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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

11

Local notes and transfers in Adams County region

Diphtheria victim Misa Reinecker from near Abbotta. D. Guy Hollinger & Bro sold 7 acre Reading township farm to John H. Fits of Hamilton township. Nicholas Lingg near town loses home and animal killed after leg injury. Apple crop prospects seen as bumper for 1911 by Adams County Fruit Growers Assoc. Hanover's Dr. C. E. Bortner nets 21 inch bar at Eisenhart’s dam. Weaver case malice charges heard. children paroled to parents. Esther Scott, 12, dies after auto collision with trolley in Steelton. sister Leona 14 injured. The Scott family is known in Gettysburg.

Misa Mary Reinecker Abbottatown D. Guy Hollinger & Bro Peter Menges Hanover Reading Township John H. Fits Hamilton Township Nicholas Lingg Near Town Ita Jta Fruit Growere Association Adams County Benderaville C. E. Bortner Nelson Horace Rodney Weaver McSherrystown Squire Lilly Esther Scott C. Linford Scott Harrisburg Risburg Horace Cumbler Steelton

Social Roundup Of Regional Visits And Summer Travel

Mrs Paul Miller and daughter of Carlisle street spent a week in Millersburg with Mrs Peter Miller returning home Thursday. Latimore, Robert Altland and Charlotte Altland of Baltimore visited sister Mrs W A Feiner, then toured to Eiel Berlin to see mother Mrs Wm Altland. Delegates Edna Bower Treva Wagner Margaret Feiser attend Sunday School convention at Biglerville. Various locals and relatives visit, travel, and plan extended stays through summer based in Hanover, Biglerville, Orrtanna and Gettysburg region. Dr G E Spots of York visits Hampton and fishes Conewago during bass season.

Paul Miller Carlisle Street Millersburg Peter Miller Latimore Robert Altiand Charlotte Baltimore W. A. Feiner George Hensel Edna Bower Treva Wagner Margaret Feiser First Lutheran Church Helen Korn Ethel Sheely St. Paul Reformed Church Biglerville Taughinbaugh Lincoln Way Weat Mra Dietterich Paul Walker Geo. A. Klinger Hanover Street Harry Dunn Philadelphia F. J. Dunn Cedar Ridge Meckley Lancaster H. O. Miller Ray Miller Thomasville Cash Mary McDermitt Qualityville Orrtanna Henry J. Smith Lafayette College Easton Iirm J. L. Sheets Marion Emily Cooper W. F. Sheely Atlantic City Wm. Copp Lineboro Gettysburg College C. C. Stough J. Rose Myers H. J. Myers Weet Emma Barnitz Hanover New Oxford G. E. Spots York Vre. Leh Hampton Spots Conewago

Court Items Highlight Divorce Activity and Minor Decisions

The court notes rising divorce filings and four other actions. Three decrees granted. one divorce refused in Shultz v Shultz. Miller case: no new trial. verdict guilty on assault charge. continuance granted due to wife’s health. Divorces awarded in several cases. guardian appointed for Roth minors. estates accounts continued. other accounts confirmed.

Oliver Miller Joseph Plank Miller Joseph H. Kuhn Mt. Joy Township Maggie M. Kuhn David H. Bair Rachel Bair Union Township Jesse Scott Cora Scott Sarah EK. Styles Arthur A. Styles Hanover Trust Company Wm. Roth McSherrystown Rt. M. Straley George Wolford

Festival at Park Square by Immaculate Conception Church

The Young Peoples Socality of the Immaculate Conception Church will hold a festival on Park Square Saturday evening June 20.

The Young Peoples Socality of the Immaculate Conception Church Park Square

Marriages Highlight Local Parish Life In Port/Towns

Joseph I Weaver and Elsie Robinson wed in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 7 AM with Rev Fr Shields. Weaver, a longtime mail carrier and former Democratic candidate, hails from North Peter Retreat. Robinson is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Robinson of Hanover Street. Also, William F Yingling and Anastasia Kuhn will wed in a 7 AM Mass at the same church. Basil J Dunn and Matilda M Russell tie the knot in Philadelphia. Dunn, once of New Oxford, will reside in Philadelphia where he works as a PRT Co conductor.

Joseph I. Weaver Elsie Robinson Church of the Immaculate Conception Fr. Shields Ignatius Weaver North Peter R Etreat Portoffice Aa News C. H Robinson Hanover Street William EF. Yingling John Yingling Oxford Township Anastatia Kuhn John Kuhn West High Street Basil J. Dunn Bride Philadelphia Frank J. Dunn Cedar Ridge Mt. Pleasant Township Dunn Matilda M. Russell Precious Blood Catholic Church Kirlin New Oxford

Mrs Mabel M Carbaugh and Irvin F Brumgard Wed in Hagerstown

Miss Mabel M Carbaugh of Hanover and Irvin F Brumgard of Littlestown were married on Sunday June 7 at St. Mark's Lutheran church parsonage in Hagerstown by Rev Ott.

Mabel M. Carbaugh Hanover Irvin F. Brumgard Littlestown St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Hagerstown Mr. Ott

Hanover Couple Wed at Littlestown Lutheran Parsonage

Emory Gantz of Hanover and Miss Emma Rupp of White Hall Adams county wed at the Lutheran parsonage Littlestown in a ceremony conducted by Rev I M Lau on Sunday June 7.

Emory Gantz Hanover Emma Rupp White Hall Adams County Littlestown I. M Lau

Simon and Little marry in York at St Marys church

Martin H. Simon, son of Mrs Louisa Simon, and Misa Minnie M Little, daughter of Mr and Mrs James A Little, both of Gettysburg, wed Tuesday morning in St Marys Catholic church York. Rev George J Breckle officiated.

Martin H. Simon Louisa Simon Misa Minnie M. Little James A. Little Gettysburg St. Mary’s Catholic Church York George J. Breckle

Plainfield Bride weds Hanover native in midweek ceremony

George F. Simmons of Plainfield New Jersey married Elizabeth K. Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Allen of Hanover on Wednesday in a ceremony conducted by Reverend George W. Nicely.

George F. Simmons Plainfield, N. J Elizabeth K. Allen Edward Allen Hanover George W. Nicely

Haber-Haber Marries Gardner in Maryland ceremony

On Thursday afternoon Henry 8 Haber of Crettysburg wed Mise Etta Gardner of Idaville. Haber has farmed and grown fruit near Idaville for several years. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. W L Seabrook at Westminster Maryland.

Henry 8. Haber J. H. Huber Crettysburg Mise Etta Gardner Idaville

Marriage of Mable C Francis to J Howard Bream

Fort Dodge Iowa announces the marriage of Mable C Francis daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter V Francis to J Howard Bream son of Mr and Mrs Harvey D Bream of Gettysburg The groom a Pennsylvania College graduate taught in county schools before moving to Fort Dodge to enter the insurance business.

Walter V. Francis Fort Dodge Iowa Mable C J. Howard Bream Harvey D. Bream Gettysburg Pennsylvania College

Marriage Cards For Dr Raphael Sherfy And Miss Grace Polkinhorn

Cards announce the June 10 wedding in Washington D C between Dr Raphael Sherfy and Miss Grace T Polkinhorn both of Washington D C The groom is a son of Mia R Sherfy formerly of Gett ynburg KE. R. Sherfy.

Washington, D. C Raphael Sherfy Grace T. Polkinhorn Mia KE. R. Sherfy Gettynburg

Trimmer and Yeagy Wed in Gettysburg Ceremony

Wm. Trimmer of Gettysburg marries Miss Bertha Yeagy of McSherrystown in a Gettysburg service conducted by Rev. J. B. Baker on Saturday.

Wm. Trimmer Gettysburg Bertha Yeagy McSherrystown J. B. Baker

Williams Shultz and Migs Anna M Krug Tie in Hanover Morning

Williams Shultz and Migs Anna M Krug, both of Hanover, were married on Tuesday morning by Rey A M Heil en.

Marriages Linked in Hanover Ceremonies

Amos B. Wolf and Misa Annie L. Lochi, both of Berwick township, were married at Hanover on Monday evening by Rev. A. HI. Irvin. Reily Camal of Lancaster and Mise Esther O. Angel of Hanover were married on Monday by Rev. 8. A. Ora bill at Hanover.

Amos B. Wolf Misa Annie L. Lochiman Berwick Township Hanover A. HI. Irvin Reily Camal Lancaster Mise Esther O. Angel A. Orabill

Marriage Licenses Displayed in Franklin Courthouse

The notice lists marriage licenses issued, naming the parties and the issuing court, reflecting local recordkeeping for Franklin area.

Woman Hurt by Auto in St Louis Crash at Fourth and Chestnut

Miss Harriet R. Arnold 36 was run over and injured likely fatally by an automobile driven by Wm H Nobbe. She was taken to City Hospital with concussion and unconsciousness after Nobbe arrested at Central Police Station. Arnold had feared motor injuries for years and recently faced difficult losses as her sole support.

Louis Harriet R. Arnold North Newatend Ave Fourth and Chestnut Streets Wm. IT Nobbe Miss Arnold Central Police Station Arnol Alice Grenebaum Mises Arnold Joseph Byrn & Co Addres Arnold Geo. A. Miller New Oxford Hanover

Pumping Station Work Ordered Under Water Committee

Borough to complete pumping station work per A E Kohr plans under Water Committee supervision. A foreman to be employed and wages decided by committee. June 1914 meeting notes show nonquorum sessions and actions including gasoline tank approval, well pumping, a bond coupon payment, and appointment of special committee to contract labor and approve bills.

A. E. Kohr Miller Kepner Livingaton Burgess Hummer Diehl Noel Livingston J. C. Myers Lincoln Way Weat J. E. Kepner Gettysburg National Bank W. A. Diehl J. A. Noel Water Committee Burgess E. C. Livingston A. E Kohr C. E

Illness and Property Deals Reported Across East Berlin Area

John Butt of East Berlin grows weaker at home after illness. Adam Kimuuel buys the Harry Schue property at Round Hill. Howard Maring of Gettysburg falls ill near York Springs with possible appendicitis. A horse owned by John R. Kuhn of East Berlin dies from heat. Moses Schlar also loses a horse. William Myers of Dover and Jacob Klinefelter of York suffer severe injuries when Myers's auto overturns during a fleeing trip.

John Butt East Berlin Adam Kimuuel Harry Schue Round Hill York Springs Howard Maring Gettysburg John R. Kuhn East Berlin Moses Schlar York William Myers National Hotel Dover Jacob Klinefelter Myere' Auto

Stabbing Incident in Nanticoke High School Fight

In a class fight between juniors and seniors at Nanticoke High School Edward Kitlowski was tied to a flag pole by juniors. Mrs Josephine Parney, rushing to help, was inadvertently stabbed while attempting to cut the ropes. Police were called as students dispersed.

Nanticoke, Pa Edward Kitlowski Josephine Parney Kitlowski

Eight Die in Inferno at Essex Street Tenement

A five story tenement at 90 Essex Street New York City burned killing eight people and wounding five others. Cecilia Shapiro alerted residents before police and fire crews arrived saving over a hundred lives using ladders from an adjacent building.

Essex Street New York City Cecilia Shapiro

Impeachment Proceeding Against Judge Dayton

The House began impeachment proceedings against Judge Alston G. Dayton of the Northern District of West Virginia charging high crimes and misdemeanors. Representative M. M. Neely forwarded the charges to the judiciary committee alleging favoritism to corporations, a conspiracy to remove Judge Jackson, jury manipulation, and assistance to his son Arthur Dayton in case preparation.

U. BS Alston G. Dayton West Virginia House M. M. Neely Neely Judiciary Committee Dayton John G. Jackson Arthur Dayton

Thomas Dolan Olso Dies at 79 in Torresdale Estate

Thomas Dolan, longtime president of United Gas Improvement Company and prominent Philadelphia financier, died at his Torresdale home near his eightieth birthday. His fortune was estimated between 20 and 36 million dollars. He was survived by his widow Mrs Dolan and three sons Thomas Yale and Clarence with their wives.

Thomas Dolan Olso Thomas Dolan United Gas Improvement Company Philadelphia Torresdale Dolan

President weighs stump for Democrats in fall elections

Speaker Connolly and Representative Palmer discuss urging President Wiles to campaign for Democratic nominees in Congress and Senate races. The president says he has not decided on making speeches.

Wilson Wiles Representative Connolly Laws Senate Connolly A. Mitchell Palmer Pennsylvania

Dressed For Gallows as Silas Jones Awaits Hanging

Dressed and waiting to be taken to the gallows for the murder of his wife, Silas Jones was notified by the war remaining unclear about the execution details and date.

Gete Reapite Silas Jones

Huntington Intervenes as Governor Delays Jones Remand

Leading Huntington citizens urged delay in Jones case after Governor Hatfield telephoned a thirty day respite. They claimed new evidence had been found and interceded on his behalf in Wheeling.

Wheeling W. Va Hatfield Huntington Jones

Roosevelt Son Weds In Madrid Civil Ceremony

Missa Belle Wyatt Willard daughter of American Ambassador Joseph Willard and Kermit Roosevelt son of Theodore Roosevelt married in Madrid. The civil ceremony occurred at the Buena Vista magistrate’s office with witnesses Duke de Alba and Senor Osma y Scull, and signatures from Spanish premier Eduardo Dato and other officials. Colonel Roosevelt and Ambassador Willard attended.

Roosevelt Wada Madrid Missa Belle Wyatt Willard Spain Joseph Willard Kermit Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Buena Vista Willard United States Duke de Alba Senor Osma Y Scull Eduardo Dato Marquis of Lema Myron T. Herrick France

Dynamite Fatal to Cow on New York Farm

A cow on George Kilpatrick's Kerra Creek farm near Middletown New York died after several sticks of dynamite left in the pasture were eaten. Other cows that sampled the explosive were only slightly affected. The dynamite was placed to blow out holes for telephone poles. The owner seeks compensation from the company that placed the dynamite, which contests direct causation of death.

George Kilpatrick Kerra Creek Middletown N. Y

Owl's drink ends eight years of starvation

A great horned owl kept as a pet by Mrs. Frank W Flood in Vineland New Jersey died after being given water during a heat wave. The owl convulsed and injur ed Mrs. Flood as it clutched her hand with its talons, and Dr George Cunningham had to remove the talon from the wound.

Frank W Flood Vineland N. J

San Diga For Dynamite

A Bethlehem Pennsylvania street section was blown up by an explosion of unknown origin. Authorities suspect dynamite left from previous rock blasting during street improvement years ago. Sun heat could have triggered the blast while workmen cleared the area.

San Diga Second Avenue Bethlehem

Tragic Rescue Effort Claims Raven Mine Father and Sons

KE G Gilliam superintendent of the Raven coal mine and W J Lewis with his two sons were drowned at Raven Virginia while attempting to rescue Lewis’s young son. The boy had gone beyond his death and others went to save him.

KE. G. Gilliam Raven W. J. Lewis Lewis Bey

Bondsmen Pay $16000 Shortage for Defaulter

Lewistown Pennsylvania tax collector records show bondsmen for Frank B. Peeling paid $15000 of a $16000 shortage to the county commissioners after a default.

Frank Peeling Lewistown

Grain and live stock markets steady in Philadelphia reports

General markets in Philadelphia show corn and wheat prices steady with No 3 yellow corn at 81 2 per bushel and No 2 white oats around 47 to 49 cents. Live stock appears steady with roosters and other poultry values listed and dairy products showing varied prices from creamery yields to cheese and butter averages.

Philadelphia Pat Ib Liz Western

Live Steck Prices In Chicago Market Report

CHICAGO markets show mixed cattle and calf values as feeding stock and stockers move. Prices list heifers and cows around 6 to 8 dollars with steers near 7 dollars, spring calves around 7.50, and yearlings fluctuating.

Chicago HAUS Ao Ag

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