Local Happenings and Notices in New Oxford 1906
Local items include the Lutheran reunion at Pen Mar set for Thursday July 26 and the Bonneauville St Joseph’s Church picnic planned for August 4. mentions of property paint jobs, a duck laying daily eggs, a 1724 English penny find, a 94 year old death, ball game results, straw hat sales, and community notices from Hanover to Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen Mar
Jerome Miller
St. Joseph’s Church
Bonneauville
Geo
Butler Township
Baltimore
Norman D. Cassatt
Clara E. Shriner
Gettysburg
Fuoo
Fritz & LaRue
Philadelphia
H. H. Keller
Capitol Building
Harrisburg
Hanover man convalesces after appendicitis attack
Mr. Cornelius McGrail of Hanover Street, a member of the section gang on the W M railroad, has had a severe attack of appendicitis during the week and is now convalescing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius McGrail
Hanover St
W. M. Railroad
Three men jailed on cruelty to animals charge in McSherrytown
Charles Rider Joseph Reily and Harry Myers all of McSherryntown were arrested Saturday by Constable Martin Heltzel on oath of Dr R J Russell of the State S P C A and charged with cruelty to animals. They posted bail before Squire Lilly for a hearing before Squire Straley on the 31st. Lee Spangler the York prophet predicts a major quake and fires will strike New York City within two years with further Spanish shocks and drought in Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rider
Joseph Reily
Harry Myers
McSherryntown
Martin Heltzel
Squire R. M. Strategy
R. J. Russell
Squire Lilly
Squire Straley
Lee Spangler
York
Mt. Vesuvius
San Francisco
New York City
Spain
Russia
Paralyzed Mrs Clara Eicholtz in poor health at home
Mrs Clara Eicholtz, living with her sister Miss Eliza Diehl on Pitt Street, was stricken with paralysis last week and remains in serious condition. Formerly in Kansas, she once fell from market street corner causing long term mobility problems requiring an invalid's chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Eicholtz
Eliza Diehl
Pitt Street
Eicholtz
Kansas
Two Local Weddings Set for Early June
Mr and Mrs C A Sterner of Ida ville announce the marriage of their daughter Naomi Grace to George R Mack to be held at their home Tuesday June 5 at 1260 oclock. Invitations also go out for the marriage of Flora Deatrick to Oscar Deardorff of Straban township to take place at the bride’s home on Saturday evening June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Sterner
Idaville
Naomi Grace
George R. Mack
Flora Deatrick
Oscar Deardorff
Straban Township
Diller brings mother's ashes to Hanover in family crypt
LeRoy Diller of New York arrives Friday with the cremated remains of his mother. The urn is placed in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery crypt beside the ashes of Major Diller and their daughter Misa Irma Diller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Diller
New York City
William §. Diller
Hanover
Mt. Olivet
Major Diller
Misa Irma Diller
Union Steel Company to Open in Hanover This June
A new manufacturing plant called Union Steel Company will start mid June in Hanover. Located in the former I X L Water Wheel site beside the Penn flour mill, it will be remodeled under Hanover Realty Co. lease. Specialties will include steel castings with a nickel plate like finish. Capital starts at 50600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Union Steel Company
I. X. L. Water Wheel Company
Penn Flour
Hanover Realty Co
Eva Tate Traps Fail Leads To Skunk Scene At Farm
Plainview reports Eva Tate set a steel trap for a rat but caught a skunk instead. Luther Cashman and farm hand Harry Brown arrived. Brown fired three times and killed the skunk when Cashman pulled it from under the wash house. Critics accuse Cashman of fancying cologne and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview
Eva Tate
Luther Cashman
Harry Brown
Harry
Harry Fired Three Shots At Hie Skunkship, Killing Every Time, When Mr. Cashman
Mr. Cashman
Foot Crushed In Freight Yard Accident
James Yingling, a brakeman for the W M railroad, suffered a severe injury when his right foot was crushed between two railroad cars at Hanover Produce Co. on Hanover street. He received first aid from Dr Leaks, was taken to Hanover for further care by Dr Bittinger, and then returned home to Gettysburg. Yingling previously lived at the Schnell house on Pitt Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Yingling
W. M
Hanover Produce Co
Hanover Street
Mr. Yingling
Leaks
Hanover
Bittinger
Drouth Breaks After Six Weeks As Rains Arrive
Farmers across Pennsylvania end six weeks of drought as copious afternoon and night showers save crops and fruit. Congregations prayed for rain while in the anthracite region storms caused damage but losses are deemed insignificant next to future harvest profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Emory J Bishop and Emms McKinney Wed in Cumberland
Emory J Bishop and Emms McKinney were united in marriage May 27 at the home of Joseph McKinney in Cumberland township with Rev. Minnick officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McKinney
Cumberland Township
Minnick
Emory J. Bishop
Emms McKinney
Explosion in a Quarry Injures Three McSherrystown Men
In McSherrystown on May 25 three quarry workers Jacob M Myers Jacob Winters and George Ackerman employed by C D Smith were badly hurt by an explosion while drilling a rock powder charge. Myers suffered a severe leg injury with mangled flesh Winters suffered severe burns and Ackerman was cut and bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McSherrystown
Jacob M. Myers
Jacob Winters
George Ackerman
C. D Smith
Mr. Myers
Mr. Winters
Mr. Ackerman
Midway Man Arrested on Liquor and Gambling Charges
Hanover May 24 Harry Hoffman of Midway was arrested on warrants by Alderman Stager charging him with selling liquor to minors and keeping a gambling place. Bail was posted for a hearing. Affected youths include Eugene Rife Reuel Snowall Chas Fissell and Toplin Small. Hoffman runs a Midway butchering business next to Weisensale's store. He previously aided Sam Miller, leading to arrests of Eugene Rife and Reuel Small for larceny. He also faces a cruelty to animals charge with a $10 fine and appeal bail set for August court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Harry Hoffman
Midway
Duttera
Jacob Stager
York
Hoffman
W. H. Rife
Justice Sell
Alderman Stager
Eugene W. Rife
Reuel Snowall
Chas. Fissell
Toplin Small
Mr. Hoffman
Weisensale
Sam Milder
Eugene Rife
Reuel
Fritz’? Small
Miller
Martin Heltzel
This Place
Squire R. M. Straley
R. J. Russell
Penna. Society For Prevention of Cruelty
J. R.witmer
R. J Russell
Miraculous Escape After East Middle Street Crossing Crash
At the East Middle Street grade crossing a W M work train struck Mil ton E Musselman s milk wagon about 8 am driving it 65 feet along the track. Musselman was uninjured though wedged between milk cans as the horses escaped unharmed and the wagon wrecked. The running gear was freed after the engine halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
East Middle Street
W. M
Milton E. Musselman
Anniversary Parade for W. S. A. Unit at Pfeiffer's Grove
The 20th anniversary celebration of W. . 22, P. O. . of A. will be held at Pfeiffer's grove on June 9, 1906. The parade forms at Center Square at 1 p.m. with New Oxford Citizens Band and Camp 22 leading to the grove for speeches, music, and refreshments. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeiffer
Injured Hanover Woman in Stairway Fall
Mrs. Joseph Small of Hanover suffered a badly cut right side of head an injured right arm and left hand after slipping on the lace edging of her dress and falling down stairs Thursday evening about seven at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Small
Hanover
Small
Republican County Convention Endorses Leaders in Gettysburg
The Gettysburg convention nominated P. M. Bruner, F. M. Miller and D. S. Coleman for county posts while endorsing President Roosevelt, Governor Pennypacker, Senator McPherson and Representative Lafean. Delegates to Harrisburg were elected. Koser chaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Gettysburg
Beales
G. W. Koser
Biglerville
G. W. Baker
Berwick Bor
J. W. Garlach
G. W. Irvin
Freedom
A. K. Stock
Littlestown
Pres. Roosevelt
Gov. Pennypacker
Non
D. P. MacPherson
Congress
D. F. Lafean
Harrisburg
P. M. Bruner
F. M. Miller
New Oxford
D. S. Coleman
Strahan
Bruner
Miller
D. P. McPherson
Narrow Escape Recited by Gettysburg Veteran Scout
G W Young of Clarinda Iowa a veteran and G A R man told at Gettysburg how in 1864 as a Union scout he narrowly escaped three attackers including Detective Wallick who mistook him for a Confederate spy near Conewago Creek while en route to Gettysburg during Earlys raid. He plans to spend Memorial Day in Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
G. W. Young
Clarinda
Iowa
Young
21St
Pennsylvania Cavalry
York
Wallick
Mr. Young
Chambersburg
Gettsyburg
Hanover
Conewage Creek
O’ Bold’s Mill
Kohler
Spalding Held for Court in Buggy Defacement Case
Charles J. Spalding was arrested by Officer C H Wilson on charges of defacing wagons belonging to Alleman Hardware Company. He allegedly entered a car with the vehicles, cut tires and taps, and waived a hearing with $500 bail for August term. The case is expected to draw strong interest in Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Charles J. Spalding
C. H. Wilson
Spalding
Barn and Stock Burned on Curl Farm
A large new bank barn on Daniel Curl’s farm, one half mile east Porter's, was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning with all stock and contents. The tenant Jacob B. Miller owned the stock and implements. Loss estimated around 4000 with partial insurance. Two cows that escaped were killed due to severe burns. Fire discovered about 7:30 AM. origin undetermined. Miller was away seeking housework for his sick wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Curl
Porter's
Jacob B. Miller
Miller
Farmers Institutes Meeting Set for June Second Tuesday
The County Board of Farmers Institute Managers will meet at the County Commissioners office on the second Tuesday of June to arrange locations for this season s Institutes. Local State Board members plus one representative from each County Agricultural Society the Pomona Grange and County Alliance compose the board. If you cannot attend, send a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Institute Managers care of the County Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Farmers’ Institute Managers
County Commissioners’ Office
State Board of Agriculture
Two Newborns Reported in Local Homes
Born May 27 at West High street to Mr and Mrs A F McCadden a daughter. Born May 22 at Oxford township to Mr and Mrs John T Hockenemith a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. McCadden
West High Street
John T. Hockenemith
Oxford Township
Death in Waynesboro Sudden Elderly Father of Seven Remembers Life
Samuel P. Young aged 88 years and 4 months died at his son Charles Young's home in Waynesboro at 5 p.m. Tuesday May 22 after a long illness. He was a son of John Young of Conewago township Adams county. Twice married first to Margaret Will of Littlestown who died 87 years ago and then to Catharine Will sister of his first wife who died two years ago. He leaves three sons and four daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel P. Young
Charles Young
Waynesboro
John Young
Conewago Township
Adams County
Margaret Will
Littlestown
Catharine Will
Death of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Hornberger
Miss Sarah Elizabeth Hornberger of Littlestown died last Tuesday evening from a stroke of paralysis suffered that morning. She was 43 years, 4 months and 11 days old and had been in frail health for about eight months with several strokes causing partial paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth
Jacob H. Hornberger
Littlestown
Death of Miss Mary Rose Ginter at Berwick
Miss Mary Rose Ginter aged 18 years 8 months and 7 days died at home on the Baltimore pike Berwick township after a lingering illness. She leaves father Wm Ginter and two brothers Felix of Philadelphia and Benjamin of St Louis. Funeral was at 9 o clock Monday with a High Mass of Requiem in the Church of the Immaculate Conception and interment in the Catholic cemetery Rev Fr Thompson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rose Ginter
Wm. Ginter
Baltimore Pike
Berwick Township
Felix
Philadelphia
Benjamin
St. Louis
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Fr. Thompson
Obituary notices for Blocher Weaver and Heiner families
Thaddeus S Blocher former Associate Judge dies at Littlestown aged 70 after three weeks illness. Survived by six sons and two daughters with ties to Bendersville Gettysburg and Philadelphia. Jane Agnes Weaver dies in Highland township aged 66. Henry Heiner wife of Henry Heiner dies at Hampton after lingering illness aged about 65. Survived by husband and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaddeus S. Blocher
Littlestown
Judge Blocher
Thomas Blocher
Bendersville
Emma
Mary
Clarence
Charles
Howard
Gilbert
Philadelphia
Edgar Blocher
York
Ezra Carson
James
Edward Blocher
Blocher
Jane Agnes Weaver
Highland Township
David
Near Arendtsville
Harry
Highland ‘Township
Gertrude
Annie
Heiner
Henry Heiner
Hampton
Washington, D. C
John McGonley
York Springs
Personal notes of visitors and residents in town
Mrs H M Mowery of Baltimore visited her mother Mrs Sarah Wiest and friends. C A Wiest of Chambersburg spent a week here with his mother and friends. Mrs Charle Hemler and daughter Alice visited Mrs F L Fleshman at Hotel Oxford. Laura Smith of Littlestown stayed with her mother near town. Harry Fleshman of Lewistown employed at Standard Steel Works. George W Rubenstine and sons Emory Roy from Hanover and John Lookenbill of Abbottstown visited H W Lookenbill. William F Shull and wife of New Chester visited their son in Philadelphia. George Rinehart and sister Annie from Wheeling spent time with the Rinehart family. Jonas Chronister of Hampton visiting son in Johnstown. Rev Michael Noel of Philadelphia visited Lusan Marshall. Miss Rosalia Marshall of Philadelphia visited friends nearby. Emanuel Herman of Sadsburyville spent Memorial Day with old friends. The Misses Gross of York spent Memorial Day with Dr J L Sheetz's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Mowery
Baltimore
Sarah Wiest
C. A. Wiest
Chambersburg
Charle Hemler
Alice
F. L. Fleshman
Oxford
Laura Smith
Littlestown
Josephine A. Smith
Harry Fleshman
Wolf Mig. Co
Lewistown
Standard Steel Works
Baldwin Locomotive Works
George W. Rubenstine
Emory and
Roy
Hanover
John Lookenbill
Abbottstown
H. W. Lookenbill
Pitt Street
William F. Shull
New Chester
William Shull
Philadelphia
George Rinehart
Annie
Wheeling
W. Va
Henry Rinehart
Jonas Chronister
Hampton
Johnstown
Michael Noel
Church of the Jesu
Lusan Marshall
Rosalia Marshall
Emanuel Herman
Sadsburyville
Chester County
Dwelling house and store in New Chester for rent
For Rext dwelling house and store room in New Chester possession given April call on or address d H Myers New Oxford for particulars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Chester
Local Hanover Couple Wed at Zion Lutheran Church
Edward Reigart proprietor of the American Hotel and Miss Mies Vannie Etzler daughter of Mrs. Caroline Etzler of Hanover were married Tuesday morning May 22 at 10 o’clock by Rev. Dr. T. T. Everett pastor of Zion Lutheran church York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Reigart
Mies Vannie Etszler
Caroline Etzler
Hanover
T. T. Everett
Zion Lutheran Church
York
Marital notice from York involves Ramer and Harlacher
On May 19 a notice by Rev. Schellheimer in York records the marriage of George Ramer of Paradise township and Mise Sarah Harlacher of East Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schellheimer
York
George Ramer
Paradise Township
Mise Sarah Harlacher
East Berlin
Hanover Couples Wed in May Home Ceremony
Charles A. Wagner and Annie M Flickinger united in marriage on Thursday evening May 24 at the bride’s home in Hanover. Rev M J Roth officiated. The couple is the son and daughter of local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Wagner
Joseph Wagner
Annie M. Flickinger
J. Emory Flickinger
Hanover
M. J. Roth
Gettysburg Seminary Finances Change Hands
Charles S. Weiser of York resigns after twenty five years as treasurer of the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary. The Gettysburg Trust Company succeeds him and takes charge of funds largely invested in York. The total in hand exceeds $20,000 with about $1,000 in outstanding obligations and promises of further contributions to cover this amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Weiser
York
Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary
Gettysburg Trust Company
Gettysburg
Letter from Devort & Co to Weaver Mfg Co on trust and quality
A business letter from F. W. Devort & Co to Samuel Shirk & Son at Hanover discusses shared industry knowledge and the need for trust between manufacturer and supplier. It argues that fair dealing and long lasting paint build reputation, noting 999 of 1,000 buyers will praise honest partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Devort & Co
P.S
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Fray
H. A. Surface
R. A. Heltebridle
C. H. Brinkerhoff
Tyrone Township
I. W. Harper Whiskey
Cmas
T. Henrsh
New
Oxford A. A
Gettysburg High School
Edward Donsen
A. OC. Wentz
G. B. Nacer, Son & Co
Carlisle Street
Wentz Bros. & Frey
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
James H. Monahan
Salome Marshall
Susan Marshall
Hanover Road
Marshall
Mont Alto Sanitarium
Mead ‘School
Daniel Ruff
W. A. Burgoon
Anna M. Ha
Josephine C. Smith
Veronica Noel
Barney Noel
Mt. Rock
James Livingston
Latimore Township
Victor
L. G. Lawrence
Near Town
Bono & Co
Drouth Broken
McPherson and Lafean
C. J. Spalding
Farmers’ Institutes
Gettysburg Seminary
Weaver Mfg Co
Sirs
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Guo. N. Lauren
St. Paul Reformed Church
C. E. Society
P. Mauer
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth
W. W. Hartman
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
J. C. Thompson
Cuba
Philippines
Willis T Morgan
U.S. A
Concord
N. EL
Z. H. Cashman
Timothy Bay
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
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