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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

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Marriages in Gettysburg Area Church Services

A series of local nuptials are recorded. Emory Krise and Jessie A. Miller wed at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with attendants Edward Smith and Georgia Miller. receptions and dinners followed at the bride and groom homes. Other couples include Sarah E. Cashman and Chester Leas in New Chester with plans for a wedding tour, Ellen M Frommeyer and Howard M Garvin in Gettysburg, Catharine J Barnard and Perry J Tawney in Hanover, Susan Brady and James McKenrick in Buchanan Valley, all celebrated with baptisms, feasts, and celebrations noted in local churches.

Emory Krise Henry Krise Oxford Township Jessie A. Miller Lewis H. Miller Swit Run Mt. Pleasant Township Georgia Miller Sarah E. Cashman Samuel J. Cashman New Chester Chester Leas Walter J. Leas Gettysburg St. John’s Reformed Church Ditzler Evelyn Mummert Baltimore Arthur Taughinbaugh Harrisburg Pottstown Philadelphia Orrtanna Ellen M. Frommeyer Howard M. Garvin St. Francis Xavier Rectory W. F. Boyle Atlantic City F.N. Frommeyer Madison A. Garvin St. Matthew’s Lutheran Parsonage Hanover Catharine J. Barnard Perry J. Tawney A. M. Heilman J. W. Barnard Frank Tawney Susan Brady Jacob Brady Near Seven Stars James McKenrick Buchanan Valley St Ignatius Church Fr. Sullivan

Big Gathering at Hunterstown Great Conewago track matinee

A large crowd estimated at 2000 attended the Ascension Day card at the Great Conewago track in Hunterstown. Racing classes were small due to sulkies missing for some owners, with judges Charles Griest Dr Geo H Leaks Calvin Crook and Benjamin Rahter. Next matinee set for July 1.

Hunterstown Adams Geo. H. Leaks New Oxford Calvin Crook East Berlin Benjamin Rahter Gettysburg Charles Griest Riley Boy Lewis Bushey A. Eckert Bertha W Harry Detrick Sam Clarence Snyder Dit Hale Fred McCammon Dewey Roy Robert Flying Jim J. M. Reinecker Daisy Carl Griffin Georgetown Thomas Senator Wise Luther Slentz

Auto Overturns Injuring Mr and Mrs Kane Near York Springs

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Kane of near York Springs were injured when their auto overturned on a curve near Wolf's Run while en route to Conewago Creek. Mrs Kane suffered facial gashes and Mr Kane several abrasions. two other family members escaped unharmed. A physician treated them before they returned home.

Benjamin Kain York Springs Kane Conewago Creek Wolf’s Run

Local residents share travel visits and family news

Miss Ruth Livingston returns from Atlantic City and Philadelphia while Ruth Fiscel Beatrice Hart man and Kathryn Bender host gatherings in Gettysburg. Many relatives travel to Baltimore New Orleans New York and Kentucky for funerals visits and graduations. Henry J. Smith earns Lafayette honors and receives Phi Beta Kappa membership as classmates tour Washington and Lafayette College prepares to graduate 120 students.

Ruth Livingston Lincoln Way West Frience Atlantic City Philadelphia Ruth Fiscel Beatrice Hartman Gettysburg Kathryn Bender Weat High Street Nicholas Lingg Mabel Near Town Points New Jersey Theo. E. Warner Baltimore Dorothy Miller J. E. C. Miller Forrest Glenn Academy Henry Hersh J.N. Hersh Mercersburg Academy J McC. Gilbert Town Sarah Colestock Mt. Pleasant Township Oscar Gilbert Westminster William H. Gilbert New Canaan H. W. Swartz Nettie Wm. Myers San Diego California East A. A. Lough Frederick H. E. Lough Hanover Street Mr. Lough Sarah C. Slagle Hanover E. G. Lough Maryland Alverta Mayme Lawrence V. A. Lawrence Rainier Stork T.C. Miller Abbottstown Harry Hulick New Chester Ervin Hoover Jacob Hoover York Reading Township Morell Miller T. C. Miller Henry D. Snyder U.S. A Panama Mr. Snyder Essex Junction Vermont J. J. Snyder W. R. Snyder New Oxford Wm. R. Snyder Carlisle Street H.D. Snyder Raymond Staub David Fromeyer Frank Paden John Brenner Clement Smith Joseph Brady Ernest Kuhn Seven Hundred John Staub Irishtown Chas. Rinehart Wm. D. Myers Hamilton Township Augustus Hamm Derene Myers Emory Schwartz Jennie Bertha Houck Michael Robert Charles Leib East Berlin Harper Dicks N. M. Dicks North Peters Street Mabel Lingg Frank Hetrick Spangler Hetrick George Menges Henry Menges Bloomington Edward Lloyd Guyon A. Smith Hanover High School Washington, D. C Capitol Anna Bishop Catharine Eyl Emmitsburg J. A. Sadler Qualityville Behlah Wentz Francis Lingg Moses Baker B. 2. Cashman Pittsburgh A. Ceshmen

Will Embark In Poultry Business

Harvey Miller and R. Mickley of Lancaster have bought the Porter place near Granite Station Straban township, 20 acres with stone and brick dwelling and outbuildings. They plan extensive poultry and pigeon operations with several buildings over 100 feet long and remodel or erect homes on the premises.

Harvey Messrs. Mickley and Miller

Venerable townsman hurt in fall near Hoffnagle shops

We announce that Joseph Holla of Lincoln Way West was injured while unloading a mowing machine at the Hoffnagle shops behind the West End store. He was thrown from the wagon and sustained painful injuries to his back and right side. Local physician attended him. Toltz, aged 78, recently fractured ribs in a fall at his farm near New Chester.

Joseph Holla Lincoln Way West Holtz Hoffnagle West End Toltz

Youth Fractures Leg In Wood Chopping Accident

Lloyd Reed a 19 year old of Fairfield was chopping wood Saturday afternoon when his axe slipped striking the right leg above the ankle. The wound was severe and a bone was fractured prompting physicians to admit him to York hospital for treatment. The accident occurred at the Reed home of Mr and Mrs Charles Reed.

Lloyd Reed Fairfield York Hospital Charles Reed

Drowning Toll and Legal Rulings Dominant in Borough News

The Gettysburg family learns their son in law Roy Corbett has drowned in Baltimore with burial planned in Boston. Judge Ross denies the non suit in the First National Bank of Hanover case against C J Delone over promissory notes. Also reported are a curfew on young men, a local mischief by Joseph Miller and Vernon Wagner, alleged child mistreatment by Harry Kinard, and a sheriff levy on property of George and Emma Frank.

James Culp Gettysburg Roy Corbett Baltimore Boston Lottie Culp Ross York First National Bank of Hanover C. J. Delone 8. L. Johns Co Delone Ivmm Joseph Miller Vernon Wagner Hanover Joe Harry Kinard Wrightsville James Starner McSherrystown George and Emma Frank Mid'iway L. Johna

Kitchener Feared Dead After Ship Sunk Near Orkneys

Report claims Lord Kitchener and staff were drowned when the British cruiser Hampshire was blown up off the West Orkney Islands while sailing for Russia. It is unclear if the vessel hit a mine or was torpedoed.

Lord Kitchener Hampshire Russia West Orkney Islands

Poison fumes strike Sanders couple near Fairfield

Mr and Mrs Sanders living about 114 miles from Fairfield fell seriously ill after handling a phosphorus preparation to kill rats. They placed the poison on bread and later felt burning in mouth and stomach. Drs Trout and Glenn from Fairfield treated them. lack of water worsened their condition, but they survived.

Oliver Sanders Fairfield Trout Glenn Sanders Place

Hospital Patients From Bonneauville And Nearby Towns

Miss Elizabeth Kerrigan of Bonneauville was taken to St Josephs hospital Lancaster for care. Sister Miss Anna Kerrigan remains with another sister Mrs Joseph Slankin Hanover. Anna Myers of New Chester travels with Dennis Myers and wife to Baltimore for hospital treatment. Mrs John T Bowers of Hanover entered Union Protestant Infirmary Baltimore for an operation on internal trouble.

Elizabeth Kerrigan Bonneauville St. Joseph's Hospital Lancaster Anna Kerrigan Joseph Slankin Hanover Anna Myers New Chester Lincoln Way West Dennis Myers Baltimore John T. Bowers Hanover Union Protestant Infirmary

Hughes Burson ticket shifts to Republican platform

The report outlines a Hughes Roosevelt Progressive strategy. A plan devised by Senator Oliver of Pennsylvania proposes the Republican convention endorse Justice Hughes via a broad progressive platform, accepted by Hughes, enabling Progressives to back the ticket without reservations. George Perkins leads the steering committee guiding talks with Republican leaders.

Delegates urged to stay in Chicago for nomination talks

Progressive leaders said the steering committee would meet Republican leaders or a similar committee from the Republican national committee to discuss possible joint action on a candidate. Senator Penrose announced he would vote for Mr. Knox on the first ballot and expected Pennsylvania to follow. He noted the convention remains free and openly discusses candidates while Knox support from other states was anticipated. Governor Brumbaugh accepted Penrose as chairman of the state delegation.

Charles Evans Hughes Theodore E. Burton Ohio William E. Borah Idaho Roosevelt Chicago George W. Perking Hughes United States George Tener Oliver Pennsylvania Perkins Olliver Justice Hughes Progressive National Committee Victor Murdock National Committee George W. Perkins New York Hiram Johnson California Horace Wilkinson William Henry Childs Brooklyn N. Y Republican National Committee Penrose Knox Brumbaugh

Verdun Front Battles Rage With Unyielding Violence

German assaults east of the Meuse against French positions near Fort Vaux and Damloup fail with heavy losses. French infantry counterattacks, aided by Canadian forces, retake ground around Hill 60 and Sanctuary Wood after a brutal bombardment. casualties and carnage are described in stark terms by observers.

Verdun Front Meuse French War Office Berlin War Office Vaur Damloup Fort Vaux Douaumont Vosges Verdun Fort de Douaumont Fort de Vaux Bois Famin Ypres

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