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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
14
The New Oxford item, published Thursdays by H. J. Smith, lists subscription at 81.00 per year in advance or 40.00 if not prepaid. Discontinuance may occur only by publisher option and all arrears must be paid. Advertisements priced reasonably with yearly discounts offered for continuous advertisers.
The price fixing committee of the Adams County Merchants Association announced new weekly prices for June 10. Wheat flour and rye flour sell wholesale at 10 per barrel and retail at 135 per eighth sack, sugar at 9 cents per pound, with some items priced below wholesale due to prewar profit rules. The list was set at a Tuesday meeting and will be updated each Tuesday for the coming week.
Sunbury, Pa June 5 A traveling salesman N W Hoffnagle sought a divorce from his wife in Northumberland county court claiming desertion after a life of letters from women calling him Dearie and signing with bushels of kisses He testified to adviser lawyer guidance to provide support for four children and admitted receiving letters and meeting women while calling them friends The jury returned a verdict for the wife after a six minute deliberation Images and stories of Hoffnagle’s "pastime" were presented but the court records show no serious affairs. The article also notes local tank deliveries at Gettysburg and models used for demonstration purposes at Camp Colt.
A series of weddings reported from Gettysburg Emmitsburg Hanover and nearby areas includes Edna O Bowers marrying Werman August Keller in Philadelphia and Sarah M Sheely marrying Harry Titus in Harrisburg. Other nuptials include Mary Bernadette Ickenrode to James Lester Topper at St Josephs Emmitsburg and Ralph C B Duce tying with Estella Humbert in Baltimore.
Miss Marian Smith of Columbia and New Oxford underwent successful appendicitis surgery with improving condition. Ruth Smith also had the same procedure while living in New Oxford. Other area youths and residents faced tonsil and adenoid removal, sanatorium treatments, and a Major career change as J Dale Viehl resigns York post to lead White Plains schools.
The Rev. Doherty, pastor of the York Springs M. I. charge, had a narrow escape last Friday when his runabout skidded on Duggs Mall near Bend ersville and overturned. He escaped uninjured, though the top and nose of the vehicle were twisted.
A seller outlines available stock of Wash Dress fabric in 5000 yards with various kinds, colors, and patterns. The pitch asks if customers can be accommodated and notes every yard was contracted before today's price advance.
Harrisburg draft headquarters ordered no more time extensions for farmers and existing stays will end. Adams County reports no orders but warns stays may not keep harvesters at home if Class J is exhausted. June 24 draft calls will affect many in Class J, with risks of renewed farmer selections. Curtis Smith of McSherrystown was fined $10 after speeding in Hanover. Mrs Goldie Lite of Hanover was charged with assault and battery against her minor child and other offenses. she posted bail for a hearing.
Judge Witmer sentences Maud Seppo and Helen Ketterman of I Hanover to 80 days in York County jail and George Washington to a $50 fine. William Barnes of Gettysburg gets 60 days in Adams County jail. Gus Rang and Hayes Timmons of Sherrystown receive 80 days each in Adams County jail for furnishing liquor to soldiers. Frank B. Sutton resigns from G W Weaver & Son Gettysburg to join Pennsylvania Dye and Bleach Works. Ralph D. Streing named to replace him. County food administrator J H Markley notes a federal rule allows six pounds of flour per person per month in exchange for wheat. households with a wife and children may receive more, with cash or credit for the remainder.
Mr and Mrs Charles Dougherty of York welcomed a daughter. Private and Mrs George Yealy near Hunterstown welcomed a son. Mr and Mrs Harry Walter near Gulden Station welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs J F Larson Westigh Street welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs Carl Breighner Poplar Street welcomed a son. Mr and Mrs Geo T Felty Pleasant Street welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs I Bellen Abbotts Town welcomed a daughter. Mr Bellen serves with the American J I in France. Mrs Bellen is daughter of Mr and Mrs Jr A Altland. Mr and Mrs J A Eckert Hotel Hampton Hampton welcomed a daughter.
Rev. Geo W Nicely of Hanover elected president of the Adams County Conference West Penna Lutheran Synod at St Johns church Abbottstown. Officers named include Secretary I C Sternat and Treasurer Rev EE Stock sleger. Prof George W Peffer of Coudersport Pa elected principal of Hanover High School with salary of 1500 dollars per year.
The sick list notes Flemming of Carlisle pike near Hanover is improving after several weeks of illness. Mrs. Benjamin Reinecker of Hamilton township remains in serious condition due to paralysis. Mrs. Albert A. Groft near Mt. Rock shows no improvement from paralysis. John T. Zeigler of East Berlin, previously critically ill from complications, is improving.
Foster Cline sold his Tyrone township farm to George Lobaugh for 2500. Possession is set for April 1, 1919 as Cline plans to move to Carlisle. A toll gate house on Lincoln Highway east of Abbottstown with about one acre was sold at public sale Thursday afternoon to Charles Ferry for 425.
A marriage license was issued in Hagerstown to Walter A. Ohler of Littlestown and Mamie R. Seiss of Graham Md. In Baltimore Ralph C B Duce 31 and Estella J Humbert 25 both of Jinnover were granted a license.
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