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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
13
See Strife, the original comedy drama, in Miller's Auditorium on November 27 at 8 15 p.m. Doors open 7 30 p.m. Admission 25c, reserved seats 35c.
Telegram to Igna tius Weaver of North Peters street reports the death of his 17 year old daughter Miss Mary Weaver in Carlisle Hospital after sudden illness and an emergency operation. She resided near Carlisle for a time, and her body will be brought home for interment.
Letters testamentary issued to Sarahe Himes executrix of Alexander W Himes late of New Oxford Adams County Pa. Creditors and heirs must settle debts and present claims promptly with proper authentication for settlement.
A severe late week storm bringing snow rain and sleet has damaged telephone lines throughout the area leaving many communities without service and complicating communications for residents and businesses.
Littlestown December 17 A farmer Mr George Hiltebreck of German Township near town suffers severe phosphorous poisoning from rat poison mixing His left arm swelled and Dr Crouse opened the limb to drain poisonous matter on Saturday and Monday with Drs Weaver and Gettier assisting.
The Rev W G Minnick announced his resignation as pastor of the Mt Joy charge effective January 15 1908. He has served for over 14 years at Mt Joy Lutheran and the Harney Lutheran church, citing health as the main cause. Pensions listed include Elias Dillfield Gettysburg at $12.0 monthly Isaac Pecher Fairfield at $15 and Clinton Danner Mt Rock at $20 monthly.
Members of Hebron Lodge F. and A. M. 465 with wives and friends held their annual banquet at the Oxford Hotel on Monday evening. Guests joined from Hanover Gettysburg Hampton and nearby towns as the meal and entertainment met the usual high standard.
Washington Feeser, a widower living alone near Union Mills Maryland, was found dead in bed on Sunday morning December 15. His body was cold and stiff with clothes on and a lamp burning on a shelf behind the bed. Judge Swope issued another request to licensed liquor sellers to keep bars closed on Christmas Day, a practice observed last year.
Alphonsus Small aged about 30 son of Mrs Daniel Small of McSherrys Town died Monday night after a long illness from a complication of diseases. He is survived by his mother three sisters and three brothers.
Mr. A. C. Miller of Hampton returns with two hogs slaughtered on a Monday weighing 515 pounds and 434 pounds respectively. The notice invites others to report any larger specimens and share the record.
The bulletin reports Fannie Ditenhaf er of Berlin Ave is somewhat improved. S Miley Miller of Farmers & Merchants Bank is ill with pneumonia at home near Hampton. Mrs. W H Fowler of Fairfield visits daughter Mrs. I A Sheely in Philadelphia Street. W N Myers of Baltimore visits town. E C Stock and wife from Baltimore spent Sunday with J W Stock on Pitt Street. Maud Deal returns from Blacksburg and will live with her parents Z H Cashman and wife. George Osborne and D F Slentz took a spin to Baltimore in Osborne’s auto. Miss Charlotte Keesey and Kathrine Small of York visit the Misses Himes at Center Square. George H Little of West High Street slaughtered two porkers weighing 344 and 349 pounds.
During Hebron Lodge No. 465 meeting on Monday evening officers for the next year were elected. W M J M Hulick S W Rev Geo N Lauffer J W J R Hartman Secretary James W Barnitz Treasurer Z H Cashman Trustees G A Klingel W F Sheely W H Emmert Grand Lodge Representative Dr G I Spotz. After the election the officers were installed.
Two teenage girls Ida Bell aged 17 of Port Kennedy and Fannie Brunner 18 of Bettwood were struck and killed by a Pennsylvania railroad train near Bettwood. The train crew discovered the accident only at Broad Street station when a hat and comb were found on the locomotive pilot. The victims had been walking home from Oaks after visiting friends on the Perkiomen branch.
Mrs Roy Wilson, wife of an insurance broker, used a sword to kill a furious bulldog threatening her husband. The dog gripped Wilson by the throat before dying. both Wilson and his wife fainted and were revived by neighbors who heard the commotion.
Ten year old John Hetzel sent from Jersey City to the New Jersey State Home for Deaf Mutes in Trenton astonishes doctors. He has no ears only small lobes with no openings yet he hears and understands by keeping his mouth open, leading physicians to think he may hear through it.
Edward L. Heilman bought a perfectly formed four legged rooster from Fred Hollo way in Bethlehem. The creature is a cross of a white Plymouth Rock and a white Leghorn. Holloway sold it for 20 dollars after a servant named Mary Blakeslee claimed it is bewitched.
George F. Fiske, a New York newspaper man and former Philadelphia and Pittsburg writer, and recently press agent for the Jamestown Exposition, was struck by a Pennsylvania railroad train in Trenton. The incident occurred December 16, leaving details of motive and time unclear as investigations proceed.
Advices from Yolande Alabama report about 70 men were killed in a mine explosion with 35 bodies recovered. The blast produced extreme heat and dust as rescue crews worked to enter the shaft and clear the wreckage. Fewer than 100 men were in the mine at the time. cause undetermined though dust is suspected.
In Monongah West Virginia mine Nos 6 and 8 searchers suspend efforts after new fire erupts and most sections have been checked. A total of 338 bodies have been recovered with horrific injuries. Pit boss J M McGraw is among the identified victims, found headless and disfigured in mine No 8.
In Shenandoah a boarder, John Rodgers, is suspected after Mary Perkatis 40 and her 4 year old son were found murdered in their home. The evidence cites a dispute over board dues, Rodgers’ drinking, and his departure toward New York two hours before discovery. Police broadcast alerts along Lehigh Valley lines. The husband was mining at the time.
Paul Niles, a hunter near Freeport Illinois, was attacked by a large flock of crows after firing at the birds. He was knocked down and beaten about the face and eyes as he crawled to a barn for safety. Niles remained in critical condition.
John W. Gates won $500 in a race between two water drops sliding down a Pullman car window. He was traveling with a fellow passenger as rain poured outside and the drops moved downward.
In Memphis on December 16 Willis Gordon a 16 year old black youth was hoisted for a mock lynching at a local factory. His clothing caught in a belt and his head and arms were severed from his shoulders. Several participants all negros were arrested on involuntary manslaughter charges.
In Robinson village Anne Arundel County Maryland Mrs George Hall fired through a home window striking Edward Walton in the face and neck, dying en route to a Baltimore hospital. Believing Walton to be her husband, she acted in jealousy after seeing him with another woman and is under arrest.
Frederick R. Romer an undertaker was found dead in his Park hotel room in Oranze New Jersey with a crushed skull and extensive bruising. The thief took a diamond ring a gold watch and chain and about 150 dollars. No weapon or killer found and entry came via a forced window onto the fire escape.
Ella Wright arrived at her Chescer Pennsylvania home to find her mother unconscious in the kitchen and a younger brother unable to move. Several others were found in the parlor as a doctor revived them. Investigation traced the danger to gas escaping from a coal stove.
Stroudsburg Pa December 14 Mrs Lewis DeHaven of Anahomink was killed and her son Arthur seriously hurt when a pair of horses frightened and plunged the buggy overturning it Mrs DeHaven was thrown into a ditch and died shortly after from her injuries the son suffered internal injuries
Creditors of Harry I. and John H. Evans of H. L. Evans & Company will receive John H. Evans' silver matchbox as their dividend. The Evans brothers may retain their jewelry. creditors failed to seize it, as Judge Bradford ruled it is worn as apparel and not part of the estate.
Miss Jennie Beidelman, 25, daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Beidelman in Bethlehem Pennsylvania died after consuming oxalic acid mistaken for epsom salts given by her mother. The incident occurred December 17 with doctors unable to save her.
Eli Weitzel a bookkeeper for Lehigh Coal in Philadelphia collapsed in Dr S N Wiley’s Norristown office after a diphtheria antitoxin injection. Death attributed to heart disease. cause of death linked to injection or daughter Ruth 18 months ill with diphtheria remains undetermined.
A compact inventory of governors, indictments, executions set dates, deadly fires, and accidents. Augustus Willson inaugurated Kentucky governor in Frankfort. various crimes, deaths, and calamities unfold across cities like Denver Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago and beyond with notable figures and institutions named.
Closing prices for wheat oats butter and eggs shown with firm or steady tones. No. 2 spot wheat 99 4ec steamer 95 percent mixed oats varying by grade. Butter prices creamery extras 28 29c prints 28 29c held 22 23c. Eggs steady with Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia values around 31c for fancy and 28 30c for southern and West Virginia 30c.
At the Pittsburg Union Stock Yards cattle traded slow and lower with choice at 5.30 to 5.50, prime 5.10 to 5.25. sheep firm with prime webbers 4.80 to 5.65 and lambs around 4.50 to 6.75. Calves ranged 7 to 7.50. Hogs declined with prime heavies and mediums about 4.66 and 4.60 for different lots, roughs 4.25 to 4.25.
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