Winter almanac opens December 31 in New Oxford items much noted
The New Oxford column reports winter begins December 31 per the almanac. It notes fuel thefts of York asphalt blocks, vast housing growth in York with 346 dwellings, Conewago Hall fall receipts of 3100 gross and 2778 net, and local business and social notices. Also mentions deer kills in Adams County, pension increases, marriage license notes, and community ads.
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York
Simer
Conewage Hall
Beefs Tongue Delights and Odd Deli Dishes Noted
A garbled list mentions tongue, ham, cheese sandwiches, deviled crabs, soda water and ice cream with unclear city references and names. The fragment hints at a deli or market menu or ad style item from a historic paper. Entities are largely unreadable.
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Ineen
Cebner Square Cate
Fractured a Rib in Accident at Peters Street Hog Pen
Last Thursday evening Levi Stock an elderly Peters Street resident fell against a trough while emptying feed at the hog pen fracturing a rib of his right side as a result.
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Levi Stock
Peters St
Doctor Tipton Injures Arm After Ice Slip
Dr Karl F. Tipton suffered a painful accident Saturday night while crossing the pavement in front of Christ Lutheran church in Gettysburg. He slipped on the ice and fell, breaking his left arm and bruising his face.
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Karl F. Tipton
Christ Lutheran Church
Gettysburg
Pastor Resigns from Gateshurs Episcopal Church
Rev. W N. BR. Ashmead, rector of Gateshurs Episcopal Church, resigns effective immediately. He and his mother departed Saturday for his new charge at Great Bend and New Milford in Susquehanna County.
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W N. BR. Ashmead
Episcopal Church of
Gateshurs
Mr. Ashmead
Great Bend
New Milford
Susquehanna County
Poisoning tragedy at Fairfield claims toddler life
A two year old child of Peter Stoner died after drinking eye water from a small bottle found on a sink shelf last Tuesday in Fairfield. The child suffered eleven hours before death.
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Fairfield
Peter Stoner
Luck in election draws top buggy at Conewa fair
Wm. P. Baker of Hamilton township won the office of Clerk of the Courts at the recent election and drew the lucky number that won the fine failing-top buggy at the Conewa fair. The buggy was donated to the fair by Congressman-elect Daniel F. Lafean of York.
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Wm. P. Baker
Hamilton Township
Daniel F. Lafean
York
School girl injured at Berlin factory eyeleting machine
Miss Fannie Ditenhafer daughter of Mr and Mrs Edw Ditenhafer of Berlin avenue was wounded last Friday at Emmett's shoe factory when a needle passed through the end of her left index finger while operating the eyeleting machine.
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Fannie Ditenhafer
Edw. Ditenhafer
Berlin Avenue
Emmett
Evangelistic Services Continued At Local Church
Rev. H. C. McBride preached two sermons at the M E church last Sunday. The morning address on Perfect Love stirred many to seek the perfect life. Due to strong evening interest, Dr and Mrs McBride will stay and lead services this week from 7 p m each evening.
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H. C. McBride
D. D
M. E
Mail carrier’s mishaps on winter trip to town
Bowlder mail carrier Mr. Frank Kemper met a series of mishaps Saturday. His sleigh collapsed a quarter mile from town, he hired a buggy at Haar livery, and on the return the king bolt broke, sending him over the dash and cutting a one inch gash on his left cheek.
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Frank Kemper
Bowlder
Haar
Swift Ran
Kemper
Severe December Snow Storm Hits Local Area
A severe December snow storm dumped heavy snow and strong winds across the region last week. Snow began Thursday evening around 9 oclock and persisted until Friday noon, leaving about 9 inches on the ground with drifts ranging from two to four feet in many places. The combination of deep snow and muddy, soft conditions left roads and fields nearly impassable.
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Biany
Dane Sek Ve
Mrs Haverstick Has Operated On For Tumor In Bowels
Mrs Wm Haverstick, granddaughter of the late George Smith of Heidlersburg, has been with her mother in Baltimore for about six weeks. She underwent an operation at Union Protestant Hospital for a tumor of the bowels. Doctors could not finish the operation due to her weakness and gave her time to regain strength. She is now able to be about but cannot be restored to health until another operation is performed.
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Wm. Haverstick
George Smith
Heidlersburg
Harry Bowers
Baltimore
Union Protestant Hospital
Injured by Shifting Trains In Altona Yard
George Stallsmith of Heidlersburg near Levi Stallsmith was badly injured by shifting trains in an Altona railway yard in the early fall while employed there. Initially both legs were feared to be amputated, but doctors now believe they may be saved. He remains in a city hospital in Altona.
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George Stallsmith
Levi Stallsmith
Heidlersburg
Altona
Lawless Spirit Reported in Bitlinger
A Bitlinger correspondent describes widespread mischief by unknown perpetrators breaking schoolhouse locks and transoms, firing bullets through shutters and shattering windows. Authorities vow to identify the guilty and apply full legal penalties.
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Bitlinger
Hemler Funeral Attended by Local Societies in Conewago
The funeral of John C. Hemler of Mt. Rock was held at Conewago Chapel Saturday morning with a large turnout. Conewago Beneficial Society and delegations from Holy Trinity Beneficial Society Conewago Council No. 625 C B S Hanover Conclave No. 466 I C H attended. Rev Father Halstermeyer officiated and interment followed in Conewago Chapel cemetery. Pallbearers were Weldon Hemler George Hemler Harry Hemler Martin Hemler Jerome Hemler and Edward Overbaugh all brothers except one.
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John C. Hemler
Mt. Rock
Conewago Chapel
Conewago Beneficial Society
Holy Trinity Beneficial Society
Conewago Council
Hanover
Father Halstermeyer
Weldon Hemler
George Hemler
Harry Hemler
Martin Hemler
Jerome Hemler
Edward Overbaugh
Wedding Trip Accident Injures Clergyman and Bride's Mother
On Thursday morning Rev Taln J Stauffer of Harrisburg and Mrs Isa belle Rebert of Rebert's Mill Union township were rideing to a wedding when a shaft clip broke near McSherrystown causing the horse to bolt. The buggy overturned, both riders were thrown and slightly injured. They completed the journey in another conveyance and the wedding proceeded. Rev Stauffer was afterward taken to Hanover to recover with head and body injuries. Mrs Rebert sustained facial and head injuries.
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Taln J. Stauffer
Harrisburg
Isabelle Rebert
Rebert
Stauffer
Anna B. Geiselman
Hanover
Birs
Robert
53 Miles by Dog Team Led Evangelist Through Gettysburg
Rev. Jacob Kurtz an evangelist drove a miniature dog-cart pulled by two hounds from Chambersburg toward York covering 53 miles. The unusual sight drew attention as Kurtz, a controversial figure who recently served jail time for preaching in the Chambersburg market house, traveled with his trained dogs. He is noted for aggressive, missionary activity and prior residence in Franklin County.
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Jacob Kurtz
Gettysburg
York
Chambersburg
Rev. Kurtz
Kurtz
Franklin County
Local visitors pay weekend calls in town and area
Miss Mamie Gruninger and daughter Grace of McSherrystown visited friends here over Sunday. Miss Mary Magdalene Hemler of Brush Run called on friends in town. Mr A D Birely with wife and child from Philadelphia street spent days with relatives in Ladiesburg and Mars. L J Weikert of Sparrow's Point Md is visiting friends in this place.
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Mamie Gruninger
Grace
McSherrystown
Mary Magdalene Hemler
Brush Run
A. D. Birely
Philadelphia Street
Ladiesburg
Mars
L. J. Weikert
Sparrow's Point
Deaths in Oxford area claim several longtime residents
Obituaries from Oxford township and nearby communities report the deaths of George Oaster age 77 near the Baltimore pike. civil war veteran John Shanabrook of Hanover. Jacob J. Myers of Jeanette. Mrs. Sarah Felty of Goion township. Miss T Cur rens of Gettysburg. Miss Marea J. Kuhn of Brooklyn. Mrs. Josiah Baumgardner of Littlestown. Mrs. Sarah Ann Hofe of Bonneauville and others. Funerals held at Catholic Cemetery, Conewago Chapel, and local churches with High Mass or parlor services. Survivors include spouses, children, and siblings.
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George Oaster
Oxford Township
Baltimore Pike
Caster
Miss Miller
Jerome Miller
Cook and Routzahn Wed in Arendtsville
Harry F. Cook and Miss Mattie A Routzahn, both of Tyrone township, were married in Arendtsville on December 7 by Reverend D T Roses.
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Arendtsville
D.T. Roses
Harry 4
Cook
Mattie A Routzahn
Tyrone Township
Notable Obituaries in Buchanan and Artendtsville
On December 6 in Buchanan Valier Mrs Hil DACott Zillinger aged 76. On December 4 at Artendtsville Mrs Julian Taylor aged 76 years 1 month 20 days.
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Buchanan Valier
Hildacott Zillinger
Artendtsville
Julian Taylor
Quiet Baltimore wedding tour for Jennie Coleman and Allen Souther
Hymenial notices tell of Jennie Mae Coleman of Baltim ore and Allen B Souther of Boston being quietly married at 108 N Carey street Baltimore by Rev Cray of Rogers Methodist Episcopal church. They left for a wedding tour through New York and Philadelphia and were wished well by friends.
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Mies
Jennie Mae Coleman
Baltiemore
Charles W. Coleman
Philadelphia
Allen B. Souther
Boston
N. Carey Street
Baltimore
Mr. Cray
Roger
Souther
New York
Scott's Emulsion Suggested For Consumption Treatment
A historical ad-like passage compares consumption to a weed and recommends early action. It urges strengthening lungs with Scott's Emulsion, salt pork as a digestibility note, fresh air, rest, and ample eating. It emphasizes starting treatment before denial and sticking to a regular routine for best results.
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Scott
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