Local Happenings in New Oxford February 27 1508
Local births and deaths noted along with community events. A hog weighs 505 pounds tipped by D Frank Benner in Mountjoy. candidates prep for April 11 primaries after local elections. various notices on auctions, illnesses, anniversaries, and local commerce. References to Gettysburg Hanover Littlestown and Adams county society work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Little
West High Street
West End
al. Wagaman
Lewis
Square Corner
D. Frank Benner
Mountjoy
New Baltimore Man Undergoes Successful Appendix Operation
Calvin Grove was taken to the University of Pennsylvania hospital in Philadelphia last week and underwent an appendicitis operation on Friday. The procedure was very successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Grove
New Baltimore
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Weigle brothers trap 41 rats in empty bin
In Hamilton township Messrs. A P and Frank Weigle emptied a bin of wheat and killed 41 rats that had fallen in and could not exit. G R Thomson, famed auctioneer, set a rapid sale record at Mt Joy township February 11 selling 4305 dollars of horses cattle and farming utensils in five hours. Rufus Sawyer near Biglerville reported an apple yield valued at 2600 dollars from a three acre orchard, selling 800 barrels at 2 40 each and the rest to a canning factory. A White Run correspondent notes a four horse wagon passing over George Bolden’s hat near the Howard J Hartman farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Township
Messrs. A. P
Frank Weigle
G. R. Thomson
Charles Fiscel
Mt. Joy Township
Bob
Rufus Sawyer
Biglerville
White Run
George Bolden
George
Howard J. Hartman
Gettysburg Favored For National Guard Encampment Next Summer
The annual encampment of the Pennsylvania National Guard is likely to be held at Gettysburg with top state officers to decide. Laban Felix of McSherrystown was arrested on a warrant charging larceny of fixtures from a gasoline engine on the Johns farm in Mount Pleasant Township. he posted bail for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Laban Felix
McSherrystown
Officer Dougherty
Squire Lilly
S. L. Johns
Johns Farm
Mountpleasant Township
Citizens Band Plays Through Town on Holiday
The Citizen Band toured Saturday afternoon enlivening the town with music in different spots, the only holiday reminder. Most businesses opened like a normal day except the bank. Farmers report patchy wheat due to late sowing and a highly variable winter with freeze thaw cycles.
Potatoes Wanted and Reunion Plans Set
One carload of potatoes will depart to New Oxford Station this Thursday and Friday with highest prices paid. Also, Pen-Mar Reformed Reunion Association plans next reunion for July 16, 1908, at the Colonial Hotel in York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
J. A. Casmman
West End
Pen-Mar Reformed Reunion Association
Colonial Hotel
York
Henry Clay Bishop Arrested on Peace Warrant in Freedom
Henry Clay Bishop of Freedom township is jailed in Adams County on a peace warrant after his wife says he threatened to shoot her unless she signed a note. Reports mention counterfeit lookalike nickels crafted in Maryland, but no circulation confirmed. the fakes are lead with heavy milling and resemble real coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay Bishop
Freedom Township
Adams County
Bishop
Maryland
Watch recovered after last week’s ad leads to owner
Mrs. Fabian Staub of Bonneauville lost a gold watch advertised in the previous issue. It was found on the pike below town by Mr. Joseph Miller the same evening. Miller learned the owner from the ad and returned the watch on Friday, proving advertising pays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fabian Staub
Bonneauville
Joseph Miller
County seeks $18000 tax recovery from Henry M Schmuck
County Commissioners take steps to recover eighteen thousand dollars in state taxes on personal property owed by Henry M Schmuck of Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Schmuck
Hanover
Tax assessment trimmed for Amos H Wolf appeal reduced
The Second ward assessor Amos H Wolf faced a revised borough assessment after a 1908 valuation of 906000 was challenged by officials Kessler and Holtzinger. Schmuck proved eligibility to pay 2224.90 instead of 24. The case centers on correcting the property's tax due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos H. Wolf
Kessler and
Holtzinger
Schmuck
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wagner
The undersigned thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during the long illness and at the funeral of his wife Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wagner. W. A. Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Wagner
W. A. Wagner
Mrs Lauffer Undergoes Successful Operation in Philadelphia
Mrs Lauffer wife of Rev Geo N Lauf fer of West High street was taken to the German Hospital Philadelphia by her husband last week. She underwent an operation on Wednesday which was successful and she was improving very nicely at the last report.
Local businessman returns from hospital after limb operation
Mr. W. H. Carbaugh proprietor of Carbaugh's brick yards at Berlin Junction has been released from St. Joseph Hospital in Baltimore after surgery to remove deceased bones and skin grafting for his injured limb. He is much improved and expects no further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Carbaugh
Carbaugh
Berlin Junction
St. Joseph Hospital
Baltimore
Tragic Abbottstown Fire Claims Mrs Hafer and Infant
Mrs Margaret Hafer aged 31 and her nine month old son died in a house fire in Abbottstown caused by a coal oil lamp explosion. Neighbors battled flames as Mrs Hafer, attempting to save her children, perished. the infant died on the bed amid the blaze. She was a former librarian at Millersville Normal School and is survived by her husband, four children, her parents, and two brothers. Funeral held February 25 at the family home with Rev. C M Stock officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hafer
Frank K. Hafer
Abbottetown
Lewis Jordy
Abbottstown
William
George Jordy
New York City
Hafer
Collegiate Institute
York
Millersville
Aged Designer Hosts Old Time Quilting Party in Hanover
An elderly designer and instructor led a memorable quilting party Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bren ner in Hanover. The event doubled as a reunion with Mrs. Kate Brady of Toledo, visiting East Berlin natives, 76, and long-time schoolmates from Harrisburg and Hanover joining in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brenner
Hanover
Kate Brady
Toledo
Ohio
Kosher
Harrisburg
Gregory Dellone
David Lawrence
John
Quilt Workshop Under Grandmother Slagle Delights Seniors
Cences were exchanged and the times of long ago contrasted with the present while grandmother Angeline Slagle, in her 91st year, oversaw a quilt project. Under her watchful eye the patches were skillfully quilted. Dinner and supper were served to the gray haired guests by Mrs. Brenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline Slagle
Forger Wanted in Adams County Forgeries Case
County Detective Charles H. Wilson issues a notice locating J. Milton Claybaugh suspected of four forgery charges. Warrants issued. he is believed to have fled toward Maryland. Claybaugh, about forty, raised near Bridgeport Maryland. Information leading to his capture will be rewarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Wilson
J. Milton Claybaugh
Cumberland Township
Adams County
Maryland
Bridgeport
Fourth lecture moved to Miller's Hall
The fourth number of the Citizens Lecture Course, announced for the Public School building on Friday evening February 28, will be held at Miller's Hall due to alterations being completed to meet legal requirements by that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller’s Hall
Death Doings Here and Beyond in Local Obituaries
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wagner aged 55 years 5 months 13 days died at home on Philadelphia street after a long heart illness. She is survived by husband William A Wagner two brothers and an adopted son. Funeral held at 10 o clock Tuesday with interment in New Oxford Cemetery. Mrs Margaret F Miller aged 91 years 9 months died in Tyrone township after acute bronchitis. She was Irish born and notable for vitality visiting town with her own team. Funeral from the Church of the Immaculate Conception to Catholic Cemetery after High Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Wagner
William A. Wagner
Philadelphia Street
David
Susanna Sherman
Wm. A. Wagner
Capt
Levi Wagner
Milton Sherman
Canton
Ohio
Charles E. Sherman
Grand Rapids
Michigan
A. W. Herman
Philadelphia
New Oxford
First Lutheran Church
Geo. N. Lauffer
Wagner
Margaret F. Miller
New Chester
Tyrone Township
Henry Miller
Miller
Lynch
Ireland
Mellwee
Mt. Holly Springs
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Fr. Johnson
Mrs Louisa Orner Dies at 60 in Mechanicsburg Pa
Mrs Louisa Orner wife of T C Orner died at her home in Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania on February 10 at age 60 She had moved from York Springs to Mechanicsburg several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Orner
T. C. Orner
Mechanicsburg
York Springs
Edward Turner Dies At 55 In Butler Township
Edward Turner of Butler township died last Tuesday at his home after a brief pneumonia illness. A farmer, he had lived in various parts of the county. He was 55 and survived by his wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Turner
Butler Township
Mrs Leander Ebersole Dies at Home Near Bermudian
Mrs Leander Ebersole died at her home near Bermudian last Wednesday from stomach cancer after a period of suffering. She was about 60 years old. Her husband, two sons, and two daughters survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander Ebersole
Bermudian
Mrs. Meyer Dies in Williamsport at 69
Mrs Mary A Meyer aged sixty nine died Wednesday afternoon at her Williamsport home from a complication of diseases. She was sister to Hon C L Longsdorf of Flora Dale and widow of Abraham Meyer the noted geologist who died November 1 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Meyer
Williamsport
Meyer
C. L. Longsdorf
Flora Dale
Abraham Meyer
Death of Maurice Erb at sister's home near Littlestown
Maurice Erb died at his sister Mrs Daniel Crouse's home near Littlestown last Friday night at 11 o'clock of consumption. He was 29. He leaves an aged mother Mrs Ellen, a sister, a Mrs, and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Erb
Daniel Crouse
Littlestown
Ellen
Death of John Lookenbill in Hanover at 85
John Lookenbill died at his son Charles Lookenbill’s home in Hanover at 12 oclock Sunday night from age related illnesses. He formerly lived in Abbottstown and moved to Hanover two months ago for care. Survived by eight sons Charles Jacob Lewis George Levi Pius Daniel Harry and two daughters Mrs Geo W Rabenstine and Mrs Henry M Rabestine. Funeral was held Wednesday at 1 PM with interment in Mt Olivet Cemetery Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lookenbill
Charles Lookenbill
Hanover
Abbottstown
Charles
Jacob
Lewis
George
York
Levi
Dover
Pius
Carlisle
Daniel
Harry
New Oxford
Geo. W. Rabenstine
Henry M. Rabestine
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Death of Mrs. Caroline Hair Widow of Joseph Hair
Mrs. Caroline Hair widow of Joseph Hair formerly of Hanover long a Philadelphia resident died at her Philadelphia home Friday night February 21 at about age 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Hair
Joseph Hair
Hanover
Philadelphia
That City
Funeral for York man Joseph B. Gross at 61
Joseph B. Gross died at his York home at 5 a.m. Friday February 21 at age 61 years and 3 days. He conducted a wholesale liquor and grocery store and later a ready made clothing establishment in this place. He is survived by his wife and several grown children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Gross
York
Harrisburg Woman Dies at 20 in Pneumonia Case
Mrs Sarah F Winand died Friday evening in Harrisburg from pneumonia at age 20 years 10 months. The body will be sent to her former home for burial with services pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah F. Winand
Harrisburg
Widow Remains With Family At Starner’s Station Home
A woman was brought on Saturday to the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs Frank Starner at Starner's Station. She is survived by her husband, her parents, two sisters and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Starner
Starner
Death of Henry Kindig in Union Township
Henry Kindig died at his home in Union Township on Saturday evening after a two day illness. Aged 60 years and 15 days, he was a milk route traveler turned farmer for 36 years with a dairy business most of that time. He married Cecelia Sell on October 10, 1872, and is survived by his wife five sons and three daughters. Born in Penn Township York County, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kindig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kindig
Union Township
Kindig
John Kindig
Penn Township
York County
Cecelia Sell
Littlestown
Death notices for Swartzbaugh and Devine infant
George F Swartzbaugh son of A S Swartzbaugh of Hanover died at 30 p m Saturday Feb 22 of consumption aged 19 years 4 months 6 days He is survived by his father and one brother Roxie Cecelia infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Devine died Monday Feb 24 at 3 p m from whooping cough at their Edgegrove home aged three months
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Swartzbaugh
A. S. Swartzbaugh
Hanover
Roxie Cecelia
Samuel Devine
Edgegrove
Death of Gettysburg Native Dr Alexander Speer McClean
Dr Alexander Speer McClean, claimed as Gettysburg’s oldest native, died of apoplexy last Saturday February 22 in Springfield Massachusetts. He was born in Gettysburg November 15 1821, son of William and Hannah McClean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Speer McClean
Gettysburg
Springfield
Mass
Hannah McClean
Death of Joseph Noaker in Carlisle from Adams County
Joseph Noaker died at his home in Carlisle Monday morning aged about 50. He moved here from Adams County several years ago. His survivors include his wife and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Noaker
Carlisle
Ile
Adams County
Three Year Old Clifford Culp Dies in Brysonia
Clifford aged three son of Geo L Culp of Brysonia died last Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
Geo. L. Culp
Brysonia
Weaver Noel Wedding at Immaculate Conception Church
The marriage of F. L. Weaver of Weaver Manufacturing Co Hanover Street and Corine Noel daughter of John Noel of Baltimore took place at 7 30 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception with Rev Father Johnson officiating. The couple will visit Baltimore by morning train and then reside here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Weaver
The
Weaver Manufacturing Co
Hanover Street
Corine Noel
John Noel
Baltimore
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Father Johnson
Waddle and Baker Couple Wed in Liberty Township Home
Blane Waddle of Fairfield and Miss Alice Baker of Liberty township near Fairfield were married Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Martin Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blane Waddle
Fairfield
Alice Baker
Liberty Township
Martin Baker
Marriage of Paul Overbaugh and Mamie Ackerman in Harrisburg
Paul A. Overbaugh and Miss Mamie P F Ackerman of McSherrystown wed in Harrisburg on February 12. Rev. Fr. M. M. Hassett officiated the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Overbaugh
Mamie PF. Ackerman
McSherrystown
Harrisburg
M. M. Hassett
Quiet Wedding in Heidlersburg Unites Haverstick and Houck
At the home of the bride's parents in Heidlersburg on February 20, Rev. KF E. Dietterich joined John KE Haverstick of Gettysburg and Miss W Grace Houck in marriage. The ceremony was intimate with only the bride's immediate relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidlersburg
KF. E. Dietterich
John KE. Haverstick
Gettysburg
W. Grace Houck
Reinecker and Guinn Marry in Gettsyburg Ceremony
Mervin J. Reinecker of Mummasburg and Nellie G. Guinn of Greymount wed in Get tysburg Thursday afternoon, ceremony led by Rev. W. W. Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin J. Reinecker
Mummasburg
Nellie G. Guinn
Greenmount
Gettysburg
W. W. Hartman
Stricken With Apoplexy Hits Mountpleasant Citizen
Mr. Jesse Diehl, an aged and highly respected resident of Mountpleasant township, was stricken with apoplexy on Sunday. His entire right side is affected and his condition is very serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Diehl
Mountpleasant Township
Jubilant 87th Birthday Celebration For Mrs Hartman
Mrs. Catharine Hartman of Philadelphia street marks her 87th birthday with a surprise party hosted by friends and neighbors on Friday. The celebration highlights her continued good health and active life as she joins the gathering in Hanover after Joseph Forney and family moved into a newly erected house Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Hartman
Philadelphia Street
Joseph Forney
Hamilton Township
Hanover
Local residents visit and family news from Berlin and Harrisburg
Miss Annie Schriver of Glen Rock visits uncle E E Ditenhofer in Berlin Avenue. Clara and Ida Feiser of Philadelphia Street visit friends in East Berlin over Sunday. Edward Diehl and family from Philadelphia stay with his parents H H Diehl and others in town. Rev William E Martin, ill with pneumonia, shows improvement after services by Rev Fr Johnson at Conewago Chapel. Allen Fiscel and Miriam of White Run visit town. Amos Sponseller moves to Pitt Street house of W A Diehl. Sarah Diehl of Pitt Street, student at Metzger College, visits Harrisburg friend Helen Miller. Dr B Cushman of Johns Hopkins spends days with parents Z Hi Cushman. John Weaver and family of Midway visit Berlin relatives T E Bower and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Schriver
Glen Rock
E. E. Ditenhofer
Berlin Ave
Clara
Ida Feiser
Philadelphia
East Berlin
Edward Diehl
H. H. Diehl
William E. Martin
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Fr. Johnson
Conewago Chapel
Allen Fiscel
Miriam
White Run
Amos Sponseller
Mountpleasant Township
Midway
T. E. Bower
Fourth institute district education meeting at Kohler’s school
The Feb. 20 gathering at Kohler’s school house Mountpleasant township featured school music and recitations by Rett Hildebrand Lewis Long Brogan Waynam Lloyd Stock Lloyd Long Regina Wildebrand and others. C I Bubb spoke on incentives to study and geography and Taredh ness were discussed with further recitations and songs led by Bernard Partridge and Chas Sponseller. The society adjourned to White Hall for Feb. 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th E Seventh Institute
Kohler
Mountpleasant Township
Rett. Hildebrand
Lewis Long
Brogan Waynaman
Lloyd Stock
Lloyd Long
Regina Wildebrand
C. I. Bubb
Charles Hofe
Davi Diehl
Helen Bubb
Preston Sheely
Vernon Rife
Violet Topper
Claude A. Stock
Bernadetta Wagaman
Roy Diehl
Sarah Wagaman
Curtis Diehl
Rosville Topper
Maurice Wagaman
Taredhness
Chas. Gulden
Ethel Stock
Frank Hetrick
Grace Wagaman
Calvin Hildebrand
Ethel Diehl
Bernard Partridge
Chas. Sponseller
Linus Bievenour
Roy Kohler
White Hall
CC. L. Bubb
Weaver Pianos in Washington Promotion
The Briggs Piano Co of Whatcom Washington received a carload of Weaver organs and pianos and praised the Wea ver pianos as top quality. They invite readers to request a Weaver catalogue from Weaver Organ and Piano Co of York Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briggs Piano Co
Whatcom Washington
Weaver Organs
Weaver Pianos
Weaver
Weaver Organ & Piano CO
York, Pa
Spring Sales Listings From February to March
Local spring sales directory lists buyers and locations by date from February 28 to March 25. Names include Zinn near Hunterstown Mountpleasant near Mountpleasant Straban Straban township New Oxford etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M KE. Zinn
Hunterstown
L. E. Melhorn
Mountpleasant Two
Nevin N. Dicks
Straban Two
L. T. Ehrehart
New Chester
J. A Herman
W.J. Kohler
Oxford Township
J. R. Bittinger
Berwick Two
Lucina Heltzel
New Oxford
H. E. Freed
Cross Pikes
Oxford
Chas. W. Haugh
Mount Pleasant
George Felty
Mary C. Eltz
Hamilton
Ira Herman
Straban Township
Harry Stallsmith
Mt. Pleasant
Chas
H. Haar
Annie KE. Mummert
Alice Melhorn
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. W. Weaver & Son
R. H. Clare
John Sponceller
Brush Run
John Schriver
Reading
Harry J. Reifsnyder
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
W. A. Lawrence
Thomas Eyler
N. 4
Musselman
Hampton
Elizabeth Dellone
H. O. Dellone
A. M. Appler
I. W. Harper
C T. Hersh
J. Harry Weaver
Daniel Mears
Bendersville
Dr. Mears
David Sterner
Jesse E. Snyder
Almshouse
Norice
Auker’s
J. H. Wipasin
Leo J. Staub
Mervin Shearer
David Sell
Geo. W. Basehoar
Amos Basehoar
Geo. D. Basehoar
Mary M Lingg
Carlisle Street
Bendersville National Bank
Washington
Z. H. Cashman
Pee Eeen-M
Scott
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