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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
1
Leon Martin of York faces fornication and bastardy charges after arrest by Detective Stoner and bail posted for a hearing before Alderman Owen. Sheriff sale nets $7000 for Paul C. Kitzmiller farm in Hamilton Township as Kohler and Chronister join F M Bank in New Oxford.
Local notices report John Mummert selling near Bermudian and moving to Hampton. Guy Allbright lists Hanover street East Berlin as home, selling cars for Le rew's garage. A new Ford touring car cited for W. D. Bosserman near Hampton. Hampton school April figures show 49 pupils, high attendance by both genders. long list of daily attendees and term attendees. Dozens of visits and social notes list residents and guests from Hampton, Hanover, New Oxford, York, Gettysburg, and surrounding areas with numerous family and school connections.
Thunder showers postponed Saturday night’s four act drama The Road to the City at the lodge hall to eight o’clock this Saturday. The accomplished players promise a convincing performance with mystery sympathy and humor. An earlier York Springs show drew a large audience and earned a favorable Comet write up. Price 15 and 2 cents.
A reception will be tendered the Rev Mr Sheffer and family, new minister of the Fi Lutheran church, this Thursday evening by members of the congregation. Mrs Lizzie Swarts, formerly of Hanover, is making her home with Mr and Mrs Jacob Heltze, Lincoln way, W.
Unclear ad text promoting new player pianos with price range 495 to 3660. Mentions Weaver Plain Warerooms at 9 Bartmore St Hanover. Includes invitation for demonstration and purchase.
John Little of near Hunters town was found guilty on three counts by a jury after a 35 minute deliberation. He faces a maximum nine years at Eastern Penitentiary with a possible $500 fine. a minimum of three years is also set. Sheriff Shearer moved him to jail as the verdict was read. R. C. Wibbe defended Little. no new trial is expected. County welfare officials welcomed the verdict. Little’s daughter Emma is in county care.
The Adams county league begins Saturday with Aspers Bendersville replacing Hanover Red Men. New Oxford led by Cromer Fenst and Bucher is favored for top division if they hit well. Local fans expect a big turnout as Aspers hosts the opener and New Oxford plans practice to sharpen hitting.
The article lists Saturday games New Oxford at Aspers Midway at Arendtsville Gettysburg at McSherrystown Biglerville at Littlestown. It reports on two crowds at Crystal theatre for the Black and White Minstrels and Entertainers with receipts of 201.50. It notes church matters in Gettysburg with the West Pennsylvania Synod approving the split of New Oxford McSherrystown into two parishes, pending synod approval in October. An indoor baseball game between Fast Berlin and New Oxford ended 13 to 9 with a late homer by John Serff. A child, Cheries Livingston, fractured his leg at a New Oxford home construction site. Bud Snyder and Harvey Taughinbaugh are briefly noted for theater tickets and a car purchase respectively.
Several good used pianos priced at 150 175 dollars available for inspection at Weaver Piano Warerooms 9 Baltimore Street Hanover.
East Berlin residents report on animal care after a damside squalor complaint with Dr Russell of Hanover visiting the farm. Local events include stage plays by Knights of Malta and SCA talent, film showings, a school play, garden harvests, new jobs, clean up day, and updated church youth officers.
Jacob Slothour, 72, of Hampton area, was struck by a Chevrolet touring car on a Saturday night and dragged about 331 yards to his death. Eyewitness reports described a lens fragment from the car headlight and a pursuing vehicle purchased nearby. Police pursue a driver and possible buyer of a used lens as coroner opens inquest.
Joseph Faulkner husband of Mrs. Nina Miller Faulkner formerly of New Oxford died Sunday night in Philadelphia. Mrs. Faulkner visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. George A. Miller E High Street expected to leave for Philadelphia Monday morning for the city. Details of death are not available.
W A Diehl of New Oxford sues John T Taylor of Lancaster for 10000 alleging auto crash injuries at the Swift Run bridge on the Lincoln Highway in September 1623. He claims damages for hospital bills, doctors, house costs, lost occupation after both cars met head on. The case began before Judge McPherson with a jury yesterday. Diehl suffered severe injuries, including leg fractures and extensive contusions.
Stephen Nixon aged 17 of Stewart Deardorff’s John N Hersh farm Qualityville was kicked in the left side by a mule Friday noon. He was admitted to Warner Hospital Gettysburg in serious condition after his kidney was torn loose and removed. Nixon, employed by nearby farmers, had been with Deardorff since Monday and is described as a hard working youth.
Miss Elizabeth Hersh of New Oxford and Wallace Peters of Guernsey will marry in June. A tea at Gettysburg hosted by Mrs. John Keith featured spring decor and a musical program by Paul Reaser and Alfred Gilbert.
The York hospital will graduate the largest nurse class on Tuesday evening May 19 in Christ Lutheran church auditorium. Eleven members form the 25th class with five York residents including Misses Lyda Millar and Reta Glass. See Things a comedy in three acts by New Oxford HK S. at Crystal theatre May 7 and 8 with Dr. Snyder’s orchestra. Jury verdict states Mr Slothour died from injuries after an automobile accident. Funeral services for Slothour are set at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday with Hampton Lutheran church rites to follow.
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