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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1936

Page

2

Breaks Legs When Car Catches Wire

In Gettysburg on Baltimore road at White Run a 38 year old track driver for Metropolitan Edison named Berwager fractured both legs between knee and ankle when a reel of wire pulled by a nearby truck struck him. Another driver, Sneeringer, avoided injury as his car ran over the wire. Berwager was taken to Warner hospital for X rays and treatment. Investigator James G. Warren filed the report.

Marry J. Berwager Gettysburg Metropolitan Edison Company That Place Baltimore Road White Ran Berwager Electric Company W.W. V. Sneeringer Littlestown R. 2 Sneeringer Warner Hospital James G. Warren State Highway Petrol

Girl Struck by Auto Injures Hanover Child

Kathleen Cramer six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clayton Cramer Hanover sustained fractures of both legs a severe head injury body bruises and contusions when struck by an automobile owned and operated by Howard Wetzel 31 Hanover R 3 while crossing Baltimore street on her way to school with her sister Vida. She was treated at Hanover hospital placed in casts and discharged Monday after emergency care at home and hospital.

Kathleen Clayton Cramer Hanover Hanover Street School Hanover Hospital Howard Wetzel Hanover R. 3 Vida Baltimore Street Wetzel

Army recruiting at Gettysburg post office weekly

Beginning Wednesday and each week Sergeant Harry Rothauser of the United States army recruiting station York will be at the Gettysburg post office to enlist young men from Gettysburg and Adams county in the regular army. The office on the second floor of the post office Building will operate Wednesdays from 1 to 4 pm. Recruiting is now open for service in the Panama Canal Zone, said Sergeant Rothauser.

Harry Rothauser United States Army York Gettysburg Post Office Gettysburg Adams County Rothauser Panama Canal Zone Ser- Geant

Public Sale of 36 Acre Farm Near York Springs Pa

A public sale will be held on Wednesday March 27 at 1 PM on the gate above. The property includes a 36 acre farm along Ridge Road one half mile from York Springs Pa with an eight room house a barn chicken house 180 by 20 feet six colony houses electricity and running water. Terms and conditions by R C Hetherington Prosser Auct.

Ridge Road York Springs R. C. Hetherington Prosser

Amputate finger after circular saw accident at home

Mrs W B Frank of York Springs Route 1 suffered a severe laceration to her right hand while helping to saw wood. Her little finger was amputated at Warner hospital and the third finger was severely cut. She was discharged after treatment.

W. B. Frank York Springs R. 1 Warner Hospital

Adams county approves 17 old age aid grants

The Mothers Assistance board approved 17 more old age assistance applications at a weekly meeting in the courthouse. Total approved in the county reach 116. 67 of the 99 approved have received first state checks. The county is allotted 2569 dollars monthly with an average grant of 12 dollars.

Adams Miss McMillan Adams County Mothers’ Assistance Board Mothers’ Assistance Fund

Fruit Farm Sold on Carlisle Highway to West Virginia Buyer

Robert Garretson has sold his 65 acre fruit farm on the Carlisle highway Flora Dale with all stock equipment and crops to William W. Irwin of Wheeling West Virginia. Possession March 21.

Robert Garretson Carlisle Highway Flora Dale William W. Irwin Wheeling West Virginia

Palmer Joins Kaus Circus as Advance Agent

Victor A Palmer of Gettysburg has accepted the role of advance agent for the Kaus United shows now wintering in New Bern North Carolina. He reports for duty April 1. Hospital report notes Mrs Robert Hartley of Gettysburg recently operated for appendicitis and discharged patients include Mrs Marjorie Chier and Mrs George Julius of Littlestown.

Victor A. Palmer Gettysburg Kaus United Shows New Bern North Carolina Robert Hartley Marjorie Chier George Julius Littlestown

Miller and Kime probate filings raise estate values

The will of Mrs. Fannie May Miller of Abbottstown was probated by executor Dr. T C Miller with estate valued at 1800 dollars. The will of Mrs Annie M Kime of Biglerville was probated by sons Harry M Kime and Harvey Kime, with estate valued at 24700 dollars.

Annie M. Kime Ate Biglerville Robert FE. Fisher Register and Recorder Harry M. Kime Harvey Kime J. B. Waddle Otis Leist John A. Baker Herman Teaman Susa Steer J. H. Peecher T. Fox Sarah Stansbury Son Eli Markle J. Shimmel Mary J. Dicks R. J. Slaybaugh E. K. Shindledecker Warren J. E. Storm Altice Smith J. M. McClear Margaret J. Smith M. H. Tagg Lucinda Sterner L. B. Spangler Katie Hoffman J. W. Gitt Frank Burkee R. D. Brea Dr. Ira Henderson J. W. Naugle KE. D. Bushman Levi Cramer C. G. Frailey Abraham L. Stough Roy S. Foulk Allen W. Arentz E. D. Bushman Geo. Albert Emr S. Petry Ellen Sterner J. 4. Guise Jacob BE. Emilet J. E. Trimmer Jane Heltzel Thomas Lros Mary C. Arnold J. E. Ohler Sarah RB. King C. C., Hyser Ellis Walker Geo. E. Kollinger G. E. Roysten A. S. Mills Alice Forrest A. P. Myers Alawis D. Feeser A. P. Deatrick James Brown A. D. Bream Amos H. Kump Trimmer's Mia Reindollar Edwin Snyder Edwin Snyder A. & P C. W. Trimmer M. Trimmer John V. Miller Amos M. Miller KE. G. Steinour Sue Forney Harry Weiner Laura Miller J. T. Balmer Chester E. Mehring Wm Yeatts Mary L. Trostle Grover P. Keckler Mrs. R. Pyles E. M. D. Yealy Trimmer’s A. M. Bankert Harry A. Wolf Chas. E. Myers J. S. A. Smith Jas. M. Topper Margaret Scott Charles W. Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Gorman American Helen G. Miller Peoples Cash Store Mrs. Tressler C. M. Dean Noah Myers W. J. Boutson Mary Anthony F. T. Willett Lizzie Thomas Scott Bros J. F. Wagner Albertis Myrick Sarah Leech R. H. Frey Henry Tressler Cos G. E. Barrick Sadie Hippensteel Co. W. Fair Samuel Black Mary Money Jennie Scott Mary Guise M. R. Carbaugh Silas Blizzard Arthur G. Cashman John Bishop C. A. Wills Walter Preston Miss K. Homan A. Homan H.C. Myers David H. Yohe N. S. Minter J. A. Myrick John H. Wolf Sarah Kemper Chas. Gallagher Jacob E. Hoke Cath. C. Dagwall Jee A. Storm Eliza A. Gilbert Ida F. Kelly Plank Meat Market Louisa Groft F. T. Willet Rebecca Weikert J. M. McCleaf Amanda Lightner C. A. Myers Mrs. FE. Laughman J. KE. Rummel J. J. Plank C. H. Bittinger Harris Bros Harry S. Trostle Otho Adams Ephraim Reese B. Keilholtz Fred. J. Wolf John C. Myers Lillie E. Wolf Wm. H. Miller Edw. Snyder B. F. Pyles C. P. Myers Eliz. Gilbert J. E. Oyler G. W. Koser David Null Laura Scott H. S. Trostle J.J. Plank Kime Katie Hoffman Soes A. L. Stout Chas M. Weikert J. E. Rummel Ren, Winkle A. Steiner Anthony L. Smith L. L. Klinefelter F. G. Steinour Mrs W. P. Strayer Lucy A. Millhimes Mrs. Belle Emlet Mary F. Staub J. Floyd Wolf Lizzie Cashman J. A. Dentler Anna M. Kline H. G. Rager Paul Heller R. F. Foulk K. L. Raffensperger Sylvester Groft Haines Shoe EF. G. Thomas Peoples Cash N. S. Wood Edgar Snyder Molly Decker J. W. Gitt Co Earl Petry Josephine Smith Trimmer James F. Null L.G. Spangler J. F. Bishop Edw Reindullar Chas. A. Myers Erwin W. Fair Earl L. Petry Jacob H. Plymire H. S. Spangler Haley Mrs. M. Lott G. P. Smith Sallie Mummert Peoples N. R. Beamer J. H. McBeth John Myers Mary Wagner Seeee A & P John E. Stock Laura C. Harbold James F J. M. Topper Jennie M. Grove W. HH. Dern S. D. Hilterbrick D. E. Brandt A. BR. Delp I E. G. Lower E Bushman M W. HH. Dern Lizzie Martin Aeres John F. Bishop E. M'Kenrick E. J. Reindullar J.C. Penny Co Clara Fair H. A Hartman Edna G. Thomas A. E. Hadley Orpheus Diller Leah Group A. B. Hadley Martin E. King P. W. Kimmel Katie Miller Sadie Hiuvensteel H. L. Anthony Blanche Heare Kapp & Svibert Geo

Ruth C Meligakes Convalesces at Gettysburg Home

Mrs Ruth C Meligakes who recently returned from Maryland General Hospital Baltimore where she spent nine weeks as a patient is reported convalescing at her Gettysburg home.

Ruth C. Meligakes Maryland General Hospital Baltimore Gettysburg

Adams County 1934 Treasurer's Report Summary Card

Adams County 1934 year ending balances show liquid fuel fund 20,070.25 and County fund 6,160.62 with total liabilities and credits across miscellaneous items, tax exonerations, and public funds. Notable entries include outstanding taxes for 1934 46,809.17, court expenses 112.12, and sinking fund activities 6,676.00.

Central Auto Co C. G. Fraley C. H. Rittinger John Myers Nene B. Bender & Son K. G. Steinour Hilty J. P. Kernan C. R. Bucher Teddy Younkins Eas Dentrick Ros Wccseetesee Cece D. S. Kime Harvey Dennis E.eeee L. D. Spangler Harry Cooley Boalz Gilbert Butterie Willet C. A. Sanders Yrarrinburg Gro, Co Willet Roy Erick Peoples Ie Bollinger Morris A. S. Mills A. Dentler Ralph Miller Dougherty & Hartley A. P. Myers A. D. Feezer le Alba Arid Amos Baker Carver Rudolph Ay Dentler Arnold cc John C. Lower Co Geo HM. Starner E. Rinehart Murphy's Store Co Chas. A. Myers EH Nickey Sherman's Store Us Paul Heller John Heller Rarl Adame County Alma House Scott Bros Annie M. Warner Hospital Nets John W. Mcllhenny Wood Mothers’ Assistance Board Commonwealth of G. R Thompson & Son Potatoes County Eesaesed Thaegee AQ & H Walls Lumber Eeeeee Et Eae Saad Oniocr Cereevsnevveses Entler People’s Cash Store Kelly & Oyler Oscar Tphlostetter W. Oyler & Bro. Coal Paul W. Harner A. Irwin Hostetter James Stahley Harrisburg Gro, Co A. E. Davenport Stearn Ty Ence -Loree Tsiuahiert Ekaele Weiter A. R. Levan Wpitie Chas Rosenstee Ree Lee Edison Co Gettysburg Water Co W. & T. Electric Co Weeseaeess Indus, Electric Co Gettynburg Compiler Co Star & Stontinel Sasa People’s Drug Store J. A. Deantler Oxford Item Ca Cesreseer Physicians Supply Co. Fee Ee D. S. Peterman Yorks Springs Comet Columbus Pharmacal Co Haines Shoe Hender’s Irnpike Konda Harrisburg Gro. Co Sccarcovas S. F. Durst & Co Ceeee Hakelsley State Aicapital Seeeed Seo Wiwyn Raining Choo Eerseee Star & Sentinel Selinsgrove New Oxford Item Co Eesee Gettysburg Compiler Co C. M. Wolf Bilbo G. R. Thompson & Son Oyler & Spangler Strah Star & Sentinel Geiseiman Piervillee Mt Eidobe L. Baltiley Clover Paul Shultz Robert H. Cullison Wm. Myers W. Barbehenn Harry Myers N. OL Lower Roy Martin Cleon Nary Earl Spangler R. D. Pitzer Nettie Dubs Pwe I Shields Treamiree Gonrad Guise Eddie Hare Coark Haute and Jail Ror County Florence Staak Caaty Adams Calvin R. Smith Court House Horner Fissel Glenn Black Sasaes Sbsaae Treasury W. Oyler & Bro Violet Kuntz Cook Mary Myers Asst Balance County Funds G, Ober & Sons Co Cccces R. E. Wible Pommon Wealtis Ben Bae Pee Nees Abner S. Mills Mervin I. Rice J. S. Byers Hominy Commonwealth J. A. Dentler Nheas Spangler’s Bakery Rolls Hl. W. Krouge Ieee H. C. Raffensberger Cider & Treas Atlantic Refining Co Citizens Oil John C. Owen Co Eacern Cc.eesweeee Nero Eesene Aeerie Beele Ee Ae John C. Lower Cor Beene Wible H. Muringy E. G. Lowor Laurelton Glenn Mul School Insurance Huntington Reformatory Walter A. Snyder Eastern State Penitentiary Commission E. Olinger Werneraville State Hospital Aus Paradise Protectory Eetas Harrisburg State Hospital Co. Fund Steighton Farm San Fung Livestock and Poultry Children's J. H. Brown Bull Peffer Hoga E. B. Black J.C. Shealer Samuel Davis J. H. Deatrick Chas. Altland A. Parr Wheats Stoner Arbhes Peoples Drug Store He. Ws. Geisleman Mra L. A. Durboraw Missioner N.S. Brown R. McNair Ateers S. L. Bukeley Commis Thelman Spearman J. Allison Roy C . Taughiniaugh Hiram H. ‘Thomas Anit Dept. Forests and Waterz Cone Lut Peters John BP Butt C. S. Mumper Elec Dreceei Sear J. Ll. Williams C. WH Carbaugh Luther T. Sachs Jabor Ma- County Commissioners J. L. Williams Rat Aren En Eeeconaneeragees S. S. Neely Meade Wim. Rotler M. J. Felix M.E. Wickersham M._ Warrenfeltz Audi- Lumber J. Mohler Ccssseerseaes Roy Mackley M. Huartman Dicks Dam M. V. Coleman J. KF Gordon Phyasician Jennings Grant Corbin Ooo Ota A. Funt Robert E. Fisher Epaata James C. Cote L. W. Wagaman de M. Bream Ty Commissioner County Aid C. Weigle Eeeeeweneeereveee Annes Oecesees Cee Sanersees Iscoressens John W. Brehm Miscei Laneous Mpoor Vissscses United Telephons Co Enn Elizabeth Holtzworth Tee & Stwarage Co Cecenerenes Os John Co. Lower Co Frank Sheely Anna Belle Little Court Stenage J. WL Reading Co Essseeee Attore Pweaes Benlod Rae Warren R. E. Ei Hollman Asso John P. Butt Ie Buriu Thos. Wagner Alll Palm Olive Co Sane Johnstown Dee Web Eckert, Palmer Edgar K. Markley E.eee Oxford Ceseas John S. Orden de Pneaet Eae C. ON Byron C. Jones Aodee Jra M. Henderson Beaben M. Iu. Wendor

Adams County Poor District Auditors Report 1934

Report of Adams County Poor District accounts ending January 2 1934 shows a starting balance of 1187.48 and receipts from County and Clerk totaling 27 911.91. Extensive list of disbursements includes auto and medical bills, outdoor relief payments to numerous individuals, rent, burial funds, and many small creditor payments. Directors of the Poor report balance on hand 374.00 and show live stock and farm produce under estate items with a detailed ledger of payments and distributions.

Adamus Almehouse Adams County School Directors’ Association Ruyter

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