Local Happenings and Small-town Notices
Born July 28 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Harry P Hemler of Brush Run. A new derrick on the Orrtanna oil fields is under construction. A baby girl arrived for Mr and Mrs Harry Pittentorff of West High Street. Citizens Band to perform on Center Square August 3 at 7 30 pm. Several accidents and incidents including fractures and a lost pocketbook. A horse was put down after breaking a leg. Straw ride to Earhart home Round Hill. St. Luke’s celebration and Conewago Chapel picnic with good turnout. Humorous quips about dancing ice cream and rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Hemler
Brush Run
Orrtanna
Stork
Harry Pittentorff
West High Street
G. B. Nace, Son & Co
Hanover
Citizens Band
Center Square
Henry Bange
A. F. Yeager
Mt. Carmel
Adams County
Elizabeth Miller
Jacob Sherman
Thomas Earhart
Round Hill
Edward Keefer
Huntington Township
St. Luke’s
White Hall
Pine Run
Abbottstown man buys estate in Pigeon Hills at $25
Hezekiah McConley of Abbottstown purchased the deceased Solomon Strausbaugh property in Paradise township for 25 dollars. The 6 acre lot with a small house and corn crib changed hands. Other Berlin road sales in Hamilton township were withdrawn at bids of 1210 and 22.50 per acre. Adams County highway aid totals 49518 dollars, with conditions to use funds by next June to avoid loss to other state projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezekiah McConley
Abbottstown
Solomon Strausbaugh
Pigeon Hills
Paradise Township
John Spahr
Berlin Road
Hamilton Township
Adams County
Law Permitting Many Rods Declared Unconstitutional
A judge ruled the new law allowing any number of fishing rods invalid. Fishermen are urged to use a single rod to avoid trouble with fish wardens. A New Cheater resident claims toads fed on fireflies glow enough to read by. The piece muses about links to snake tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Cheater
Window glass accident harms Hanover girl
Sunday evening around 4:30 Miss Helen Alleman of Hanover was injured while removing a wire screen when her hand slipped and she cut a deep gash on her right forearm on a broken pane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Alleman
Special Notice to Farmers on Wheat Prices
Damp and wet wheat will not be received at either warehouse unless at steamer prices 50 cents per bushel. Joan H Carrera Jr Hanover Produce Co Z H Cashman Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan H. Carrera, JR
Hanover Produce Co
Z. H. Cashman
Picnic date moved for Immaculate Conception church benefit
The annual church picnic date changes from August 24 to Saturday August 31. The reassignment avoids a clash with Conewago Grange P of H who had booked speakers for August 24 and cannot secure them on the new date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Conewago Grange, P. of H
Estate dispute limits penalties and heirs receive value
In the estate of Vincent O Bold deceas ed Judge S McC Swope sustained claims of Matilda Little of McSherrystown and Dr R N Meisenhelder of Hanover. The collateral tax penalty was cut from 12 to 6 percent saving Mrs Smith over 349.07 after debts. A Pen Mar special carrying hundreds of people avoided a wreck when several intoxicated youths detached the last five cars near Horse Shoe Bend. they were stopped before the bend, averting disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent O’ Bold
S. McC. Swope
Matilda Little
McSherrystown
R.N. Meisenhelder
Hanover
Smith
Pen-Mar
Horse Shoe Bend
Young worker injured by steel barrel accident at McSherrystown
Gervais Eline, employee at Novelty Works owned by his father Simon Eline in McSherrystown, was hurt Thursday when a tilted steel barrel slipped. A piece struck his head against an emery wheel at high speed, shaving the scalp and causing a painful scalp wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gervais Eline
Simon Eline
McSherrystown
Fire damages Hanover grocer store with missing money
Damage estimated at 1500 dollars occurred at C H Yeiser’s Carlisle Street warehouse and store room in Hanover. A fire of unknown origin drove the Yeiser family from their second floor home. $178 in paper money kept under a carpet disappeared after the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Yeiser
Carlisle Street
Hanover
Death of Samuel Culp, the man with the freak heart
Samuel Culp, noted for his unusually large shoe-shaped heart that drew medical interest, died suddenly of heart disease at 24. While a University of Pennsylvania chemistry graduate, he endured X Ray examinations by eminent physicians with no successful treatment. He had many relatives and friends in Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Samuel Culp
University of Pennsylvania
Culp
Gettysburg
Harvest Field Wagon Tops Carriage In Close Call
Mr. Peter Berger and his son John near Bonneauville had a scare in a grain field last week when a wagon team balked. A snap of the reins caused the load to overturn throwing John to the ground but he escaped unharmed. The wagon and hay carriage were wrecked while the horses ran away and were later captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Berger
John
Bonneauville
Boy John Glass Undergoes Successful Appendicitis Operation
John Glass eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs John Glass was taken to York City Hospital last Monday for an appendicitis operation. The operation was successful and the lad was reported to be getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
John Glass
Paradise Church
York City Hospital
Gracy Takes Mare From Hanover Farm in July Theft
Robert Gracy of the Pigeon Hills allegedly seized a valued mare from Hl N Gitt’s stable on Westminster road near Hanover. The horse moved through several hands to Lewis Fox in Baltimore. Gracy and Carmine Gracey were later arrested on charges of horse stealing and receiving stolen goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gracy
Pigeon Hills
Hl. N. Gitt
Westminster Road
Hanover
Gracy
Washington Rhinehart
York
Kindig
Heller
Tragic Farm Accident Claims Young Brother on Carlisle Pike
Emory Mummert, about 24, died after a loaded wagon rolled from a barn bridge on the Carlisle pike in Hamilton township. He was helping his brother Howard push the wagon when it slipped, crushing his head between the axle and wall. Survived by his wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Diehl
Howard Mummert
Carlisle Pike
Hamilton Township
Emory Mummert
Howard
Emory
Mummert
Hanover Pike
East Berlin
Mad Dog Terror Scares Arendtsville Area
A mad dog spree in Arendtsville and Franklin township yesterday left several dogs and a horse bitten. The black and tan fox hound attacked animals on North High street and near Amos Minter and Jacob Bittinger properties before being shot by Wilson Raffensberger in Berchersville. All bite victims were tied and kept away from others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arendtsville
Franklin Township
High Street
Cashtown
Amos Minter
Jacob Bittinger
Wm. Beck
Allen Kane
Wilson Raffensberger
Eirjah Whisler
Berchersville
Arendtaville
Runaway Horse Tramples Arendtsville Man in Me Nallen Township
Edward Orner of Arendtsville suffers a crushed cheek bone and severe injuries when a team he drove for Orner Brothers spooked, throwing him as he paused near David Thomas’s home about 23 miles west of Arendtsville. The horse dashed into town before being stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menallen Township
Edward Orner
Arendtsville
Mr. Orner
Orner Brothers
Child Scald Injures Five Year Old in Conewago Township
A five year old daughter of Mrs Agnes Clark, living with Mrs Jacob Benedict near Hanover, fell into a bucket of boiling water left on the floor by Mrs Benedict. The back of her head neck and crest scalded with skin peeling. A physician attended to the injuries. Mrs Clark is formerly Miss Agnes Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Clark
Jacob Benedict
Conewago Township
Hanover
Benedict
Mra Clark
Agnes Brown
John Brown
Lutheran Reunion Draws Over 10000 in Pen Mar
More than ten thousand people from southern Pennsylvania and nearby states attended the twenty first annual Lutheran reunion at Pen-Mar on Thursday. The next gathering is set for July 23 1008 at Blue Mountain resort with Rev Dr G W Enders of York elected chair of the arrangements committee as the Pen Mar orchestra performed a concert before reunion exercises in the Tabernacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pen-Mar
Western Maryland Railroad
Blue Mountain Resort
G. W. Enders
York
Tabernacle
Death at Taylor Kime’s Arendtsville claims Emanuel Singley
Emanuel Singley, 21, of York, died Friday morning at Taylor Kime’s in Arendtsville while visiting his sister Mrs. Kime. He had suffered from consumption and had hoped a country trip would help. He was ill for some time and died before plans to return home. He belonged to the Red Men of York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Kime
Arendtsville
Emanuel Singley
Edw. Singley
York
Funeral notices for Eicholtz and several local residents
Samuel H Eicholtz of Gettysburg dies at noon at 63 after a stroke. He was a Civil War veteran and longtime Justice of the Peace. Survived by wife Grace and children J Allen and Grace, with siblings and in laws in Gettysburg and nearby townships. Also reported are deaths of Mrs Sarah L Simpson of Germany township and Mrs Nancy Jane Blocher of Littlestown, with details of survivors and the circumstances of their deaths and births.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Eicholtz
Gettysburg
Mr. Eicholts
Texas
Adams County
York
Skelly
Co. A
Pennsylvania
Grace
J. Allen
California
Jacob G
Iowa
John F
Straban Township
James W. Richoltz
William Benner
Clara Deatrick
Mrs Hartley Dies at 39 in Gettysburg Home
Mrs Anna Artman Hartley died at 6 30 am Monday at her Gettysburg home after a several weeks illness. A native of Philadelphia she was 39. She leaves husband Howard Startley four small children two brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Artman Hartley
Gettysburg
Hartley
Philadelphia
Howard Startley
Obituary: Augustus L Mickley Passes at 93 Near Cashtown
Augustus L Mickley died at his Cashtown area home Monday morning about 4 o clock at age 93. A longtime Adams County resident, he was among the oldest and most respected locals. He is survived by his wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus L Mickley
Cashtown
Mr. Mickley
Adams County
Chidren
Spalding Marries Nellie Bagott in Littlestown Ceremony
Maurice Spalding of New York City, son of Mr and Mrs E M Spalding of Littlestown, wed Miss Nellie Bagott of Littlestown last week in a small ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Spalding
New York City
E. M. Spalding
Littlestown
Nellie Bagott
Brick Production Totals at Berlin Junction Yards
The Berlin Junction brick yards employ about 100 men and produced large concrete figures this year. At the yard of S. Alwine production reached 8,000,000 bricks. The yard of J. Staub & Bro. produced 4,500,000 bricks. The yard of W. H. Carbaugh produced 5,000,000 bricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin Junction
S. Alwine
J. Staub & Bro
W. H. Carbaugh
Local Social Visits Noted Across Several Towns
Mrs. John Dippold and her son from Baltimore visit Mrs. Daniel Staub near town. Misses Etta and Myrle Diehl return from four weeks with friends in Lancaster Harrisburg Carlisle Boiling Springs and other places. They travel home with Miss Isabella B Diffenderfer from Carlisle. Miss Pfeiffer remains ill at home on Philadelphia Street. Sister Anna Albright of the Lutheran Deaconess Home Baltimore visits Miss Agnes Ehrhart on Philadelphia Street. Miss Blanche Thomas Mrs Burt Wildasin and three daughters from Hanover spend Sunday with Mrs Mary Ehrhart. Mrs Henry Galbraith of Gettysburg spends Friday in Hanover. Mr Charles W Cook of Sparrow's Point visits his mother Mrs Louisa Cook on Hanover Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dippold and Son
Baltimore
Daniel Staub
Mieses Etta
Myrle Diehl
Pitt Street
Lancaster
Harrisburg
Carlisle
Isabella B. Diffenderfer
Elizabeth Pfeiffer
Philadelphia Street
Anna Albright
Agnes Ehrhart
Philadelphia
Blanche Thomas
Burt Wildasin
Hanover
Mary Ehrhart
Henry Galbraith
Gettysburg
Charles W. Cook
Sparrow’s Point
Louisa Cook
Hanover Street
Margaret
Lillian Otto
Henry Otto
Town
Boston
Asbury Park
Irwin Ruff
Daniel Ruff
L. J. Weikert
John
Waynesboro
Martin Heltzel
Mervin Gable
Emma Gable
Carlisle Street
Wm. Roth
Elenora
Sadie Smith
Alfred
McSherrystown
SH. S. Smith
Squire Hl. J. Sneeringer
Bonneauville
V. A. Lawrence
Marietta Miller
Eltie Robinson
Llanover Street
Ida Mcguiness
Francis Lingg
Chas. Shonter
Mayme Lawrence
Regina Lawrence
Mary Allie Marshall
Near Town
N. Lingg
Sallie Thomas
York
A. W. Himes
Thomas Kelleg
Ridley Park
Sarah F. Himes
Dorothy
Helen Roth
Altoona
T. B. Himes
Mt. Joy
Lancaster County
Ruth
Susan Himes
Gap
Mary Livingston
Edw. Livingston
Charles Sunday
Harry Dunn
I. J. Dunn
Cedar Ridge
William Emlet
Minnie Bowman
Lillie
Emma Rohrbaugh
A. J. Gulden
Public Farm Sale Near Abbottstown and Local Church Sermon
Thursday August 22 Charles M Wolff of Hanover offers at public sale his farm near Abbottstown along the York pike Seed ad Rev Moses Deardorff of Iowa visiting his sister Mrs Mariah Stock will preach at St Paul Reformed church at 7 pm Sunday Lewis Sneezinger 15 son of Mr and Mrs Leo Sneezinger of Edges grove was severely injured last Saturday while tending cows a horn pierced his cheek causing a deep cut
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Wolff
Hanover
Abbottstown
York Pike
Moses Deardorff
Iowa
Mariah Stock
St. Paul Reformed Church
Lewis Sneezinger
Leo Sneezinger
Edgegrove
Summer House Burned At Franklin Farm
A summer house on John Bushey’s farm in Franklin township burned on Sunday morning. Blaine Bushey was away at church when neighbors arrived, preventing spread to the residence. Fire likely started from ashes near the building and caused several hundred dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bushey
Franklin Township
Blaine Bushey
House Burned in Suspected Arson in Hamiltonian Township
A two story weatherboarded log house at the old David Metz property near Cold Springs road belonged to Jacob Moritz and burned Thursday evening. The building was vacant since spring and the loss totals several hundred dollars with insurance status unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiltonian Township
Cold Springs
David Metz
Jacob Moritz
Moritz
Rattlesnake Bites Young Family Child Near Gardner Station
The young daughter of Charles Young was bitten twice by a large rattlesnake near their home by Gardner station. Dr. S B Myers of Idaville treated the girl and expects no serious outcome after prompt care. Charles Young killed the snake after the incident following his attempt to protect his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner's Station
Charles Young
Lady Injured in Wagon Fall Near Bonneauville
Mrs. Josephine McMaster of Bonneauville was badly bruised and suffered internal injuries after a horse spooked a wagon while loading hay. She remained bedridden but later began to convalesce with heart impact noted. Her son assisted at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine McMaster
Bonneauville
Samples Barred Now by Law Prohibits Depositing Medicines
A new act makes it unlawful to deposit samples of medicine or candy on any private or public property within the commonwealth. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to 100 dollars and imprisonment up to one year, or both, at the court's discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Mexican Miner Weds Miss Lydia Sell in Littlestown
John F. Motter of Sonora Mexico and Lydia A. Sell of Llanover were married Tuesday July 23 at 6 10 p m by Rev George Stibitz D D at Zion's Reformed parsonage 419 West Philadelphia Street The couple rekindle a nine year old romance earlier interrupted by Motter seeking fortune in silver mines in Mexico They plan a stay in York County before returning to Sonora Mexico to make their home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Motter
Sonora
Mexico
Lydia A. Sell
Llanover
George Stibitz
D. D
Zion’s Reformed Parsonage
West
Philadelphia Street
Motter
Littlestown
Mise Sell
Racing Matinee At Conewago Driving Park
A grand racing matinee is planned at Conewago Driving Park near New Chester on Saturday August 3. Several good horses will be entered in the races. Refreshments will be served and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conewago
New Chester
Freight train wreck delays traffic near Jack's Mountain
Several cars of a freight train on the Western Maryland railroad were thrown from the track at Jack's Mountain Tuesday afternoon delaying traffic for hours. Passengers traveling from this place to Pen Mar did not reach home until 12:30 Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Maryland
Jack’s Mountain
Pen- Mar
Wentz Bros and Frey Offer White Muslin Underwear
A larger selection of Ladies' White Muslin Underwear at right prices from Wentz Bros. and Frey located at 33 Baltimore Street, Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentz Bros. & Frey
Balto. St
Hanover
Social Visit Notes From Town And Nearby Areas
A long list of locals and visitors, including Misses Margaret and Lillian Otto of Baltimore on a summer trip to Boston and Asbury Park, Philadelphia residents Irwin Ruff and family, and many others from Waynesboro Carlisle Hanover and surrounding towns, visiting relatives or vacationing with friends in town.
The Passion Play at Electric Theatre Hanover Aug Five
On August 5 6 and 7 Electric Theatre in the O Bold building Hanover Pa presents The Passion Play a sacred drama of Christ life from birth to Ascension. Produced at 55000 cost hand painted with 3900 scenes long 32000 feet 1 hour show time Doors open 10am 10pm admission 15 cents for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obaramagau
Bavaria
Market report fragment from Oxford with seed prices
Fragmentary market notes list farm commodities and prices including wheat oats clover and Timothy seed. Entries show per bushel and per hundredweight figures with noted quantities and price ranges, reflecting a mid century agricultural markets page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Cashman Enne
Seeeres Ceenee KS Yu
Oats
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Oxford Item
Conewago Chapel
Gic Death
Mad Dog
Lutheran Reunion
Sarah L. Simpson
Jacob Simpson
Germany Township
Nancy Jane Blocher
Guy Blocher
Racing Matinee
Eee Dane Pee
Scottr
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