January Cold Snap Predicted By Weather Prophet
New Oxford item notes Foster predicts unusually cold January with much rain. Local business ads include calendars at 1900 prices, jewelry at Auker’s, and various Christmas goods at Anker’s. Community notices cover church services, a marriage license in York, medical recoveries, and a parade of local happenings.
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Foster
Auker’s
Jacob Helmwel
Pitt Street
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Anker’s
York
Samuel H. Witter
New Chester
Mary A. Lesser
Hunterstown
George Anthony
Abbottstown
Robbed Cash Register at Franklin House York Street
Thieves broke into the Franklin House early this morning on York street and stole $1.25 in small change and some whiskey. Henry Wagner, proprietor, discovered the opening of the bar room door by the lock being cut, with doors left open for escape.
North End Man Shot in Street Near Leland Hotel
Ira Potter, about 30 and unmarried, of Zollinger, a former Adams county resident, was shot in the breast on Christmas Eve near the Leland Hotel in Waynesboro and remains in critical condition at Chambersburg Hospital. Sharon Gauger of Warnesboro was arrested and charged. a beer bottle volleyed by an observer preceded the confrontation, as Gauger allegedly fired two shots after a quarrel with Potter. Police restrained the crowd and jailed Gauger. Potter is the son of A. L. Potter and nephew of Justice John A. Potter.
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Ira Potter
Zollinger
North End
Adams County
Leland Hotel
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Sharon Gauger
Warnesboro
Gauger
Porter
Potter
A. L. Potter
Justice John A- Potter
Little Girl Burned to Death Near Lit tletown
Bether Byers six years old daughter of Harry and Mrs Byers near Littletown died Sunday morning after severe burns received Saturday when a fire of unknown origin enveloped her. Father found her ablaze, extinguished flames in a pump trough, but she died after hours of agony. No other children hurt. house damage minimal.
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Bether Byers
Harry Byers
Littlestown
Littlentown
Esther
Local residents spend holidays with relatives
Prof Edward Nace of Glen Rock and numerous others are visiting family across towns from York to Baltimore for the holiday season. The list includes Drs B Z Cashman J W Sheer of Hopkins University, Arther Cashman, electrician Joz Himes, and many others visiting parents or staying with relatives on Pitt Street and nearby avenues. Some travel to Philadelphia Camden and Two Taverns for celebrations.
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Edward Nace
Glen Rock
Edw. E. Direshafer
Berlin Ave
Agnes Aumen
York
Mary A. Smith
Pitt Street
B. Z. Cashman
J. W. Sheer
Fof Hopkins University
Baltimore
Arther Cashman
Philadelphia
Z. HL
Alelta
Joz. H. Himes
Balimore
Geo. T. Himes
George Clippinger
Allegheny City
CT. Clippinger
Harry Breighner
Cleopha Robinson
Philadelpia
Caroline Robinson
Orange Street
C. A. Wiest
Chambersburg
Frank Blair
Colembas
Ohio
Susan Blair
Henry J. Smith
Columbia
Elitor
Sargent Baron G. Holtz
Ft. Howard
Henry Myers
New Chester
Aliss Madeline Myers
West Chester State Normal School
C. W. Myers
North Peters St
John C. Myers
Taneytown
C. H. Myers
Anna M. Rinehart
Henry Rinehart
Near Town
Margaret Hood
Frederick, Md
C. T. Clippinger
A. E. Buckminster
Hanover
Mire
H. E. Lough
East High Street
Anna Myers
Naomi Schnell
Harriet Cook
Hanover Street
Theo. E. Warner
West High Street
Frederick Winand
George B. Hutick
Harry Reed
Emanuel Reed
Peters Street
Abs
Charles Hagerman
Pauline
H. J. Hem Jer
Brush Run
Messrs
Neely Swamley
Iowa
Daniel Swamley
Allentown
T. &. Swamley
C. W. Kehm
Camden
N. J
J. A. Geesey
Sherman
Officers Elected by Cunewago Grange P H
At the Cunewago Grange P H meeting officers for the year were elected including Master E J Eckert Overseer D M Diehl Lecturer F G Hemler Steward Wm Shearer and others Ceres Mrs D M Diehl Pomona Mrs C M Weaver Flora Miss Maggie Eckert Lady Assistant Steward Mrs E L Eckert The Farmers and Merchants Bank will be closed on Friday New Year s Day.
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Cunewago Grange
P. of
E. J. Eckert
D. M. Diehl
F. G. Hemler
Wm. Shearer
David Shultz
E. L. Webrer
Treas
J. R. Hartman
W. H. Hoffnagle
Wm. Ginter
Ceres
Pomona
C. M. Weaver
Flora
Maggie Eckert
Ast
Stewart
E. L. Eckert
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Death Doings In Mountjoy Township and Nearby
A. M. Appler aged 76 dies at home Mountjoy from a complication of diseases leaving a wife, three brothers, one sister and several children including Jacob Appler newly elected register and recorder. James A. Hamer dies at his son Addison Hamer’s home in Hanover aged 82 with wife, five sons and two daughters surviving. Prof Harry A. Lantz dies at home in Harrisburg aged 30 after nervous breakdown and heart disease. previously a Gettysburg professor. Joseph Markle dies at his Paradise township home near Abbotstown from apoplexy at 77 years 10 months. Martha J. Bell dies Christmas morning at Hunters Town aged 45. nurse, daughter of Major and Mrs. Bell. survived by several siblings. Mrs Joshua Swase dies in Orranna aged about 72, survived by children Charles in Missouri and John Maxwell Joshua Lenrietta Hannah and Anna in Ohio.
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A. M. Appler
Mountjoy Township
Jacob Appler
John and
Elmer
Ross
Boston
W. J. Collins
James A. Hamer
Addison Hamer
Hanover
Harry A. Lantz
Harrisburg
Lantz
Gettysburg
Culieze
Miad
Ani
Joseph Markle
Paradise Township
York County
Abbotstown
Abboteteawn
A. C. Forscht Ollmatine
Martha J. Bell
Huenterstown
Bell
Folowing
J. S. Bell
Wlow. Bell
Taughinbaugh
Finnie Bell
Tenterstein
Bert
Grant Bel
Dakota
AL Beid Rutt
Milton
Wherch
Hunterstown
Baker
Joshua Swase
Orranna
Chilren
Charles
Missouri
Orianna
John
Maxwell
Joshua
Lenrietta
Hannah
Anna
Hey ron Lodge elects officers for coming Masonic year
At the regular monthly meeting of Hey ron Lodge No. 465 F and A M Kell on last Monday evening the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing Masonic year W M Rev Geo N Lenifer W Jr RE Martian George W Baker Secretary James W Barnity Treasurer Z H Cashman Trustees W F Sheely Geo A Klinggel W H Emmert Representative to Grand Lodge J M Hulick
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Heyron Lodge
Grand Lodge
J. M. Hulick
Marriages and misdemeanors reported around Gettysburg area
Marriage licenses issued for Orie D. Wierman and Jennie E. Cline. G Warren and Alice Kuhn. Wm A Study and Annie M Willet. Clifford Lizer and B Sanders. Clarton Hoke and Gettysburg resident. A McSherrystown assault arraignment involved Charles Busber Jr and Oscar Reese. judge to rule Jan 7. A York woman Eliza Schroeder, 39, ingested iodine. a York horseshoer Joseph Fuller sustained facial injuries from a kick. Red Lion Hunt Club witnessed a gray fox escape into a tree then fight and be torn by hounds.
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Orie D. Wierman
Bendersville
Jennie E. Cline
Idaville
G. Warren
Alice Kuhn
Wenksville
Wm. A
Kumps
Annie
M. Willet
Linestown
Clifford $_ Lizer
Greencastle
B. Sanders
Freedom Township
Eliza Schroeder
York
Joseph Fuller
Dressmaking Offer Posted For New Oxford Area
Dressmaking available after August 1, 1908 at Mrs Lucy Eicholtz home. Prompt service at reasonable prices. Call Miss Martha Amenrex Carlisle Street New Oxford.
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Lucy Eicholtz
Martha Amenrex
Carlisle Street
New Oxford
Multiple Weddings Reported in Fairfield Hanover and Williamsport
Thurmont groom Jacob Martin wed Miss Rath Riley at the bride’s Fairfield home with Rev. Ritter officiating. Edna Riddlemoser and Allen Dickson announce a forthcoming ceremony at the bride’s home. Clade Snyder and Bessie M. Reiffe marry in Baltimore. A Christmas morning home wedding unites Miss Bessie Minter and J Murray Siles at the Minter residence in Fricklin township. Albert W. Set and Katie Clapsaddle wed in Williamsport area. Rev. Roser and Rev. Hanman are noted clergymen in various ceremonies across the region.
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Jacob Martin
Thurmont
Rath Riley
Fairfield
Mr. Ritter
Luther Church
Amos Minter
Fricklin Township
Bessie Minter
Riage
J. Murray Siles
Getty Bor
Dr. Roser
Arendisy
Ionia
Collision in Western Mary Yard at Hanover
A freight train collision occurred on Thursday at Hanover in the Western Mary yard. The shifting engine and its shifter were wrecked as the front wheels slid over the pilot, causing engines to buckle and cars to run down the siding for hundreds of feet. Engineer Charles S Pangler and fireman Lehanan leaped to safety. conductor Myers remained at his post and escaped unharmed.
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Maryfind
Hanover
Alwat Mt
Charles Spangler
Charee
Hrenan
Avijary
Career Myers
Ett Shore
New Telephone Scheme Promotes County Line Linking
The Bell Telephone Company promotes a plan for farmers in Dams County to connect private lines with the Bell exchange. The scheme aims to link county telephones with Bell trunk lines nationwide at low cost, with company reps reporting good reception. Also notices on local shops: Feiser's furniture rooms Philadelphia street offer furniture lines. Chas. G. Miller's store advertises stock. Mary M. Ling’s Carlisle street millinery closes except Fridays and Saturdays. fountain pens from Waterman, Parker, Laughlin. Aukers lists Ingeroll watches. rental ad for Golsrecht property on Philadelphia street, occupied by M. G. Colestock, via R. M. Straley, New Oxford.
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Bell Telephone Company
Dams
Bell Trunk
United States
Golsrecht
Philadelphia Street
M. G. Colestock
R. M. Straley
New Oxford
Hanover Lecture Course on European Relations with the Far East
The University Extension Lectures will present six talks on European relations with the Far East at St. Joseph Hall Baltimore Street Hanover. Ian C. Hannah of Cambridge University will lecture on topics from East and West to America as an Asiatic Empire with dates Jan 7 Jan 14 Jan 21 Jan 28 Feb 4 and Feb 11. Admission 1 for full course or 25 cents per single lecture. David P. Forgey, President.
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Far East
St. Joseph Hall
Baltimore Street
Hanover
China
England
Asia
Japan
America
Ian C. Hannah
A. M
Cambridge University
David P. Forgey
Drowning in Capodoguinet Creek Near Carliole
Charles McCullough a 16 year old colored boy from Carliole drowned Sunday after breaking through thin ice while playing shinny. In Wagner boro A G Ogle an employee took a $20 bill from his pay envelope, mistakingly burning it in a stove then discovering the money was lost. Reports of livestock disease decimating hogs around Altoona prompt state vet to investigate. A man named W S Able crushed under a boiler at Mculls Ferry while working on a steam derrick. rescue required hours. A boy fell 40 feet while escaping from a Wilkes-Barre hotel fire. A baby died after falling into a barrel of vinegar at a Me rents home. An attempted burglary at El T Barbteil’s store in Envemont ended without entry after alarms and a failed break-in.
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Charles McCullough
Carliole
Capodoguinet Creek
McCullough
A. G. Ogle
Wagnerboro
Logan Township
Altoona
Pearson
W.S. Able
Mcull’s Ferry
Brunwerk
Dloomsburg
John Vancing
Vaciano Creonelio
Howe
Weaver Piano Co advertisement in York Pa
A shortened trade note praising Weaver Organ and Piano Co. of York Pennsylvania. It warns that many pianos are metallic and announces Weaver pianos as a superior, cost-effective choice despite market prices. The ad emphasizes longevity and value for money.
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Weaver
Weaver Organ & Piano Coo
York
Free Jigsaw Puzzles Promised Every Sunday in The Press
The Philadelphia Press offers 200 famous jigsaw puzzles each Sunday free to readers. The puzzles are the latest fad and promise hours of amusement. The contest is open to all. order The Sunday Press to read details and win prizes.
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Philadelphia Press
Sunday Press
Market Snippet Shows Mixed Grain and Seed Prices
From New Oxford markets a brief note lists crops and seeds with varied prices including choice wheat and clover seed. Timothy seed, rye straw, and related commodities appear with quoted per ton or per quantity figures, reflecting a small agricultural trading snapshot.
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New Oxford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adams County School Director
Court House
Tueday
Chas. Livingston
Reading Township
Styles, Anker’s
Wm. H. Holick
John Buttler
Aakers
Disston Law Co
Adam County
Francis Carbaugh
Berlin Junction
Auker's
Taney
Chas. G. Miller's
Emanuel King
McKnightstown
West End
Alphonsus Smith
Mt. Rock
Joseph Hagermann
Mr. Hagerman
George Kale
Union Township
Mt. Pleasant
D. F. Lafean
Washington
Aloysine Noel
Mountpleasant Township
Barnes Noel
Larimore Township
York Springs
Peter Sheets
Latimore
Harry Brough
Johnson’s Hill
Lattimore
Peter
First Lutheran
Board of Education
William Melhorn
Beulah Fink
Santa
Henry Fink
Yerna Strasbaugh
Bethlehem
Raymond Cromer
Monroe Noel
John Staub
D. F. Slentz
Laian
Congress
James A. Spearman
Sunnyside Cemetery
Slentz’s
Francis Robert Long
Mary Regina Spalding
St. Aloysius Church
MeeKee
DD. F. Slentz
Carlisle St
Union
M. E. Church of the Place
Lentz
Carlise Street
HIVE
Hart
Chas. G. Miller
Clarton Hoke
McSherrystown
Charles Busber, Jr
Oscar Reese
Conewago Township
Squire Lilly
Busbey
Hayes Groit
Lehman Felix
Reese
Felix
Justice Lilly
Edna Riddlemoser
Harry Riddlemoser
McKnight
Allen Dickson
J. R. Dickson
Gettys Thare
Bafybies
EL WL J Stonebaker
Clade Snyder
Eli H. Snyder
Sie M. Reiffe
Mary J. Reiff
Emmanuel Reformed Church Hanover
E. Hay
Albert WL Set
Williamsport
Mies
Katie Clapsaddie
Gerevsdin
Parsons
OW. Hanman
Suit
Veiet UN
Thorley
Dee
Fmery J Coulson
Minerva May Yohe
Barsinge
Ee EL Dieterich
Feiser's Furniture Rooms
Chas. G. Miller’s
Mary M. Ling
Waterman, Parker and Laughlin Fountain Pens
Aukers
Ingeroll
Mir
el T. Barbteil
Envemont
Aisrees K
A, Cashman Ae
Hayes B. Fair
R M. James
Loulien
5. C
Ander
Auker's Drug Store
Naewspar
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