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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1926

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New Oxford Item Subscription Terms and Rates

New Oxford item outlines annual subscription at $1.00 in advance or $1.50 if unpaid within the year. No discounts unless publisher option after arrears paid. Discontinuance at end of paid period considered a new engagement. Out-of-county rate $1.50 in advance or $2.00 if overdue. Ads at reasonable rates with year-long reductions. Job printing offered. American Press Association is foreign advertising rep. Postage as second class matter.

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Local Clergy Transfers and Community Notices Across Adams County

The Rev. Carl Brady, formerly of Edgegrove, moves to Locust Gap as assistant to Rev. John Mahony at St. Marys York. Baltimore Sun band performs at Hanover Red Men picnic. Abbottstown hosts Kralltown game. Littlestown eighth grade, Memorial services, and St. Aloysius school basement grave discovery noted. Also reports on farm sales, church meetings, announcements, and upcoming events across Littlestown, McSherrystown, Abbottstown, and nearby towns.

Carl Brady Edgegrove St. Mary's Catholic Church York Locust Gap John Mahony New Oxford Baltimore Eorning Sun Newsboy Sixty Pieces Hanover Tribe of Red Men Farmers’ Grove Abbottstown East Berlin Kralltown Littlestown Thomas York Springs M. E Fifth District Sunday School Association Bermudian St. Aloysius School United Brethren Church Mt. Carmel W. H. Egge Order Daily Vacation Bible School Co. I. Bushey Latimore Township Charles S. Gartman Resta Brough York Springs Teachers Commercial Beckley College Harrisburg McSherrystown Fire Company Fred V. Baker Mt. Pleasant William P. Baker George S. Nagle Lehigh University Bethlehem S. A. Nagle Stokes’ Garage Hanover Overland George Ransom George Carr Joseph Witters New Chester Robert Myers Hampton J. Preston Smith McSherryst William Young C. H. Moose Chettysburg David Clousher Sel Iva J. Young Young Pete Groft McSherrystown Oklahoma City Yete Mesherrystown Sherden St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals St. Paul's Lutheran Church McSherrystowhn Scl- Hey Foxy Harry Collins H. S. Reigly Edgar R. Leister Clayton Cromer Walter D. Guss

New Oxford Wins in Tenth in Scoring Clash

New Oxford surged to a 6 3 ten inning win over Midway as they rallied with two big runs in the 10th. Kinneman and Kuhn pitched well for their sides and McCadden scored on a walk and steal plus Brown delivered a clutch single.

New Oxford Midway Kinneman Kuhn McCadden Bob Brown Moul Brown N. C. Diamond Janette

Stork News: Multiple Births Reported in Gettysburg Area

The notice lists families from Gettysburg and nearby towns announcing newborn daughters and sons. Names include James Strickhouser, George Kintzing, Myra Wilson, Donald Raffensperger, Jacob Lower, George Hoffmeins, H Theodore Jennings, Charles Hofe, F J McGlaughlin, Regina Breighner, George Gotwalt, and Margaret Ickenrode, with births occurring in various months.

James Strickhouser Gettysburg George H. Kintzing Hanover Myra Wilson Donald Raffensperger Jacob Lower George Hoffmeins Abbottstown H. Theodore Jennings Gettysurg Charles Hofe Littlestown F. J. McGlaughlin Philadelphia McLaughlin Regina Breighner George A. Gotwalt Itanover Gotwalt Margaret Ickenrode

Mixed local notices from York Springs area unfold

The article lists transfers, retirements, and events: C E Pearson sells land in York Springs to John A Cleaver. Dr Francis Harvey Greene to speak at Littlestown High School commencement. class day exercises with 20 students, valedictorian Catherine Straley, salutatorian Evelyn Stover. Community events include an entertainment at Paradise Protectory Abbottstown. Reber family news, Odd Fellows memorials in Lavergene Cemetery with Rev J Harold Little as speaker. Local moves and job changes include Allen Starr moving to Harrisburg office, Dean Keagy returning from Marmasnutten Academy, and Karl Hassler joining Procter Gamble in Cincinnati. Also Grace Lutheran Church Children Day in Two Taverns, Kiwanis delegate to Toronto, and Abbottstown residents relocating to Hanover.

C. B. Pitzer Gettysburg Soli Cumberland Township C. FF. Harner Homer Edward Weikert Howard Spalding Coolidge KE. M. Biddle, Jr Carlisle Adams County McPherson Annie C. McPherson John C. Shearer Paul King Ellis Baker Ladies’ Aid Society St. Luke's Church Emmanuel Reformed Church Abbottstown A. P. Frantz Mervin Beulah Bishop Maria Kushman York Springs Huntsdale Amos Sponseller Catawissa Harry Wildasin Edward F. Spangler Littlestown Irvin Reindollar Zion Lutheran Church Fairfield State Department of Highways Wilo Mt. Joy Township Baltimore ‘Pike Hoffman Board of Trustees Gettysburg College St. Joseph MesSherrystown Howard Shriver Whitechurch St. Joseph's Academy MecSherrystown Philip R. McDevitt D. D Harrisurg Mary McCaffrey Helen G. Sneernger Bernetta C. Carter Lorimon M. Carter King Carter Carter Hyves Maine Lillian H. Rogers Lester H. Rogers Jim Hanover Mary Miller Stewart Sinner Rebeccca Miller Thomas Corcoldan Thomas Matterness Waynesboro Littlestownh St. Mark's St James St Luke's John L. Sheate Hanover Matternese Waynesboro Reformed Church Samuel Beck Blain York Adams Counties Catholic Woman's Club House Harrisburg New Oxford Dallastown Gettysbug Vanvover Mesherrystown Herman WV. Storick Rebeccan Milory Becher C. E. Pearson John A. Cleaver Francis Harvey Greene Pennington Seminary For Littlestown High School Catherine Straley Evelyn Stover Paradise Protectory Hugh Rebert F. & M. College Lancaster Quinten Rebert White Hall Gettysburg Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Lavergreen Cemetery J. Harold Little The Pines Lutheran Church Kenneth Walter A. Munshour Cleardale Allen Starr William F. Starr Bell Telephone Company Philadelphia John Hunt Prof. Unger Mr. Hirt Dean Keagy Mrassanutten Academy Woodstock Litlestown Harvey Myers Percy McMaster Craumem Craumer Grace Lutheran Church Y. A. Bollinger West Palm Beach McSherrystown Toronto Canada

Teachers Named for Biglerville Public Schools

The Biglerville school board completed the teaching corps for the coming year with new and retained staff at raised salaries. High school staff includes Raffensperger as principal, Stock as vice principal, Yost English and music, Miss Larson languages, Miss Berg commercial subjects, and Mrs Fidler history. Grade teachers include Peters, Orner, and Pensyl. Enrollment reaches 146 with 21 seniors and 43 freshmen signed up. Two new classrooms to be added. tax rate set at 14.5 mills for schools and 4.5 mills for bonds plus $3.50 per capita tax. annual maintenance budget about $18,000.

Biglerville Corps of Baglerville High School Charles I. Raffensperger Leslie V. Stock Charles V. Yost Martha J. Larson Philipsburg Miss Berg Ida L. Omstead Susquehanna University Margaret H. Peters Liglerville Gettysburg Catherine Daniels West Darby

Deaths continued from page one in Hampton area notices

Obituaries for Hampton and surrounding townships report the deaths of Hampton resident Mrs. Chronister aged 67 and her husband who died earlier. Cumberland Township farmer George A. Spangler, 52. infant William Andrew Sinner, 7 months. Hanover widow Mrs. Ann Newman 76. Elizabeth Murphy 79. Henry C. Jones 76. and infant Mary Louise Duttera 2, with funeral details and survivor lists.

Hampton John Myers East Werlin William and Margaret Deardorff Chronister H. B. Chronister Johnstown John Myyers Berlin Con William Deardorff Myers Home Edward Heutz Reformed Church Hampton Cemetery George A. Spangler Cumberland Township Spangler Peach Orchard Henry Sarah H Plank) Spangler Jennie Trostle Ruth Sarah Grace Harvey Spangler Laura C. Deardorff Arendtsville Wa Spangler Gettysburg Robert Spangler William Andrew, Jr William A Sinner East Berlin Catherine Irene Helen Red Lion Church Harry Houtz Ann Newman Chharles Newman Charles BE. Sarbaugh Hanover Jacob Cathherine Eisenhart) Melhorn Jacob E. Melhorn McSherrystown A. H. Melhorn Edward L. Melhorn Harrisburg Elizabeth Murphy G. C. Murphy York Henry C. Jones Mary“Louise Duttera William C Bessie M. Duttera Mt. Olivet

Hanover couples wed per marriage licenses list

Marriage licenses show Claude J. Laughman and Lydia A. Stambaugh of Hanover. Lawrence T. Rutter Abbottstown and Florence C. Mummert Hanover. Arthr R. Lewis and Roberta E. Sursrick, Hanover. Paul M. Coombs York and Grace Kreniggler Hanover. Charles W. Burgard and Ada J. Mummert of East Berlin at Harrisburg.

Claude J. Laughman Lydia A. Stambaugh Hanover Lawrence T. Rutter Abbottstown Florence C. Mummert Arthr R. Lewis Roberta E. Sursrick Paul M. Coombs York Grace Kreniggler Charles W. Burgard Ada J. Mummert East Berlin Harrisburg

Local Notes From Heidlersburg Area Community News

W Brown of near Heidlersburg buys Ezra Brame property near Heidlersburg totaling three acres under private terms. Sunday services set for June 13 at Hampton 10 am Pines 2 pm and Heidlersburg 7 30 pm with Rev J Harold Little.dozens of local names attend, travel, or recover from illnesses across Heidlersburg Gettysburg and nearby towns.

W. HH. Brown Heidlersburg Ezra Brame Hampton the Pines J. Harold Little George Decker Five Points Warner Hospital Velma Weaver Ward Houck Mae Lady Gettysburg John Haverstick W. H. Brown Waynesboro Clarence Shull Kenneth Shull Verna Shull New Chester Wellsville Charles Myers and York William F. Shu Belmont St. Mark’s Lutheran S William F. Shull, Sr Wm. Shull, Jr Iamory Cassat Oris Cooley Charles Snyder Gettysbourg Frank Deatrick Emily Palmyra Mary Trimmer Belle Neely Lancaster W. W. Neely Jeff McIntire Paul Geo Milchimes Walter Fink Emigsville Kathryn Winand Chas. Winand Hanover Elizabeth Leivelsperger Lovina Winand Eph. Griest Shirs A. H. Kready Orrtanna C. A. Brame Edward Dennis Jacob Dennis Florence Dennis John Winand J. G. Hoffman New Oxford Edward Eby Middletown John Stock Madaline Shank Wm. Shank Aspers David Kime East Berlin John Kime Harvey Groupe Hunterstown John Groupe Jacob Myers Alvin Groupe John Bolin Lawrence Gulden Pine Run Alvin Mummert Harry Cooley Abbottstown Luther Minter Alda Minter Ralph Fair William D. Gulden Gulden G. A. Raffensperger Straban Luther Thomas Mr. Thomas Mummasburg Ruth Margaret Milhimes Theron J. Miller Granite Leroy Milhimes Gettysburg R. D Theron Miller Granite Station John W. Asper Hope Asper Denton Wright Claire Harry H. Axe Robert Pork J. B. Asper Dallastown Wilmert Nace Katherine Winand Joseph Withers L. G. Stauffer

Three Arrested on Rum Charges in Gettysburg Area

Gettysburg and Littlestown residents were arrested after weekend crashes and alleged drunk driving. Ernest Gouker of Littlestown and Archie Clay of Gettysburg faced vehicle under the influence charges. Henry Flemming dealt with drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Clay fired at a residence. five shells found. Clay, Gouker, and Flemming jailed in Adams county.

Gettysburg Littlestown Ernest W. Gouker Archie Clay Henry Flemming Gouker Harney Road Clay Emmitsburg Carrie Miller Flemming Robewolt Adams County Miller Eastern Penitentiary

Local court rounds up DUI, disorderly conduct, gun charges

Ernest Gouker of Littlestown posted $500 bail after being charged with operating under the influence. Henry Flemming of Gettysburg pleaded guilty to drunkenness and disorderly conduct, fined $10 with $6 costs. Clay held for court in $3,000 bail on four counts including firearms and assault. another count for drunkenness and disorderly conduct led to $10 and $30 days, with other bail requests ranging up to $1,000. case to August grand jury with pending jail until bail likely.

Justice Appler Ernest W. Gouker Littlestown Henry Flemming Gettysburg Clay Justice Apples

Corpse Rises as He Is Trusted for Care

An apparently dead man, Levi Hoops, 59, surprised a York party including Herb Kain, Oscar Altland, and George Heller when a cat sprang from the bed and Hoops sat up asking why they disturbed him. Ill from moonshine, Hoops was deemed alive and was taken to York hospital ward for treatment.

Herb B. Kain Society For the Protection of Children and Aged Persons York Oscar Altland York County George Heller Bald Hill Levi Hoops Hoops

Reverend Stauffer resigns Mt Wold Lutheran charge

The Rev. Stauffer resigned as pastor of the Mt. Wold Lutheran charge to devote his work to supply duties rather than a regular assignment. The heroic dead in Pines cemetery were honored Saturday with a parade and an ovation by Rev. J. Harold Little. Rain shortened events, the festival moved to the schoolhouse and about $15 was raised. planning continues for a repeat festival next Saturday evening.

Wolf Rolling Green Snyder County Stauffer Mt. Wold

Biglerville Hose Company Picnic and Festival Held July 3

The Biglerville hose and truck company plans its annual picnic and festival for Saturday July 3 with community activities and meals locally announced.

Biglerville Hose,truck Company

For Sale Five Homes On Pleasant Street In New Oxford

Five new homes on Pleasant Street New Oxford are offered for sale. Easy payment plans available through Dr G B Spotz at 30 South Queen Street York and C Tilden Myers New Oxford Pa. Contact them for details.

New Pleasant Street New Oxford G. BH. Spotz South Queen Street York C. Tilden Myers

Lightning Hits Brushtown Area Barn During Storm

A severe electrical storm struck near Brushtown on Wednesday evening and a bolt hit the Alvin Duttera farm barn damaging the corral and about 75 feet of cement road. No one was hurt as Mr. Duttera and his family, who were on their porch, escaped injury. The farm was formerly owned by Joseph Neiderer of Midway.

Alvin Duttera Brushtown Mr. Duttera Duttera Joseph Neiderer Midway

Hospital Patients and Admissions Across Local Hospitals

Miss Hope Bream of Carlisle is convalescing after an operation at West Side sanitorium. Mrs C B Gardner of York Springs transferred to City Hospital in Harrisburg. Mrs Luther C Plank of Table Rock, wife of the county clerk, admitted to Warner Hospital. condition not serious.

Hope Bream Carlisle Sr West Side Park C. B. Gardner York Springs City Hospital Harrisburg Luther C. Plank Table Rock Warner Hospital

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Sampson Kepner

Mrs. Rampmond Wolfe thanks all who assisted during illness and at funeral for her mother Mrs. Sampson Kepner and for the floral tributes.

Sampson Kepner Rapmond Wolfe

Thanks for support during illness and funeral of Mary Ellen

Mr and Mrs Jos M Miller express deep gratitude to all who assisted during Mary Ellen Miller's illness and funeral, acknowledging every act of kindness and support shown to the family.

Mary Ellen

FOR SALE Local vehicles and farm equipment available

FOR SALE Deering binder two horse in good running order at your own price Bell Phone CHAS POTTER R2 New Oxford. FOR SALE Light Ford Truck at West End Garage Lincolnway New Oxford. FOR SALE Steel tire Surrey in good condition Mrs Ellen Shriver BE High St New Oxford. USED CARS FOR SALE 1924 Chevrolet sedan 1923 Chevrolet coupe 1923 Chevrolet touring 1922 Chevrolet sedan 1923 Chevrolet one ton truck 1924 Ford touring 1923 Ford coupe 1922 Ford sedan These cars are all in very good condition and can be bought at right prices Easy time payments if desired Get Tysburg Sales and Service 57 York Street Gettysburg.

Deering Binder Steel-tire Surrey Ellen Shriver High St New Oxford Gettysburg York Street

Wanted Boxwood High Price Paid by N firm

WANTED Boxwood highest prices paid by N firm. Write to J. L. WEIGAND Hampton Pa. Corn for sale About 500 bits of fine yellow shelled corn for sale. 6-24 Cc. E. WINAND Bell Phone 50-R2 New Chester. For sale Broad sow and seven fine pigs also 50 lb shoat and some rabbit hounds cheap to quick buyers. 1-10-31 J. F. RAU Near New Chester New Oxford R4.

J. L. Weigand Hampton, Pa E. Winand Bell Phone New Chester J. F. Rau New Oxford

Piano bargains and vehicle sales in Hanover area

Slightly used pianos offered by Weaver Piano Store at 9 Baltimore St Hanover with several models listed. Local car dealer Oakland Pontiac advertises 1920 Ford coupe 175, 1923 Ford four door 425, 1922 Oakland touring 420, 1918 Dodge touring 300. Also rental notice for a Lincolnway West dwelling and washing services.

York York Strait Mercer Stultz Weaver Baltimore St Hanover Oakland-Pontiac S. & &S Bank Lane

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