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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
7
Christmas greetings open this roundup followed by local real estate trades in Abbottstown and Huntington Township. Purchases include James Douglas buying John W. Grim property for 600 dollars and Edward Agper acquiring the David Weaver farm for 2500 dollars.
The original comedy drama Strife will be staged at Miller's Auditorium on December 27 at 8 15 p m with doors open 7 30 p m Admission 260 Reserved seats available for the performance by the venue.
A favorable Farmers Bank of Mc Sherrystown report is noted. A men’s meeting will be held at First Lutheran Church on Sunday afternoon December 29 at 2 o'clock with C. P. Shriner of York giving the address. Special music by quartet and orchestra.
Elected in Adams county under the new act they will get 800 dollars annually plus traveling expenses. Officials urged to send in their announcement and join the line.
Mr. H. E. Freed of the old Gitt farm near the cross-pikes will sell farm stock and implements on March 6. He plans to move to the Alex Kinneman home nearby and continue the dairy business.
Rumor says a New Year elopement was planned but the bride’s parents intervened at the last moment. If they can keep her from fleeing, the trip will be canceled.
Thomas B. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Johnson of Hanover, was ordained to the priesthood on Saturday December 21 by Cardinal Gibbons at the Cathedral in Baltimore. Rev Father Johnson celebrated his first Mass at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Hanover on Sunday morning December 22.
In this issue a semi annual report from Farmers & Merchants Bank notes a surplus fund of $35,000 and undivided profits over $7,000, marking a creditable financial showing for the bank in this locale.
A three year old daughter of Mr Reu ben Julius of Littlestown nearly choked after swallowing the back of a breast pin. She coughed and dislodged the pin from her throat, avoiding surgical intervention by Dr Crouse. The child was bleeding but recovered.
Representative Daniel F. Lafean of Pennsylvania is assigned to the key Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds in the 60th Congress. His placement is seen as securing support for Federal buildings in Hanover Gettysburg and York. He also introduces a bill to create a rural parcel post system on York and Adams routes with a $10,000 appropriation for start up expenses by the Postmaster General.
Christmas services are planned at multiple churches. High Masses and a sunrise prayer meet are scheduled, with evening programs and a Sunday school Messiah presentation. Offerings support Orphans at Wormelsdorf, and additional services occur at Abbottstown and St John Reformed in New Chester.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard H. Yohe of Hamilton township travel to Ohio and Indiana to see friends. Mrs. Lucina Heltzel of Philadelphia visits niece Mrs. L. J. Weikert in Waynesboro. Benjamin Z. Cashman and Jne. V. Sheetz, Hopkins University students, stay with their parents. Arthur Cashman, Pierce Business College student in Philadelphia, vacationing with his family. Frank Blair of Cleveland enjoys the holiday at his mother Suean Bais’s home.
A stray dog infected with rabies caused a large scare along the New Chester road. It bit several dogs and farm animals before being killed. The dog’s head was sent to the Pasteur Institute and confirmed rabies. Neighbors report additional animal attacks in nearby Straaban township.
The body of Miss Mary Weaver died after an intestinal obstruction operation at Todd Hospital Carlisle. Funeral held at North Peters Street home with High Mass of Requiem at Church of the Immaculate Conception. The Weaver family has faced multiple illnesses and misfortunes, drawing community sympathy.
At a congregational meeting in Hunterstown on December 18 Rev. George F. Baker of Washington was elected pastor for the Great Conewago church. The York Springs Presbyterian church in the same charge will vote soon, likely electing him as well and extending a call. The charge has been vacant since Rev. Seth Russell Downie left over two years ago. Baker received a unanimous vote from the Great Conewago congregation.
The Neil Litchfield Trio will perform Thursday evening January 9 as part of the Citizens Lecture Course. Praised by major papers from Atlantic to Pacific they are celebrated for ludicrously funny yet artistic and refined entertainment.
Joseph Kittinger of Fairfield died at his home last Sunday morning in his 68th year after a day of hard work and illness. James Hockensmith aged 60 near Centennial died at his daughter’s home in Hanover from a stroke. He is survived by a large family. John Hockensmith of Berlin Junction was a brother-in law to local residents. Michael Trostle died near Bermudian from old age-related infirmities.
An infant of J Emory Hostetter of Oxford township died Thursday evening at age 16 days.
Donald Seligman, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Wim M. Seligman of Gettysburg, died in Kittanning on Wednesday from a bad cold and intestinal obstruction. The family had moved to Mrs. Seligman’s former home after her father's death, making the boy’s passing unexpected.
Mrs. Sarah Reitinger died at her son George Reitinger’s home on East Middle street Gettysburg Saturday morning aged 83 after a stroke of apoplexy suffered Tuesday. She is survived by three sons George Charles and Illiam all of Gettysburg and a daughter Mrs David Morris of Philadelphia.
William J. Althoff formerly of Illinois died Thursday at his home 147 South Queen Street York after several weeks illness. Death caused by a complication of diseases. He is survived by his wife and eight children.
A large crowd attended the marriage of Ruth Weaver to Charles J. Winand at the Reynolds Weaver home near New Chester. Rev. Dr. Korn officiated with William Boyer of Hanover as best man and Carrie Wertz of New Chester as maid of honor. The couple will reside on the Franklin March farm near New Chester. A second wedding, Edith Fuhrman to Oliver Hesson, was held at the Silver Run Lutheran parsonage last Tuesday.
Gettysburg reports Constable Chas Wilson arrested Edward Minton on bigamy and related charges. Minton allegedly married Frances Yingling in Harrisburg four months ago and left with her belongings and a ring after living with her in Harrisburg and Baltimore. He denies the marriage.
Hanover street tensorial artist Geo A. Klingel was reviewing papers at the Plymire restaurant Center Square when a pool game on the second floor caused a ball to strike an open pipe hole and bruise his toe badly, prompting medical attention.
Official list names hundreds of jurors for the Court of Quarter Sessions to convene on the fourth Monday in January 1908. Included are Grand Jurors from Gettysburg to Union and Hamiltonban and Petit Jurors including residents of Mount Pleasant and Littlestown with multiple entries across Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, York, and surrounding townships.
An early morning explosion at O I M Houck's steam bakery behind the grocery and dwelling on High and Poplar streets caused entire interior destruction. George Gates sustained minor injuries, while Houck faces $1000 in losses with no insurance. the blast traced to a frozen exhaust pipe blocking steam exhaust.
A Thursday night pool match in the parlor of Leo F. Smith Center Square pitted McSherrystown players against New Oxford. The McSherrystown cue expert emerged victorious in the home contest.
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