Local Happenings and Notices in New Oxford Item
June 15 1906 local notes report a June 11 birth near town a daughter. Typhoid convalescence for Geo Hugg. St Joseph’s Bonneauville picnic Aug 4 1906. Parochial schools closed a successful term. Homes repainted and new pavement laid. Auto ad for Foolish Wagon from Harrisburg Co. Julia Ann Michael oldest Hanover resident at 93. Rib injuries from plow and rail yard bruise. Mrs Hannah Malone to Philadelphia hospital for tumor removal. Advertisements for G W Weaver & Son and Pittsburg Steel Co fences. Old Kentucky I W Harper whiskey sold locally. LeRoy Myers injured painting a house. Peach growers worry over cherry June drop with potential half crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's
Bonneauville
Immaculate Conception
Golbrecht
Philadelphia Street
M. G. Golestock
Wagner
West High Street
Harrisburg Auto Co
Julia Ann Michael
Lewis Michael
Hanover
Local Notices and Accidents Reported in June Listings
Beginning June 18 sales of Figured and Plain Lawns at 4c per yard commence, with the sale set for June 25 by Wretz Bros. & Frey, 83 Balto. St. Hanover. Mrs. Amos Spangler of Menallen injures a finger while cutting bread. Dr. Smith dressed the wound. Gettysburg encampment of the Department of Pennsylvania G A R to be held in Easton amid local opposition. Clamence Morrison injured by cutting a vein while clearing copperheads near Bendersville. he killed four snakes and sustained a leg gash. Pigeon Hills report and damage from local Jocuate insects. tree damage noted as more ferocious than prior infestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wretz Bros. & Frey
Balto
St. Hanover
Amos Spangler
Menallen
Dr. Smith
Clamence Morrison
Bendersville
Adams County Club Wins Charter for Hunting Grounds
Adams County men form the Arentaville and Buchanan Hunting Club after being granted a charter. The club will hunt on their own property and share title to a large mountain tract of about 1300 acres near the old Iltenberger saw mill, with headwaters of the Conocheague on the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Arendtaville
Buchan Valley
Artaville and Buchanan
Iltenberger
Opinion Holds Ter rapin Law Not Bind Snapping Turtles
Deputy Attorney General Frederick W. Fleitz states the terrapin law does not apply to snapping turtles and argues there is no closed season for them. The ruling implies snapping turtles may be caught year round unless another law governs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Fleitz
Fence Law Manages Cattle and Fowl Trespass
The fence law requires fencing your own cattle and fowls but not your neighbor's animals. Trespassers on a neighbor's property may be killed with no remedy. Dogs may be destroyed after the owner is given notice to restrain them.
Harrover Man Returns Home After Eight Weeks in York Hospital
George A. Trone of Harrover comes home from York hospital where he has been for eight weeks. He was visiting his daughter in York city two months ago when he slipped on a pavement and broke the knee cap of his right leg. He is now able to walk with crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Trone
Harrover
York Hospital
Mr. Trone
York City
Oil Firm Plans Immediate Drill Project at Field
The South Mountain Oil and Develop ing Company will begin drilling soon after arranging with an expert oil man to supervise all work. They expect full rig and equipment on site and will start within a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Mountain Oil and Developing Company
Freight brakeman injured after slip on Edgemont engine pilot
John Rhaetzel a freight brakeman attempted to jump onto the pilot of an engine at Edgemont Monday when his foot slipped and was caught between the pilot and cross ties. He was dragged about 100 feet and suffered a broken right leg in two places below the knee and a crushed heel. The leg bone was crushed though the skin remained unbroken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rhaetzel
W. M
Edgemont
W C 22 P O S A anniversary exercises at Pfeiffer's grave
The 20th anniversary exercises of W. C 22 P O S A in Pfeiffer's grave were brief due to threats of rain. The parade began around two o'clock despite a looming storm, with a heavy thunderstorm and rain ending the event. Attendance was sizable given the weather. That evening lightning struck near J Hahn's home on the Beckman farm, killing 53 young chickens. no other damage occurred.
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W. C
Pfeiffer
J. Hahn
Beckman
White Run School House
Mountpleasant Township
Local Justice Fines Three in McSherrystown Cruelty Case
Justice Straley fined Chas Rider and Harry Myers, both of McSherrystown, and Chas in a cruelty to animals case. Each defendant paid $10 and costs. A separate hearing for Edward Unger of Hanover resulted in a $10 fine and costs for cruelty to animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Rider
Harry Myers
McSherrystown
Justice Straley
Edward Unger
Hanover
Defendent
Fire report leads to mistaken identity tale
A reporter sent to cover a residence fire in a neighboring town arrives at the door and learns the family is out. The maid explains a fire last evening has been extinguished, but the journalist remains unaware, exposing a humorous mix up in newsroom routine.
Narrow escape for Grattysbury man on tricycle ride
Maurice Fox of Grattysbury had a close call Tuesday afternoon while riding a tricycle in the National Cemetery. He sped toward the Soldiers' National Monument, failed the turn, toppled into the grass, and the machine fell on him, cutting above the left eye and injuring his shoulder. Medical aid was given and he is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Fox
Grattysbury
National Cemetery
Soldiers’ National Monument
Fox
Mr. Fox
Swarthmore Freshman Drowns in Crum Creek Swim
Blaire Passmore of Butte Montana a Swarthmore College freshman drowned while swimming Crum Creek near Philadelphia Saturday morning. John C. Tanger of Hanover survived with help from G H Van Cott who dived and pulled Tanger to the surface as Passmore sank after grappling with Tanger in mid creek. Neither Passmore nor Tanger could swim well.
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Crum Creek
Blaire
Passmore
Butte
Mont
Swarthmore College
Philadelphia
John C. Tanger
Hanover
G. H. van Cott
Tanger
van Cott
For Rent Dwelling House and Store Room in New Chester
For Rent Dwelling House and store room in New Chester with possession given in April. For particulars call on or address di Myses New Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Chester
Myses
New Oxford
Hamilton man’s horse wrecks railing at Eagle Hotel
Monday evening Jacob Slothower from Hamilton township tied his horse to the Eagle Hotel railing. Startled by an automobile at the circle the horse bolted and the railing collapsed, breaking the buggy shaft but causing no injuries. Onlookers stirred as the horse fell into the gutter and was quickly righted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Slothower
Hamilton Township
Eagle
Dicks Leaves Hotel Hanover For Boarding House Plans
Mr N M Dicks son in law of Mr W B Myers of Pitt Street left Sperrow Point Md last October and moved to Hanover with his family. He has discontinued the hotel business and will open a first class boarding house. P H Strubinger owner of Hotel Hanover will operate the hotel again.
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N. M. Dicks
W. B. Myers
Pitt Street
Sperrow’s Point
Hanover
Hotel Hanover
Register and Recorder
D. F. Steffy
Carlisle Street
P. H. Strubinger
Children’s Day Service At Reformed Sunday School
Last Sunday evening the Reformed Sunday school held a Children’s Day service titled The Bannerd Host. The children sang and recited well, under Primary teacher Mrs. S. J. Wolf. A large audience attended despite threatening weather. church decor featured flowers and potted plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Sunday School
S. J. Wolf
Dog Attack On Girl Sparks Owner Responsibility Question
Wiss Rees Shuman reports a dog belonging to Elizabeth Keller attacked a girl on Philadelphia Street Tuesday morning. The dog, described as dangerous, tore her clothing and bit her right elbow, with prior biting incidents noted. The owners’ liability and need to confine the animal are questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiss Rees Shuman
Town
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Keller
Injured Boy Hit By Windlass At Gettysburg Slaughter House
Twelve year old Ean Stroup son of Mr and Mrs George Stroup of Gettysburg was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon at the Morgan Mickley slaughter house when a windlass struck his nose and skull as he raised a steer. He was knocked unconscious, bled heavily, and remained in serious condition, though expected to recover after several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ean] Stroup
George Stroup
Gettysburg
Morgan Mickley B
Narrow Escape In Bittinger Horse Incident
In Bittinger on June 8, William Nace and Alexander Miller narrowly escaped serious harm when a ferocious horse they were riding near Hoke's lime quarries was spooked by a pump blast and pitched toward a sixty foot pump hole. The horse fell, saving the riders from likely deaths.
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Bittinger
Wm. Nace
Alex. Miller
Nace
Hoke
Miller
Mr. Nace
Nace and
Man Kicked by Horse Near Hanover Injures Ribs and Lung
Henry Myers, tenant on Henry Sell’s farm along the Littlestown pike near Hanover, was kicked Friday evening while unhitcing a horse from a wagon. The two hind legs struck his stomach and chest, leaving him unconscious for about half an hour. Dr. M. M. Fleagle said two ribs were cracked and his left lung slightly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Myers
Henry Sell
Littlestown Pike
Hanover
Mr. Myers
M. M. Fleagle
Morose Murderer Eyler Hides From View in Gettysburg Jail
Eyler, the killer of Howard Miller of Two Taverns, lies on a couch under a sheet in his Gettysburg jail cell. He speaks only to officials when spoken to and has refused shaving, raising fears he might cut his throat during the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa. Eyler
Howard Miller
Gettysburg
Fire destroys barn at Black Rock in York County
Sunday afternoon lightning struck the Charles E. Monath barn near Black Rock York County and the building and contents were entirely consumed. The stock was saved except for one cow that returned into the flames. Loss set at 1500 with partial insurance.
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Charles E. Monath
Black Rock
York County
Severe Storm Widespread Damage Report Across County
A Saturday evening storm brought heavy rain and high winds with lightning that stunned Mr. James Sillick and injured his daughter while killing a dog at their home between Biglerville and Arendtsville. In Roths Mills two horses died in a barn fire started by lightning, while a York Springs barn roof blew off. Fruit trees suffered damage but may still yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sillick
Biglerville
Arendtsville
J. H. Asper
York Springs
Local Social Notes Highlight Town Visitors and Graduates
Mrs. Rebecca Caster returns home from Baltimore after six months away. Numerous visits unfold with Ghos Glasecock of Baltimore calling, and families from Latimore Gettysburg Glen Rock and Mount Pleasant township sharing time with locals. Grandson Starry Becker visits, weddings noted, and students from Franklin and Marshall College and Metzgers College mentioned alongside relatives visiting and traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Caster
Baltimore
Ghos. Glasecock
John Day
Roy
Latimore
Joseph Hoover
Pitt Street
Glen Rock
Pius Miller
Lou Wills
Gettysburg
O. A. Smith
Hanover Street
Matters
Hanover
Mary Smith
Helen Shultz
Lettie Gulden
Wm. D. Gulden
Starry Becker
Bettie Diethl
A. C. Diehl
Pittsteet
Metzgers College
Carlisle
Henry J. Smith
Philadelphia Street
M. J. Smith
Columbia
John Diehl
Penna. .R
H. E. Longle
East Highr Street
A. W. Himes
Mise Ruth
Mt. Joy
Lancaster County
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster
John W. Sheetz
Jd. L. Sheetz
Sheetz
Missee Mable
Marion
Grace Bareis
Columbus
Ohio
Bessie Mauger
Philadelphia
P. Mauger
Jessie
Harrisburg
Church Notices Listing Local Services And Schedules
Local churches publish service times Sunday School and youth activities with pastors named Rev. Guo Laurier Maucer Hartman and J O Thoupsoy. Weekday prayers Mass and benediction are scheduled with additional midweek gatherings for the different congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Guo. N. Laurier
St. Paul Reformed Church
C. E. Society
P. m
Rug
P. Maucer
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth
W. W. Hartman
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
J. O. Thoupsoy
York man dies in Philadelphia trolley car crash
Henry C. Mitzel aged 27 of York was hired Sunday morning as a motorman and killed in a trolley car accident in Philadelphia. He leaves a wife and four children.
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Henry C. Mitzel
York
Philadelphia
Mitzel
Deaths of Salome Marshall and Rebecca Baker
Miss Salome Marshall aged 29 years 10 months died at her mother Mrs Susan Marshall’s home near town after a tuberculosis illness. Funeral Friday at 9 00 AM Requiem High Mass at Church of the Immaculate Conception officiated by Rev Michael Noel with interment at Conewago Chapel. Mrs Rebecca Baker sister of Mrs M B Wiley died suddenly Sunday week in Mechanicsburg aged 68.
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Salome Marshall
Susan Marshall
Hanover Road
Town
Church of the Immaclate Conception
Michael Noel
Church of the Jesus
Philadelphia
Conewago Chapel
Rebecca Baker
M. B. Wiley
East Berlin
Mechanicsburg
Obituary Notices From Get tysburg and Hanover Area
Dr Basil Biggs died at his Get tysburg home at 5 o clock Wednesday age 86 9 26. Margaret Appler aged 1 daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Appler Mount Joy township died in Baltimore pneumonia. Julia Baugher Wortz wife of Henry Shultz died Hanover 5 50 p m Wednesday June 6 cancer age 61 1 26. Mary Jane Cress wife of Daniel Benner died Hanover 5 45 a m Thursday complications age 74 4 10. Survived by husband six children William Leister Gettysburg daughter. Gatharine Cary Arendtsville died Friday morning 7 30 aged 78.
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Basil Biggs
Gettysburg
Margaret Appler
Joseph Appler
Mount Joy Township
Baltimore
Julia Baugher Wortz
Henry Shultz
Hanover
Geo. W. Emmett
York Springs
Mary Jane Cress
Daniel Benner
William Leister
Gatharine Cary
Arendtsville
Obituary notices for Cornelius Jacobs and Carrie Wilt
Cornelius Jacobs a respected citizen and retired farmer dies at his East Berlin home on June 7 at age 75 from liver ulceration. Survived by his wife three sons Harry Chas William and daughter Mrs Clarence Ruff. Funeral June 10 at 9 a m at the house with interment at Holtzschwam church. Carrie Wilt daughter of Mrs Agnes Walt dies at McSherrystown June 9 after a ten week illness age 31 10 9. She was a Cigarmakers Union member, survived by mother three sisters and two brothers.
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Cornelius Jacobs
East Berlin
Harry Jacobs
Chas
Hampton
William
Cleveland
Ohio
Clarence A. Ruff
Holtzschwam Church
O. P. Shellheimer
Carrie Wilt
Agnes Walt
McSherrystown
Cigarmakers’ Union
John Eltz
Frank Iltz
MecSherrystown
Blanche Wilt
Joseph Wilt
Hannover
Frank Wilt
Local Nuptials Highlight Grooms Smith and Schonter Families
Harry Joseph Smith, head butcher at Gise's Meat Market, and Amelia Veronica Noel wed at Conewago Chapel in a 6 AM Monday ceremony presided by Rev. Halstermeyer. Edna Smith served as bridesmaid and Augustus Felty as groomsman. A breakfast followed at the bride’s home. Also united in marriage, Charles L. Sichonter and Wiss Betella Lawrence at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with Mamie Lawrence as bridesmaid and Charles Robert McGuinness as groomsman. A wedding dinner was held at the bride’s home as relatives and friends celebrated the newlyweds’ housekeeping plans in Hanover.
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Harry Joseph Smith
Gise’s
Josephine C. Smith
Near Town
Amelia Veronica Noel
Amelia Noel
Near Mount Rock
Mountpleasant Township
Conewago Chapel
Father Halstermeyer
Edna Smith
Augustus Felty
Charles L. Schonter
Hanover
Devoe Painters Case Involves Portland Builder
A letter to J C Geiselman notes C L Frost of Portland Maine built three similar Deering houses. Frost painted two with lead and oil for 155 dollars each, the third called Deyoe at 125 dollars. The writer predicts the tale will unfold later, accusing Devoe agents of pressuring him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C L Frost
Portland
Deering
Devoe
W. Devoe & Co
Samuel Shirk & Son
Hanover
How About Furnishing Your House
Special low prices advertised for home furnishings invite readers to furnish living spaces. The notice highlights discounts on furniture items and decor across a local store, encouraging shoppers to visit for reduced rates and seasonal deals.
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Fridax
Teaac Geesler
Geo. Hugg
A. G. Milter
Abbottstown
Bronte Sterner
Idaville
Philadelphia & Reading
Hannah Malone
Arendeville
G. W. Weaver & Son
Pittsburg‘Steel Co
Pittsburgh
Gilbert & Son
Kentucky
I. W. Harper Whiskey
J. T. Hersx
LeRoy Myers
Udaville
Eph Taim Plank
Department of Pennsyvania Grand Army of the Republic
Easton
Altoona
New Oxford Fire Company
J. C. Geiselman
Oxford
Z. H. Cashman
Timothy Geed
Timothy Hay
Scott
Nealth
Goth
Steil
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
William Wampler
Kilpatrick Road
Bouneauville
Cedar Ridge
Mountpleasent Township
McCormick Harvester
Mary S, Wampler
Farmers’ Bargain House
Smith’s Street
John Smith
Swartz
Phila
WM. A. Feiser
A. §. Feiser
CBE
Sam. G. Martin
New Oxford, Pa
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