Local Happenings In New Oxford June 6 1907
Notes from New Oxford detail births and injuries, construction bids, bank reports, and church events. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Pius Horwedel. A. B. Trimmer wins a banking house bid in East Berlin. Forty Hours Devotion begins at Conewago Chapel. there are weather records noting a cold June day. Mrs Layton H Rice undergoes appendicitis surgery. daily life items include a fence at Abbottatown cemetery and a railway drayage change in East Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pius Horwedel
Mountplessant Township
Abbottatown
John A. Frommeyer
Bonneauville
New Oxford
A. B. Trimmer
East Berlin
Man Detained After Being Found Near Carlisle
Charles Stover jailed in Gettysburg after being found near Carlisle with a team taken from Howard Mummert’s premises on Monday night a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stover
Carlisle
Howard Mummert
Gettysburg
Big Race Matinee Set At Conewago Driving Park
Local notice invites public to a Saturday matinee racing event at Conewago Driving Park near New Chester with several speedsters expected to race. Earlier a farming accident left F H Wagaman from Myers' mill with a gash on the nose after a plowing mishap. A new bank barn frame near East Berlin on John L Bosserman’s farm was raised without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conewago Driving Park
New Chester
John L. Bosserman
East Berlin
Kanawa Tribe 462 Red Men Festival at Hampton
The Kanawa Tribe 462 Red Men will host a festival at Hampton on Saturday evening June 8 with music, refreshments, and a variety of amusements. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Eyler Visits Draw Thousands To Adams Jail
About one thousand people visited the Adams county jail on Thursday mainly to see William Eyler the man convicted of killing Howard Miller a year ago. Eyler behaved well and did not hide his face as in previous visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
William Eyler
Howard Miller
Eyler
Banns Read For James Devine And Estella Lawrence
The banns of matrimony were published for the first time at Conewago Sunday morning for James B. Devine of Edge Grove and Estella Lawrence daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lawrence of Mt Rock. Devine recently served in the Hospital Corps at Ft Howard Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conewago
James B. Devine
Edge Grove
Hospital Corps of the
U. S. Service
Ft. Howard, Md
Estella Lawrence
John Lawrence
Mt. Rock
Accidents Hit Western Maryland Stations in Gettysburg Area
Employees at Gettysburg Western Maryland stations faced injuries this week. Emory Rummel mashed fingers handling a piano at the freight house. Baggage agent A. E. Bupp badly mashed the little finger from a falling trunk. Peter Museer of Buchanan Valley had two accidents while raising a barn last Thursday, including lumber falling and injuring Chae Museer and Edward Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Gettysburg
Emory Rummel
A. E. Bupp
Peter Museer
Buchanan Valley
Chae. Museer
Edward Woodward
Class of children to receive first Holy Communion
As announced last week a class of children will make their first Holy Communion in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at a High Mass at eight oclock Sunday morning. A large number of young people will also be received into the B V Sodality at seven thirty in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conewago Chapel
St. Paul Reformed Church
Church of the Immaculate Conception
B. V. Sodality
Local resident seeks eye hospital visit for cataract blindness
Franklin J. Martin of North Peters Street, nearly blind from cataracts, was taken by Dr. Sheetz to the Presbyterian Eye and Ear Hospital in Baltimore for examination. Nearby, Hattie Sheely was knocked or kicked by a horse while preparing it for hitching, sustaining severe head and facial injuries and remaining ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin J. Martin
North Peters Street
Presbyterian Eye and Ear Hospital
Baltimore
Sheetz
Hattie Sheely
Bendersville
Miss Catharine Diehl Sprains Knee at Highland Park
Miss Catharine Diehl of York, formerly of this place, fell from a fence during a Highland Park picnic Wednesday afternoon. She sustained a severe sprain of the right knee and was carried home by cab. The outing was hosted by Prof. Carl A. Jacobson with a group of high school girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Diehl
C. E. Diehl
York
Highland Park
Miss Diehl
Carl A. Jacobson
Mysterious Death of Dane at Mt Rock Farm Raises Suspicion
On Friday a valuable large Great Dane belonging to Mr. Jacob Bender died unexpectedly under suspicious circumstances near Mt Rock. The prior night an unknown person or persons entered Bender’s barn, freed several cows, and departed with oats, bran and multiple milk cans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bender
Mt. Rock
Bender
Diehl Starts Pavement Extension on Pitt Street
On Monday Mr W A Diehl began laying a cement pavement from his residence to the old toll-gate site on Pitt Street a distance of several hundred yards. Neighbors on Pitt Street and adjoining properties may follow with similar improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Diehl
Pitt Street
Youth Hit By Pitch Leaves Rudisill in Precarious State
Earl Rudisill of near Two Taverns was hit in the head by a pitched ball during a Littlestown Juniors versus Two Taverns game last Saturday. He sustained a concussion of the brain and remains in a precarious condition with guarded hopes for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rudisill
Calvin Rudisill
Littlestown
Farmers Improve Roads With Centered Ditch Tactics
A local R F D driver reports farmers near town plow the road sides, fill the center, harrow with a spike harrow, and roll with heavy rollers to create slopes toward the drains. The driver is impressed by the improvement and suggests others may imitate the method.
Feister Arrested on Bawdy House Charge at Lee's Headquarters
Sheriff Colestock reports a woman in the female department and Mrs Emaline Feister, longtime occupier of Lee's Headquarters, was arrested last week with information leading to Mrs Katie Stonesifer about a common bawdy house. Justice Hill held a hearing Saturday. bail default led to commitment to jail for August court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colestock
Emaline Feister
Lee
Katie Stonesifer
Justice Hill
Bicycle incident injures Rabine child near church circle
Francis Rabine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo F Rabine, was struck by a bicycle while crossing from the pavement to the church circle. He escaped with minor bruises as several boys rode around the circle after dusk without lights or sounding a gong. The piece urges stopping late evening bike races and better rider visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Geo. F. Rabine
Philadelphia
M. E. Church
Barn and stock destroyed by mid day fire
The barn of Augustus Study near Littletown burned around noon Tuesday with two mules a horse and farm machinery and feed lost. The family was at dinner when the fire started and could not save any contents. Insurance was $300 on the barn and a small policy on the contents. the cause is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus
Littlestown
Memorial Day Observed in New Oxford With Parade and Band Concert
Memorial Day activities in New Oxford included decoration of graves at Conewago Chapel Two Taverns and Bonneauville by Theo Pfeiffer Camp 60 S of W. A parade on Center Square led by the Citizens Band went to Immaculate Conception Cemetery and then New Oxford Cemetery for ceremonies. Rev. L M Gardner gave the oration. The band then played a benefits concert on the depot lawn from 8 to 10 pm. The crowd was large and the festival netted about $50 for the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Theo. Pfeiffer
S. of
Conewago Chapel
St. Luke’e
Bonneauville
Center Square
Citizens Band
Immaculate Conception
L. M. Gardner
York Springs
New Oxford Citizen Band
Two Maryland men held on charge after shot near Bloody Angle
Gettysburg June 3 two Maryland men John Cool of Emmitsburg and George Reese faced Justice Hill after a shot narrowly missed Robert Knox. Knox testified he heard a taunt and a ball passed his shoulder. Cool claimed he shot at a bird. both men were remanded to jail with $500 bail pending the August term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Robert Knox
Maryland
John Cool
Emmitsburg
George Reese
Fairfield
Justice Hill
Knox
Hancock Avenue
Frank Aumen
M. F. Williams
Mr. Williams
Aumen
Corner Stone Laid for Bart's Church in Union Township
J S Mills of Annville Bishop of the United Brethren District aided by Rev J P Koontz laid the corner stone of the new Bart s church in Union township Adams county Sunday afternoon. Weather kept services outdoors so a sermon was omitted and a brief address delivered. A Bible book of discipline periodicals and several newspapers were placed in the stone box. A good subscription for the building was secured and brick work began Monday morning to push completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Mills
D. D
Annville
Astern
U. B. Church
J. P. Koontz
New Bart’s
Union Township
Adams County
Magons
Feast of Corpus Christi Celebrated at Conewago Chapel
The Corpus Christi feast was held at Conewago Chapel on Thursday May 30 with Solemn High Mass at 10 a.m. and a procession of the Blessed Sacrament. Celebrant was Father S C Burger of St Mary's York, assisted by Rev M Hassett, rector of the Cathedral Harrisburg as deacon and Rev John McGovern Mt St Mary's College as subdeacon. Father Brown of McSherrystown was master of ceremonies with many priests from across the diocese taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conewago Chapel
S. C. Burger
St. Mary’s Church
York
M. Hassett
D. D
Harrigburg
John McGovern
Mt. St. Mary’s College
Emmitsburg
Father Brown
McSherrystown
Two Littlestown Citizens Stricken With Apoplexy
Two Littlestown residents were struck by apoplexy this week. Jacob Rifle aged resident of Littlestown collapsed at the Krug and Smith mill and is in precarious condition at home. John S Robinson, a respected Littlestown citizen, collapsed on the sidewalk near the Reform church and is being cared for at his daughter’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krug & Smith
Jacob Rifle
Littlestown
John
S. Robinson
Reformed Church
Carrie Harner
Job Printing at the Rem Office Offers Low Prices
A note invites readers to have job printing done at the rem office with the promise of the lowest prices and reliable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rem
Death's Doings: Mrs. John Weigle Dies at Home
Mrs. John Weigle, 75, dies at her home near Heikes' factory from heart trouble. The Hampton native, daughter of the late David Yohe, widow of Hampton, is survived by her husband and several brothers and sisters. Interment will be in Hampton on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weigle
Heikes’ Factory
Hampton
David Yohe
Mrs Lizzie Heighert Dies at Adams County Home Gettysburg
Miss Lizzie Heighert died at the Adams County Home Gettysburg Wednesday morning May 29 at 7 o clock of heart trouble aged 86 years She had resided in Hanover for years but for some time had been feeble minded from advanced age She is survived by one sister Mrs Wm Batterman of Seven Stars Adams county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Heighert
Adams County
Gettysburg
Hanover
Wm. Batterman
Seven Stars
Death of Mr Zachariah Oyler in Bendersville at 77
Mr Zachariah Oyler died at his daughter-in-law Mrs Jonas Oyler home in Bendersville on Wednesday evening at 11 30. Heart failure and pneumonia caused his death. He was in his seventy eighth year. His wife died thirty one years ago. He is survived by three sons and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachariah Oyler
Jonas Oyler
Bendersville
Oyler
Mrs Margaret Colehouse Dies At 59 In Hanover
Mrs Margaret Colehouse wife of Rufus A Colehouse died suddenly at her home in Hanover of heart disease at 4 45 am Friday May 31 aged 59 She retired Thursday night and was found in distress by her husband who could not awaken her She was a daughter of the late Samuel P Young born in Conewago township Adams county She married Rufus A Colehouse Oct 12 1870 and survives with one daughter Miss Cora V Colehouse
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret ©. Colehouse
R. A. Colehouse
Hanover
Death of A E Weikert at Greenmount after recent operation
A E Weikert died at his Greenmount home on Saturday June 1 from complications after an appendectomy at Union Protestant Infirmary Baltimore. He was 33 years 8 months and 1 day old and ran a general merchandise business. He leaves his wife Anna Sherffy and three children, his parents Mr and Mrs David Weikert, four brothers, and is nephew of James A Weikert of Carlisle Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Weikert
Greenmount
Adams County
Union Protestant Infirmary
Baltimore
Weikert
Anna Sherffy
David Weikert
James A. Weikert
Carlisle Street
Death of Miss Henrietta L Young at Gettysburg Home
Miss Henrietta L Young died Sunday morning at the home of her brother in law Dr G D Stahley in Gettysburg She was a native of Reading and had lived in Gettysburg for sixteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta L. Young
G. D. Stahley
Gettysburg
Miss Young
Reading
Rebecca Oaster Weds George Ackerman at Conewago Chapel
At Nuptial High Mass in Conewago Chapel at 6 30 a m Tuesday Rebecca Oaster daughter of Joseph Oaster Edge Grove united in marriage to George Ackerman son of Anthony Ackerman Main street Mcsherrystown Rev Eugene Halstermeyer officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conewago Chapel
Rebecca Oaster
Joseph Oaster
Edge Grove
George Ackerman
Anthony Ackerman
Main Street
Mcsherrystown
Eugene Halstermeyer
Ellen V. Haverstock and Harleigh Winand Unite in Marriage
Miss Ellen V. Haverstock of East Berlin and Harleigh Winand of York Springs were united in marriage on May 23 at this place by Rev. Lauffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauffer
Ellen V. Haverstock
East Berlin
Harleigh Winand
York Springs
Hanover Couple Wed in Evening Ceremony
Harry F. Stine and Miss Carrie E. Ditzler were married Sunday at 8 p.m. by Rev. M. J. Roth. They are both of Hanover and are listed as the son and daughter of local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Stine
Daniel Stine
Carrie E. Ditzler
Samuel Ditzler
Hanover
M. J. Roth
Coulson and BeckerWed in Hanover M E Parsonage
Miss Lizzie K Coulson daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Coulson of Hanover married Robert Becker of Philadelphia at 10 o clock Sunday morning at the M E parsonage in Hanover conducted by Rev Norman H Smith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie K. Coulson
John F. Coulson
Hanover
Robert Becker
Philadelphia
M. E. Parsonage
Norman H. Smith
Gov Stuart signs Snyder bill to raise teachers pay
The Snyder bill sets $40 monthly minimum for provisional certificate teachers and $50 for those with a normal school certificate with two years experience. Districts seeking the increase must report to the Department of Public Instruction by October 1, 1907 and annually thereafter to qualify for the extra appropriation. Effective date is June 1, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Stuart
Snyder
Department of Public Instruction
Card of Thanks from Citizens Band on Memorial Day
The Citizens Band thanks the ladies and all who assisted in making the Memorial Day festival a grand success by their help and many contributions. The band appreciates the public for patronage and pledges to continue high class music for the community. Con.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Band
New Restaurant Meeers and Partners Open in Hanover Street
Jos E Null and Jos I Weaver announce a new restaurant in the Barnitz building near Center Square Hanover Street. They offer Hoffman New Chester Ice Cream in any quantity with other seasonable refreshments and special parlors for ladies. Nut and Weaver invite patrons to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeers
Jos. E. Null
Jos. I. Weaver
Barnitz
Center Square
Hanover Street
New Chester
Nut & Weaver
Mrs Stauffer of East Berlin Seriously Ill
Mrs. Sarah Stauffer of East Berlin, aged over 70, is critically ill with little hope of recovery due to her advanced age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Stauffer
East Berlin
Social round of visits and returns in local towns
Mr Emanuel Herman of Sadeburyville Chester county spent a few hours with old friends in town on Thursday. Mr Wallace Coleman of Baltimore spent several days with friends in town. Mrs Clarence Smith and three daughters with Mr Edward Rang of Me Sherrystown visited Cedar Ridge Tuesday. Dr Bender Z C Cashman and Dr John W Sheetz Johns Hopkins students returned home for summer vacation. Miss Alice Witten Qualityville visits York. Master Heimer Swamley spent Sunday with brothers at Gettysburg. Luther Gulden and others from Hanover visited A J Gulden. Henry Gulden and wife spent Sunday there. Miss Emma Swamley of Harrisburg visited parents. James Devine discharged after five years in Hospital Corps and returned from Fort Howard to Edge Grove to grandparents Mr and Mrs James Devine. Mrs D J Deboff of Hellam spent Monday at the Reformed parsonage Philadelphia street. Miss Mary Kurtz returned from Martinsburg accompanied by Miss Ella McMaster for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Herman
Sadeburyville
Chester County
Wallace Coleman
Baltimore
Clarence Smith
Edward Rang
Sherrystown
John Kerrigan
Cedar Ridge
Bender Z C. Cashman
Cashman
Hanover Street
John W. Sheetz
J. L. Sheetz
Center Square
Johns Hopkins University
Alice Witten
Qualityville
York
Heimer Swamley
John
Daniel
Gettysburg
Luther Gulden
Snyder
William Emlet
Hanover
A. J. Gulden
Henry Gulden
Pine Run
Emma Swamley
Harrisburg
James Devine
U. S. Service
Devine
Fort Howard
Edge Grove
Harry Devine
D. J. Deboff
Hellam
Philadelphia
Mary Kurtz
Martinsburg
Ella McMaster
Kiser Arrested for Forged Note in Mt. Pleasant
James Kiser of Mt. Pleasant township Adams county was arrested by Officer Duttera on a warrant from Squire Sell for forgery. He admitted forging his uncle Charles Kiser’s name to a $115 horse purchase note at H A Smith’s stable. He was committed for a hearing and to jail for the August grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kiser
Smith
Young Kiser
Kiser
First Unie form Primary in Pennsylvan ia held amid rain and cold
Adams county vote fell short of expectations with only about one third turnout. W A Taughinbaugh won the Prothonotary nomination and Jacob Goodenberger took the Director of the Poor nod. Incumbent C E Deatrick earned the Republican ticket for Prothonotary. Other county results included Baker as county chairman and several state delegate tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jast
Pennsylvania
Adams County
W. A. Taughinbaugh
Straban Township
Jacob Goodenberger
Berwick Township
C. E.deatrick
Arendtsville
Biglerville
Huntington
Franklin Townships
Wm. A. Taughinbaugh
A. J. Collins
G. Allen Yohe
T. Marshall Mehring
Director of the Poor
Surveyor
S. Miley Miller
Wm. Arch McClean Oo
Schwartz
J. Kt. Sneeringer
Horse Seized by Death Belongs to McSherrystown Man
John Culp of McSherrystown reports the loss of a valuable horse from his stable after a death on Monday night, noting the animal's worth and impact on his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Culp
McSherrystown
Shooting at Red Lion ends with double tragedy in York County
William Miller shot Mrs Edward Brodbeck near Red Lion York County then wounded himself in a failed double murder. Mrs Brodbeck is seriously wounded but may recover while Miller likely dies from self inflicted head injuries. Mrs Miller and four children escaped to neighbors. Constables found Miller dead on his bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Lion
York County
William Miller
Edward Brodbeck
Miller
Frank Brodbeck
Mrs. Brodbeck
Brodbeck
Fry
Rash
Pensions Issued for Civil War Veterans in Adams County
Veterans of the Civil War in Adams County continue to receive pensions under the new act. Monthly stipends vary from 12 to 20 dollars, with names listed by town including Gettysburg, McSherrystown, Cashtown, Fairfield, and others. Recipients include John C. Lower, William H. Schultz, Tillie Andrew Keffer, Levi Mumper, George J. Beck, and Benjamin F. Jacobs among numerous others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
John C. Lower
Gettysburg
Wm. H. Shultz
Tillie
Andrew Keffer
McSherrystown
Lemuel Myers
Hampton
Wm. A. Wagner
Jas
Edwardsville Woman Hangs Self in Back Yard
Mrs John Blanford of Edwardsville near Wilkesbarre, after a period of melancholia, escaped watchers and hanged herself to a tree with a clothes-line in the backyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blanford
Edwardsville
Wilkesbarre
Tetter Cured by Chamberlains Salve
A lady customer suffered with tetter for years and could not carry out household duties. One box of Chamberlains Salve cured her completely. Chamberlains medicines give splendid satisfaction in this community. M H Rodney Co Almond Alabama. Medicines are for sale by Ep T Auker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetter
Chamberlain
M. H. Rodney & Co
Almond
Ala
Ep. T. Auker
Market prices from New Oxford report by Z H Cashman
The New Oxford market listing shows prices for grain and hay with Rye at 40 45, Corn 40 45, Oats 25 30, Clover seed 10 18, Timothy seed 100 150, Timothy hay 10 14 6O, plus other offered items and notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Z. H. Cashman
L and M Paint Wins Judge's Endorsement in 1880s
Judge W B Simmons of Fincasle Virginia praises L and M Paint after using it on his residence since 1882. He notes the color held for 21 years and that a switch to another paint eight years ago disappointed him. He will return to L and M, citing guaranteed repaint for defects. Zinc hardening and long wear cited. cost about 1.26 per gallon. Donations to churn. Sold by P A and B Smauu in York Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Simmons
Fincasle
Smauu
York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Sadler
John Hoover
Ruth
Charles
Ellis Cook
John Jacobs
W. H. Long
Hanover Transfer Co
Farmers & Merchants Bank of New Oxford
Farmers Bank of McSherrystown
I. W. Harper
C. T. Heersh
T. C. Hesson
Weather Bureau
Wm. E. Wolf
Layton H. Rice
Brysonia
F. H. Wagaman
Lee J. Spangler
Corpus Christi
Mr. Kiser
Charles EF
Deatrick
Hanson W. Taylor
Wm. P. Baker
C. T. Lower
M. E. Zinn
Ehope
Scofri
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