New Oxford Local Happenings and Small Items
Local notes from New Oxford December 19 1907 report births illnesses and accidents across surrounding townships. Items include a Dec 18 daughter born to Mr and Mrs George Worley. school closure at Cranberry due to teacher sickness. George Smick York Springs losing a driving mare. a 17 year canary of Miss Marie Lyttle Arendtsville. Mrs John Kellenberger Hanover breaking her left arm. Charles Yeagy Upper Bermudian killing a hawk. a widower planning a new partnership between Christmas and New Year. new perfume boxes at Aukers Drug Store. a 608 lb porker killed by Searight Nell. Jacob P Shultz purchasing Central Hotel York Springs. Samuel M Bushman of First National Bank temporarily unable to speak. magazine subscriptions offered. 85 applications for janitors at Hanover Saving Fund. two porkers slaughtered weighing 305 and 348 pounds. fountain pens promoted by Aukers Drug Store. F G Miller East Berlin trapping 23 rats in two nights. I W Trostle and wife going to Lancaster for winter. post cards and albums offered. large hog killed at Tillie weighing 760 pounds live and 535 pounds dressed with 113 pounds lard. George Smick Huntington township finds his best horse dead likely from colic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Geo. E. Smick
York Springs
Marie Lyttle
Arendtsville
John Kellenberger
Hanover
Charles Yeagy
Bermudian
Hanover Saving Fund
H. Robinson
John Ditenhafer
Berlin Ave
Auker
F. G. Miller
East Berlin
I. W. Trostle
Lancaster
George A. Trimmer
W. S. Duttera
James Harthagen
Tillie
George Smick
Huntington Township
The Name Tells the Story of W Harper Whiskey Sale
The ad touts W Harper whiskey as a trusted brand sold by C T Hersh. It emphasizes broad appeal andwide recognition, suggesting strong market presence and consumer familiarity.
Fairfield C E Society Social at Mrs Welty Home
The Reformed C E Society of Fairfield will hold a social at the home of Mrs Henry Welty on Friday evening December 20. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed C. E. Society of Fairfield
Henry Welty
York firm sells dwelling and store at East Market and Tremont corner
A. M. Hake & Co. sold the dwelling and store at the corner of East Market and Tremont streets in York to Charles M. Spahr of East Berlin for $7 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hake & Co
East Market and
Tremont Streets
York
Charles M. Spahr
East Berlin
Real Santa Clause visits West End grocery event
A real Santa Claus appears at the West End grocery on Saturday evening inviting children to visit. In Hanover, Robert Luckenbaugh, worker at Heel and Innersole, suffered a broken right arm after being caught in belting connected to his machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Clause
West End
Robert Luckenbaugh
Heel & Innersole Works
Hanover
Christmas Gifts and Prices Hit by Holiday Shift
Christmas presents advertised at the West End store. A burglary at the late Mrs. Mary Bucher’s Abbottetown residence stole jarred fruit from unoccupied house. Turkeys have dropped in price with city dealers selling at 12 cents per pound after Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bucher
Abbottetown
Christmas lights draw children to West End display
Sparks set fire to the out kitchen on George Grove's farm in Straban township during butchering. Timely use of water buckets prevented a disastrous blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Grove
Straban
Harner Boy Injures Hand in Air Rifle Accident
Paul Harner son of Mr and Mrs Curtis Harner of Littleatown accidentally shot himself in the right hand while playing with an air rifle last Wednesday. The injury is described as painful but not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Harner
Curtis Harner
Littleatown
Mrs Bowers Injured After Fall On Slippery Pavement
Mrs Mary Bowers of Biglerville fell on a slick sidewalk Monday morning and fractured several ribs with one lung punctured. Dr J H Hildebrand provided surgical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bowers
Biglerville
J. H. Hildebrand
Senator Hansbrough Seeks Higher Pay for Rural Carriers
North Dakota Senator Hansbrough proposes raising the maximum salary for rural free delivery carriers from 900 to 1200 dollars and has filed an amendment to the post office appropriation bill reflecting the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Post Office
Eleventh District Teachers Institute at Brush Run
Teachers of the eleventh district plan an institute at Brush Run Mountpleasant township on Friday evening December 20. An orchestra will furnish music for the occasion and all are invited to attend.
Latimore Man Killed by Handle Bar in Pittsburg Shop
Calvin Snyder brother of John Snyder of Latimore was killed last Friday when a handle bar struck his head in a Pittsburg machine shop. His remains were buried at Carlisle on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Snyder
John Snyder
Latimore
Pittsburg
Carlisle
Doctors Remove Diseased Bone From Boy’s Foot
Last Sunday Dr H. S. Crouse assisted by Dr S. B. Weaver removed a piece of diseased bone from the left foot of Walter Keefer eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Keefer of Littlestown. The patient is now getting along nicely.
Fire at Hanover Franklin House stables destroys office
At 3 30 a m Friday an exploding lamp started a fire in the office attached to the stables at the Franklin House Hanover. The blaze grew but was checked by the timely arrival of the fire department. The damage ran about 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin House
Hanover
Firm Fair and Cashman dissolve rumor denied
The report of a dissolved partnership is unfounded and Fair & Cashman state they continue in business as before. Their holiday ad appears in this paper. A theft occurred at Mrs. Mary Ehrehart’s Philadelphia street home last Wednesday as an intruder entered the cellar during supper and stole several choice beef roasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair & Cashman
Mary Ehrehart
Philadelphia
Edge Grove grocer buys Parkville dwelling and store
S. R. Sneeringer of Edge Grove proprietor of the Columbian grocery Hannovers, has purchased the dwelling house and store property at Parkville from RF Ports at private terms. Sneeringer will take possession April 1 and will operate both stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Sneeringer
Edge Grove
Columbian Grocery
Hannover
Parkville
Sneeringer
Man Fends Off Loose Colt in Stall Injury at Gettysburg Area
Robert Majors of near Gettysburg suffered a serious hand injury when a colt bolted from its stall. He grabbed the halter chain, was dragged to the door, and the chain caught his hand on a spike tearing the base of the thumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Majors
Gettysburg
Mr. Majors
Edison’s Wonderful Life motion picture at Miller’s Hall
Edison’s Wonderful Life presented by W. C. 22 P O S of A appears in Miller’s Hall New Oxford on Friday and Saturday December 20 and 21 1907 at 8 pm. Admission adults 15 cents children 10 cents no reserved seats change of program second night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison’s
Wonderful Life-motion Pictures
W. C. 22
Miller’s Hall
New Oxford
Hanover man sells prize Airedale for 90 dollars
Hugh B. Hostetter of Hanover sells his registered Airedale terrier Home ward King for 90 dollars. The prize winning dog, once beating nine rivals at the Wissahickon dog show in Philadelphia last June, has been shipped to its new owner at the Strand Hotel in Hamilton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh B. Hostetter
Hanover
News items due before noon Monday for Christmas issue
Next Wednesday is Christmas Day and the paper will print Monday evening or early Tuesday to allow staff to enjoy the feast. Therefore all readers and staff should submit any news items or other material by Monday noon.
Woman suffers burn injuries in kitchen fire incident
Mrs. Clayton Boeserman of Menallen township was assisting at a butchering when a spark from a kettle set her dress and apron ablaze. Several bystanders, including Mr. Boeserman, smothered the flames and she escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Boeserman
Menallen Township
Boseerman
Encouraging a Brisk Outlook in Tight Times
A call to stop worrying about money panic and hard times. Urges readers to straighten posture, stay pleasant, and push tasks forward. Encourages uplifting others to join in pushing ahead through economic strain.
Nace's Store Offers Marked-Down Goods Ahead of Christmas
It is unusual to sell at markdown prices the weeks before Christmas. Nace's store has placed low prices on hundreds of articles to move them quickly from shelves and counters. See their ad on another page.
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Nace
Hanover
Local Man Recovers After Home Surgery for Rupture
Augustus Kinder of McSherrystown injured when a piano fell at the Weaver Piano Company warehouse in York last week. He underwent a radical rupture operation at home on Monday performed by Dr. Edmund Meisenhelder of York with assistance from Dr. Lewis B. Weaver and Drs. Geo L. and Curtis A. Rice of McSherrystown. The patient is recovering well and the operation is reported a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Kinder
McSherrystown
Weaver Piano Company
York
Edmund Meisenhelder
Lewis 8. Weaver
Aged Clerk Found Guilty In Mail Letter Opening Case
Daniel Martin of Fountaindale Adams county was convicted in Harrisburg federal court of opening letters in transit. He confessed after initial denial, admitting to opening hundreds of letters addressed to four people over four or five years. Martin, 58, former postmaster turned clerk, faced a $50 fine plus several hundred dollars in costs paid by his brother in law.
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Daniel Martin
Fountaindale
Adams County
United States
Harrisburg
Martin
Xand
Accidental Farm Workman Badly Hurt Near Hampton
Curtis Chronister of Hampton suffered a severe injury when his right leg was crushed by a wagon wheel while loading coal. He fell near the Laughman blacksmith shop and was treated by Dr. Spotz before being moved to his father D. S Chronister’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Chronister
Hampton
Chronister
Samuel Bollinger
Bollinger
Laughman
Death in Pennville: George W. Sell Dies After Porch Fall
George W. Sell of Pennville near Hanover died at 10 PM Wednesday from an internal rupture after a 7 PM porch fall. A 57 year old dairyman, he leaves wife Agnes Bowman Sell, son Henry A. Sell, daughter Mrs Charles V. Flickinger, and his father Henry Sell. He served as director of the Hanover and Littlestown Turnpike Co and as Conewago township school director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Sell
Pennville
Hanover
Mr. Sell
Henry Sell
Union Township
Adams County
Agnes Bowman
John Bowman
Penn Township
Sell
H. A. Sell
Conewago Township
Charles V. Flickinger
Pen of Skunks Attract Attention In Reading Township
Albert Thomas keeps nine skunks on six rocky acres between Hampton and New Chester. He raised a mother skunk with six kits in a muskrat den and added two old males later. The animals roam, fight over food, and spray when eggs or other treats are attempted. Thomas also sells poultry and keeps a large trophies-like collection on his stable doors. In other notes Annie Glass. Susan Baker. James Hull obituary with details on survivors and civil war veteran status.
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Albert Thomas
Hampton
New Chester
Reading Township
Mr. Thomas
Thomas
Orange Sale at West End Store Saturday
Local shoppers are invited to a major Orange Sale at the West End store this Saturday. Prices on select items will be highlighted with special in-store promos and limited quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Deaths of Charles Warner and John Plank in Tyrone area
Charles Milton Warner, about 35, formerly of East Berlin and Kansas, was killed instantly last week when a train was moved into his firing position. John Ephraim Plank, aged 77, longtime Tyrone Township resident, died at Gardners from dropsy. he left a large family including six daughters and two sons. He married Susan Diehl, sister of local residents.
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Charles Milton Warner
Luther Warner
East Berlin
Kansas
John Ephraim Plank
Tyrone Township
Gardners
Plank
H. A. Fissel
W. H. Heiges
Tyrone
Jesse Gulden
Hunters Run
Oliver Lerew
York Springs
Jacob
Elmer Plank
Philadelphia
Susan Diehl
Jacob Diehl
This Place
Messrs. A. C
H. H
Eliza Diehl
Deaths of Isaac Trimmer and Adam Brtter Reflected in Monroe and Gettysburg
Isaac Trimmer a Monroe farmer died Saturday at 2 30 after an 18 month illness. Born 1855 in Adams county he was son of Richard and Matilda Spangler Trimmer and is survived by wife and three children and his father. Adam Brtter a Gettysburg resident died at 6 30 Wednesday at age 62 years seven months seven days. He worked in hay and wood trades for decades and served on Gettysburg Town Council. married Ella Carver February 23 1908 and is survived by wife and three sons.
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James A. Hull
George Hull
Hanover
Andrew Hull
Penn Township
Catharine Crouse
Adams County
Mr. Hull
George
Spangler Hetrick
New Oxford
Isaac Trimmer
Monroe
Richard and
Matilda Spangler Trimmer
Adam Brtter
Gettysburg
John A. Livers
P. K. Glatfelter
Spring Grove
Deaths of J Gibson Walker and Roy Carbaugh in Cashtown area
J Gibson Walker of Barlow died Wednesday evening at home from complications of diseases aged about 60, a longtime Mt. Joy township resident. He leaves two sons Roy and Floyd and four sisters. Roy Carbaugh aged 19 of Franklin township died Wednesday at 2 pm after an appendicitis operation at Chambersburg Hospital, where he was brought after Sunday afternoon arrival. He was a member of the P O S of A Cashtown and his was the first death in the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gibson Walker
Barlow
Mt. Joy Township
Roy
Floyd Walker
Roy Carbaugh
Frank Carbaugh
Franklin Township
Chambersburg
Cashtown
Michael Wiley Dies at 65 After Illness in East Berlin
East Berlin resident Michael Wiley a respected farmer died Wednesday from complications of diseases at about 65. He moved to town ten years ago and is survived by his wife and eight children including daughter Annie at home.
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Michael Wiley
East Berlin
Annie
York Woman Henrietta Eisenhart Dies at 67
Mrs. Henrietta Eisenhart of York died Saturday after a cancer illness. She is survived by her sister Mrs. Susan Eyster of East Berlin. She was 67 years old and had lived a long life.
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Henrietta Eisenhart
York
Susan Eyster
East Berlin
Heaviest freight train passes through town at midnight
A very heavy freight train, one of the heaviest ever seen on the division, traveled through the area around 12 o'clock Monday night. The consist included four heavy freight locomotives.
Woman Shot and Beaten by Burglars in York Home
Mrs. W. G. Wingrove of 237 West Poplar Street York was shot in the head with a revolver blow to the eye and kicked in the stomach by burglars last night after 11 o clock. The attackers escaped and patrolman Grissinger investigated. Dr C M Dailey attended, reviving her after nearly an hour.
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York
W. G. Wingrove
West Poplar Street
Wingrove
C. M. Dailey
Freet Couple In Malicious Mischief And Assault Case
Ellen Jane Freet of Mountpleasant township was arrested by Constable Keffer on a warrant from Squire Lilly on information from Joseph Freet charging malicious mischief. Joseph Freet was later arrested on a separate assault charge. At hearings, Ellen was held for Grand Jury. Joseph was discharged after insufficient evidence.
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Ellen Jane Freet
Mountpleasant Township
Keffer
MccSherrystown
Squire V. H. Lilly
Joseph Freet
Squire Lilly
John L. Dougherty
Carrie Toughman
Was Joseph Diehl Murdered
A rumor claims a man dying in a western city confessed to killing Joseph Diehl near Plainview along Gettysburg road fifteen years ago. The alleged tale describes Diehl being shot in a barn after a sale brought $300, a theft of his revolver, and a staged suicide scene.
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Joseph Diehl
Plainview
Gettysburg
Ile
Diehl
Community Notices From Hanover and Nearby Areas
Mrs Alice Stark of Hanover and Mrs William J Smyser of Topeka Kan visited friends in this place last week. Dr W R Snyder and Messrs F B Smith and D B Straley of the Citizens Band assisted the Gettysburg Band in their court house concert last Wednesday evening. Eugene F Myers of New Haven spent days with his mother Mrs J E Myers in Philadelphia street. Henry Moore and family visited A P Weigle near Seven Hundred Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Weigle welcome friends to call. Mrs Wm Carbaugh Mrs Chas Rinehart and Mrs Frank Carbaugh visited Mrs Wm Staub at Hanover Wednesday.
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Alice Stark
Hanover
Steter
William J. Smyser
Topeka
Kansas
W. R. Snyder
Messra
F. 8. Smith
D. B. Straley
Citizens Band
Gettysburg Band
Court House
Eugene F. Myers
New Haven
Conn
J. E Myers
Philadelphia
Henry Moore
Henry
John Beitman
A. P. Weigle
Seven Hundred
Weigle
Wm. Carbaugh
Chas. Rinehart
Frank Carbaugh
Wm. Staub
Oranges at Special Prices This Saturday
I I Livingston announces special Saturday prices on oranges for December 21 with limited quantities and townwide notice to shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Livingston
The Weaver Piano Tone and Durability Praised
The Weaver Piano is described as simply faultless in tone and built to endure as long as any piano. The piece endorses its quality and rugged construction highlighting reliability and lasting performance.
Tax Notice Announces Tax Increase December 21
There will be a six percent addition to the Borough, Water and School Taxes effective on and after December 21. S. F. Kerry, Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Kerry
Col
Markets Report from New Oxford by Z H A Cashman
New Oxford markets list Wheat at 92 cents per bushel for a choice grade Rye 55 to 70 cents Corn 65 to 70 cents Oats 22 to 45 cents per bushel Clover seed 10 to 18 dollars per hundredweight Timothy seed 100 to 186 dollars per ton Rye straw 6 to 7 dollars Timothy hay 10 to 14 dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Z. H
Ceeeeerss
Democratic Primaries Decision Set for April 11 1908
Announcements indicate events tied to the Democratic Primaries scheduled for April 11 1908. The notice underscores the political process and potential outcomes depending on the primary results.
For Legislature For Sheriff For Register and Recorder
A concise item lists races for the legislature sheriff and the county recorder post. It notes campaign names and regions but provides no further details on candidates or deadlines in the readable fragment. The notice emphasizes official election positions and upcoming ballots.
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Worley
Hamilton Township
Cranberry
Gates B. Linah
Auker’s Drug Store
Searight Nell
Jacob P. Shultz
Shiremanstown
Central
Samuel M. Bushman
First National Bank
Salary
Joseph Glass
Oxford Township
Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Susan M. Baker
David H. Baker
Frederick
Anna Mummert Wolf
Abbottstown
M. L. Hoke
Wm. P
George W
Mark G. Baker
UO. W. Carson
D. Webster
Sue II
David L
Robert M. Baker
John M. Wolf
Cicero Haar
Sarah Baker
Anna Klinepeter
Frank Eisenhart
Wm. Wolf
Mummert’s Meeting House
D. Calvin Rudisill
Mountjoy Township
George E. Spangler
Jacob G. Slonaker
Harry M. Keller
Frank M. Thomas
Straban Township
C. L Bubb
Register and Recorder
Jacob A. Appler
Z. H. Cashman
New Oxford Borough
H. F. Philips
N. B. Sprenkle
J. Andrew Kane
Jacob F. Thomas
Isaac, C. Thomas
Scott
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