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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1915

Page

14

Local Happenings Around Gulden's Station and Nearby Towns

Local brief notes from the area report births in Gulden's Station, Holy Communion at Conewago Chapel, and various community updates. Wheat prices dip to 1.05 per bushel. property transfers occur in Oxford and Hanover. a dog poison incident is noted near New Chester. Stoppages, salaries, and civic items include education posts, judges salaries, and post office appointments. The season opens for bass along Conewago creeks and local commemoration events are planned for Adams County.

Hollinger Named Assistant Principal at Littlestown High

Archie R Hollinger son of Bishop Albert Ollinger of Gettysburg was elected Friday evening as assistant principal of Littlestown High School, succeeding Miss Lydia Hartman who resigned.

Archie R. Hollinger Albert Ollinger Gettysburg Littlestown High School Lydia Hartman

Cow Owned by Mrs Starry Injured in Barn Yard

A valuable cow near Round Hill owned by Mrs Starry fell in the barn yard last Tuesday and broke a front leg. The fracture tire has been reduced and it is believed the cow will be all right in a short time.

Community teachers and bridge project summary

Misses Elsie Eisenhart Alice Wolf and Frances Hollinger of Abbottstown taught the winter at Ebensburg Patton and Oberlin and will spend summer. The beaver creek bridge near Jacobs mill has its concrete work completed using one hundred sixty four barrels of cement for the York and Adams county bridge project.

Elsie Eisenhart Alice Wolf Frances Hollinger Abbottstown Ebsnsburg Patton Oberlin Beaver Creek Jacobs Mill Haseen York and Adams Couny Bridge

Storm Fire Damages Houck House Roof and Siding

Severe storm Sunday afternoon lightning struck a Houck property causing major roof shingles to be torn off and weatherboarding damage at both ends. The blaze was extinguished before further damage occurred.

O. I. M. Houck

Camp 22 to Join Gettysburg July Fourth Parade

Camp 22 of the P O S of A will participate in the parade and other order exercises at Gettysburg on July Fourth. They will be accompanied by the Imperial Order of the Mystic Shrine band.

Order Gettysburg Imp. O. R. M. Band

Barber Kling Hires Jules Adams for Hanover parlors

Barber Geo. A. Klingel hires Jules Adams of York as assistant in Hanover street parlors. Adams, a married man, will move his family here once a house is secured. County Board of Agriculture members selected New Oxford Arendtsville and Fairfield for winter institutes. Littlestown Postmaster Alleman sold his garage to a group of buyers who plan to form a stock company.

Geo. A. Klingel Jules Adams York Hanover Street Mr. Adams Court House A. I. Weidner County Board of Agriculture New Oxford Arendtsville Fairfield Alleman Littlestown Henry Spalding George W. Parr John Minker J. W. Thomas

Miss Hartman Resigns as Littletown High Assistant Principal

Miss Lydia Hartman resigns after four terms as assistant principal of Littletown High School citing ill health as her reason. The resignation takes immediate effect.

Lydia Hartman Littlestown High School Miss Hartman

Eight Year Old Falls Breaks Arm In McSherrystown Barn

Louise Collins daughter of Mr and Mrs H M Collins of McSherrystown slipped from a ladder in William Menges barn Thursday afternoon and fractured her left arm near the wrist. Odd Fellows reunion planners met in Hagerstown to reorganize for this year setting Pen Mar August 5.

Louise Collins H. M. Collins McSherrystown William Menges Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania Maryland District of Columbia Virginia West Virginia Pen-Mar Hagerstown

Doctor of Philosophy Amos Musselman Joins Richard & Co

Amos Musselman who earned a PhD at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore accepts a position with Richard and Co manufacturing chemists of Stamford Connecticut. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J Elmer Musselman of Gettysburg.

Amos

Gettysburg Man Injured By Washing Machine Mishap

Samuel Knox of Gettysburg had his left arm broken between the wrist and elbow on Wednesday morning at the Gettysburg Steam Laundry. He was feeding clothes into an overhead lever set machine when a part snagged the lever and sent the machine into gear, twisting his arm.

Samuel Knox Gettysburg Knox

Toddler Severely Burned In Harrisburg Accident

The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Ray Weaver of Harrisburg formerly Gettysburg sustained critical burns after falling into a tub of boiling water Saturday. He was taken to Harrisburg hospital for treatment.

Ray Weaver Harrisburg Gettysburg

Adams county peach crop expected to be enormous

Reports from the fruit growing districts of Adams county indicate that the crop of peaches this year will be enormous unless something unexpected should happen before the fruit is harvested. Statements from several large fruit growers who have studied current conditions declare that the crop is general.

Adams County

Masons Visit Elizabethtown Home Then Face Storm's Aftermath

About 40 members of Hebrom Lodge 465 F. and A. M. toured the Masonic Home at Elizabethtown in autos. On the return trip they drove a country road between Lancaster and Columbia where a severe afternoon storm caused extensive damage.

Hebrom Lodge Masonic Elizabethtown Lancaster County Lancaster Columbia

Walters buys Reuben Noel property at Square Corner Mt Pleasant

Harry Walters has purchased the Reuben Noel property at Square Corner Mt Pleasant township from John S. Weaver. Walters plans to convert the house into a bungalow and run a general country store at that location.

Harry Walters Storm John S. Weaver Reuben Noel Square Corner Mt. Pleasant Township Mr. Walters

Student installs wireless receiver at home in McSherrystown

Roy Keffer a St Charles Seminary student from Overbrook returns home Tuesday and begins installing a wireless receiving outfit at his parents home in McSherrystown He will be able to receive messages from Arlington Virginia Philadelphia Navy Yard and New York once completed

Roy Keffer St. Charles Seminary Overbrook McSherrystown Arlington, Va Philadelphia Navy Yard New York

Illnesses Tie McSherrystown Family to Local Home and Hospital

John Forry is confined to bed at his McSherrystown home with congestion of the lungs and liver trouble while his wife Mrs. Lucinda Forry lies in York hospital recovering from an appendectomy and possibly facing another operation for internal trouble. The Ferry family formerly resided nearby.

John Forry McSherrystown Lucinda Forry York Hospital Ferry

Barn Raising At Wineman Farm Draws 130 Men

One hundred thirty men helped raise the barn on J. B. Wineman's Franklin township farm on Friday. The oldest participant was Elder C. L. Pfoutz, age 82, from Highland township, seen at the pike poles aiding the longframe raises. Thirty women prepared a tree shade dinner served for all.

J. B. Wineman Franklin Township C. L. Pfoutz Highland Township

Littlestown Girl Injured When Door Closes On Finger

Margaret Krug, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Krug of Littlestown, sustained a severe finger injury at her uncle Robert Mehring’s home. A door slammed by a draught of air caught her left index finger, bruising it badly and making amputation seem necessary.

Margaret Krug Milton Krug Littlestown Robert Mehring

Narrow escape in runaway wagon near New Oxford

Mrs. John Bream of the Melhorn farm on Carlisle road narrowly escaped serious injury when a broken wagon shaft caused a runaway. She was thrown into a mud puddle while trying to check the horse. the wagon bed collapsed and milk was spilled. The horse ended tangled in a wire fence in the Himes woodland with only slight injuries.

John Bream Melhorn Carlisle Road Bream New Oxford

Daughters Narrowly Escape after Mill Race Plunge

Edna and Alice Gardner of Latimore township were thrown from a buggy when a startled horse leapt into the mill tail race at Group’s mill. The buggy overturned trapping them briefly. locals freed them as the horse and vehicle sustained minor damage and the sisters escaped unharmed while Alice suffered bruises.

Edna Alice Gardner Latimore Township T. C. Gardner Alice

Peters Woman Sentenced For Burglary In New Oxford

Lizzie Peters of New Oxford Adams county received six months in jail and a $25 fine after pleading guilty to entering Dr. C. H. Venus’s office on May 5 and stealing morphine tablets a gold necklace and other jewelry valued at $21. She admitted morphine use and the theft occurred while the Venus household was away. Harry Lockenbill, once housekeeper there, was detained but later cleared.

Lizzie Peters New Oxford Adams County C. H. Venus Venus York Peters Harry Lockenbill Lockenbill

Aus tin Neiderert Weds Mamie G Losman in Detroit

News reaches Brushtown that Aus tin Neiderert a young businessman married Mamie G Losman in Detroit Michigan last September. The secret union remained hidden until relatives returned from Michigan last Saturday. Mamie Losman daughter of Mrs Mary Losman taught in Mt Pleasant township schools. The groom son of Mr and Mrs John Neidererr of Brushtown.

Austin Neiderert Brushtown Detroit Michigan Mamie G. Losman Neiderert West Mary Losman Mt. Pleasant Township John Neidererr

Electricity Once More in New Oxford

Mr. Robinson of Hanover Light Heat Power Co canvassed New Oxford last week to gauge interest in electric power and illumination. He reported strong encouragement and that light and power could arrive within three months. A line already reaches Bittinger Station, and residents hope the project becomes a reality for the progressive borough.

Robinson Hanover Light, Heat & Power Co New Oxford Bittinger

Pinned Between Two Cars Injury in Hanover Rail Yard

James Blosser of McSherrystown, a track man for the N C railroad, was injured Monday morning near the tool house in Hanover while removing a hand car. A motor car pin ned him between the two cars causing internal bruising. Dr Bittinger attended and transported him home.

James Blosser McSherrystown N. C. Railroad Hanover Bittinger

Thieves Steal Five Cans of Lard at Farm Home

Bandits entered the Stambaugh residence near Hoke's quarries last Saturday night while the family was away and stole two watches a rifle and five cans of lard. This was the second intrusion in two years with a prior theft from the children's bank.

William IF. Stambaugh J. O. Swartz Hoke’s Quarries Bittingers Station Children’s Bank

Celebrated His First Mass by Father Fink McSherrystown

Father Fink born in McSherrystown returned from six years in Rome where he completed philosophy and theology studies. He celebrated his first Mass at St Marys church with Deacon Philip Colgan and sub deacon P J Enright. He attended St Rita’s Hall Villa Nova before going to Rome with sixteen peers. He is 27 and son of John Fink. Colgan serves as prefect of studies at Villa Nova.

Father Fink McSherrystown Rome St. Mary’s Church Philip Colgan P. J. Enright L. Aug. Reucher St. Rita’s Hall Villa Nova Philadelphia John Fink Colgan

Mrs Ellen M Weaver Dies Suddenly at Home

Mrs Ellen M Weaver wife of John S Weaver died suddenly at her Brush town area home on Sunday at 10 pm from paralysis aged 55 years 2 months 22 days. She retired about 9 pm in good health. a half hour later her breathing altered. A doctor was summoned but she died before arrival. She was a daughter of the late Joseph Kuhn and wife of Littlestown and is survived by husband and children Mrs Paul Staub Joseph R John W Leo B and Emma B Weaver all at home a sister Mrs Catharine Rider of McSherrystown and five brothers Henry Kuhn Square Corner William Kuhn Frederick Augustus Kuhn Mt. Pleasant township Edward Kuhn Mt. Rock and Samuel Kuhn Mt. Pleasant.

Ellen M John S. Weaver Brushtown Littlestown Paul Staub McSherrystown Joseph R John W Leo B Emma B. Weaver Catharine Rider Henry Kuhn Square Corner William Kuhn Frederick Augustus Kuhn Mt. Pleasant Township Edward Kuhn Mt. Rock Samuel Kuhn Mt. Pleasant Henry G. Jacoby Henry Jacoby William Jacoby Richard Withers Harrison Snyder Granville R. Jacoby Oxford Township Julia Jacoby New Oxford Louisa Jacoby

Missed Studebaker Film Chance Noted by York Springs Comet

While filming at the Studebaker home in Adams County the Lincoln Highway crew passed up a chance to feature Rev. L. M. Gardner of York Springs. The piece notes George Gardner and Peter Studebaker began wagon making at that site over 80 years ago with shared origins in the same house, linking the Gardner and Studebaker families.

Lincoln Highway Adams County Studebaker Studebaker Automobile Company York Springs L. M. Gardner George Gardner Peter Studebaker Studebaker Brothers Mr. Gardner Clem. Studebaker

Hospital Patients In York Area Report

Miss Grace Deardorff of East Berlin was admitted to York hospital Friday morning for a surgical operation. D. E. Barnitz, long treated at Mt Hope Sanatorium for valvular heart trouble, has returned home much improved to Mrs. J. O. Swartz Lincoln Way East. James W. Koontz of Mt. Joy township was moved to West Side Sanatorium York for treatment on Monday.

Grace Deardorff East Berlin York Hospital D. E. Barnitz Mt. Hope Sanatorium J. O. Swartz Lincoln Way East James W. Koontz Mt. Joy Township West Side Sanatorium York

Mary Melhorn Frees After Theft Charge In McSherrystown

Evidence insufficient leads to discharge for Mrs. Mary Melhorn of McSherrystown after a warrant, issued on oath of George Cromer, charged her with stealing money. Constable James Sterner arrested her. Justice Lilly heard the case near New Oxford. both parties moved away recently.

The Commonwealth Mary Melhorn McSherrystown James Sterner Squire V. H. Lilly George Cromer Conewago Township Justice Lilly New Oxford

Berlin Junction boy sustains facial injury from nail incident

A young son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kuhn at Berlin Junction was playing at home when he tripped and fell onto a protruding nail in a board, tearing a gash near his mouth requiring several stitches from a local physician.

Joseph Kuhn Berlin Junction

Boy Hurt by Scythe Near East Berlin

Levere Baum, a young son of Irvin Baum, near East Berlin, was severely cut when he inadvertently touched a scythe while an older brother mowed the yard. The wound in his left calf reached the bone and required multiple stitches to repair severed muscles.

Levere Baum Irvin Baum Berlin

Lightning strikes Lutheran church in East Berlin

A bolt of lightning hit the Luth eran church in East Berlin on Tuesday afternoon tearing slate from the roof and causing other damage. Chester Spangler, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Spangler of Littlestown, was among graduates of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy this week.

East Berlin Chester Spangler Howard Spangler Littlestown Philadelphia College of Pharmacy

Death of Gettysburg Cigar Maker Charles A Weirick

Charles A. Weirick of Gettysburg died Wednesday afternoon at age 50 from tuberculosis. He was a former cigarmaker, long associated with William Rhine in cigarmaking, and retired nine years ago due to illness. He is survived by his sister Miss Elizabeth Werrick, the last member of the family.

Charles A. Weirick Gettysburg Mr. Weirick John and Clotilda Weirick William Rhine Elizabeth Werrick

Mingled Kitzmiller Family Notice From Gettysburg Area

Mrs. Margaret A. Kitzmiller of Gettys burg died at 1 35 oclock Wednesday morning at her daughter s home in Philadelphia while visiting She was 71 years 1 month and days maiden name Sandee wife of Jacob Kitzmiller who died two years ago Surviving children include Mrs H Edwin Plank D Sandoe Kitzmiller R Blaine Kitzmiller Olive Mabel and Mrs Lewis Lockard EE Starr Kitzmiller Charles Guyon and Percy Kitzmiller Also surviving are brothers Calvin Sandoe Oklahoma Henry Sandoe Biglerville sisters Mrs Mary Linn Liberty township and Amanda Sandoe Gettysburg

Margaret A. Kitzmiller Gettysburg Lewis Lockard Philadelphia Sandee Jacob Kitzmiller H. Edwin Plank D. Sandoe Kitzmiller R. Blaine Kitzmiller

Death of 7 Month-Old John William Singley in Gettysburg

John William Singley, seven months old, died at his parents' Gettysburg home at 4 a.m. Wednesday after a five week illness. The death was due to meningitis.

John William Emory A. Singley Gettysburg

Local Notables M M Little Dies in York at 78

Michael M Little dies at home in York after a week with pneumonia aged 78. He served on the common council and select council, was school board member for 20 years, and worked as a builder and superintendent for J A Dempwolf and Jacob Beitzel & Sons. Born in Conewago township Adams county, he moved to York 45 years ago and is survived by wife and nine York residents. A Philadelphia brother John Little also survives. Gertrude B Nelson dies at 21 at her parents York home. husband William J Nelson works at National garage Gettysburg. She had lived in Gettysburg, then with her parents in York.

Michael M. Little York Mr. Little Common Council E. Ix. Noell J. A. Dempwolf Jacob Beitzel & Sons Conewago Township Adams County John Little Philadelphia Gertrude B. Nelson William J. Nelson Gettysburg Lloyd Garland National Garage

Obituary Notes Henry Jacoby and Henry Barbehenn

Henry G. Jacoby died at his Littlestown area home after a paralytic stroke. He was born July 9 1853 and aged 61 10 25 with a widow and four children surviving plus siblings listed. Henry P. Barbehenn died in Gettysburg at 3 30 am from congestion of the lungs and dropsy aged 8 10 22. born in Germany he worked at the Gettysburg gas plant for 47 years and leaves eight children.

Henry P. Barbehen Gettysburg Mr. Barbehenn Germany Lewis Barbehenn Glenville George W Painesville Ohio Kate E Henry W Jersey City N. J Mary J Philadelphia N.C. Barbehenn Annie Musser Edward Barbehenn

Death of Harry Y Chronister Farmer Near East Berlin

Harry Y Chronister, a prominent farmer living about a mile from East Berlin, died Wednesday morning at 7 from heart trouble. He was 71 years 3 months and 11 days old. He is survived by two sons and two daughters. The funeral was Saturday at 10 in Hampton church with Rev. W. E. Garrett officiating and burial in the adjacent cemetery.

Harry Y East Berlin Hampton Church W. E. Garrett

Death comes sudden to Daniel Leister of Arendtsville

Daniel Leister aged 65 died Friday afternoon after a noon attack of acute indigestion. A former farmer who lived much of his life in Butler Township and retired in Arendtsville, he belonged to the Meade’s headquarters family at Gettysburg. He leaves a wife, Ellen Carey, and two sisters, Mrs. Samuel.

Daniel Leister Arendtsville Leister Meade Gettysburg Butler Township Ellen Carey Samuel

Obituaries From Bendersville and Gettysburg Areas

Gochenour of Bendersville and Miss Mary Leister of Gettysburg are named in notices. Mrs. Charles Topper died at home in Liberty township near the Maryland line Friday morning about 8 30. She leaves a husband and several children. Elizabeth, wife of Henry Hoke, died at her Nanover home after a prolonged illness Sunday night aged 72 years 7 months 11 days. She is survived by her husband and four children.

Charles Topper Liberty Township Maryland Line Elizabeth Henry Hoke Nanover

Infant Daughter of Myerses Dies in Bittinger

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Myers of Bittinger died suddenly Sunday night at 1 month 20 days old. Funeral service set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the family home with interment in Abbottstown Reformed cemetery.

Herman Myers Bittinger Abbottstown

Infant of Mr and Mrs Stoner Dies at Home

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan P. Stoner died at their home in Cumberland Township on Sunday evening at 2 months old.

Ivan P. Stoner Cumberland Township

William Fissel Dies After Lingering Illness at 71

William Fissel died at his Hampton home at 7 30 am Wednesday after a long liver cancer illness. He is survived by his wife three sons Lewis Harrisburg Jacob Oregon Ill and Clayton at home and brother George Fissel Gettysburg. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at the Reformed church with interment in Hampton cemetery.

William Fissel Hampton Lewis Harrisburg Jacob Oregon Clayton George Fissel Gettysburg Reformed Church Hampton Cemetery

Death of Daniel Swanley at New Market Maryland

Daniel Swanley died at his home in New Market Maryland on Thursday evening from dropsy. He was about 86 years old and is survived by three daughters and two sons, including T S Swanley of West High Street.

Daniel Swanley New Market T. S. Swanley W. High St

Death of Samuel H. Ingle Former Straban Resident

Samuel H. Ingle died at the home of his son Frederick Ingle in Wellsville at 4 30 p m Sunday aged 65 years 1 month 9 days He left a wife and children Frank Ingle of Roswell New Mexico Mrs Josephine Pifer of New Oxford and Frederick Ingle of Wellsville York county He is survived by one brother James Ingle of New Castle Delaware

Samuel H. Ingle Straban Township Frederick Ingle Wellsville Frank Ingle Roswell New Mexico Josephine Pifer New Oxford York County James Ingle New Castle Delaware

Oxford township School Board elects new teachers

The Oxford township School Board at its last meeting elected several teachers including Miss Clara Baugher of Clearview and Miss Hoke from near Abbottstown.

Desirable House and Two Acres for Sale in New Oxford

Two acres of land with a pleasant healthy location in the Borough of New Oxford offered for sale. For inquiries contact Charles KX Yeager Justice of the Peace New Oxford PA.

New Oxford Charles Kx, Yeager Justice of the Peace

Sate notice and used runabout for sale in New Oxford

About 20 good split locust posts for sale apply to Hi F Philips Bowlder Pa. Tor Sat e Rubber th ere Runabout used but very late address P O Box 223 New Oxford.

Hi. F. Philips Bowlder, Pa P. O. Box New Oxford

Festival at St Pauls Reformed Church Park Square

The primary department of St Pauls Reformed church holds a festival on Park Square this Saturday evening June 19. Gilbert and Son offer Security Cement at 1.10 dollars per barrel in a low price sale.

St. Paul’s Reformed Church Park Square

Markets Report From New Oxford Grain Prices

The markets section lists Choice Wheat and Oats with price notes and futures context. No clear figures are readable, but the items include No 2 grade corn and oats reflecting standard market listings in the New Oxford report.

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. K. McClear Gulden’s Station Conewago Chapel Miller Brothers Daniel Krug Mary Walter Joseph Walter Imp. O. R. M George Wampler Hunterstown W. A. Noel Charles H. Himes New Chester D. Guy Hollinger B. Frank Hutton City Hotel Schmidt Bottling Co Cloyd Miller Earl Bollinger Diehl Dam Guy Derling Jacobs H. S. Weidner Hanover High School Brumbaugh Clarence D. Deardorff Jacob Deardorff Gettysburg College Charles W. Baker C. W. Baker Lutheran Parsonage W. H. Carbaugh A. J. Gulden Oxford John M. Bream Wm. H. Wintrode Cinco Cigar Factory Shapiro Bros Conewago Raymond Starry Ohio University Ada D. F. Starry Adams County Sunday-school Association Heidlersburg J. Louis Sowers Williamsport U. S. Court of the Middle District of Catharine Snyder R. M. Eicholtz Carlisle Street Church of the Immaculate Conception Griest’s Grove Round Top Chambersburg R.S. Oyler J. Ellis Bell A. 8. Fossick Apple Belt Adams County Fruit Packing and Distributing Company Biglerville J. H Ittera
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