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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

26

Local Happenings in New Oxford June 18 1914

Homn to Mr and Mrs James Robinson South Orange arrest a son Auctioneer Adam Kimmel of Round Hill has purchased a Ford automobile Mrs John Evans of Hampton slowly improving Ralph Miller Bro repainting the double house of Mies Maviah Kehm on Lincoln Way Ennet Daniel Treatle of Two Taverna lent his pocketbook containing 150 dollars which has not yet been recovered National Guard officials decide no encampment at Gettysburg this year Some folks driving too fast on the street Ivan Kitsmiller tripped and cut a deep gash John F Klunk Irishtown reports twenty five rye stalks grown from one seed with many heads The last express from Pittsburg to Baltimore late Adams County Milk Association will meet in Gettysburg June 18 All farmers urged to attend Mrs E M Battis and Mrs Lydia Diehl visited Gettysburg last week George Sherman thrown from motorcycle near Littlestown Alumnae officers elected Washington Cliff House at Pen-Mar changes hands American West Indies Cigar Co factory closed Bees swarm on Charles Strasbaugh farm Four toll gates surround Abbottstown Fire alarm for a slaughter house roof fire in Fairfield Typhoid fever patients convalescing.

Homn James Robinson South Orange Adam Kimmel Round Hill John Evans Hampton Ralph Miller & Bro Mies Maviah Kehm Lincoln Way Ennet Daniel Treatle Taverna National Guard Gettyaburg Stree J. A. Eckert and Son Hunterstown Gettysburg Hanover John F. Klunk Irishtown Pittsburg Baltimor New Oxford Adams County Milk Association Court House E. M. Battis Goldsboro N. C Lydia Diehl Steelton George Sherman Annapolis Littlestown Granville Pennsylvania College John A. Hooker York Alumnae Association of Central Pennsylvania Yale University M. Dicks Baltimore Washington Cliff House Pen-Mar American West Indies Cigar Co Lancaster First Lutheran Church F. Eck Charles Strasbaugh Bonneauville Abbotts Town Hanover and Berlin York Pike Cragepikes

Mil lersville principal earns Doctor of Science at F and M

Dr. P. M. Harbold principal of the Mil lersville State Normal School formerly of East Berlin received the Doctor of Science degree at the 78th annual commencement of Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster.

P. M. Harbold Millersville State Normal School East Berlin Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster

Surprise party honors Ralph Long at Mt Pleasant home

A surprise gathering was held Thursday evening at Mr and Mrs Adam Longs home in Mt Pleasant township for their son Ralph. Guests played games and enjoyed refreshments. Emma Shelleman, recently living with son George Briellman near town, moved Tuesday into the KE M Yeagy house on Berlin Avenue.

Adam Long Mt. Pleasant Township Ralph Emma Shelleman Emmiteburg George Brielleman Tuesaday KE. M. Yeagy Berlin Avenue

Western Maryland Hauls Record Freight Train Through Town

The biggest freight train yet hauled by the Western Maryland reportedly passed eastbound on Friday afternoon. It consisted of 54 loaded cars and was drawn by three large engines, attracting local interest and signaling a milestone for the line.

Maryland

Mountain House Sale To Kuipper After License Transfer

Jacob G. Witmner sells the Mountain House at Arendteville including goodwill and fixtures to George Kuipper of Ledge wood New Jersey. Kuipper will take possession about June and the license transfer is expected to follow.

Jacob G. Witmner Arendteville George Kuipper Ledgewood, N. J Mer. Kuipper

Former County Treasurer Slonaker Appointed Deputy in Revenue Service

Jacob G. Slonaker of Gettysburg is appointed a position in the revenue service. He will be connected with the Philadelphia general office and operate statewide as a special deputy.

Jacob G. Slonaker Gettyeburg Tfo Philadelphia

East Berlin School Board Names New Principal and Teachers

The East Berlin School Board elected J. W. Bucher principal and Miss Rersie Grogg teacher of the Grammar School. Other teachers chosen that week include Miss Pauline Techop and Annie March. Mervin Wintrode of Germany township, an employee at Littlentown silk mill, injured his left foot Friday when caught in the mill elevator while climbing to the second floor.

East Berlin J. W. Bucher Rersie Grogg Pauline Techop Annie March Mervin Wintrode Germany Township Littlentown

Gettysburg seven piece orchestra aids Children's Day

A seven piece orchestra from Gettysburg provided music for the Children's Day exercises at the M. E. church Sunday evening. The church was attractively decorated and a thoughtful program was presented. The music was of high quality and well received.

Gettysburg M. E

Fruit Prices Reported in York and New Oxford Markets

Strawberries sell in York at four to six cents a box as the crop is half harvested and market glutted. In New Oxford prices run from eight to ten cents a box. Cherries cost four to ten cents per box and vary with quality.

York New Oxford

Arrest of Charles Showers on statutory offense charge

Charles Showers of Menailen township was arrested Monday afternoon on a statutory offense charge under oath by Samuel A. Dunlop. Officer Charles Wilson and Sheriff Thompson captured him at Wenkaville and placed him in County jail for a preliminary trial. The bass fishing season opened with many sportsmen along the stream and several fish were brought to town. Peter Paul Miller caught a 16 inch bass weighing just over 2 pounds. John L. Morgenthaler of Harrisburg, en route to Gettysburg, met auto trouble near Heidlersburg and had to return home by train. a damaged second gear collar led to towing for repairs.

Charles Showers Menailen Township Samuel A. Dunlop Charles Wilson Thompson Wenkaville Peter Paul Miller John L. Morgenthaler Harrisburg Gettysburg Heidlersburg

94 Year-Old Widow Louisa Forney Fractures Hip at Water Pump

Mrs. Louisa A. Forney widow of Abner W. Forney of Hanover fell on Friday morning while going to the pump for water and sustained a fracture of the right hip. At 94 she remains remarkably active and helps with housework.

Louisa A. Forney Abner W. Forney Hanover

York Adams rural mail carriers elect delegates to state convention

At a York post office meeting of the rural mail carriers from York and Adams counties J W Dietrich of Biglerville was chosen as a delegate to the state convention in Indiana Pa from July 4 to 6 J H Myers of York Springs was elected as alternate delegate

York Adams Counties J. W. Dietrich Biglerville Indiana J. H. Myers York Springs

Gettysburg Man Arrested on Desertion Charge Heard in Shamokin

Harry W. Snyder of Gettysburg faced a desertion hearing before Squire Harnish in Shamokin. He was committed to jail in default of 300 dollars bail. A warrant was issued for Thad Fleming of Gettysburg on non-support charges.

Harry W. Snyder Gettysburg Shamokin Wilson Squire Harnish Squire Harish Thad Fleming Alsa

Smith Takes Charge of Bon Ton Parlors on Hanover Street

Guyon A. Smith assumed management of the Bon Ton ice cream parlors in the Smith building on Hanover street. The parlors, recently opened by four young townwomen, will offer the highest grade of cream and seek substantial public patronage.

Guyon A. Smith Smith Building Hanover Street Mr. Smith

Horse collapses on way to cottage in Hanover

Mr and Mrs Harry Newcomer of Hanover were traveling to their new cottage on Pine Bluff near the Conewago when their horse suddenly died from heart trouble about two miles northwest of town. The horse belonged to Mr Newcomer and was very valuable.

Harry Newcomer Hanover Pine Bluff Conewago Mr. Newcomer

Motorcycle crash injures Battere man employee near Gettysburg

Clair Bucher of the Battere man Engine Company Gettysburg lost control on the pike near Gettysburg and fell suffering severe facial and left arm abrasions and a deep arm cut. He is the son of Charles Bucher of Mt Joy township.

Gettysburg Clair Bucher Battereman Engine Company Bucher Charles Bucher Mt. Joy Township

Child Hurt in Hanover Stair Fall

Dorothy Zartman two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Chauncey Zartman of Hanover was following her mother up the stairs when she fell and cut the back of her head. The wound required several stitches to close.

Dorothy Zartmaan Chauncey Zartman Hanover

Girl breaks arm in Fairfield Lot cherry picking incident

A 12-year-old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Shaffer of Waynesboro, fell from a cherry tree while visiting a cousin in Fairfield Lot on Wednesday at 3 pm. She sustained a fracture to her right arm above the wrist after dropping from about eight feet.

Fairfield Lottie Shaffer J. W. Shaffer Waynesboro Marke Gordon Elw

Travel salesman Nears Tragic York Haven Swim Accident

Arthur J. Cashman a Philadelphia drug supply salesman vacationing with his parents in Hanover Street and friends had a fatal head injury after diving into the Susquehanna river at York Haven. A rock edge lacerated his skull requiring stitches and posed a life threatening risk.

Arthur J. Cashman Philadelphia Z. 1. Cashman Hanover Street York Haven Hucquehanna River York G. E. Spots Hampton Cashman

Runaway at Two Taverns Farm Injures Horses

On a Monday afternoon at James Sherman’s farm near Two Taverns a runaway occurred while his 16 year old son tended barley. One horse slipped free and the team bolted, the youth narrowly avoided being run over as the horses circled the field. The saddle horse suffered severe cuts, others unharmed, and the binder was wrecked.

James Sherman Mr. Sherman

Fire destroys White Rock Lutheran church at Pondbank

The White Rock Lutheran church built largely by Rev. James Guinney burned at noon Friday. A freight locomotive sparked the fire. the roof and interior including pews pulpit organ and books were consumed. Estimated loss about 2500. the church stood about twelve years. The pastor's carpentry work drew local attention.

White Rock Lutheran Church Pondbank James Guinney Hamiltonian Guinney

Wagon Accident Injures Girl Near Abbottatown

Hattie Stambaugh, daughter of a local farmer near Abbottatown, jumped from a lumber wagon driven by her father at noon on Friday. The left rear wheel passed over her body causing internal injuries. She received first aid from Dr. Stambaugh in Thomasville and is now confined to bed at home.

Hattie Stambaugh Abbottatown

Driving Accident Leaves Woman Seriously Hurt

On Sunday evening Howard Rice of Benderaville and Ethel Hankey of Aspers drove from Two Churches toward Aspers when the horse balked and tried to break away. Miss Hankey jumped from the carriage and suffered serious injuries while Mr. Rice escaped unhurt.

Howard Rice Benderaville Ethel Hankey Aspers Miss Hankey Mr. Rice

Four Year Old Boy Injured At Barn Farm

James Brinton son of Mr and Mrs Harry Brinton of Barn Fruit Farm Berwick township fell from the barn floor to the yard suffering a dislocated left hip forehead contusion and other slight injuries. Dr T C Miller Abbottetown treated him.

James Harry Brinton Berwick Township T. C. Miller Abbottetown

St Pauls Reformed Church Musical Pleases Large Audience

Tuesday evening program at St Pauls Reformed Church featured Mrs Jennie Trein of Nazareth Pa with organist W A Sheely. Treins varied selections highlighted her rich voice and earned high praise from townspeople including a repeat encore of Stille Nacht. Young Marthe Trein joined mother as a favorite with junior listeners.

St. Paul’s Reformed Church Jennie Trein Nazareth W. A. Sheely Trein Marthe Trein Bheely

Safe Crackers Caught in Baltimore Raid

Detectives Bradley Davin and Culliean and Police Sergeant Carey surrounded a St. Paul street area and arrested two men and two women for blowing the safe at the Northern Central Railway ticket office in Hanover. The suspects were asleep when seized and identified as Frank Scott of Pittsburgh William Zane of Philadelphia and the two women Annie Scott and Mary Zane wives of the men. Routt and Zane had lingered around the station while the women sold safety pins.

Bradley Davin Culliean Carey St. Paul Street Baltimore Northern Central Railway Hanover Central Police Station Frank 8. Scott Pittsburg William Zane Philadelphia Annie Scott Mary Zane Routt Zane

Hospital patients improve after York surgery

Mrs Hayden Kemper of near Five Points shows improvement after a delicate operation at York hospital on Monday a week. F B Weaver of Hunterstown returns home from Meisenhelder hospital York after appendicitis surgery and recovers rapidly. Mrs George Carr of Bermudian admitted for cancer removal from her face at York hospital on Saturday. Mrs W W Neely of Bowlder, recently operated at York hospital, improves and plans to return home this week. William Arthur of near New Chester to undergo stomach and bowel operation at York hospital this Thursday.

Hayden Kemper Near Five Points York Hospital Weaver Hunterstown Meisenhelder Hospital York George Carr Bermudian W. W. Neely Bowlder William Arthur New Chester

Miss Mamie Hamme Injured In Farm Accident

On Tuesday at Ziegler farm in Paradise township a rake with an unfastened hold-back satrap caused a horse to bolt. Miss Mamie Hamme was thrown from the rake and injured her wrist and sustained minor bruises. Dr. T C Miller of Abbottetown treated her injuries.

Mamie Hamme Ziegler Farm Paradise Township Miss Hamme T. C. Miller Abbottetown

Poisoned Pen Epistles Roil McSherry Community

Letters attacking prominent town citizens circulated recently, an investigation is underway to find the author. Officials consider the writer possibly unbalanced or ignorant of crime seriousness. It is unclear if Washington postal authorities have been notified.

McSherrystown Washington

New Oxford A A bats past McSherrystown on Saturday

New Oxford A A traveled to McSherrystown Saturday and won 11 to 2 on St Marys playgrounds. The town Juniors lost 14 to 9 at Thomasville. Gettysburg residents subscribed 325 dollars for their baseball team with a first game against Shrewsbury upcoming Saturday. A strong York club is slated to visit New Oxford for a fast local diamond clash.

New

Farm sold in Franklin township to Mason City man

The 96 acre C. B. Lerew farm in Franklin township was sold on private terms to H. D. Lewis of Mason City Iowa. Possession is to be formalized August 1 with Lewis planning a modern residence and conversion to an up to date fruit farm.

C. B. Lerew Franklin Township H. D. Lewis Mason City Iowa Lewis

Biglerville Fire Carnival Set With Bands and Fireworks

The Biglerville Fire Company plans a July 4 carnival with five fire companies and bands, followed by parades of at least 50 decorated autos and a late fireworks display. Closing exercises at St. Joseph’s Academy MecSherrystown were June 11 at 2 pm, with a larger graduating class and high standard program. A East Berlin man’s buggy was damaged when a horse frightened at bicycles and automobiles near Bigmount.

Biglerville Fire Company St. Joseph's Academy MecSherrystown Academy

Mrs. Mary E Garrett Dies at Hanover Home

Widow of Elina W Garrett passes away from heart trouble and acute indigestion at age 62 after a brief illness. She was in her normal health Tuesday evening and grew worse after supper, with death coming about half an hour before medical attention.

Mary E. Garrett Elina W. Garrett Hanover

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs King dies in Littlestown

Chace Mae King infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley King of Littlestown died on Tuesday afternoon and was buried on Wednesday afternoon at Mt. Carmel cemetery.

Chace Mae Stanley King Littlestown Mt. Carmel Cem

Death of James E. Rummell in New Mexico

Jacob A. Rummel of Gettysburg received a telegram from a New Mexico sanitorium announcing the death of his son James E. Rummell aged about 36. He had been living in various western states and suffered from tuberculosis. Survived by his father and four sisters Mienea Carrie Sarah Mary and Nellie, all of Gettysburg.

Jacob A. Rummel Gettysburg Almagorda New Mexico James E. Rummell James E. Rummel Louisiana Mienea Carrie Sarah Mary Nellie Gettyaburg

Death of Mrs Wertz in Gettysburg Obituary Note

Mrs Sarah C Wertz died at the home of John W Meales in Gettysburg on a Friday afternoon. The death was caused by perpetual paralysis. She was born in Adams county on March 15 1835 and was the last survivor of the Henry and Suean Wertz family.

Sarah C. Wertz John W. Meales Gettysburg Adams County Henry Suean Wertz

Henry Sunday of East Berlin Dies After Illness

Henry Sunday, respected East Berlin resident, died at home Saturday forenoon after a prolonged tuberculous illness at about age 68. Survived by widow, three brothers George Hanover John William, two sisters Elizabeth Stevens near HOL Schug Hol Schwam church, Sarah Winter Midway, and a niece Missouri Winter now Mrs Bert Myers. Funeral held at 9 am Wednesday with interment at Mummert's meeting house.

Henry Sunday East Berlin George Sunday Hanover John William Sunday Elizabeth Stevens Near Holschwam Church Sarah Winter Midway Sunday Missouri Winter Bert Myers Mummert’s Meeting House

Obituary Notice for Kenton N Harper of Gettysburg

Kenton N Harper a Gettysburg native died at George Washington University Hospital Washington D C after a brief pneumonia illness He was born May 16 1857 son of Robert G Harper former editor of The Adams Sentinel He worked in journalism in Gettysburg Detroit Cincinnati Louisville and Cumberland Md He is survived by his wife and sister Miss Helen Harper of Chambersburg Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery Gettysburg.

Kenton N. Harper Gettysburg George Washington University Hospital Washington D. C Mr. Harper Robert G. Harper Adama Sentinel Pennsylvania College Detroit Cincinnatti Louisville Cumberland

Death of Charles Harman Of York Springs

Charles Harman of near York Springs died at York hospital from typhoid fever at 1 15 p m Saturday aged 43 years 11 months 28 days He was son of the late David Harman and wife and is survived by five children Lloyd Blanche Edgar Mervin and Mamie as well as eight brothers and sisters Funeral was held Monday with interment at Bermudian Rev Gladfelter officiating

Charles Harman York Springs York Hospital David Harman Round Hill Mr. Harman Lloyd Blanche Edgar Mervin Mamie York Clyton York Spring Charles May Geo. Decker Bowlder John Dillsburg Hayes Chas. Starry Willis Heidersburg George Near Round Hill Bermudian Gladfelter

Mrs Rouzer dies in Altoona at age 61

Mrs Daniel B Rouzer died Monday at 8 50 am in Altoona aged 61 years She was born Misa Annie Cullison daughter of Zachariah Cullison of Gettysburg She leaves six children and several brothers and sisters Also noted Mrs Rowe A Heidler 36 died Saturday in York from a lingering illness She leaves her husband and nine children Surviving relatives include three sisters Mrs Chas Riley of Sells Station Mrs Chas Hepp and Mrs Chas Myers both of York and two brothers Spencer Strausbaugh of Mummasburg and Earl Strausbaugh of New Oxford

Daniel B. Rouzer Altoona Misa Annie Cullison Zachariah Cullison Gettysburg John Toddes Samuel Trimmer Rowe A. Heidler Henry F. Heidler York Mre Chas, Riley Sell’s Station Chas. Hepp Chas Myers Spencer Strausbaugh Mummasburg Earl Strausbaugh New Oxford

Mrs John Wehler Dies After Stroke in Littlestown Home

Mrs John Webler died at her daughter Mrs Mary Feeser’s Littlestown home Sunday evening at 7 15 aged about 62 after a week long relapse following a stroke. Survived by two sons and three daughters including Mrs Mary Feener and Mina Wehler of Littlestown Mrs Daniel Hostetter of Newport News Va Ralph Wehler of Littlestown and Arthur of Reading.

John Webler Mary Feeser Littlestown Webler Mary Feener Mina Wehler Daniel Hostetter Newport News Ralph Wehler Arthur Reading

Summer Schedule On The W Railroad Adjusts Trains

The Summer Schedule on the W railroad takes effect Sunday with trains altered. The fast express from Pittsburgh to Baltimore now runs via Divielom with stops at Gettysburg and Hanover, leaving New Oxford at 5 55 a m and returning from Baltimore at 9 p m. York travelers transfer at Hanover arriving 6 10 a m and depart 7 00 a m. Evening York return arrives Hanover 10 35 with a 17 minute layover for the express. No. 46 daily none Sunday 10 a m to York. No. 43 daily 10 a m to Hagerstown. No. 4 daily 3 00 p m to Baltimore. No. 44 daily 6 12 p m to Baltimore and York. No. 45 daily except Sunday 6 29 p m from York to Hagerstown. Patrons from New Oxford cannot make a one day trip to Baltimore as through express trains do not stop there.

New Oxfortan Pittebure Haltimore Divielom New Oxford Gettysburg Hanover Baltimore York Expres Hagerstown West Cumberland Chicago

Widow and Civil War Pension Records Noted

Magdalena King of East Berlin receives an original widow's pension dating from December 29, 1913. Jacob C. Smith of Aapers, a former private in the 165th Pennsylvania drafted militia, gets an increase dating from February 12, 1914. Josephine Scott of Gettysburg earns the original pension as widow of Abraham V. Scott, late private in Company E, Pennsylvania infantry, dating from January 13, 1914. Franklin Rickrode of York Springs, former member of Company I, 87th Pennsylvania infantry, receives an increase dating from October 28, 1911, with automatic increase to April 17, 1916.

Magdalena King East Berlin Jacob C. Smith Aapers 87Th Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry

Local accidents and notices from Gettysburg region

John Kream and wife narrowly escaped injury when a buggy overturned on a rural road near Crete rysburg. Kate Otto remains critically ill at a Baltimore hospital after cancer complications. R J Hoffman was bruised when a horse stumbled and threw him from a buggy near East Berlin. Prof Ira Mummert reportedly accepts a position elsewhere after being elected Abbottstown High School teacher. W M Conover of Gettysburg received a motorcycle patent.

John Kream New Oxford Gettysburg Oyler Place Creterysburg Henry Otto Swift Run R. J. Hoffman East Berlin Mr. Hoffman Ira Mummert Abbottstown High School

Rabies Case in York County Woman Stricken After Wedding

Mrs. Shaw, 19, newlywed near York Furnace, is held by three men to prevent self harm as rabies progresses. She was bitten by a mad dog in childhood and the disease began after a serenade on her wedding night, with her death regarded as certain.

York County Wmn. Shaw York Furnace

Card of Thanks and church festival note

W C No 22 P C S of A extends thanks to all who aided their anniversary and festival. The Lutheran church Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society will hold a food sale on the lawn at the home of M G Colestock Lincoln Way West on Saturday afternoon and evening June 27.

W. C The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church M. G. Colestock Lincoln Way Weet

Second-hand Ranger bicycle for sale

Notice offers a used Ranger bicycle with worn brakes sold cheap. Inquiries directed to Guyoy A. Smith on Hanover Street or at the office for details.

Fok Sa.k Coarier Chesp Inquire of Guyoy A. Smith Hanover Street

Gilbert and Bon Sell Security Cement At 1 40 Per Barrel

Gilbert and Bon have received another carload of Security Cement to be sold at $1.40 per barrel.

Gilbert & Bon

Beked Hye Rani Eats Clover Seeds and Rye

A fragment notes Beked Hye Rani consuming clover seed and Timothy rye seeds. The text reads as a garbled input with unclear context or full sentence structure. No additional facts or identifiable events can be confirmed from the excerpt.

Hye Rani Timothy

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