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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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