Peace Memorial Plan Grows From Gettysburg Reunion
Editorial from Louisville Courier-Journal reports broad support nationwide for a Gettysburg peace monument. Col Andrew Cowan of Louisville spearheads Gettysburg Peace Memorial Association with equal Federal and Confederate veterans. Plan envisions congressional aid after delays, urging bipartisan cooperation and national patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Andrew Cowan
Louisville
Gettysburg
Gettysburg Peace Memorial Association
Kentucky
Wilson
Pennsylvania Commission
Col. Cowan
Washington
North
South
Congress
Boy Found After Months Search Near Emmitsburg
Thomas Coyle aged 16 from near Emmitsburg was missing since January 20. He was found in Harrisburg by his brother who urged him to return home. Coyle refused saying he has a good job and plans to stay in Harrisburg. The relief of his safe return brings satisfaction to relatives and friends. Lewis Linebaugh, who left Fountain Dale for Baltimore on September 7, returned home on Monday and is content to stay.
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Thomas Coyle
Emmitsburg
Yaudlu
Harrisburg
Coyle
Lewis Linebaugh
Fountain Dale
Baltimore
Isaac F. Deardorff dies at home near Avidisville
Isaac F Deardorff died at his home near Avidisville Saturday morning at 10 80 o clock aged 46. He is survived by his wife and two children John and Sara four home also two sisters and one brother Mrs Louisa Weikert Baltimore Mrs Annie Wilson Gettysburg and Anthony Deardorff York Springs Funeral Tuesday morning Services at the house at 9 80 Interment in Evergreen Cemetery Gettysburg Rev T C Hesson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac F. Deardorff
Avidisville
Ife
John
Sara
Louisa Weikert
Baltimore
Annie Wilson
Gettysburg
Anthony Deardorff
York Sprines
Evergreen Cemetery
T. C. Hesson
Feeser Wentz Nuptials at Hanover Reformed Parsonage
John C. Feeser son of Mr and Mrs Chats 4 Peeser and Lydia E Wentz daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Wentz both of Adams county were married on Sunday morning at 7 50 by Rev J H Hartman at the Reformed parsonage in Hanover.
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John C. Feeser
Chats
Local recital to feature David Bispham in November
The local committee announces the November recital by David Bispham is assured with Harry Gilbert as accompanist. Date to be published later.
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David Bispham
Harry Gilbert
Eugene V Devine Dies in McSherrystown at 82
Eugene V Devine died at his home in McSherrystown Friday at 12 15 after a two week illness from complications. He was 82 years 10 months 8 days, husband of Lizzie Leivelnberger, with two children Francis E and Mary A. Survived by his mother Agnes Devine four brothers and two sisters. Funeral Monday Sept 29 at St Marys Church at 9 am with Rev L Aug Reudher officiating. Interment in Conewago Chapel cemetery.
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Eugene V. Devine
McSherrystown
James Devine
Edgegrove
Lizzie Leivelnberger
Francis E
Mary A
Agnes Devine
Harry Devine
Davidsburg
William P. Devine
Hotel O’Bold
Hanover
John Devine
Joseph Kaehler
Catonsville
Robert T. Sneeringer
St. Mary’s church
Rev. L. Aug. Reudher
Conewago Chapel
Cant Kill Turkeys In Pennsylvania For Two Years
The state bans turkey hunting this year and next after a law passed by the Legislature. Wild turkeys are protected and more numerous than in years, boldly appearing across southern and central Pennsylvania as Game Warden Berrier notes recent sightings.
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Pennsylvania
Berrier
Frisky Soph at Gettysburg College Faces Interview
The Harrisburg Star Independent notes a Gettysburg College Soph interfered with mail destined for a Freshman. She is headed for an interview with Judge Witmer of the United States District Court. The piece warns against tampering with federal mail.
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Harrisburg Star Independent
Gettysburg College
Freshie
Witmer
United States District Court
Uncle Sam
Railroads Paid For Bringing Veterans To Celebration
The Gettysburg Anniversary commission paid the last bills for transportation of about 20 000 Pennsylvania veterans. Forty seven railroads were reimbursed for moving veterans to the celebration. 8 M Bushman returned from Cleveland and spoke at the Reformed church in Arendtaville on Sunday night.
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Pennsylvania
M. Bushman
Cleveland
Reformed church
Arendtaville
Logal Carriers Face Surprise Workload At Gettysburg Post Office
Rural mail carriers in Gettysburg received a Washington order requiring meticulous daily tallies from October 1 to November 29. Each carrier will complete up to two dozen columns of data on postage, counts, and fourth class matter, turning mail delivery into bookkeeping. Carriers expect added duties and time, but some stay upbeat, noting it could be worse and that they will endure the increased workload.
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Gettysburg
Beales
Washington
Adams County
Professor H A Surface denies Grim San Jose scale discovery
Professor H A Surface, state economic zoologist, refutes a Reading dispatch claiming Dr James A Grim discovered the parasite that destroys the San Jose scale. She says two years of work at the capitol and coordination with Inspector Windle preceded any announcement and Grim was not the original discoverer.
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H. A. Surface
James A. Grim
Keystone State Normal School
Kutztown
Surface
Grim
San Jose
Cumberland county
capitol
Francis Windle
West Chester
Harrisburg
Final Show by Manhattan Players at Walter's Theatre
The Manhattan Players closed their week at Walter's Theatre on Saturday evening before a crowded house. The company grew more popular each night and audiences quickly approved of the work. They will be welcomed again if they return.
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Manhattan Players
Walter’s Theatre
Gettysburg College Football Suffers Three Defeats
Gettysburg College teams lost three games with a combined 135 points. Pennsylvania defeated them 53 to 0 at Franklin Field, Williamson Trade School beat them 68 to 0 at Media, and York High School won 14 to 0 at York. Harry E. Bambaugh returned home after an appendicitis operation. Erney Myers travels to Baltimore for several days.
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Gettysburg College
Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Williamson Trade School
Media
York High School
York
Harry E. Bambaugh
York hospital
Erney Myers
North Stratton street
Baltimore
Open bids for Greek temple at Lincoln Memorial project
The Lincoln Memorial Commission recommended Secretary Garrison award the superstructure contract to a Washington firm for 1,537,800 using Yule marble from Colorado. Foundation bids will be reopened. Underpinning Co of New York was closest but failed to meet commission specs. A $50,000 statue budget awaits a sculptor. total project cost should near 2,000,090 authorized, within about 10,000.
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Lincoln Memorial
Garrison
Washington
Lincoln
Surprise Birthday Party At Walter Snyder Home
A large group attended a surprise party Thursday evening at Walter C. Snyder and wife to honor Mr Snyder on his 52nd birthday. Dozens of relatives and friends listed include the Sn yders, Winemans, Lowers, Sheets, Rauschers, Austins, Lightners, and many others, gathered for the celebration.
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Walter C. Snyder
Mr. Snyder
W. ©. Snyder
David Wineman
Elson Lower
John Sheets
Alvin Sheets
McClellan
Frank Rhodes
John Riley
George Rauscher
Charles Austin
Lewis Spahr
Arthur Lightner
George Plantz
George Johnson
John Wolf
George Laughman
John Kime
John A. Snyder
Charles N. Thomas
Clarence J. Rauscher
Wilbert Flack
Frank Eckert
Conrad Guise
Jacob Holiebaugh
Roy Dugan
P. A. T. Bowers
John Taylor
Bladen Hankey
John. Stevens
Howard Storm
Edgar Riley
Nelson Guise
Roy Guise
Albert Shultz
Clair Stevens
Wilmer Hankey
Grant Hankey
Clyde Dugan
Glen W. Snyder
Community Guests and Home Visits Across Town
Dr. Alexander H. ONeal of Wayne spent Sunday at his Baltimore Street home. Dr. Johnston McLanahan of Chambersburg visited with Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. McPherson. Robert Blocher of West Middle Street travels to Carlisle to finish courses at Carlisle Business College. Mrs. William Armor and Mrs. I. J. Grenoble return from a weeklong Tyrone trip. Mrs. Grenoble, with her son Guy, returns to Keyser West Virginia. Rev. Fr. W. F. Boyle of West High Street goes to Hazelton for several days. Mrs. J. P. Nicholson returns to Philadelphia after spending several Amantha in town.
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Alexander H. O'Neal
Wayne
Baltimore street
Johnston McLanahan
Chambersburg
Donald P. McPherson
Robert Blocher
West Middle street
Carlisle
Carlisle Business College
William Armor
I. J. Grenoble
Tyrone
Witnesses Flee After Stabbing at Bittinger
The incident at Bittinger left six or more witnesses scattered and unlocatable after Bernard McCabe and Calvin Kennedy clashed. Sheriff Thompson and Detective Wilson sought witnesses at the Hoke lime quarries but found none. Kennedy, charged with felonious assault and battery, is jailed in Adams County. his family in Pottstown has long been apart.
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Bittinger
Bernard McCabe
Calvin Kennedy
Adams County
Thompson
Wilson
Hoke
Henry
McCabe
Mr. Wilson
Thomasville
Kennedy
Pottstown
Farmers Day Premiums Grow with Local Retailers
A list of Farmers Day prizes on October 18 grows as Adams County Hardware, Blocher, Ambrogi Fruit Co., Penrose Myers, Miss Anna Hollebaugh, The Book Store, Trimmer's, Mumper, People's Cash Store and others add awards. Prizes span a gun for cabbage, watches, plates of fruit, cash, jewelry, dolls, hats, lamps, poultry and egg challenges, plus theater and grocery rewards for both town and rural entrants.
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Adams County Hardware Co
Co. A. Blocher
Elgin watch
Anna Hollebaugh
York
John A. Mumper
People’s Cash Store
jardiniere
Walter’s Theatre
Gettysburg
Rayo lamp
Emory Forrest
American Express Company
P. A. Miller
Parke
Leo H. Miller
J. B. Cleveland
Gettysburg Gas Co
D. J. Riele
Baseball pool operators fined in Harrisburg sentencing
President Judge George Kunkel harshly criticized police and authorities for warning before prosecuting base ball pool violators in Harrisburg. Nine operators faced September criminal court action. organizers C. A. Herr and Benjamin Lee were fined 100 dollars plus costs, while agents paid 25 dollars each plus costs.
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George Kunkel
Harrisburg
C. A. Herr
Benjamin Lee
Busy Pupils at Cumberland Valley Normal School Shippensburg
Adams County students at Cumberland Valley State Normal School Shippensburg hold class offices. Senior Elizabeth Sheads and others are listed by residence including Gettysburg Abbotts town New Oxford Biglerville and Littlestown. Margaret Lerew elected junior treasurer Nellie Rice sophomore secretary Stock vice president Lerew secretary Meckley treasurer Fiseel critic Herting door keeper Lower Y M C A vice president.
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Adams County
Cumberland Valley State Normal School
Shippensburg
Elizabeth Sheads
Gettysburg
H. W. Meckley
Abbottstown
Grace Byers
Fairfield
Alma Fiscel
New Oxford
Margaret Lerew
Margaret Troxell
Messrs. P. Earle Herting
Biglerville
Edgar R. Lower
Alfred R. McCauslin
John L. Stock
Nellie Rice
Hope Sterner
Idaville
Lolita Deardorff
Mary Spangler
Amos Snyder
Littlestown
Normal Literary Society
Alma Fiseel
P. Earl Herting
Social notes from Chambersburg area locals return home
Mrs. L. M. Buehler returns home on Chambersburg street after a week in Atlantic City. Mrs. C. E. Deitrick and daughter Louise of Washington DC come back from a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. George W. Schriver on Chambersburg street. Mrs. S. McC. Swope and daughter Amy Swope of Baltimore street spend several days in York. Guests of G. W. G. Heagey and family include Mr. and Mrs. William Moose, Miss M. Belle Seiss, and Mamie R. Seiss with E. Krise and E. A. Sperling from Creagerstown. Edward Newman of Franklin street spends the day in Hanover. Mrs. T. J. Stahle and daughter Louise Stahie of Baltimore street return from a visit with friends in York. George W. Thomas of Baltimore street leaves for Indiana, Pa to take a several month position.
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William Moose
M. Belle Seiss
Biglerville
Mamie R. Seiss
Graceham
E. ©. Krise
E. A. Sperling
Creagerstown
Edward Newman
Franklin street
Hanover
T. J. Stahle
Louise Stahie
Baltimore street
York
George W. Thomas
Baltimore ‘street
Indiana, Pa
Jeremiah Tawney Dies in Mechanicsburg at 87
Jeremiah Tawney formerly of Gettysburg died Sunday afternoon at four o'clock in Mechanicsburg at his daughter Mrs J H Urich's home from Bright's disease aged 87. He leaves a brother John of Montgomery and his daughter Mrs Urich. Body brought Wednesday on 9 15 Reading train and interred in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Jeremiah Tawney
Gettysburg
Mechanicsburg
J. H. Urich
Bright
John
Montgomery
Urich
Evergreen cemetery
Church soloist Mary Emmert takes new Philadelphia post
Miss Mary Emmert of New Oxford, formerly a soprano soloist at Summit Presbyterian Germantown, accepts a soloist role at Messiah Lutheran Church Philadelphia. Rev Danie WWeigle, son of Rev Dr and Mrs E D Weigle of Camp Hill, serves as pastor of the church.
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Mary Emmert
New Oxford
Summit Presbyterian church
Germantown
Messiah Lutheran church
Philadelphia
Danjie EK. Weigle
E. D. Weigle
Camp Hill
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