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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
6
A busy Abbottsown sewing factory site is under construction. Farms change hands: Edward Brough buys North of Biglerville for 5000 dollars. S. D. Mehring sells Mountpleasant township farm to Newton Orndorff. Various local moves, licenses, illnesses, and modest community events fill the week.
Having purchased the stock of Coats of 8. F. & D. Coat Manufacturers of New York we offer them at 50c on the dollar. G. B. Nace Bon & Co 11 18 Carlisle Street Hanover.
Frank Spearman of York Springs narrowly escaped losing part of his left hand while sawing wood with a circular saw. A separate hearing revealed a horse died after being kept in a stable late at night and dragged causing broken ribs and bruising as alleged cruel treatment.
The regular semi annual meeting of the Principals Association of Adams county was held in Meade school building Get tysburg on Saturday afternoon with all of the members except five present. The meeting was a decided success with discussions found to be interesting and helpful for members and visitors.
Rev. Lewis E. Brown, stationed at Mill Hall near Lock Haven, has resigned his charge because of ill health. His household effects were moved to his parents home on Carlisle Street, and the minister, now melancholic, remains with his family there.
Arendtsville report: Dr Merriman took Allen Carbaugh to Philadelphia hospital for appendicitis operation. He is brother of Roy Carbaugh, who earlier underwent appendicitis surgery in Chambersburg and died days after. Both are sons of J Frank Carbaugh of near Arendtsville.
Townsman B F Gise announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Register and Recorder. He recalls losing narrowly three years ago to incumbent D F Steffy and is described as a worthy and capable candidate for the office.
A complete burglar alarm system has been purchased for Biglerville National Bank. The system is modern and complete and will be installed within the next few days, making the bank building one of the most completely equipped in the county.
The Bart's United Brethren congregation dedicated a new brick church in Union Township on Sunday. Rev. J. E. Francis led services with Rev. J. P. Kootz assisting, and the dedicatory sermon was delivered by Rev. Dr. W. H. Washinger, presiding elder of the Pennsylvania Conference.
Fourteen leading men file an application for a charter to establish Arendeville National Bank in the town. The bank will be capitalized at 25000 dollars with 100 dollar par shares and aims to open after preliminary steps are completed following submission to the Controller of Currency in Washington.
A large crowd attended a cruelty to animals hearing before Squire Straley on Wednesday. Five Idaville men Charles Tate W Heller Chas Omer Maurice Richwine were arrested on cruelty charges by SPCA agent Dr Rh J Russell. Defense was by D A Thomas and prosecution by E L Eckert and Chas K Yeager. Witnesses included local residents with some showing bias toward defendants. Straley deferred ruling to Jan 16. Evidence showed Charles Orne owned a gray horse that later acted as a Barker and the defendants began curing the horse on November 17.
Berlin Junction brick yard owner W H Carbaugh went to St Joseph Hospital Baltimore for treatment of an injured leg. Fifteen years after a prior fall into a well damaged the limb healing poorly. doctors fear amputation though friends hope for recovery.
James Sponseller, son of Mr and Mrs John Sponseller near Brush Run schoolhouse Mount Pleasant township, was kicked on the head by a horse on Thursday. The horse hoof struck just behind the left ear creating a gash but narrowly avoided a fatal skull injury as the boy stood at a distance when the calf wagon crew settled a debt with Huckster C F Diehl Pitt street.
Friday marked the 90th birthday of Mrs Angeline Slagle of Hanover and she remains a great great grandmother as the first of five living Slagle generations. Her son Harry C Slagle is 71, grandson Harry F Slagle 47, great granddaughter Nellie Slagle Ziegler 22, and great great grandson Chester Ziegler two months.
Theo E. Warner, longtime butcher, disposes of his meat market to Wm. Herman and William Miller who will take possession about March. Herman and Miller have served Warner for several years and bring familiarity to the business.
Pensions granted recently include 12 dollars a month to A Eichelberger R F D No 1 Aspers John I Hart man Mummasburg John Sinner East Berlin William H Weikert Guernsey James Bishop Fairfield at 15 dollars a month to Madison Shindledecker Virginia Mille
Charles W. Shide, nephew of East Berlin’s John Miller, died in Miami hospital Dayton Ohio after weeks with typhoid fever. His wife and youngest son Alfred were ill. Shide long served as sexton of local churches and was a noted Odd Fellow and Daughters of Rebecca member, survived by two sons and three daughters.
Daniel Heilman longtime toll-gate keeper near Abbottstown on the East Berlin and Hanover turnpike died of pneumonia at 1 30 pm Tuesday January 7 aged about 71 years He is survived by a widow and four daughters Mrs John Stambaugh and
Jacob H Jacoby died at his home near Yoosts store on Tuesday morning due to disease complications at about 50 years. He leaves wife and one son Harry and three sisters. Emanuel Zepp died at his Deep Run Maryland home on Wednesday January 8 from pneumonia at about 70. He is survived by his wife Mary Baugher of Berwick township Adams county two daughters and four sons.
Daisy Tawney seven months old, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Tawney, died Thursday night at their Gettysburg home.
Ferdinand Rahter of German extraction died in Harrisburg at 76 from pneumonia after visiting his brother and a hospital stay. David E. Cress, Civil War veteran born near Gettysburg, died at 69 in Glenwood, Iowa. Susan Gross, Dover township widow and York county figure, died at 95. Robert D. Armor of Gettysburg died at 83, longtime silver plater and plumber. family details noted.
Miss Myrtle C. Rabenstine daughter of John E. and Amelia C. G. Rabenstine died at 9 30 a m Saturday of consumption after eight weeks illness in her eighteenth year She is survived by her parents two brothers and four sisters Miss Annie Heagy died at her home in Cumberland township on Saturday from consumption aged about 45 Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery Gettysburg Monday morning James Harry Flickinger died at his home in Hanover at 1 p m Sunday Jan sis.
The deceased was a son of the late Daniel Flickinger. He was never married and worked as a carpenter and machinist. About three years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis that left him unable to work since.
Jacob Moul, 73, longtime Hanover resident, died at home at 1 50 am on Monday January 18 from paralysis. He married Rebecca Heilman in 1855 and is survived by a daughter Mrs Lewis A Kohr. Frank Noel, 80, Civil War veteran, died Friday afternoon near Lampton after age related infirmities. He left several children and was buried Monday at Hampton Cemetery.
Hymenial Claude Anthony son of Mrs George Anthony of Hanover wed Miss Mary Gochenour of East Berlin at Emanuel Reformed Church Hanover in the parsonage. David J Riley of Altoona and Amy Stock of Gettysburg united in a Nuptial Mass at St Francis Xavier Church with Rev Fr Hayes officiating.
County Commissioners announce suspension of all scalp bounty payments until further notice. Auditor general says state funds for bounties are nearly exhausted and likely to be used by the next bill payments.
Conewago Grange P. of H. installed officers for the coming year led by Past Master S. H. Klinefelter and Master L. L. Jokert. Other posts filled include Overseer E. J. Wehler, Lecturer S. H. Klinefelter, Steward Wam. Sherer, and Treasurer J. R. Hartman.
Thursday brought E. P. Sponseller a Mountpleasant Democrat candidate for Sheriff. John A. Foose of York called while visiting. Mr. and Mrs. A. Danner Buehler returned to Gettysburg after two years in Atlantic City. I Bosserman of Latimore Township visited. Fricke sisters and Pool sisters from York stayed with Emmett sisters in Centre Square. Hamberg of Hanover visited his niece Mrs. Robison. Rinehart family left for Chambersburg to settle there. Sadie Neely of Clarence Iowa visits Feiser home in Philadelphia Street.
The council met Wednesday evening with President Sheely presiding. Minutes of the last meeting approved. Street and Water committees reported. a street lamp request near North Water and West Golden Lane read and assigned to Schnell and Taughinbaugh to investigate. Bonds redemption discussed. bills totaling 71.10 approved for payment. Secretary Bower notes water and borough charges.
Attention drawn to the large clear ance sale advertisement for Nace, Son & Co. appearing on page 8 with emphasis on the promotional event and items offered.
The York Daily lauds The Weaver Organ and Piano Co as a substantial progressive manufacturer in York praising its reliability and international esteem. It calls the firm an institution worthy of complete public confidence both locally and abroad.
A dated ledger of spring sales occurring from February to March listing sellers and locations including James Millhimes near New Chester J V Staub near New Oxford KE dw Millhimes near Hampton Alex Kinneman Hamilton A V Staub Hamilton township Henry Marshall Mt Pleasant two M K E Zinn near Hunterstown L T Ehrehart near New Chester J A Herman Mountpleasant two W H Kohler Oxford township H E Freed Cross Pikes Oxford Dec 14 George Felty near New Oxford 17 Mary C Eltz Hamilton 19 Harry Stallsmith Mt Pleasant two 23 Greg F Smith near Irishtown 25 Hanson Hersh near New Oxford.
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