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American Press Association
Weathered town life brings news from Adams County
Local notes report multiple moves and events across Abbottstown Littlestown Hanover and Gettysburg. Activities include church meetings school closings and graduations along with road and market updates. A rabies scare triggers dog culling while a three day York celebration is teased.
Birthday surprise honors J. C. Krout near Abbottstown
A Friday evening birthday party at J. C. Krout’s home near Abbottstown honored his 37th birthday. Dozens of neighbors attended, delivering many beautiful presents and extending thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness.
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J. C. Krout and Family
Abbottstown
Mr. Krout
Krout
Paul Trimmer
James Dutera
Niles Reiver
HW. G Krout
Edward Krout
Archie Darlhamer
Zacharia Craumer
Raymond Hart
Harry Leib
Jevi Trimmer
Geree Grover
Harry Fople
Peter Rawigh
Walter Philips
Walter Shearer
Clair Fogle
Paul See
Glenn Philips
Eugene Krout
Oscar Gruver
Maurice Wehler
Fabe
Wildasin
George Krout
Paul Krout
Mate Hoffman
Paul Rechart
Phares Reichart
Earl Gise
Lloyd Trimmer
Stewart Trimmer
Russel Fogle
Glenn Chronister
Melvin Duttera
Bill Boserman
Eugene Hoffman
Frank Bentz
Bernard Less
Calvin Haugendober
Jarold Less
Ralph Naulhamer
Percy Alwine
Charles Wolf
Lewis Crowl
Walter Sowers
John Menges
Robert Crowl
Brinton Miller
Mery Smith
Dora Smith
Edith Slaybauzh
Jdna Nace
Mildred Krout
Mary Krout
Edna May Philips
Nellie Fogle
Nora Yeam
Fairy Ream
Lettie Gise
Myrtle Gise
Hattie Gise
Dorothy Staub
Viola Krout
Sylvia Craumer
Elsie Wildasin
Sarah Raubaugh
Abbottstown Notes On Local Residents and Games
Abbottstown residents report teaching posts and returns from Philadelphia and Sidman. Lars Haverstick adds a new porch. Willam Reichert relocates to Parastite township. repairs planned by Wesley Reichert. Memorial Day service by Abbottstown fire company. large, orderly parade and social event. Estate of Mrs. Amelie Hoffman appraised. arsenal property valued above $10,000. Abbottstown ball team crushes Hemover 21 to 0, then beats Bittingers 138 to 4. Thom esville defeated 7 to 2. New Baltimore to visit Abbottstown Saturday.
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Sara L. Kraber
Frances Hellinger
Abbottstown
New Philadelphia
Wm. W. Cashman
Pine Run
Lars J. Haverstick
Willam Reichert
Wiliam Reichert
Parasite Township
Wesley Reichert
Abbottstown Fire Company
Amelie Hoffman
J. A. Kinneman
Mark G. Baker
J. Donald Swope
Sterney
C. G. Taughinbaugh
Arsenal
Hemover Athletic Club
Kopp's Park
Bittingers
Thormesville
New Baltimore
Public schools in Hanover to close Friday
Several Hanover area items include Peter Gouker breaking ground for a McSherrystown home, the Littlestown Development Company selling eight lots to W. F. Koontz for new houses, a Bealing machine accident near Westminster with no injuries, and an Adams County Missionary conference decision to meet in Fairfield in May to October.
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Hanover
Peter Gouker
McSherrystown
Littlestown Development Company
W. FE. Koontz
Westminsty
Koontz
Richard Bealing
Westminster
Bealing
Adams County
Woman's Missionary Societies
Mt. Joy Church
Fairfield
Harry Serff
East Berlin
M. O. Knouse
Brysona
Conferege
United Lutheran Church Plan
Hanover Kiwanis Club
Richard McAllister
Willklam Buckmaster
Silas Beard
Jacob Shultz
Joseph Lipp
M. O
Went Inland to Seek Safety From Enemies
The article notes Solomon Islands coastal villages once thickly populated but moved inland after centuries of inter-village raids. It cites Robert W. Williamson and describes Kalambangra Island coast evidence of past populations and the suppression of coastal wars since white rule.
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Solomon Group
Robert W. Williamson
Kalambangra Island
Character of glass and its chemistry described
The article traces glass as a compound of silica and a base with sand as a source. It explains lime to harden glass for windows, lead glass for optical use, and notes acids wear glass while air moisture can cause iridescence in panes. It highlights chemical behavior and aging effects on glassware.
Lucretia Mott Guides Women to Safety Amid Slavery Debates
The Kansas City Star recalls Lucretia Mott’s leadership in the anti slavery movement beginning in Philadelphia in 1838. When a New York anti slavery session was disrupted by a mob many women feared for their safety. Mott urged an escort to protect others and herself. She offered her arm to a rough mob member promising safe passage. He obliged and guided her to safety.
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Lucretia Mott
Anti-Slavery Society
Philadelphia
Female Anti-Slavery Society
New York
Kansas City Star
Classes of Villainy and their Impact in History
The piece discusses how villainy ranges from amiable to rude, with road agents robbing victims at gunpoint and ostensibly respectable leaders committing large-scale harm. It notes humanity’s ubiquitous engagement in villainy and questions the feasibility of eradicating barbarism in society.
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I. W. Uowe
Old Reflector Found in Slough Hidden Wall Cavity
An ancient 4 foot aperture reflector built 189 years ago by Sir Wil Van Lierschel for a 40 foot telescope was uncovered behind a wall during alterations to a cottage next to the Slough observatory. Lierschel, famed for his reflecting telescopes, advanced early astronomical practice with his instruments and discoveries.
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Wil- van Lierschel
Observatory
Slough
England
William Llerschel
Peter the Hermit Led Crusade From Amiens to Jerusalem
Peter the Hermit, a famed preacher of the First Crusade and a monk from Amiens in northwest France, stirred Western Europe with fiery sermons about Muslim mistreatment of Christian pilgrims. He led hastily raised volunteers, many perishing, as Jerusalem eventually fell to a regular army. He later returned to Belgium and became prior of Huy near Liège, dying in 1115.
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Peter the Wermit
Amiens
France
Europe
Holy Land
Veter
Jerusalem
Belgium
Huy
Liege
Railways Old as Solomon in Bible Quiz
A teacher asks a pupil about the first mention of railways and the girl answers Solomon. She explains the queen of Sheba traveled with a great train to Jerusalem, linking ancient travel with the idea of trains in a Bible tale.
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Sheba
Jerusalem
Governor approves pay rise for legislators and mileage
Governor Fisher signed a measure raising legislator salaries from 2500 to 3000 and granting five cent mileage per mile weekly. The fifteen week session cost rose by nearly 200000. Miss Burnell Deardorff of Mummins burg and Myles Deardorff graduated from Arendtsville Vocational School this spring after thirteen years of perfect attendance.
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Fisher
Burnell Deardorff
Mumminsburg
Arendtsville
Myles Deardorff
York Juvenile Court Delinquent Petition For Incorrigible Boy
Estella Myers of Hanover filed a delinquent petition in York Juvenile Court alleging her seven year old son Robert Smith is incorrigible and has set fires to several Hanover buildings. police say he admitted igniting a shed owned by Earl Luckenbaugh after a shed fire that destroyed two machines. Judge Stock set a hearing for Thursday afternoon and the boy was remanded to his mother with Probation Officer L. David Keesey in charge. The youth previously lived at the Childrens Home in York for about two and a half years prior to September.
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S. J. Collins
Howard Grove
Locust Lane
Gardners School House
H. F. Blocher
Littlestown
J. Grayson Peters
Abbottstown
Gettysburg
Mary B. Bair
Hanover
New York
New York Times
Fisher
Commonwealth
David Brier
Central Hotel
Meltern Building
Carlisle Street
Mt. Joy Township
White Run
Elmer Snyder
Fair View
Naomi Miller
Pleasant Grove
Hisie Zepp
Oak Grove
Miss Kime
Bittingers
Abbottstown High School
Ethel Frey
Jennie Cranmer
George Berkheimer
W. J. Craumer
Kenneth
Luray Caverns
Washington, D. C
Dorothy J Bittinger
Leroy Bittinger
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
American Legion
Miss Bittinger
Erin Miller
Roy Miller
McSherrystown
Samuel Smith
Rock
Smith
Victor G. Shultz
York
York Hospital
Harry Gitt
Lewis Conrad
Marion Rodgers
Mississippi Valley
Herbert Hoover
Catholic Church of
Jas. Wrenner
Joseph Brenner
Margaret Basehear
Hanovr
Plocher Jewelry
Madelyn Hantz
York Springs
Jorge Burgner
Tysburg H. S
Clarence Naill
Lenler
Barlow
Mary Snyder
Edgar Stambaugh
Addison Durboran
Edwin Benner
Theron Gouker
George Shriver
Littletown
Jed Lef’evre
Lou Lindaman
J. Arther Boyd
Blocher
Russell Bellinger
Stumley Zerecher
Dewey Henry
Edith Weikert
Evelyn Wagaman
Touise
Josephne Collins
R. D
Thurman Brown
Robert Brown
Westminster
Blair Trestle
Public Service Commission
Harrisburg
Daniel Harlacher
Adams Transit Company
Transit Company
Ball Wub
Harlacher
Transportation Committee
Burgess Ziegler
Lee Hull
State Bureau of Animal Industry
Philadelphia
Burgess
B. F. Lefever
Luther Patterson
Midwey Teat
County League
Kopp
HOOK
Ymayr
John Verh
Dias
Agai
J. G Hille
Serante
S. Joseph's Academs
McCherry Town
Fierener King
Norman King
Latimore Township
I.tol
Littlstown
Petey Bichelbrorgs
Pachogue High School
Senor High School
Collingswoon
N. J
Wing Workers Society of the
York Spprings
J. H. Naylor
Naylor
Jim Myers
Nashville
Tenn
John We Jle
Ervin Weigle
Geore
Wrighe
Roy Weigle
Norman Weigle
Latinor
H.obold
N. D. Starry
Henry Kieseel
Harvey Weidner
Elstown
Shepbo Op
Vite
Nowville
Helen
C. M
Ted
Vers
Fey Moems
Thenior
Elas Getlyroure College
Cer
Wersh
Clhiaid-Pontir Tales & Servie
Hershe
Kropolitan Edison Company
Lutkenbaug
Mr. Helff
Charles H. Verner
Banover
Hanover Kiwanis Club
Conemaugh Valley Hospital
Johnstown
Qdell Welk
Margaret Horwcdel
Harold Rhinehart
Laree M. Rohrbauch
Paul Ulrich
Greencastle
Susquehann University
Selins Grove
J. Lewis Roberts
Urich
Catherine Keefer
C. Keefer
U. S
Adams County
Keefer
Gettysburg High
Harrisburg City Hospital
Hanover High School
A. M. Hollinger
West Menhedlm
Glving
Mary Hamm
Lst of Honor
Ellen Zepp
Estella Myers
Robert Smith
McClean Steck
Chambers
Tranover
Earl Luckenbaugh
Kain
Stock
Myers
L. David Keesey
Childrens’ Home
Commencement Week at Gettysburg College Indoor and Outdoor Events
Gettysburg College announces a full commencement week starting Sunday June 6 with the academic procession to College Church and concluding Wednesday noon with the alumni collation in the Eddie Plank Memorial gymnasium. Highlights include a baccalaureate by Dr John Aberly the Merchant of Venice by students Monday and various campus activities through Wednesday led by Curtis D Wilbur secretary of the navy.
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Gettysburg College
College Church
Eddie Plank Memorial
John Aberly
Lutheran Theological Seminary
College Dramatic Club
Alumni
Eddie Plank
Mt. St. Mary’s
Curtis D. Wilbur
Secretary of the Navy
Gisela A. Grim
Norman S. Keller
World War Veterans May Reinstate Government Insurance
A public Q and A outlines conditions for World War veterans to reinstate lapsed government life policies by July 2 1927 the final date for renewals. Eligible veterans with in service coverage may reclaim any amount from 1000 to their earlier sum in 800 multiples after medical exam at regional offices. Seven plans available including ordinary life twenty and thirty payment life endowments and convertible term options.
Reunion at Belmont School House Fifth Annual Gathering
The Belmont school house hosts the fifth annual reunion on Ascension Day in Tyrone Township. Attendees range from six to eighty six, with Wm. F. Shull the oldest participant and teacher present. Clarence Sheely gave a well received talk honoring early training under ex-county Superintendent Professor Aaron Sheely. The event closed with a singing of God Be With You Till We Meet Again, planned again for the next Ascension Day.
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Belmont School House
Tyrone Township
Wm. F. Shull
Belmont
Clarence Sheely
Essq
Gettysburg
Aaron Sheely
Sheely
God
Mrs. Maude Wierman Kennedy Attends Republican Women’s Meet
Mrs. Maude Wierman Kennedy from Wiermans mill attends a nine states Republican Women's clubs convention in Philadelphia, highlighting regional party activity.
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Maude Wierman Kennedy
Wierman’s Mill
The
Republican Women's Clubs
Philadelphia
Jury Deadlock Forces New Trial in $15,900 Damage Suit
George B. Carey sues Alvin Nissley of Hanover for deaths linked to a July 5 Wilmington accident. A Superior Court jury reported five hours of deliberation without reaching a verdict, each side blaming the other as to speeding and horn use.
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George B. Carey
Alvin Nissley
Hanover
Mrs. Carey
Wilmington
Del
Superior Court
Rice
Rodney
Carey
Hanover Man Implicated in Baltimore Hold-Up Confession
Baltimore police report a prisoner in Ironton Ohio Carl Roberts alias Leo Martin 22 of Middletown Florida confessed to shooting during the Provident Saving Bank branch hold up in Baltimore on March 19 two employees were wounded Roberts is jailed for motor vehicle theft. Two others Frank Henderson Baltimore and John Robert Sydney Giles Hanover Pa are named in the confession.
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Baltimore
Ironton
Ohio
Carl Roberts
Leo Martin
Middletown
Fla
Provident Saving Bank
Roberts
Frank Henderson
John Robert Sydney Giles
Hanover
Pastors to Gather for Reformed Reunion at Pen Mar
Notices sent to pastors of Reformed churches in eastern states announce the next annual reunion to be held at Pen Mar on Thursday July 21. Mr and Mrs W Lavere Hafer of El Paso Texas are visiting their Gettysburg home for a month.
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Reformed
Pen Mar
W. Lavere Hafer
el Paso
Texas
Gettysburg
Wall Paper Arrangements by T. E. Loftus in New Oxford
I have made arrangements with Chas Miller of Hanover to supply wall paper. A good assortment of samples and prices comparable to others. All work guaranteed. General contractor paperhanging and decorating on Pleasant St New Oxford. Bell phone 16 R5.
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Chas. H. Miller
Hanover
T. E. Loftus
Bell
Pleasant St. New Oxford
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S M. Kenny
Littleown
Gable Cleaning Company
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Yor
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P. C. Brown
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A. G. Qkeary
Harry A. Smith
Hantver Dover
Snyder
Tanever
Thursda
Littlestown High School
Paul F. King
Edith Wachter
Washington, D.C
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Charles R. Altland
Abbottown
Ralph Hoffacker
Lucretia
Mott
Solomon
Hnanover
WM. Gilbert
Center Square
Superigor
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Hanover St
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W. S. Jacobs
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Howard C.resh
R23
Bonneauville
Harry W. Weaver
Bell Phone
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J. H. Duttera
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Earl Fox
Margaret Livingston
Chinatown
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