Leniency Sought After First Degree Murder Verdict
Jurors in the Elvin E. Fair case petition Chief Judge L. Lindley Sloan for mercy after a first degree murder verdict with no mercy recommendation. Fair and Emanuel "Babe" Bingaman were sentenced to life and ten years respectively for the killing of Reuben N. Sollenberger at a Hagerstown service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin E. Fair
L. Lindley Sloan
Cumberland
Reuben N. Sollenberger
Hagerstown
Sollenberger
Fair
Maryland State Penitentiary
Baltimore
Emanuel “Babe’ Bingaman
Bingaman
Sloan
Sollenwerger
Washington County
Bingaiman
Sheriff Sale of 40 Acre Hostetter Property in Adams County
In Pursuance of a writ of fi fa, the court directs a public sale for December 30, 1930, at 2 PM in Gettysburg. The property in Union Township includes a two and a half story house, barn, outbuildings, a three story brick mill, and surrounding land totaling about 40 acres. It is shown as Edna B. Hostetter and J Emory Hostetter estate, with sale overseen by Sheriff Onn C. Wible. ten percent down after sale, property may be resold if not complied with.
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Court of Common Pleas
Adams County
Court House
Gettysburg
Union Township
Pennsylvania
Kindig and
Maur
Desrees
Jands
John Kindig
Jacob K
Susan K. Hostetter
C. B. Stoner
Edna B. Hostetter
Office of Recorder of Deeds
J. Emory Hostetter
Sheriff's
Ofas
Judge Sloan Delivers Remarks on Sollenberger Murder Case
Judge Sloan reviewed the Sollenberger murder noting the victim was killed September 26 or 27 after being ordered to raise his hands in a small office window and shot as he pursued his attackers into the street. Two young men from near Gettysburg faced charges. the court weighed life versus death for the accused in the Manslaughter and Bingham cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Sollenberger
Ning
Reuben Sollensberger
Gettysburg
Bingaman
Sentence Ready After Testimony Says Defendant Was “100 Percent In Man”
The judge indicated the defendant was ready to be sentenced after testimony. Neither Bingaman nor Fain provided any reason against imposing the sentence when queried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingaman
Fain
Survey Begins for Township Road Overhaul in Adams County
A state CWA project starts a 29 man team for a chain survey of township roads in Adams County to be taken over by the state highway department on January 1. Gettysburg area workers lead the crew. wage scales set at 50 for chiefs, 25 for draftsmen, and 22.50 for chairmen, with incidentals covered except transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
State Highway Department
Fred G. Pfeffer
Donald Eck
Clair E. Eden
Gettysburg
A. T. Bennett
York Springs
Russell L. Moul
Willis L. Weikert
Robert A. Codori
Grover P. Keckler
George L. Bushman
C. Tyson Tipton
Stover A. Small
Richard C. Leister
Ernest S. Hamm
Clyde L. Hanbecker
Charles Pryor
Charles C. Rogers
Harold S. Rummel
Glenn M. Stouffer
Clinton P. Weaver
Hewitt C. Worthington
George H. Anderson
East Berlin
Archie E. Chronister
New Oxford
Glenn L. Kime
Aspers
George G. Hollinger
H. Amos Kuhn
Abbottstown
Donald E. Myers
Arendtsville
Charles RB. McDonnell
Arenadtsville
Charles M. Ecker
Victor C. Crouse
Littlestown
William VanCleve
Federal
Kuhn Family Relocates to Gettysburg Sachs Apartments
Walter E Kuhn and family moved from Hanover to the Sachs apartments in Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Kuhn
Hanover
Sachs Apartments
Gettysburg
Cars Crash on Newman's Hill Near Cashtown
In heavy fog on the Lincoln highway west of Cashtown Dr M N Harris Cashtown and David Musketnuss Lan caster collided after Musketnuss tried to pass Lewis Carter Chicago. Harris drove off road to avoid impact. damages exceed 260 dollars. Patrolman Mayers will file improper passing charges. Virginia Ansgengruber six Gettysburg sustained a minor injury when struck by Harry Dearder Cashtown's truck in an alley accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. N. Harris
Cashtown
David Musketnuss
Lancaster
Newman's Hill
Lincoln Highway
Here
Musketnuss
Lewis Carter
Chicago
Gualter
Harris
F. L. Mayers
State Highway Patrol
Justice of the Peace
Clyde L. Shultz
Virginia Ansgengruber
John Anzengruber
Gettysburg
Harry Dearder
Hanover youths rewarded for achievements in Washington trip
A group of Hanover youths including Edward Murphy H Merle Stokes Henry Goeken Luther Smith Harold Artley Edward McLorie Charles Sullivan Frank Zeigler Glen Weaver John Bender and John Mohr were to receive awards in Washington but many from York and nearby areas couldn't reach the capital due to icy roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Edward Murphy
H. Merle Stokes
Henry Goeken
Luther Smith
Harold Artley
Edward McLorie
Charles Sullivan
Frank Zeigler
Glen Weaver
John Bender
John Mohr
York and Vicinity
Washington
Week of Prayer Service Opens in Gettysburg Churches
The Protestant churches of Gettysburg will hold a Week of Prayer at Christ Lutheran starting Monday evening January 8 at 7 30. The Gettysburg ministerium met at Rev Howard S Fox’s home to organize the event and elect Rev Frederick B Crane as secretary treasurer succeeding Rev Herbert P Beam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Christ Lutheran Church
Howard S. Fox
Trinity Reformed Church
Frederick B. Crane
Presbyterian Church
Herbert P. Beam
Methodist Episcopal Church
Senna Laxatives Regain Popular Use Says Public Health
Public returns to liquid laxatives with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin promoted as a senna based remedy. Properly dosed liquid laxatives offer adjustable relief without kidney irritation and can suit individuals including children.
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Caldwell
Post Office Christmas Day Hours Announced
Postmaster Joseph I Weaver says the New Oxford post office lobby will be open all day Monday Christmas day but only dropped mail will be dispatched and special delivery mail handled. Windows closed all day no business transacted rural carriers will not follow routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph I. Weaver
Oxford
Mrs Scarlet Fever Case Reported in Cumberland Township
Mildred Walter, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Walter of Cumberland township has scarlet fever. The dwelling was placarded Thursday by Health Officer John Deatrick of Biglerville and the case is being watched for further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Walter
Donald
Wal
Cumberland Township
John Deatrick
Biglerville
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J. W. Little & Son Funeral Directors
Penna
Littlestown, PA
Adams County Farm Bureau
Carlisle Street
John W. Duilera
Goldens
New
Center Square Fruit Market
Center Square
McCrory’s
Sunoco Gardens
B. E. Gentzler
Lincolnway West
New Oxford, Pa
John H. Duttera
Lincolnway
E. Chestnut
Hanover, PA
W. F. Dodson
Balto
St., Hanover, PA
Newman’s Hill
Quality Green Grocery
Arigo Brothers
Baltimore ST. Hanover, PA
Pressell
Broadway
Lincoln Way Grocery
Kinney’s
Men’s Goods
West Oxfords
Venter Square
Frederick Street
DIEHL
Diehl Candy CO
North George Street
York, PA
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Hanover Hardware Co. Cor
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East Chestnut Sts
Cole
Dr. Crease
L. E
Main Street
McSherrystown
D. F. Slentz
Mrs Scarlet
Natural Springs
York Road
Morris Gitlin
Strausbaugh Planing Mill
Gettysburg, PA
Hotel Gettysburg Annex
Fleet-Wing
Wormlesdorf Collegians
Aero Oil Co
Cremer
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