Local notes and incidents from Sunbury and York county
Amelia Fisher of Sunbury aged 101 nearly burned fatally leaning over an oil lamp. In Dover area three cherry trees yield about 15 bushels. Wm Stock of Mountville collected bounty for 72 weasels and 50 goshawks. extra bounty added. Pennsylvania spent over 100 million on automobiles with 100k license tags issued in four years. A large six foot blacksnake attacked Mrs Shewell. her husband killed the reptile. Derrick fall injures Wm Behr fatally at Clarendon. A 13 year old girl from Pittaton marries Joseph Orlando in Scranton amid attendance release questions. A 2-year-old burns from Banner Lye. serious but recovering. Cecil Jackson found dead with gunshot wound near Shawmut. James Hicks attempts suicide at hospital in Hagerstown after self-harm. John Byerly arrested in York with 5268 dollars. fined 10 dollars. Women in West Manheim township help raze a condemned church. plan 12000 dollar new building. Great Conewago Trotting Association leases track at Hunterstown. July 4 race planned. work starts immediately.
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Amelia C. Fisher
Sunbury
August Newman
Dover
Wm. Stock
Mountville
Lebanon County
Pennsylvania
United States
C. H. Shewell
Craleyville
York County
Clarendon
Wm. Behr
Erie
Behr
Mary Medalla
Pittaton
Scranton
Joseph Orlando
Alderman Mullen
John Fitzkee
Blanton Ramsey
Cecil Jackson
Frank Jackson
Shawmut
James Hicks
Halfway
Washington County
Hagerstown
Hicks
Threshermen Hike Rates Across Adams County
Adams County Threshermen Association met in Gettysburg to raise threshing rates effective this fall. Rates vary by locality, with increases of four cents per bushel in northern and western areas and three cents in southern and western parts. Violations face a 50 to 100 dollar forfeit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Threshermen’s Association
Gettysburg
Tate Traction
Accident mars Hanover Lutherans charity auto run
A pleasure auto tour to Loyesville by Hanover Lutherans ended with a collision on Market street bridge in Harrisburg. A motor truck struck the touring car of R. R. McCosh, throwing occupants from the vehicle and injuring Robert McCosh, Mrs. McCosh, Rev. George W. Nicely, and Charlee Fuhrman. Robert suffered a broken left leg. Mrs. McCosh was injured internally. The injured were taken to Harrisburg Hospital. others escaped serious harm. The rest of the party continued to Loyaville unaware of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyesville
Market Street
Harrisburg
R. McCosh
Charlee Fuhrman
Robert
George W. Nicely
Fuhrman
Nicely
Mr. Fuhrman
Robert McCosh
Loyaville
Narrow escape at Goodyear crossing saves auto party
Engineer Cramer of the P and R passenger train due in Gettysburg at 6 35 p m stopped the train with emergency brakes when Grover C Myers of Gardner's Station attempted to cross the Goodyear crossing with friends. The engine step bent. Myers' auto was slightly scarred but no one injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramer
Gettysburg
Goodyear Station
Grover C. Myers
Gardner's Station
Citizen’s Truat Co
Goodyear
Town Council Proceedings June 4 1914
The Town Council met by adjournment with eight members present. Police officer Hensel to serve June 6 1914 with deputies as needed. list of obstruction notices to be provided to the Secretary. Bid from John S Weaver for engine house work rejected. water shutoffs for improper use. water ordinance printed on rent receipts. Bills totaling 43.06 approved. meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Hersls
Brieees Hummer
Livingston
F. Keeney
Wm. E. Hensel
Hensel
John D. Keith
Keq
John S. Weaver
T. E.B
Fragmented OCR Numeric Line Offers Little Context
A lone numeric sequence from OCR lacks readable names, places, dates, or events. No identifiable individuals or organizations are present to form a clear headline or summary.
Adams County Teachers Examinations Set for June 25 and 27
Provisional and professional certificate applicants will take written tests in Gettysburg Meade Building on June 25 and 27 1914. Provisional candidates face core subjects while professional entrants must pass core tests plus two higher branches. Applicants must notify intent five days before exam and bring writing supplies. Certificates not granted before July 14 and tests open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meade
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Larrett
McKeever
Tyarber
Burnham
Carl
Commonwealth
H. Milton Roth
County Baterintendent
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pill Duo Endorsed
Catarrh is claimed as a constitutional disease requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure supposedly works through blood and mucous surfaces and is linked with internal tonics and purifiers. The ad asserts legitimacy, cites a physician now, and recommends purchasing from Druggists for 75 cents, with a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Woman Killed by Log Collapse Near Doncannon
Mrs Mary Stalan died after a heavy log fell on her while loading logs onto a wagon near her home at Doncannon last Thursday. She was taken to Harriaburg hospital in serious condition before succumbing to injuries.
Congregation Votes for New Parsonages at Two Churches
In Arendtaville the election results favored a new parsonage with 77 for and 7 against while Flohre church recorded 102 for a new parsonage and 3 for repairs showing clear preference for new facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arendtaville
Flohre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oxford
Bo. Smith
Bers Kred
Tuursday
John Byerly
Phoenixville
Rawhouser
Gerber
York
Byerly
Sherman
Union Church
West Manheim Township
S. L. Hench
J.H. Hartman
Thoee
Taske
Great Conewago Trotting Association
Hunterstown
Conewago
Henry Zepp
Decker
Conra
Tne
Harry Deatrick
Robert 8. Bell
Galt Weaver
Addison Leer
George Raffengerger
Harry Hulick
Chester Bell
Earl Guise
Wilfred Snyder
George Mosebrook
Glenville
Mosebrook
Samuel Snyder
Hanover
W. M. Railway
Clark Kitner
Maryeville
Kitner
Eitner
Fasiers & Merchants Bank
New Oxford
Centre Square
Adams County
Resources
Sod Trust Cos
Teserve
State of
Adams
Ebors
Pure Food Grocery
Everbody
D. FP
Slentz
Wentz Bros. & Frey
Hanover, PA
Wentz Bros
FREY
Baltimore Street
Waverly
Waverly Oil Works Co
Pittsburgh
Harry Tieman
New Oxford Cemetery
8. F. Keeny
South Peters Street
Alex. Byer
Edwardston Tate
Penna
Peyne James W. Barnitz
William Hersh
Eli
Gettysbore
Emanuel M. Bollinger
Hampton
Edna M. Bollinger
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