna Zincand
Clarence J. Breighner
Creep Mouse
Ruth Straushaugh
Gertrude Slonaker
Cinderella
Grace Ramner
Simon Stock
prince
Ralph Redding
bee
butterflies
Zita Ramer
T. W. Hayes
Shanahan
Myrtle J. Culp
Anna C. Eckenrode
Zita A. Ramer
Florence C. Redding
Ivey R. Strashaugh
Ellen F. Thomas
Comet Egg Report From Rock Creek Farm
Mrs Fraunfeiter living on the mansion camp farm along Rock Creek found an egg about the size of a walnut with a hard shell and a two inch tail protruding from the small end. The observation adds to evidence that the comet has lost its tail before fading from view.
Heller and Snyder Tie The Knot In Idaville Ceremony
William J. Heller and Miss Ida Snyder of Idaville wed on Tuesday evening at the bride’s home in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Mr. Busey. Congratulations follow the simple local nuptials.
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William J. Heller
Ida Snyder
Idaville
Mr. Busey
Gettysburg Town Council Holds June Meeting
The Gettysburg Town Council met Tuesday evening in the engine house council chamber. Red shale offered for street filling was accepted. Tax methods for battlefield vehicles were discussed with no changes this summer. Dr. Hudson raised height and light pole concerns. no action taken. Finances: general fund $262.22, special fund $1,345.50. auditors referred. Alley ordinance passed. Light and police registry issues addressed with repairs planned. Tax duplicates for 1910 totaled $9,935.47. prior year $8,902.46.
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Gettysburg
Mr. Butt
Charles Beck
John E. Pitzer
Council
Kitzmiller
Hudson
Cumberland township
Miller
Burgess Holtzworth
Gold vein found on Adams county tract near Jack's Hollow
Eagle Metallic Copper Mining company reports a gold ore vein assaying about 73 dollars per ton on a South Mountains tract in Adams county. The vein runs along a dyke between slopes, about 60 feet wide and 160 feet deep, with enough ore to operate at least two years and potential additional deposits. The Allentown based company is capitalized at 500000.
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South Mountains
Adams county
Eagle Metallic Copper Mining company
Jack’s Hollow
Allentown
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LYDIA RAHN
Barnard Miller
Hamilton township
Pine Run
Mr. Miller
Katharine Hartman
Susan Miller
Abbottstown Lutheran church
A. C. Forscht
BOSSERMAN
Butt
Cornelius Baker
Baker
ettysburg
Convention of
Bream
fH. Weikert
Mgr. Keckler
HELLER
SNYDER
East Middle street
Shearer
second square
Chambersburg street
Board of Health
Councilman Armor
Engineer Pratt
Tawney
Pratt
college
ADAMS
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