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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
11
Mixed local items report a railroad brakeman Neely Kennedy injuring his left hand, gowns of church services, a widow’s pension granted to Josie Culp, a stolen overcoat incident, illnesses and hospital stays, a severe rain and wind storm, and the engagement of Elsie Slagle to Clinton Swope with a wedding planned.
A caboose ran away on a New York railway line near Shrewsbury Station in York county this Saturday afternoon striking 78 year old Mrs. Lena Sleitzer. She died shortly after from injuries sustained in the collision.
The County Commissioners met on Thursday and elected Miley Miller of near Hampton as clerk, Neely, Esq. as attorney, and Jerome Martin as janitor at the courthouse.
For Rent dwelling and store room in New Chester with possession April 1 1906. For particulars call or address C H Myers New Oxford.
In Tyrone township the Mountain View school under Wilson Walbey has seen no pupils for three weeks due to the vaccination enforcement. Walbey continues daily visits to the schoolhouse despite the absence of students.
For rent a desirable store room and house with an excellent opening for a first class milliner and general store. For particulars inquire of D F Sherry Carlisle Street New Oxford.
In Commonwealth v Wertz near Littlestown a hearing before Squire Sell dealt with an oath sworn to Paul Winebrenner treasurer of the Hanover Saving Fund Society on forgery. Wertz was committed to jail after bail default by the grand jury action. The Senate confirmed Thaddeus G Crapster of Taneytown Md as Second Lieutenant in the Revenue Cutter Service from April 16 1905 to replace Richard M Sturdevant who resigned. Crapster previously served five years and was formerly Gettysburg Compiler news editor.
On Wednesday Senator Penrose introduced in the United States Senate a bill for one hundred thousand dollars to fund a Gettysburg public building. Earlier, Congressman Lafean had introduced a similar bill in the House of Representatives.
Mrs M Coale STerrie announces a distressed sale of leading millinery goods at or below cost to clear her entire stock. A notice about railway upgrades reports the Western Maryland Railroad laying 90 pound steel rails along the division, with 30 men laying about 2000 feet daily from Highfield to Maria Furnace and onward to Gettysburg, Porters, Lineboro and Emory Grove.
After a little more than three weeks wed, Mrs Elsie May Zuse, 29, wife of Albert Zuse of 611 East Biddle Baltimore, died suddenly of apoplexy at her mother-in-law’s Greenmount home while attending the funeral of Mrs Margaret Zuse. The couple, married November 23, had honeymooned in Pennsylvania and returned cheerful before her convulsions ended her life.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Lough hosted a Christmas day family reunion at their West High Street residence. Attendees included J. M. Lough of Charleston Missouri, J. N. Smith of York Springs, D. J. Wagner of Table Rock, and Mrs H Brame of Hanover with husbands and daughters. They shared a turkey dinner and an afternoon of social conversation.
Indications of oil in Jlamistonian township lead to 2200 acres leased and a charter applied for a prospecting company. Waterbury capitalists join in with plans to start by spring, while skeptics attribute the odor to a nearby pipeline crossing South Mountain.
Clayton Fitzgerald of Ida ville appoints M. O. Bream as signee amid creditor dissatisfaction. Chas A. May, the referee, has taken charge and will dispose of the stock soon. Creditors sought to insure the stock. John C. Group advised two watchers, one day and one night, to proceed with coverage.
Urgent promotional note offers Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for sale by Ed T Auker druggist. This compact item advertises a digestive remedy with a local supplier.
A premature male infant was discovered by schoolboys near Sand Hill on Hanover road in Conewago Township. The body was taken to a home on North street, then placed in the care of Constable Dougherty awaiting inquest by Justice V H Lilly. Jury found death on or about December 20 1905 due to unnatural causes with no culprit identified.
Miss Lottie Rockey wed near Uriah to William Bream in Bendersville officiated by Rev. Christman. Elias Patterson wed Lydia Epley of Mt. Joy. Ervin Hetrick and Roxie Bowman unite in Hanover. Church services at Reformed and New Chester praised. gifts and orphan offerings noted. Obituaries include Mrs. Henry Smith of McSherrystown, John O Brown of Midway, Mrs. Georgia Reightel, Lydia Thoman, Joseph King, and Harry C. Deatrick, with funeral details and survivor lists.
The Lutheran Church auditorium was filled to capacity on Christmas evening for the Sunday school program. A liberal offering was contributed for the Board of Education.
Mr. Chas. E. Diehl of Yark sold his brick house and Carlisle street store to Mr. Elsworth Neely of near New Chester for 4800 dollars. Neely will continue the grocery business after buying stock from E. E. Freed. Mrs. F. X. Miller of New Chester lies seriously ill at her home due to a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Lucinda J. Grove widow of Francis W. Grove died Thursday December 21 at her son F W Grove’s home on Hanover Street aged 81 1 25. She survived by four sons F W Grove Kansas City John W Grove Chicago Chas W Grove St Louis and Harry F E Grove and three daughters Mrs Clarrissa J. Bumpage West Plains Mrs Dr Godenauer San Diego and Mrs Susan A Henry New York and one sister Mrs Mary Maus near Bendersville Grandma Grove was an estimable Christian lady with a kind word. Funeral on Sunday December 24 at 1 pm at her son’s home interment Abbottstown Rev George N Lauffer officiating. The poem Ends with rest for the weary grandmother and a note from her grandchildren.
A cemetery service will be held in York at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the ceremony at the cemetery grounds.
Miss Henrietta Noel died Monday December 25 at noon at her home on Church street McSherrystown from a complication of ailments. She was 65 years 10 months 19 days old and is survived by four sisters and two brothers. Surviving sisters live in Ziegler York county Hanover Dayton Ohio and McSherrystown. Brothers J I Noel of Roanoke VA and G Noel of Centennial.
David Noel of near town was thrown to the ground and dislocated a finger on his right hand while attempting to get off a moving train at the depot on Monday afternoon in this place.
In Map Crash era chatter, crowds chase health fads while doctors tout Dr. King's New Life Pills for liver and stomach relief. Prompt cure promises relief, with 24c at Ed. T. Avs ker's drug store, guaranteed.
All clocks watches and jewelry pairing done neatly and cheaply. Goods left with A Klingel New Oxford will be forwarded and promptly returned. Penrose Myramsn, Jeweler, Gettysburg Pa.
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