Christmas Local Happenings and Town News
New Oxford item from December 20 1906 covers local notices from Auker’s store and Nace’s ads to births, thefts, and parish votes. Notable items include a 621 pound parker killed by Amos Hykes, a 5463 pound porker by Jacob Menges, a healing operation at U P Hospital, a 1000 dollar Berlin Junction sale, and a 81 19 vote on communion caps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auker’s
Amos Hykes
Bermudian
Nace’s
Carlise Street
Hanover
Smithy J E C Slaybaugh Injured In Fall At Shop
Blacksmith and coachbuilder J E C Slaybaugh of Abbottstown tripped over shafts Saturday evening and fractured his collar bone. Dr Miller provided surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. C. Slaybaugh
Abbottstown
Pepper and local notice brief roundup
Remember that we screen our pepper before grinding. The best in town. Auker's on the Square offer 20c. Samuel Deatrick of Latimore township was badly injured pushing a wagon his finger was amputated. Daniel Lockenbill of Abbottstown unloaded 27 tons of coal in four and a half hours. Reverend E Clement Burger of St Marys York called to Philadelphia by the death of his brother Professor Chris Burger age 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auker’s
Samuel Deatrick
Latimore Township
Daniel Lockenbill
Abbottstown
Clement Burger
St. Mary’s Church
York
Philadelphia
Chris Burger
Lancaster
Professor Burger
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Strong Health
Advertising copy touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as restoring strength to the weak. Claims that it makes the puniest specimen strong and healthy. Sold for 35 cents by Ed T. Auker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
T. Auker
Furniture dealers offer affordable Christmas presents
Both dealers advertise a range of fine furniture suitable for Christmas gifts at low prices. Shoppers are invited to visit and inspect the stock for quality and value.
Farm Help Wanted and Herbal Health Claim Ad
A classified item advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with a glowing vitality claim. Another notice seeks a single man to work on a farm by month or year, offering good wages. contact Joan M Brinnan in New Oxford Pennsylvania for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanxtep D
Joan M. Brinnan
Rk. F. D
New Oxford
Acure Claim Lacking Benefit Cite Money Back Offer
Short note notes Auker’s Syrup White Pine and Tere and alleges no health benefit. The ad promises a money back offer despite unclear product details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auker
Local Merchant Promotes Holiday Goods in Town
In Adams County a single live merchant, the West End Grocery proprietor, advertises a complete line of holiday goods inviting shoppers to visit. Miss Jean Pearson, a bright Adams County graduate of Lancaster Business College, recently earned stenography and bookkeeping diplomas in eleven weeks and will teach music and stenography in Patton schools at 65 dollars monthly, spending holidays with her parents in York Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hemler
Mountpleasant Township
West End
Reading
Jean Pearson
Adams County
Lancaster Business College
Patton, Pa
Poultry Gifts From Fabins N Y Impress Local Buyer
Mr Harry Tieman received a pen containing Rose Comb White Minorca and Buff Orpington chicks from Fabins New York. The breeder’s fowls have won many first honors at Auburn Dryden Rochester New York fairs and Madison Square Garden NY. Minorcas are strong layers of large white eggs while Orpingtons are exceptionally fine table fowls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tieman
Fabins
N. Y
Auburn
Dryden
Rochester
New York
Madison Square Garden
Senator Klinedinst Plans Tax Relief For Farms And Corporations
D. P. Klinedinst, Democrat representing York County, will introduce a bill to exempt all horses and cattle from taxation claiming it aids farmers. He notes a Civil War war tax basis and urges taxation of real estate owned by public service corporations currently exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Klinehinst
York County
Senate
E. K. McConkey
Mr. Klinedinst
Accident slows way to farmers meeting in Qua ker Valley
Last Thursday evening Charles Raffensperger and Mise Bula Minter of Arendtsville rode toward a Farmers meeting at Bendersville. Darkness caused them to miss the road and their horse and buggy rolled six feet into a small stream. They escaped injury and James O Hoffman nearby offered aid and lent another buggy to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Raffensperger
Mise Bula Minter
Arendtsville
Quaker Valley
Bendersville
James O. Hoffman
I. W. Harper Whiskey Sold by Cr. Horsa
Advertising line proclaims the I. W. Harper whiskey brand with sale by Cr. Horsa, reflecting a vintage liquor promotion from a historical listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Harper
Cr. Horsa
Barkeepers Agree to Closed Christmas 1906
Local hoteliers sign a mutual pledge to keep all bars closed on December 25 1906 citing holiday observance and support for workers and families in the town.
Friday Special Hankerchief Day at Nace Firm
The Hanover store G B Nace Son Co at 11 18 Carlisle Street promotes a Friday hankerchief day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Nace, Son & Co
Carlisle Street
Hanover
Household gas incident spares Hanover family
Mr and Mrs Harvey Shorb and three children were found in a stupefied state from coal gas at their Maple Avenue home in Hanover. Mrs Elmer Herr alerted officials, Dr A C Rice treated them, and a window opening saved the three who slept in the parlor. The gas escaped from an open parlor stove door after it was refilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Rice
Alleman Hardware creditors meet in Gettysburg discussion
About 35 to 40 creditors gathered at the Eagle Hotel to adjust affairs of L. M. Alleman Hardware Company. H N Gitt president said he held all stock as collateral, that $60 000 was due him, liabilities exceeded $100 000, and assets were under $100 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
L. M. Alleman Hardware Company
Eagle Hotel
H. N. Gitt
Creditors appoint receiver for Alleman store
Creditors voted unanimously to appoint William T Ziegler as agent to run the store after rejecting stock cash plans. L M Alleman will not manage. Papers will be executed and the store opened for business during the Christmas season with the U S Marshal delivering control to Ziegler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T Ziegler
L M. Alleman
B. Ebert & Sons
Frederick
L. M. Alleman
U. S
Oil Pipe Line Seeks Right of Way Through Several Counties
Messrs G W Lovell of Marietta Ohio L Cronin and John O Key of Woodsfield Ohio representatives of the Pure Oil Co right of way department travel through Somerset Fayette Fulton Franklin and Adams Counties and West Manheim and Penn townships in York County to secure rights for an oil pipe line from West Virginia and Ohio to Philadelphia end terminal. Six inch pipes laid to 24 inch depth line completed to Waynesboro Gettysburg to White Hall Union Township Adams County passes near Hanover M Sherrystown Water Co pumping station in Penn Township southeast of Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Lovell
Marietta
Ohio
L. Cronin
John O’key
Woodsfield
Pure Oil Co
Pittsburg
Somerset
Fayette
Fulton
Franklin and
Adame
West Manheim
Penn Townships
York County
West Virginia
Philadelphia
Pure Oil Company
Waynesboro
Gettysburg
White Hall
Union Township
Adams County
Hanover & McSherrystown
Penn Township
Hanover
Sickness Spreads in Gettysburg Amid Warm Winter Flu
Gettysburg reports a rise in illnesses including measles chicken pox colds and several contagious cases. Diphtheria saw precautions but no outbreak. Today the Hefelbower home on the College Campus went under quarantine after Elizabeth Hefelbower contracted scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Hefelbower
Elizabeth Hefelbower
Font Luckenbaughs Married in Westminster Parsonage
Hymenial Hubert E. Font son of H. E. Ford of Hanover formerly of this place and Miss Cora Luckenbaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Luckenbaugh of Hanover were married Wednesday December 12 at 2 pm by Rev Wine at the M E parsonage in Westminster. The groom is a railroad brakeman for the W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert E. Font
H. FE. Ford
Hanover
Cora Luckenbaugh
Peter Luckenbaugh
Rev. Wine
M. E. Parsonage
Westminster
W. M Railroad
Quiet York Springs Wedding for Miss Jennie Plank
Miss Jennie Plank and L M Gardner Jr wed in a small ceremony at the bride's York Springs home. Rev L M Gardner, the groom’s father, officiated at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Plank
Mr. L. M. Gardner, Jr
York Springs
Rev. L. M. Gardner
Edna Grace Shultz Weds Frank Carns in Hanover Nuptials
Miss Edna Grace Shultz daughter of Mr and Mrs John P Shultz of Hanover married Frank Carns son of Mr and Mrs James B Carns of Abbottstown at the Lutheran parsonage Hanover on a Wednesday morning conducted by Rev A M Heilman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Grace Shultz
John P Shultz
Hanover
Frank Carns
James B. Carns
Abbottstown
Lutheran Parsonage
A. M. Heilman
Marriage of Mosheim Runkle and Mamie Bixler
Mosheim Runkle of Hanover and Mamie Bixler of McSherrystown were married Thursday December 13 at the groom’s home with Rev. L Kohr officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosheim Runkle
David S. Runkle
Hanover
Mamie Bixler
Edward Bixler
McSherrystown
Rev. L. Kohr
Christmas Church Services Announced for Christmas Day
The First Lutheran Church plans Christmas exercises at 7 PM with a service titled The Priceless Gift. Sunrise prayers follow at 6:30 AM. ME church holds a 9:15 AM Christmas service with choir and primary school exercises. Reformed church hosts 7 PM Christmas service. Immaculate Conception schedules early Masses and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
M.E
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Deaths in Berwick Township and Abbottstown
A five month old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Attlesperger of Berwick Township died Monday of laryngeal diphtheria and lies in Lutheran cemetery Abbottstown. Alexander Harman aged 88 years 8 months 25 days near Hartman mill Berwick died last Wednesday of pulmonary tuberculosis. He fell previously dislocating a hip and injuring his neck. Survived by wife three sons Henry Harman Lancaster George Harman Astoria Inl Samuel Harman Oklahoma and daughter Mrs Samuel Peterman Abbottstown. Funeral Saturday Mt Olivet Abbottstown with services in Reformed church Rev S P Mauger officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Attlesperger
Berwick Township
Abbottstown
Alexander Harman
Hartman’s Mill
Henry H. Harman
Lancaster
George W. Harman
Astoria
Inl
Samuel H. Harman
Oklahohoma
Samuel Peterman
Mt. Olivet
the Reformed Church
Death of John Sheaffer in York Springs at 89
John Sheaffer died at his son George Sheaffer’s residence in York Springs on Tuesday. He aged 89 years and 17 days, born November 24, 1817, in Latimore township. He lived most of his life in Latimore, with a few years in Perry county. He married Maria Ziegler in 1841, who died about nine years ago. Five children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sheaffer
George
York Springs
Latimore Township
Perry County
Maria Ziegler
Death of Latimore Township resident Samuel Strayer
At 1 45 Wednesday morning Samuel Strayer a respected Latimore township resident for more than 25 years died at the home of his son in law George Stitzel near Clear Springs aged about 62 years He had been ailing for some time and after five paralytic strokes was more helpless than a child Mrs Strayer died three years ago but he kept the farm until last spring when he sold it and moved in with the Stitzel family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Strayer
Latimore Township
George Stitzel
Clear Springs
Strayer
Mr. Strayer
Stitzel
Explosion in Dental Laboratory Endangers Dentist in Hanover
In Hanover on December 17 Dr. J Harry Ruth of 10 York Street narrowly escaped death when a gas retort exploded in a dental laboratory adjoining the operating and waiting rooms. The blast shattered windows and scattered debris, injuring Ruth’s hands and wrists and causing pneumonia risks. His father, Dr. H C Ruth, carried him to safety. Loss is estimated in the hundreds of dollars. Ruth, 87, survived by son Jacob and two daughters. siblings and other relatives noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
J. Harry Ruth
York Street
Ruth
H.C. Ruth
J. H. Ruth
G. H. Jordy
Masonic Lodge Elects Officers for New Year
He bron Lodge No. 465 F and A M held its regular meeting and elected and installed officers for the coming year. W M G E Spotz, W John M Hulick, J W George N Lauffer, Secretary James W Barnitz, Treasurer Z H Cashman, Trustees A W Himes W F Sheely and George A Klingel, Representative to Grand Lodge William R Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebron Lodge
A. M
W. M
G. E. Spotz
J. M. Hulick
Geo. N. Lauffer
Jas
W. Barnitz
Z, II
A. W. Himes
W. F. Sheely
Geo. A. Klingel
Grand Lodge
Wm. R. Snyder
Widow of John Hamme dies in York residence
Mrs Amanda Hamme widow of John Hamme and mother of Mrs H E Serf of East Berlin died at her daughter Mrs Nettie Sprenkle's York home at midnight Wednesday from old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Hamme
John Hamme
H.E Serf
East Berlin
Nettie Sprenkle
York
Death of A. F. Harnish in Latimore Township
Mr. A F Harnish formerly of Gettysburg died Wednesday noon at his Latimore township home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife and one son Guy at home, brothers Henry and Riley Harnish of Gettysburg, and three sisters Mrs Schriver Mrs William Spangler of Gettysburg and Mrs Calvin Lower of McKnightstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Near Swain
Luther B. Lau
Gettysburg
Alice Spangler
Trostle
Henry
East Berlin
Micael
Bermudian
Solomon Gable
George McClane
Hamilton Township
A. F. Harnish
Latimore Township
Guy
Henry Harnish
Riley Harnish
Schriver
William Spangler
Calvin Lower
Mcknightstown
Personal notes from local residents and visitors
C K Yeager re turned from a visit to Pittsburg. Mr and Mrs Newhaus of Glen Rock visited Mr E E Ditenhafer and family. Mrs Mary L Carson of York joined her sister Mrs John Ditenhafer on Berlin Ave. Mark Miller of Reading is visiting parents Mr and Mrs Geo A Miller on East High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Yeager, Esq
Pitt Street
Pittsburg
Obituaries from McSherrystown and vicinity
Misa Margaret McSherry who died at 20 years is survived by her father Frank and sisters Mamie and Irene with brother William all of McSherrystown. Andrew J. Ebbert, aged 66, died near Union Bridge after a long railroad carpentry career leaving a wife two sons and two daughters. Annie Wivell died in Liberty Township aged 32 leaving husband Anthony and six children, youngest an infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Margaret McSherry
Frank McSherry
McSherrystown
William McSherry
Mamie McSherry
York
Irene McSherry
Andrew J. Ebbert
Union Bridge
Jonas Ebbert
Maryland
Heavy
Charleston
Annie Wivell
Anthony Wivell
Liberty Township
Argument Postponed in Eyler Murder Case
Gettysburg December 12 Today set for hearing of the argument for a new trial in the William Eyler murder case the defense asked for postponement due to newly discovered evidence The court granted the request moving the argument to Wednesday December 19 Hersh attorney for the defendant noted the new evidence and the court approved the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
William Eyler
Howard Miller
William Hersh
Marriage Licenses In The Area Are Listed
Marriage licenses issued include H. Yeatts of Heidlersburg to Elizabeth Harman of York Springs aged 68 and 64. George D. Little and Della V. Appler of Two Taverns. Arthur B. Gitt of Littlestown and Mary M. Patterson of Gettysburg. Howard S. Barr of Guernsey and Ethel A. Shank of Biglerville. Mervin A. Spangler of Mt Joy Township and Annie M. Hyser of Taneytown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. §. Yeatts
Heidlersburg
Elizabeth Harman
York Springs
George D. Little
Della V. Appler
Arthur B. Gitt
Littlestown
Mary M. Patterson
Gettysburg
Howard S. Barr
Guernsey
Ethel A. Shank
Biglerville
Mervin A. Spangler
Mt. Joy Township
Annie M. Hyser
Taneytown
Hankerchiefs Bargain at NACE SON CO Hanover
Friday only at 11-13 Carlisle Street Hanover the firm offers hankerchiefs at less than cost lines up to a bold bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nace, Son & CO
Carlisle Street
Hanover
Bars Closed on Christmas Day
Through C T Hersh proprietor of the Eagle Hotel the movement to keep the hotel bar closed on Christmas day has been successful. Announcement of this determination appears elsewhere in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.T. Hersh
Eagie Hotel
Bara
Gas Kills Two After Night's Merrymaking in Pa
In Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania Edward Dietrich hosts a party for his sons Harry eighteen and Charles sixteen. After the celebration the mother finds both boys dead from coal gas in their rooms. Father calls for help but doctors fail to revive them. Other family members are unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsburg
Edward Dietrich
Dietrichs
Harry
Charles
Captured Horse Thief Apprehended in York County
Detective Charles S. White of York arrested Chester Cooper at Glen Rock in a case linking him to a horse and buggy theft from Samuel Floyd near Pine Grove. Cooper, a known career criminal, had just completed a five year term in the Eastern Penitentiary. The stolen rig was traced to Manchester Maryland, where Cooper allegedly sold it and paid a youth $3 to drive him to Glen Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Charles S. White
Chester Cooper
Glen Rock
Cooper
Eastern Penitentiary
Bittinger
York County
Samuel Floyd
Pine Grove
Alderman Aughenbaugh
Floyd
Manchester
Wuka To Go Home From the Bluffton Banner
A fragment from the Bluffton Banner urges readers to go home when tired, seeking consolation, fun, or to demonstrate reform to family, illustrating a domestic, moralizing tone. The piece emphasizes home as refuge and social reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton, Ind
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Advertised by Auker
An advertisement urges readers to use Chamberlains Cough Remedy for quick relief from a cold. It notes availability for sale by Ed T Auker and promotes the product as a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ed. T. Auker
The Markets New Oxford Grain and Feed Prices
Market receipts list Choice Wheat at 7 64 66, Rye 38 40, Corn 48 50, Oats 25, Clover seed per bushel 1 00 1 14, Timothy seed 100 14, Rye Straw 6 0 0, Timothy hay 8 00 12 60. Prices shown by Z H Cashman.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Merry Christmas
Deatrick Bros
The
Virgin Copper Co
Chambersburg
Charmain
Jacob Menges
Qualityville
Charles Weirick
Board of Poor Directors
Mt. Hope
Farmers’ Institute
John T. Hockensmith
Red Hill
Oxford Township
Edward Alwine
Berlin Junction
Hanover Street
Jacob Naylor
Huntington Township
E. W. Cashman
U. of P. Hospital
Big Flat
Shippensburg
Pennsylvania State Forestry Reservation
W. A. Korn
Hellam
New Chester
Reformed
Daniel H. Hamm
J. L. Robinson
Strayer Bros
Harrisburg
Fred. J. Wolf
Clara Estella
John Luther Minter
Mountpleasant
Margaret Jackey
John Barthold
Jefferson Borough
UY Biss
Alleman Hardware Co
Rocky Mountain
G. B. Naer, Son & Co
New
Oxford
Z. H. Cashman
Aaa
Scott
Bowne Chemists
Pearl Street
Rail
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