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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
6
June 1, 1916 item notes births and injuries, graduations at Gettysburg and Littlestown, new jobs at Hershey and Abbottstown, church events, road and bridge work, and upcoming Independence Day plans. It records community updates from Gettysburg, Hanover, Abbottstown, and McSherrystown.
A large bank barn on David Pitzer’s farm near Mt. Vernon schoolhouse was struck by lightning Thursday afternoon, burning the 45 by 70 foot structure and nearly all farming gear. Loss estimates range from 2500 to 3000 dollars, partly insured with Littlestown company.
Mrs. Adam Miller of Hampton is afflicted with blood poison after stepping on a nail that pierced her foot two weeks ago. Initial neglect gave way to a worsening wound until Dr Swab was called. Condition fluctuated but current reports show some improvement under medical care.
The minstrel show at Parochial Hall on May 25 26 and 27 drew full houses and cleared about £175 across the three performances. New Oxford praises the entire troupe with each member a star and the chorus and orchestra singled out for praise. The piece hopes for a repeat of such high class entertainment.
J E C Miller Jr son of hardware merchant J E C Miller was arrested by Chief W E Hensil for violating borough traffic rules by not turning right at the Square. He waived a hearing and posted bail for August term. He was arrested before for a similar offense and paid $5. Ellis Miller of Mt Pleasant township was arrested for a like offense and paid the usual fine.
Residents question if a stringent peddlers license ordinance advertised in Gettysburg targets Western county residents or is meant to trap unwary peddlers, leaving explanation unclear.
The Red Men of York and Adams County plan their annual convention at the Wigwam in Littlestown on July 29. Reports include Farl Steinour of Gettysburg injured at Waynesboro and A M Deardorff of York Springs hurt near Big Conewago Creek, with medical care given. President Granville of Gettysburg College attends Washington events for the League to Enforce Peace. Hanover High School graduates Guyon A Smith Amy Haar Edward Smith and Claudine Smith are noted in local society coverage.
Emory Myers, son of Mr and Mrs Filmet Myers, narrowly escaped serious injury when a horse attached to the Jenny Lind buggy collided with a Vernon Rife driven team near the Presbyterian church grove during a P.O.S.B. festival. Myers was knocked about ten feet but escaped unharmed. the Jenny Lind was badly damaged and the Rife horse had minor injuries.
Fire discovered about 1 o clock on Sunday damaged the home of David Irvin in Gettysburg tenanted by Blaine Kitzmiller. Much of Kitzmiller’s furniture ruined by water though few items burned. Insurance covered losses for both men. Firefighters prevented greater damage to Mrs. Charles Gilbert’s adjacent house from the blaze heard by Kitzmiller and his wife. The fire spread from the west side to the roof and was noticed by Mr. Kitzmiller. cause unknown but suspected to be sparks from a day long wood fire.
Passenger trains resume between Berlin Junction and East Berlin after a 20 month suspension. First eastbound train leaves East Berlin at 8 20 a m with return trips at 9 50 a m and 6 20 p m. Fares unchanged with 15 cents to Abbottstown and 25 to East Berlin Junction. Conductor Monroe Dan ner, engineer Harvey Cushman, fireman W 8 Wolf.
A large Immaculate Conception church ceremony last Sunday evening welcomed 39 new Sodality members. Applicants marched in with cross bearers and altar boys, then listened to a sermon by Father Sullivan of St. Ignatius Church. The rite featured hymns Rosary Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary reception and Benediction. Each applicant lit a candle and pledged to live an edifying life.
A car driven by J S Long manager of the Remington Typewriter Co York overturned while turning from the road to the York pike near Abbottstown on Wednesday morning. Long escaped with slight cuts and bruises as the machine pinned him momentarily. The vehicle was badly wrecked with two wheels demolished and fenders broken.
Obituary notices report William K. Weikert former Adams County commissioner dies at 49 near White Hall Mt Pleasant township after uraemia. Other notices include Norman Hockensmith buried at Bunnevville St Joseph cemetery, Susannah Slaybaugh Riggle and Elizabeth Harner deaths, Anna Reynolds and Margaret Owler obituaries, plus David Beard James Sanders and others in Emmitsburg Gettysburg and Hanover area.
The obituary column notes several local deaths from Carlisle to Paradise township. Ada I Leppo dies at 29 after nine weeks of illness. David Trimmer, 73, dies of paralysis after a stroke. Miss Isabella Noel, 78, passes after paralysis near Abbottstown. Joseph R Staub, 23, dies of valvular heart trouble. Survivors include spouses, children, and multiple siblings, with services set in Sacred Heart church Paradise.
J F Miller sells a Lodge Bros five passenger touring car to Felis Sanders and wife of Carlisle street. Dodge touring car sold to Charles Strausbaugh of the National boStel Bonneauville. John Lutfnagle swaps his Ford roadster for another Ford. John H Duttera buys a Paige touring car from Lit testown Garage Co. W OD Times buys a Hupmobile roadster. JOC Birely buys a Studebaker touring car.
Mrs. Jonas Myers of Hampton admitted as a medical patient. Miss Nora Bubb of East Berlin admitted Wednesday for a surgical operation at York hospital.
According to last week’s report the crash near Littlestown involved Wmn. Gilbert and assistants John Deatrich and Guy Staub. Deatrich briefly lost control as the car slid down an incline. Staub sprained an ankle, others were not thrown. Clinton Brown, a 40 year old negro, was held for grand jury in Louisville on murder charge for shooting Charles I. Sweeney, a former Gettysburg resident, after a May 14 altercation. Sweeney died four days later in a Louisville hospital.
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