New Oxford Items Reflect Local Happenings and Trades
Several local notes from New Oxford and nearby towns detail Christmas services at St Paul Reformed, auctions and sales at Aukers, and changes in local businesses. J. L. Butt sells Precursor to J. E. Wolfinsberger for $1000. A. A. Grover returns to horse business in East Berlin. C. H. Robinson slaughters two young hogs for T. E. Bower. Cleanup and social events include protracted Salem U B meetings, a pastor’s address, and Harry A. Snyder’s trapper success with many hides shipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Reformed Church
Auker’s
Auker
A. Grover
Washington Township
East Berlin
C. H. Robinson
T. E. Bower
Berlin Ave
Freight engines bolster Pennsylvania Railroad freight push
The Pennsylvania Railroad has received ten heavy freight engines from the W M R R to handle the booming freight business. A hearing in the case Commonwealth vs James B Crist of Hampton, charged by G H Lewis of New York with embezzlement, was held before Squire Sell last Tuesday and the case was dismissed for insufficient evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania R. R
Th Company
the Commonwealth
James B. Crist
Hampton
G. H. Lewis
New York
Squire Sell
Lincoln Centenary reading urged for school children
The Lincoln Centenary Committee will request the superintendents of all U.S. school districts to have Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address read to students at noon on February 12, the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Railroad appoints Fahne Stock as assistant treasurer
The Pennsylvania Railroad directors created a new office and named James Fahne Stock, formerly of Gettysburg, as assistant treasurer. He will serve in connection with the New York office, with the appointment effective January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pennsylvania Railroad
James Fahnestock
Gettysburg
New York
Skunk Crop Flourishes Near Deardorff Mill
In the Deardorff area the skunk crop is very plentiful this year. The cats have taken over abandoned muskrat dens in the dry bed of the old race and have increased greatly in number. Caleb Livingston captured eight skunks from a single hole in the old waterway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deardorff
Caleb Livingston
York man arrested for forcing daughter to sleep outdoors
George Long moved to York from Gettysburg a month ago and was arrested on charges of driving his 13 year old daughter from home and compelling her to sleep outdoors. The girl is now in the Christian Home at York. Long was released and agreed to take his wife and daughter back to Gettysburg. Julia Shuman, long-time resident along the pike at York County near Jacobs Mill, has taken a job as housekeeper for an aged gentleman and will move her household to that place this Thursday after visiting sister Mrs. McMaster over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Long
York
Gettysburg
Long
Julia Shuman
Jacobs’ Mill
York County
Hanover officer arrests William Sohl on charges of assault
Officer Duttera of Hanover arrested William A. Sohl of Midway Friday morning on warrants issued by Squire Sell. The charges, sworn by Henry Marshall, include assault and battery and surety of the peace. Sohl posted bail for a hearing on the assault and battery case and for court on the peace case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duttera
Hanover
William A. Sohl
Midway
Squire Sell
Henry Marshall
Miss Helen Melhorn Recovers From Typhoid Fever
Miss Helen Melhorn daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Melhorn of Hanover and a student at Smiths College Northampton Massachusetts has shown much improvement after several weeks of typhoid fever Mr Melhorn has stayed at her bedside and will remain until she can return home to Hanover
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Melhorn
A. H. Melhorn
Hanover
Smith’s College Northampton
Mass
Former Adams countians return to birthplace and relocate
James R. Neely the Harrisburg liveryman has bought the old parsonage in Hunterstown to convert into a modern dwelling and plans to move in next summer. Professor Daniel Ruff of Philadelphia street buys three Berlin Avenue town lots for a spring house. Hayes B. Fair of Carlisle street leases the Swartz house and shop space for spring relocation. Western Maryland Railroad faces a freight blockade due to power shortages and seeks ten engines from Pennsylvania after borrowing the same number from Philadelphia and Reading. a locomotive order is delayed to next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Neely
Harrisburg
Hunterstown
Mr. Neely
Town
Augustus Feiser
Philadelphia
Daniel Ruff
Philadelphia Street
New Oxford
Theo. I. Warner
Berlin
Hayes B. Fair
Carlisle Street
Swartz House
Ruff
Western Maryland Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Reading
Multiple Local Property Sales and Incendiary Fire Report
Howard G. Blocher executor sold East King street property for 1235, the factory on M street for 1175, and Marks property on Cemetery Avenue for 3250. Ten Littlestown Silk Co bonds sold for 1011.14. a barn fire at Amos Reaver’s near Barrens church burned fully, injuring a son and destroying livestock and implements. cause incendiary suspected. Other items note theatre crowds, real estate transfers in Hanover and Carlisle, a doctor joining a Philadelphia party’s South American cruise, and upcoming cattle sale at Bonneauville with Levi A. Marcu as seller. Local notices mention county cattle inspections and new china wares at Slentz’s Carlisle street store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard G. Blocher
Jacob Rite
Littlestown
East King Street
M. Street
Jas. D. Spalding
Cemetery Avenue
Wim. H. Colehouse
Littlestown Silk Co
Charles L. Rifle
Alexander Hay O'Neal
Gettysburg
Geo. W. Childs Drexel
Philadelphia
South America
Carrie Saux
National Hotel
Bonneauville
Levi A. Marcu
Postoffice Irishtown to be Discontinued in 1908
Postmaster Wm. N. Emmett announced the Irishtown office under PM J. M. Martin will close after December 31, 1908. Patrons will be served by R. F. D. carrier No. 83 from New Oxford postoffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. N. Emmett
Irishtown
J. M. Martin
R. FD
Oxford
Diphtheria Claims Zora Toll Gate Resident
Mrs. Howard Carson at the Zora toll gate died at 10 pm Monday from diphtheria, aged about 24. She leaves a husband who is gate keeper and five children who are ill with sore throats. The home is quarantined and anti-toxin has been used at the adjacent Hovis home. Roy Wagaman also reports a child dying of the same disease earlier Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Carson
Zora
Hovis
Roy Wagaman
Suit Against Western Maryland Railroad Over Stock Loss
Pierce Plank sues the Western Maryland Railroad Company for 132.50 claiming a Baltimore excursion train killed his stock on September 2. He cites foggy morning and alleged lack of warning from the engineer. Animals named include a Durham bull 60, Durham cow 50, a heifer 16.5, and a sheep 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Plank
Western Maryland Railroad Company
Baltimore
Plank
Death by own action by Poison Mrs Samanda Barnhart
Mrs Samanda Barnhart 29 years 9 months 18 days wife of Chas Barnhart died at home near Ilmnover West Manheim York county from taking a large dose of strychnine bought last spring to poison rats and crows. The poison was found in the cellar alongside a glass on the kitchen sink bench. She died after Dr Keagy Bandana reached her bedside. Cause unknown. survived by husband and two young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samanda Barnhart
Chas. Barnhart
Ilmnover
West Manheim Township
York County
Keagy
Man Steals Hams and Shoulders From Brush Run Farm
A stranger named Harry Wilson from Butler Pa. worked at George Hartzel’s Himes farm near Brush Run Station Mountpleasant township. He left with two hams and two shoulders at 5 30 Monday evening, sold the meat at a local market, stayed at a town hotel, then disappeared. Mrs Hartzel and her son witnessed the theft. Hartzel searched Tuesday but Wilson had decamped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wilson
Butler
George Hartzel
Himes
Brush Run Station
Mountpleasant Township
Hartzel
Electric Light Plans Considered for Biglerville
T B Cross of Curwensville visits Biglerville to discuss installing an electric light plant. The reception is favorable but no decision yet. If built, the plant would initially serve Biglerville and may later extend to Arendtsville and Bendersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biglerville
T. B. Cross
Curwensville
Arendtsville
Bendersile
Emma J. Cobean Weds Hugh M. Melhenny at Gettysburg
Miss Emma J. Cobean daughter of Mrs Annie Cobean married Hugh M Melhenny of near Gettysburg last Wednesday afternoon at the bride's home. Rev D W Woods Presbyterian pastor officiated the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Emma J. Cobean
Annie Cobean
Hugh M. Melhenny
Near
D. W. Woods
Presbyterian Church
Marriage Notice at Lutheran Parsonage
Nee. 6 at the Lutheran parsonage Do ver by Rev. A. G. Fastnecht officiating Harvey Dennis and Miss Beulah Spahr both of Bermudian announced as wed couples in a brief local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Parsonage
Dover
A. G. Fastnecht
Harvey Dennis
Miss Beulah Spahr
Bermudian
Personal notes of local residents abroad and at home
R M Straley spent several days at York and Dover last week. Mrs Harry Kehm of Hanover street attended her father’s funeral in Burlington New Jersey this past week. Mr and Mrs J A Ruff of Carlisle street visited their son Dr W F Ruff and family in Philadelphia. Irwin J Ruff of Philadelphia visited his parents on Philadelphia street Monday and Tuesday. Ki J Eckert and wife near town attended the State Grange meeting at Altoona representing Conewago Grange P of H last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Straley Esq
York
Dover
Harry Kehm
Hanover Street
Burlington
N. J
J. A. Ruff
Carlisle Street
W. F. Ruff
Philadelphia
Irwin J. Ruff
Daniel Ruff
Ki. J. Eckert
Near Town
Conewago Grange
State Grange
Altoona
Marriage License Merges On Varied County Couples
Frank Hanes and Katie Turner of Hamiltonian township seek a license. Jacob A. Martin of Thurmont Maryland and Ruth A. Riley of Fairfield. Charles C. Fritz of McKnightstown and Bertha M. Hankey of Orrtanna. Raymond L. Schall and Carrie J. Laughman of Berwick township. Charles H. Bowers of Germany township and Oma Ridinger of Carroll county Maryland. Clayton G. Duttera of Silver Run Maryland and Mary L. Lohr of Littlestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hanes
Katie Turner
Hamiltonian
Jacob A. Martin
Thurmont
Ruth A. Riley
Fairfield
Charles C. Fritz
McKnightstown
Bertha M. Hankey
Orrtanna
Raymond L. Schall
Carrie J. Laughman
Berwick Township
Charles H. Bowers
Germany Township
Oma Ridinger
Carroll County
Clayton G. Duttera
Silver Run Md
Mary L. Lohr
Littlestown
Taneytown book keeper secures position. land bill on Gettysburg
Mr. John Myers of Pitt street becomes a Taneytown book keeper. Congressman Lafean introduces a House bill to authorize the Secretary of War to buy 170 acres on the Gettysburg battlefield for 21000. Miss Lannie Dysert injures her left wrist while hanging clothes in Hanover. Hanover to New Oxford rail line survey underway with prospects bright for early construction. Constable Hamm levies on furniture of William Heltzel in Hanover to cover rent. sale set for Dec 21. Feiser's on Philadelphia street advertises a Christmas furniture line. Mrs. Harry Kulp, 35, fatally burned at Swamp open fire igniting dress. Mrs. Margaret M. Tracy of York faces critical condition after tooth extraction leading to lockjaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Myers
Pitt Street
Taneytown
Lafean
House
Secretary of War
Gettysburg
Lannie Dysert
Henrietta Newman
Hanover
Hanover and
McSherrystown
Irishtown
New Oxford
George Hamm
William Heltzel
Feiser
Philadelphia Street
Harry Kulp
Margaret M. Tracy
York
Death Doings in Abbottstown and Huntington Township
John Trimmer, aged 83, of Abbottstown died suddenly last Tuesday after a visit to East Berlin. He was a former clockmaker and traveling photographer. Survived by son Lewis and two daughters Maria and Mrs. Harman. Funeral Friday at 9 a.m. at his house. interment Bermudian church. Mrs. Adam Lobaugh of Huntington Township died Saturday evening at age 51, from a ten day illness. She was daughter of Jonas Wolf and left husband, two daughters and four sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Trimmer
Abbottstown
East Berlin
Moses Solar
Lewis Trimmer
Maria
Lewis Harman
Brunswick
Adam Lobaugh
Huntington Township
Jonas Wolf
John Frederick Tieman
Emanuel R. Chronister
Hamilton Township
Tieman
Germany
Wim. A. Brown
St. Louis
I. R
W. I
Vincennes
Ind
Harry
Herman
Howard
Hanover
J. Edward
Bellefont
Pines Church
I. E. Dietterich
Baby Harold Smith Dies at 20 Days in Straban Township
Harold Smith, infant son of Mr and Mrs C R Smith, died at home in Straban township at 2 30 a m Tuesday aged 20 days. Funeral details are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Smith
C. R. Smith
Straban Township
Dairyman Christian Markle Dies After Illness at 53
Christian Markle of Germany township died last Saturday afternoon from Brights disease after several months of illness. He was 53 and not bedfast until a week before his death. He leaves a wife seven children including three stepchildren, plus one sister and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Markle
Germany Township
Bright
Mrs. George Fohl Dies at Home After Illness Near Arendtsville
Mrs. George Fohl of near Arendtsville died Thursday evening at her home after a lingering illness from a complication of diseases. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Edith, at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fohl
Arendtsville
Edith
Lingg dies after illness in Emmitsburg
Henry Lingg of Emmitsburg aged 62 dies at home after a brief illness on Tuesday morning. He was born February 8 1884 in New Oxford Pa and lived in Emmitsburg most of his life except for two stints in Philadelphia and during the Civil War era. He leaves five sons and three daughters, was a skilled mason, and his funeral was held at St Joseph's Church with interment at Mount St Marys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lingg
Ermitsbur
New Oxford
Emmitsburg
Philadelphia
Lingg
Tie
Hmmitsburg
Rebecca Caster
Michael Lingg
Wives and Spouse Named in Local Notice
The passage identifies Mrs. Robert Miller of New Chester as a wife, married about four years ago, noting she was formerly Miss Taughinbaugh of near that place, reflecting a domestic naming detail from a local report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Miller
New Chester
Taughinbaugh
Death claims J Howard Blettner at 29 in Hanover
J Howard Blettner died at his Hanover home at 1 30 a m Monday after about a year with tuberculosis. He aged 29, son of John and Mrs. Blettner of Pennville, husband of Mary Diller, with a daughter, and survived by parents and two brothers. He was a cigarmaker turned street railway conductor on the Hanover and McSherrystown line. His co worker motor man John B Rudisill died seven months earlier from the same disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Howard Blettner
Hanover
John Blettner
Pennville
Mary Diller
Catharine Diller
Blettner
Hanover & McSherrystown
John B. Rudisill
Hanover Girl Lefevre Died After Illness at 13
Kathryn F. Lefevre, 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph T Lefevre of Hanover, died Monday at 1 p.m. after a ten day illness with typhoid pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn F. Lefevre
Joseph T. LeFevre
Hanover
Birthday Anniversary and Wedding Reception in Seven Tlundred
On Monday evening last week the Seven Tlundred Shirt House community gathered at A. P. Weigle’s home to celebrate his birthday with 128 postcards arriving from New Oxford Gettysburg Hanover York Philadelphia Emigsville Lebanon Hampton East Berlin York Springs Carlisle Harrisburg New York Hastings Neb and other places. A wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Frank E Weigle was also held. Music provided by J G Decker C A Decker Lawrence Strasbaugh John Staub and John Dicks. Neighbors in attendance included Mr and Mrs J Decker Ella Bowers Wm N Deck and daughter Leah Henry Moore and family John Staub and family John Strasbaugh and family John Beitman and family Mr and Mrs Edward Weaver Mr and Mrs E L Wehler and son Marie and Lorma Moritz Robert Helen and Mildred Brown and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Weigle
Weigle
New Oxford
Gettysburg
Hanover
York
Phildelphia
Emigsville
Lebanon
Hampton East Berlin
York Springs
Carlisle
Harrisburg
New York
Hastings
Neb
Frank E. Weigle
J G. Decker
C. A. Decker
Lawrence Strasbaugh
John Staub
John Dicks
J. Decker
Ella Bowers
Wm. N. Deck
Leah
Henry Moore
John Strasbaugh
John Beitman
Edward Weaver
Pine Ren School Report for November Month
The Pine Ren school report for the third month ending November 3 shows 41 enrolled, 16 percent attendance, and 108 total days. Twelve students and many names appear as those present every day, with J. Guy Wolf noted as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Ren School
William Cashman
John Berkheimer
Russel Klinger
Charles Haar
Retta Klinge
Myrtle Hoke
Paul Stock
Paul Sowers
Waldo Yohe
Merril Yohe
Guy Klinge
Lloyd Wolf
David Hoke
George Haar
Mary
Weaver Organ and Piano Co proposes Weaver Piano quality
Quality appreciated by past Weaver Organ buyers prompts a piano that matches the organ’s high standard. By purchasing the Weaver Piano, customers can exchange the organ if desired. Request a catalogue and proposition. York Pa manufacturer. Fountain Pens priced from $1 to $3 at Auker’s. a nice Christmas present option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver Organ & Piano Co., Manufacturers
York, Pa
Waterman, Parker and Laughlin Fountain Pens
Auker’s
Hart Brand Underwear Ad From Hanover Street
Hart Brand sanitary fleece lined heavy underwear advertised as the best on the market for the price. Signed by Chas G Miller of Hanover Street New Oxford. Also promotes Ingersoll watches at Auker’s priced from 1 to 3 dollars with a one year guarantee as a good gift for a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. G. Miller
Hanover Street
Hart
Chas
G. Miller
New Oxford
Ingersoll
Auker’s
For Rent Notices of Four Acres Near New Oxford
Four acres of land with improvements four miles from New Oxford. For particulars address Pius I Lona R D 3 New Oxford. Also The Gobrecht property on Philadelphia street occupied by M G Colestock. Apply to R M Straley New Oxford. Reduction in Millinery Selling out at less than cost Mays H H Ecrert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H H. Bcxart
Hanover Street
New Oxford
Pius I
Lona
Gobrecht
Philadelphia Street
M. G. Colestock
R. M. Straley
Mays
H. H. Ecrert
Dressmaking Offered by Miss Martina Murnren
After the jet day of August 1908 Miss Martina Murnren offers dressmaking services at Mrs. Catherine Hartman home. Prompt work at reasonable prices. Call Philadelphia Street New Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Hartman
Martina Murnren
Philadelphia Street
New Oxford
Notice to Creditors for Nanover Produce Co
The undersigned intends to quit business in New Oxford on January 1, 1909 and calls on all creditors to present claims for payment while debtors settle accounts by December 20, 1908. Nanover Produce Co. Z. H. Cashman, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Nanover Produce Co
Z. H. Cashman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edgar Hildebrand
Fruit Growers’ Association of
Adans County
Fruit Growers’ Hall
Bendersville
Harry A. Snyder
Mr. Snyder
Edgar Heltzel
C. H. Emmett
Heltzel
Salem U. B
James T. Long
W. W. Tartman
M. E
Frank Jacobs
Chas. G. Miller’s
Cashtown
David Biesecker
Charles G. Miller
Walter Beamer
Miller
D. F. Slentz
Gettysburg Times
That Place
Trinity Lutheran Church of East
JD. F. Slentz
Carlisle St
Annie Forrest
Hamilton Forrest
Japan
Nagoya
Methodist Prostant Church
Feiser's Furniture Rooms
Ahiladelphia Street
Amos Reaver
Barrens
Charles
Reiver
SB. Dennis
Cumberland County
D. H. Shearer
Hampstead
Sheriff Schum
L. H. Scharadin
J. Jacob Longenderfer
West End
John I. McKinney
Corner Park Avenue
Railroad Street
Edw. Reigert
Mr. MacKinney
Slentz’s
Pius Long
Suing Railroad
William Funt
Maggie Arnold
Julia A. Spertzel
C. I. Raffensperger
Mt. Holly
Lawrence F. Emlet
Emma Starry
Tyrone Township
Five Points
Neidlersburg
Reformed Parsonage
Korn
William Flemming
Jeremiah Bender
Bender
Cadman
W. W. Hartman
Deliah Bishop
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