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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
12
Local milkmen join price rise amid broader shortages as residents face higher costs. The bustling community sees related notices of sales, moved residences, and upcoming events from McSherrystown to York Springs.
Mrs Annie Trimmer aged 73 of near York Springs died after stepping into the path of a car driven by Harry Ziegler of Weilsville while pursuing a kitten. Ziegler was exonerated by a coroner's jury. Funeral from Hampton Brethren Meeting House followed prayers at her niece’s home.
Roy Bollinger, 23, living near Sugartown, elopes with Dorothy Ford, 16, who had assisted at the birth of his son. They disappeared Tuesday evening after leaving wife and two children, with a search underway. The missing couple is believed to be headed toward Gettysburg and then unknown. Bollinger’s wife receives community sympathy as relatives care for the deserted family.
A luncheon in honor of Bride Miss Florence E Gersh and groom Dr Geo N Acker was hosted by Mr and Mrs K Yeager of Lincoln Way West in the old Hersh homestead. Portraits of the bride's ancestors looked down as if blessing the ceremony. Twenty four covers were set for bridal party and out of town guests.
Forty Hours Devotion opens at ten Sunday morning in the Immaculate Conception church with a high mass and school children in a procession. Fr Geis of Fairfield will preach Sunday evening, followed by sermons by Fr Murphy of Hanover and Fr Nichols of New Freedom on Monday and Tuesday evenings. A Blessed Sacrament procession on Tuesday will conclude the services.
R Hariman, long time operator of the Hamilton Roller Mill in Hamilton township, will discontinue milling about April 1 and move to Hanover. John Gentzler of Thomasville, son of Levi Gentzler of Reading township, will take over the Hamilton mill.
Mrs Henry B King hosted a large tea at East Market street York on December 2 from 4 to 6 PM. Her daughter Miss Nancy McClellan King was formally presented to society. Out of town guests included Mrs J N Hersh Mrs C K Yeager Miss Elizabeth Heugh from New Oxford and Miss Louise McKnight of Pittsburgh visiting in New Oxford at the Hersh home.
At 67 Miss Julia Jacoby of Caster's Hill rode the Western Maryland from Carlisle to Gettysburg for Thanksgiving to visit William Swope and family. She enjoyed the journey and hopes for another rail trip.
Jacob Starry of Starrytown badly cut three fingers on his left hand while playing near a circular saw. Russell Staub near Green Ridge schoolhouse had two fingers of his left hand badly cut while sawing wood on Wednesday.
The Reformed Church Pen Mar Reunion Board met in Frederick Maryland on Tuesday electing Emory L Coblentz as President Ephraim Cornman as Vice President M B Gibson as Secretary and S B Bremer as Treasurer Vacancies were filled by Rev J L Barnhart and Harry Brindle with Rev T K Cromer added as member The centennial of Dr Harbaugh’s birth is to be emphasized and the next July reunion is set to be of special interest H T Weaver attended as a board member
Ralph J. Myers of Hanover and Calvin Bailey of Harrisburg were seriously hurt when a P and R engine side swiped another entering Harrisburg yards. Both jumped as the crash occurred. engines toppled. Myers returned home after hospital care.
F Kf Shrader & Co reports booming orders and brisk Christmas trade while grappling with tight binders and fillers. Wrappers stay normal but shortages and high prices slow filling orders. Also noted are local civic notices on church events, a revival tally, and community appointments.
Franklin J. Martin of New Oxford dies at his North Petera street home after weeks of illness. A Civil War veteran and former farmer, he leaves several children and will be buried after a requiem high mass at the Immaculate Conception. The death toll continues with notices for Philip Weaver 90, Henry Eisenhart 77, Levi Mumper 73, and others from Gettysburg to Bonneauville. interments follow in local cemeteries.
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