Deaths in Adams County and surrounding towns
Several obituaries and notices from Adams County and nearby areas. Emma Aughinbaugh Wert, wife of Professor J. Howard Wert, dies at Mount Gretna after health decline. she had notable Civil War era service delivering water to soldiers. Also mourns Mary T. Blocher, Mary Black, Henry Shumard, Eugene Myers, Daniel March, James C. Galt, and infant John Sanders with details of their ages, families, and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Aughinbaugh Wert
J. Howard Wert
Harrisburg
Chautauqua
Mount Gretna
Wert
Gettysburg
Professor Wert
Carlisle street
Eleventh Corps
Adams county
Aughinbaugh
Anne A. Wert
C. H. Leeds
Washington
Mary Black
Willliam Black
Silver Run
Edward Felteh
Columbia
John
George
Matthias
Harry
U. S
Philippines
Lizzie White
Chicago
Henry Shumard
Butler township
Spring Lake Beach
New Jersey
Jacob Bittinger
John F. Lupp
Arendtaville
James P Lupp
Aspers
George Lupp
Steelton
Greenmount Cemetery
QAPHIYF
Grapes ripening as drought limits wildflowers for bees
Owing to drought there are few wildflowers for bees to gather honey. Bees focus on the grape crop, which is beginning to ripen and appears to be a fair yield in this county.
Rapid growing colt weighs 342 pounds at three months
W Oss Duttera of Baltimore street reports a horse colt aged three months and thirteen days weighing 342 pounds. The animal gained 42 pounds in the last 30 days, indicating rapid growth for the breed and age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OS. Duttera
Baltimore street
Anglers Invited to State Sportsmen Convention
Local anglers invited to the Pennsylvania Sportsmen convention to fish for black bass and sunfish with multiple prizes for the largest catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Sportsmen
Weaver sale of three Cashtown houses on Middle Street
Edward A. Weaver attorney reports three Midland street houses sold by Harry Walter Ito D. A. Mickley of Cashtown. The transactions finalize real estate owned by Mickley with Weaver acting as solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Weaver
Middle street
Harry Walter ito
D. A. Mickley
Cashtown
Court Business Reports Real Estate and Estate Actions
Adams County Court transacted multiple matters including confirmation of sale returns for John C. Miller deceased Huntington Township and Jacob Pittentarf deceased Tyrone Township. Deeds to Nevin J. Beitman and views to lay out public roads in several townships were ordered, with bonds and openings specified. Several guardianships and appraisers were appointed in related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Court
John C. Miller
Huntington township
Orphans’ Court
Nevin J. Beitman
Jacob. Pittentarf
Tyrone’ township
L. J. Pittentart
Commonwealth
Mike Deninge
Elias Rosenvitch
Thomas Koler
Citizens’ Trust Company of
Gettysburg
Mary Edna Reiley
Susan Reiley
McSherrystown
Charles Roy Swope
Charles E. Swope
Benny Hoover
John Miller
George A Raffensperger
Franklin Deatrick
Straban
Clement F. Lingg
Oxford township
3 point
Robert Bream
Pitzer
Cumberland township
Gettysburg and
Fairfield road
Gettysburg Transit Company Sale Draws Buyer Interest
The Waynesboro Herald reports discussion that C. & G. may acquire the Gettysburg Transit line. Surveys show routes from Caledonia terminus to Gettysburg via Chambersburg street, suggesting the local road as a logical buyer. The sale on September 1 will test this view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro Herald
Gettysburg
sas
C. & @. truley company
Caledonia
Chambersburg street
Chickens Poisoned in Arendtsville Spur
Reuben Roth reports a malicious act in Arendtsville Sept 3 as Paris Green mixed with mill feed killed one chicken and sickened others. He saved the rest by milk treatment and cites a strong clue leading to an arrest soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arendtsville
Reuben Roth
Handsome Water Street House Under Construction
J. Francis Stallsmith has begun work on a new dwelling for Mr. Thomas Biddle on Water street. The house is described as one of the most handsome in the town area. William B. Tewhs is adding a 42 by 2 foot extension to the Davis and Company store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Francis Stallsmith
Thomas Biddle
Water street
William B. Tewhs
Davis and Company
County Base Ball Season Sees Wide County Interest
September marks the end of Adams County baseball with many teams staging strong showings. New Oxford proved a season sensation before losing to Gettysburg, while East Enders Fairfield West End Abbottstown Littlestown York Springs Iglesville Arendtsville Bendersville Idaville and Buchannan Valley plus McKnightstown all fielded proud amateur squads. Gettysburg triumphed despite limited funds, aided by foreign players, signaling a push for a top class 1910 lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Stanmer
New Osford
Gettysburg
East
Abbottstown
Littlestown
York Springs
Iglesville
Arendtsville
Bendersville
Idaville
Buchanan Valley
McKnightstown
Family auto trip to Mansfield completes circuit
Mrs J E Plank, Mr and Mrs 8 V Bushman and daughter Bessie return from a motor tour covering York Harrisburg Swabury Williamsport and Mansfield 225 miles one way then via Blossburg Arnett Dauphin Marysville and Bridgeport over the Allegheny Mountains to Harrisburg arriving Hanover at 4 PM Tuesday. The trip in Bushman s Ford was without a break or puncture and deemed very enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.E. Plank
V. Bushman
Bessie
Mansfield
York
Harrisburg
Swabury
Williamsport
Liberty
Antrim
Weilsboro
Blossburg
Arnett
Dauphin
Marysville
Bridgeport
Allegheny Mountains
Williams Grove
Hanover
Bushuan
Ford
Peach Season Bright Prospects For Local Growers
The peach harvest is at its height in the South Mountain belt with strong yields and expected good profits. Major shipping points include Smithsburg Edgemont Midvale Riggsold and Ledy in the northern belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Mountain belt
Smithsburg
Edgemont
Midvale
Riggzold
Ledy
Eclipse of Mars Hidden by Moon Draws Crowds in Gettysburg
Gettysburg residents gathered Wednesday evening as Mars was eclipsed by the moon in clear skies. The event lasted about an hour with Mars completely obscured from view, drawing many observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Mars
Big Vegetables Report From Biglerville Farmers
Fred Showers of route 1 Biglerville weighs a two pound potato while Elmer Baldwin of the same route shows a two pound beefsteak tomato measuring 17 inches in circumference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Showers
Biglerville
Elmer Baldwin
Gettysburg Rural Route Happenings Highlights Local News
Miss Dollie Lentz of route 4 visits Char les Carey of route 1. Numerous residents from Knoxlyn to Gettysburg travel, visit relatives, or attend picnics. Births, property updates, and home improvements mark a busy rural area week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollie Lentz
Charles Carey
Maud Plank
Knoxlyn
Albert Keyser
Pittsburg
Gettysburg
Stiff
Grace
Jacob
L. M. Faans
Nellie Rummel
J. Edward Plank
route
8. V. Bushman
Hanover
Mansfield
Mr. Bushman
Bertha Klunk
route 4
H. D. Liversberger
Edge Grove
Annie Herr
Ruth Herr
route 3
Bold Burglars Grab 18 Cents at Reading Railroad Station
A burglary early Wednesday at the D and M Junction station on the Reading Railroad between here and Harrisburg nets the thieves eighteen cents and many unused tickets. Entry broke a glass pane and the ticket office lock, with a case of mostly blank tickets stolen. No suspect or motive identified. agents notified along the Reading system.
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D. & M. Junction
Reading
here
Harrisburg
Local Social Notes From Gettysburg Area
BRIEF NOTES list residents visiting relatives and traveling, mentioning Mr. and Mrs. Tobias of Everett and Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth of Altoona as guests at the Hughes home on Baltimore street. Other items note births, moves, and visits by residents like Elizabeth Cox, Mrs. Butter and daughters, Miss Bessie Storrick, and trips to Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobias
Everett
Ellsworth
Altoona
John Hughes
Baltimore street
Bert Widder
G. Butter
Ella and
May
Pottstown
W. D. Oyler
Biglerville
J. E. Oyler
Elizabeth Cox
Lewars
Senator Martin
Broadway
Littlestown
Margaret Roser
Gettysburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
MARY T. BLOCHER
Benjamin Blocher
Rendersville
B. Gochnaar
Lytey
Philadelphia
Mabel Gochnaar
EUGENE MYERS
New Oxford
New York
Mary A. Myers
James Myers
Brooklyn
Charles Myers
Lewis Myers
West Virginia
Han _over
DANIEL MARCH
Franklin township
Sarah
Susan
dleath
the
Reformed church
JAMES C. GALT
James
Galt
Carrell County
Tanettown
Miss Ellen Galt
Taney town
Taneytown
Upton Birnie
Samuel Galt
Copperville
JOHN SANDERS
Harry Sanders
Iron Springs
Fairfield Catholic
Stacker Company
Butler
Pine Grove
Wolf’s Corner
Bender’s Church
Daniel Wagner
Chambersburg pike
Wenksville
William McKenrick
Frank Clapsaddle
William A. Martin
J. L. Butt
Keystone Straw Stacker Company
Leander Warren
C. H. Ruff
Fairfield
West End
Isaac Rife
Table Rock
Conewago
Annie McGuigan
Harry McGuigan
John Murray
David & Kime
Washington, D.C
Henry Kalbfleisch
William Flemming
Luther Beutlevard
Marsh Creek
Eva Rothhaupt
Orrtanna
Bernad Stock
Ethel Wenschhof
H. P. Bigham
Elizabeth
Davie Herr
Marion
Carrier Hutchison
route 5
Harry Walter
Enna Kuby
C. Slaybaugh
route 8
John Mans
Tillie Grove
A. J. Hawn
Howard Brame
Jefferson Cassatt
J. William Maring
James H. Beaver
George McClear
route 12
AS. Milly
Samuel Knox
George A. Reaver
Freedomstownship
John A. Kime
Mary Beamer
route 1
H. E. Rothhaupt
route 2
C.H. Wenschhof
L. C. Plank
route 6
James Ross
Williams’ Grove
Shryock
Waynesboro
Milton Eberawl
Carl Zepp
Andrew Topper
William Kuhn
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