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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1908

Page

7

New Oxford Item Highlights Local Happenings of Jan 2 1908

Local notes report H J Hemler of Brush Run selling over 85 dollars in turkeys this season. York county residents at Harrisburg State Hospital number 121. Scarlet fever found in families of Sponseller and McMaster near Abbottstown. Sampson Kepner slaughtered two large porkers weighing 340 and 350 pounds. I W Harper whiskey advertised by C T Hersh. William L Little sold a double frame dwelling on Pleasant Street to W H Batterman of Fairfield. Public notices mention visiting friends and Mrs Wm G Smyeer visiting in Hanover. John W Hoke announces candidacy for State Senator from Franklin Adams district. Robert E Tipton reenlists in State Constabulary and extends service to Wilkes-Barre. Mary M Ling opens shop Saturday hours only until spring. County School Directors plan 17th annual session January 20 21. Health officer Addlesperger reports vaccines in Butler and Menallen. John Lohr sustains four inch gash cutting timber near Christ Church.

H. J. Hemler Brush Run Mt. Pleasant Township York County Harrisburg Sponseller McMaster Abbottstown Sampson Kepner Hanover Street I. W. Harper C. T. Hersh William L. Little Pleasant Street Hanover W. H. Batterman Fairfield Wm. G. Smyeer Topeka Kansas Alice Stark John W. Hoke Chambersburg Franklin County Frankly-Adams Robert E. Tipton R. Lee Tipton Gettysburg Roth Charles Addlesperger Butler Menallen Menallen Township Christ Church John Lohr Union Township

Six candidates join German Baptist Brethren at East Berlin

Six applicants were received into the German Baptist Brethren church at East Berlin through immersion in Beaver Creek Monday afternoon. Elder C. L. Baker presided. Joseph Little, son of Mr and Mrs Augustus Little of Bonneauville, was ordained in Washington DC on Saturday, Dec. 21 and celebrated his first Mass in Bonneauville on Christmas morning.

German Baptist Brethren Church East Berlin Beaver Creek C. L. Baker Joseph Little Augustus Little Bonneauville Washington, D. C

Ladies Coat Sale At Half Price By New York Importers

Having purchased the stock of Coats of S. F. and D. Coat Manufacturers of New York at 50c on the dollar, G. B. Nacz, Bond & Co., 11 18 Carlisle Street, Hanover, offers them to quit at this price.

S. F. & D. Coat Manufacturers of New York G. B. Nacz 8On & Co Carlisle Street Hanover

Lamp Explodes Injures Woman In Bendersville Home

In a recent incident Noah Snyder and his wife in Bendersville were awakened by smoke when a lamp exploded. Mrs Snyder suffered severe burns and is bedridden. John R Bittinger of Bittinger was named lowest bidder for a limestone road project from Hampden to Cumberland County.

Noah Snyder Bendersville John R. Bittinger Bittinger Penn Township York County Hampden Cumberland County Highway Department

Neil Litchfield Trio to Perform in Millers Hall

The Neil Litchfield Trio appears in Millers Hall Thursday evening January 9 offering wholesome entertainment from a public provider with over 25 years of experience. Press comments from major U S dailies are universally favorable and praise their nature faithful acts.

Neil Litchfield Miller’s Hall Litchfield Litchfields U. S

Public Sale Planned by Oxford Farmer After Mad Dog Report

Mr. M. W. Hildebrand of Oxford township announces a public sale of farm stock and implements for January 14. He notes that during the mad dog incident his horses and cattle stayed in locked stables and his shepherd dog was confined in the house while the family was away butchering. The small dog thought bitten was in a wood-shed and killed, though no one saw the dog on the premises.

M. W. Hildebrand Oxford Township

Widow Frock Receives $2000 from Modern Woodmen

Mrs. Frock widow of John D. Frock who died in a sand bank near McSherrystown months ago received a $2000 check from the Modern Woodmen of America. He belonged to local Camp No. 7263. The claim was paid eleven days after the Board met.

Narrow Gas Escape Endangers Hampton Family

The family of Dr. G. Emanuel Spotz in Hampton narrowly escaped asphyxiation when coal lodged in the gag flue sent gas into their home one night last week. Miss Esther Wampler of Cedar Ridge was seriously affected and took days to recover.

G. Emanuel Spotz Hampton Esther Wampler Cedar Ridge

Golden Wedding Celebrated at Home in Hanover

Mr and Mrs Peter Eyster longtime Conewago residents Adams County observed their golden wedding on Christmas Day at their Hanover home. They received gold coins rings and fruit oranges with many friends sending congratulations by postcard. Family gathered including Mrs John Geiselman New Oxford Miss Lucy Eyster Lutheran Deaconess Loysville Orphan's Home Miss Mary Eyster Miss Ada Eyster Paul and Charles Eyster and grandchildren Philip and Catharine Eyester.

Peter Eyster Conewago Township Adams County Hanover Hearthstone John Geiselman New Oxford Lucy Eyster Loysville Orphan's Home Mary Eyster

Conowago Grange Names Its Yearly Officers

Conowago Grange 1336 P of N elected for the coming year: Master E L Eckert Overseer E L Wehler Lecturer J M Beitman Steward Wnm Sherer Assistant Steward David Shultz Chaplain Daniel Diehl Treasurer J K Hartman Secretary W Hoffnagle Gate Keeper Charles Ginter Ceres Mrs E L Eckert Pomona Mrs Edith Diehl Flora Miss Maggie A Eckert Lady Asst Steward Mrs C M Weaver Executive Committee F G Hemler Trustee Charles Bucher.

Conowago Grange P. of E. L. Eckert E. L. Wehler J. M. Beitman Wnm Pomona Edith Diehl Flora Maggie A. Eckert C. M. Weaver F. G. Hemler Charles Bucher

Silver Wedding of Mr and Mrs Brenner Observed in Hanover

The Silver Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brenner was celebrated at their Hanover home with a full day of events. Relatives traveled for a morning reception followed by a noon turkey dinner for thirty, including several local clergy and family figures aged 80 to 85.

Frank Brenner Hanover J. H. Huber St. Joseph’s Church L. Aug. Reudher Fr. Redding St. Mary’s Church McSherrystown Catharine Klunk Brenner Matilda Lawrence New Oxford Frank Klunk Baltimore

Pensions Issued in Local District List

Pensions issued at varied monthly rates to residents, including William H. Knouse of Biglerville at $12, Louis N. Brady of New Oxford at $15, and William P. King with Andrew Myere of East Berlin at $20 per month.

William H. Knouse Biglerville Louis N. Brady R. F. Dr New Oxford William P. King Andrew Myere East Berlin

Fire destroys Bittinger Station complex on Christmas night

Fire at Bittings Station Oxford township destroyed the post office brick store and dwelling owned by Bittinger Brothers with losses estimated around $8000 and $6000 insured. The barn holding two tons of quarry powder was saved after neighbors moved it to a field. Chas Bittinger to restock the store once repairs begin. The blaze started about 8 o clock while E M Bittinger and wife attended a Christmas service. Fire was spotted by William Stine.

Bittinger Chas Bittinger

Teachers Institute at Brush Run Evening Dec 20 1907

The program at Brush Run Mount Pleasant township featured musical selections by the Institute and School, recitations by Arthur Sponseller Alma Sauble Annie Horwedel and others, an orthography paper by C E Heltzel, and arithmetic discussion by Chas Gulden and C L Bubb. The society adjourned to meet January 17 1908 at White Hall with C L Bubb as chairman.

Brush Run Mountpleasant Township America C. L. Bubb Arthur Sponseller Alma Sauble Bonneauville Orchestra C. E. Heltzel Adelaide Hufnagle Annie Horwedel Marie Sneeringer Music—Orchestra Chas. Gulden Harry Sneeringer Bernard Partridge Elsie Hemler White Hall

Marriages of Copman McIntire and Lott Van Wie

Hymenial notices report Ralph H. Copman a Hamilton Township blacksmith wed Blanche McIntire of New Chester at Reformed parsonage Philadelphia Street with Rev. Dr. Korn officiating on December 24. The following day Wm C Lott of near Gettysburg married Estella M Van Wie at the bride's parents home Palatine Bridge New York. The groom, Gettysburg College graduate, works for Beechnut Packing Co. in Canajordy.

Ralph H. Copman Hamilton Township Blanche McIntire John McIintire New Chester Reformed Parsonage Philadelphia Street W. A. Korn Wm. C. Lott Wm. Lott Gettysburg Estella M. van Wie Palantine Bridge N. Y Gettysburg College Beechnut Packing Co Canajorie

Marriages In York Springs And Latimore Township

At the Lutheran parsonage in York Springs on Sunday evening December 22 Amos R Group and Miss Maude A Gard ner both of Idaville were married by Rev Stanley Billheimer. At the home of the bride's parents in Latimore township on December 18 Ethel Coulson wed Harry Trostle son of Mr Mrs George O Trostle the ceremony also by Rev Stanley Billheimer.

York Springs Amos R Group Maude A. Gardner Idaville Stanley Billheimer F. A. Coulson Latimore Township Ethel Harry Trostle George O. Trostle

Zepp and Mummert Wed in Hanover Ceremony

Herbert J. Zepp of near Westminster and Cora E. Mummert of Littlestown were married December 25 at the United Brethren church in Hanover, officiated by Rev. J. E. Francis.

United Brethren Parsonage Hanover J. E. Francis Herbert J. Zepp Near Westminster Cora FE. Mummert Littlestown

Marriages in Western Pennsylvania Christmas Day

Miss Annie Prosser of Gettysburg wed Mr. Charles Metz of Philadelphia on Christmas Day at the bride’s aunt Mrs. Beaver’s Pittsburg home. Robert Reigle and Miss Fannie Spangler of Menallen township married at a Wenksville area home by Rev. 8 A Diehl.

Annie Prosser Gettysburg Charles Metz Philadelphia Beaver Pittsburg Robert Reigle Fannie Spangler Menallen Township Wenksville A. Diehl

Neil Litchfield Trio to Perform at Miller's Hall

The Neil Litchfield Trio will entertain at Miller's Hall on January 9 with music and humorous recitals followed by the Rural Comedy playlet Down at Brook Farm written by Mr. Litchfield. The troupe has earned praise in London and major U.S. cities after recent return from England. Tickets go on sale January 7 at Miller's hardware store.

Neil Litchfield Miller’s Hall Down At Brook Farm Mr. Litchfield America England Litchfields London New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago San Francisco New Oxford Miller’s Hardware

Peterman Loses Family Horse Near Town

Joseph Peterman of near town reports the death of his family horse on Sunday, a loss noted in local circles. The cause and exact time were not disclosed.

Joseph Peterman Near Town

Death Doings: Multiple local residents pass away

James McGaughy died at the county home from throat consumption aged 42 years 10 months and 17 days. He is survived by two brothers Thomas and Hugh. Interment in New Oxford cemetery. William Gilliland aged four died at home after intestinal trouble and convulsions. Alverta Shaffer died in Reisterstown Md of dropsy aged 38 with husband and daughter surviving. George Schillen of Punxsutawney formerly Gettysburg found dead in bed from heart failure. M Ellsworth Ruth died in Hanover from a six month illness aged 44 years 11 months and 22 days. John A H Rether of Biglerville died in his 87th year from pneumonia after Bright’s Disease. Stephen Heinard aged 74 died suddenly from dilatation of the heart in Hampton. interments in Hampton cemetery.

James McGaughy Robert Eliza McGaughy Mr. McGaughy Gettysburg Thomas Hotel Oxford Hugh York Rosa J. Feiser New Oxford Cemetery William Gilliland John Gilliland Alverta Shaffer Alexander Shafer Reisterstown Mary Wisler Near Hampton Anna Strayer Hanover Sue Patterson Paradise Township Edna Hull Amanda Reichart Abbottstown George Schillen Punxsutawney Mr. Schillen Schillen M. Ellsworth Ruth Henry Ruth Cora Stine John R. Stine John A. H. Rether Biglerville Mr. Rether Bright Munich Bavaria Germany Baltimore Winan Rether Russia Mr Rether Sophia Smith Dr. CO. &. Rether George A. Rether Chas. H. Rether Columbus Ohio Stephen Heinard Mr. Heinard Heiner Board of Poor Directors Reformed Church

Infant of Myers Family Dies in Hampton Burial Held

An infant son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Myers of Hampton died at two weeks old and was buried in Hampton cemetery on Tuesday. Mrs Myers widow of the late Jacob Myers died at her daughter’s home in Reading township from heart trouble last week aged about 52. She sat down and expired in a chair while in the yard. She leaves seven daughters namely Mrs Paul Hoke Mrs Frank Spangler Mrs William Herman Mrs James Kopp Mrs Jacob Emig of East Berlin Mrs Cora Myers and Mrs Franklin Altland of Reading township.

Jacob Myers Hampton Myers Franklin Altland Reading Township Paul Hoke Frank Spangler York Counery William Herman James Kopp Jacob Emig East Berlin Cora Myers

Local residents host visiting kin over Christmas

Rev. Harvey D Hoover and family from Selinogrove spent days with his parents. Geo H Clippinger of Pittsburg visited his parents on Pitt street for Christmas. Chas W Cook of Sparrow's Point stayed with his mother on Hanover street. Numerous other relatives and friends from Philadelphia York Reading and Lancaster spent time with local households over the holiday period.

Harvey D. Hoover Selinogrove Geo. H. Clippinger Pittsburg C.S. Clippinger Pitt Street Chas. W. Cook Sparrow's Point Louisa Cook Hanover Street Harry Breighner Philadelphia Cleopha Robinson Mis Caroline Robinson Orange Street G. H. Low West High Street McSherrystown Geo Hulick Columbia Edwards. Smith Oxford Clayton Smith Near Town Josephine Smith Lancaster Geo. F. Rabine Philadelphia Street York Chas. W. Myers Brooklyn N. Y North Peters Street John C. Diehl Lewistown Bettie Diehl College Carlisle A. C. Diehl Madeline Myers West Chester State Normal School C. W. Myers Mark Miller Reading Geo. A. Miller Fast High Street Calvin Diehl Id. Reininger Bertha Freed Annie M. Blessing Mamie E Strickler Stellam Reformed Parsonage Joseph I. Weaver John W. Stock Auker Eugene Melhorn Bonneauville John Melhorn Leo Essick Gettysburg F. G. Hemler Brush Run Edward Rupp Father Ruhrhart New Jersey Leo Noel James Waynesboro N. Lingg Town Berlin Ave Minnie Heitcom Miriam Heltzel

Visitors, relatives spend time in town with locals

Reports show several visitors and relatives in town. Rev. S. A. Diehl visits Benderaville, while Russel Brindle from Waynesboro stays with friends. J S Taughinbaugh from Philadelphia packs time with York friends as John Blair of Harrisburg visits Mrs. Susan Blair. Prof Robert Myers and wife from Johnstown visit Pitt street family. Mrs Geo A Miller and Mrs Emma Slaybaugh return from Dillsburg. Charles Sherman and family from Grand Rapids enjoy time with sister Mrs W A Wagner. Boney, long absent, makes first town visit in 17 years.

S. A. Diehl Benderaville Russel Brindle Waynesboro J. S. Taughinbaugh Philadelphia York John Blair Harrisburg Susan Blair Pitt Street Blair New Oxford Robert Myers Johnstown W. B. Myers Geo. A. Miller Emma Slaybaugh High Street Dillsburg Charles Sherman Grand Rapids Mich W. A. Wagner Boney

Gettysburg man slashes wife with butcher knife in public

Domestic troubles and drink led Herman Kappes to slash his wife’s dress across the chest with a butcher knife at their home in Gettysburg. The attack forced the wife and child to flee toward Chambersburg street where she sought refuge at the City hotel. Officer Myers and deputies nabbed Kappes after a brief pursuit. he was jailed on attempted murder charges with $1,000 bail.

Gettysburg Herman Kappes Kappes Myers Chambersburg Street Ofcer Myers

Petition Filing Deadline Set For Township Officials

Citizens aiming for township or borough office must file properly signed petitions on or before January 4th. The notice sets the deadline and required formality for candidacy filings.

Weaver Organ and Piano Co. Promotes York Pianos

An advertisement extols the Weaver piano as modern and responsive, praising its clear tone and delicate expression. It invites musicians to request the catalogue and learn more about this leading York, Pennsylvania manufacturer.

Weaver Weaver Organ & Piano CO York, Pa

Spring Sales Souvenir Ledger Listings

A compiled list of spring sale notices with dates and sellers across townships including Oxford, New Chester, Hampton, Hamilton, Mount Pleasant, Irishtown, and Hunterstown. Names include W Hildebrand James Millhimes J V Staub Edward Millhimes A V Staub George Felty Harry Stallsmith Greg Smith Hanson Hersh and others.

M. W. Hildebrand Oxford Two James Millhimes New Chester J. V. Staub New Oxford Edw. Millhimes Hampton A. V. Staub Hamilton Township Henry Marshall Mt. Pleasant M KE. Zinn Hunterstown J. A. Herman Mount Pleasant W. H. Kohler Oxford Township H. E. Freed Cross Pikes Oxford George Felty Harry Stallsmith Mt. Pleasant Two Greg F. Smith Irishtown Hanson Hersh

Markets Report From New Oxford

The markets column lists wheat at 6600 to 866? No. 2 and rye, corn, oats with scattered receipts. Clover and Timothy seed prices appear and Timothy hay ranges around 600 to 700 per unit, with miscellaneous values scattered in the OCR.

New Oxford Z. H.t Cashman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Clare Miley Miller Duttera Charles Noel Justice Sell E. E. Myers Midway Hopkins Manufacturing Company Adams Counties George D. Hopkins C. F Heckendorn John B. Miller W. A. Cashman York Pike D. Kent McMillan Surface U. S. Bureau of Entymology Texas Lewis Bushey Conowago Teachers Institute Sea Ane Scot Scott
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