Local Happenings and Notices in New Oxford
Southern watermelons on the market. Presbyterian reunion July 13 at Pen Mar. coal vein found on John Rubel’s farm in York county. Mrs Helen Hendrix gets a new tin roof in Hanover. editor quip about enclosed checks. Eggs in cold storage near 2 million dozen in York. Gettysburg and Dillsburg real estate moves. Stough buys property near Qualityville for 1200. Bears and game expected plentiful. fines for street littering under new law. Frog hunting season opens July 1. New York City population rises to about 4 million. Edna Wolf at Church Home Hospital after operation. Robbery involving $18 and a gold watch. two assailants black and light-complexioned. Local sales: lawn shirts 50c. cattle gains for John Dahlhamer. Mrs Zepp injured by ladder fall. White Bed Spread sale June 26 for 58c. remnant discounts at Wentz Bros Frey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rubel
Fairview
York County
Helen Hendrix
Pitt and
Bolton Streets
East Berlin
G. B. Nace
E. C. Stough
Margaret Wiest
Dillsburg
Qualityville
George A. Rupp
Straban Township
Augustus Stough
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
N. Linea
New Oxford
David E. Ilgenfritz
South Water Street
Yorks
Wentz Bros. & Frey
Balto
Hanover
Midsummer Stock Reduction at G W Weaver & Son
G W Weaver & Son advertise a midsummer stock reduction on the 8th page. John Smith gives away flour in his ad. Howard Mummert resigns as bar clerk at the Central Hotel and will assume charge of Iotel Hanover July 1. Mr Wm Cashman loses a driving mare and mule this spring, valued at $170.50 and $150. A Grand High Mass and procession mark Corpus Christi at Conewago Chapel. A Wisconsin chemist claims a liquid that makes 480 beers per ounce in ice water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B Nace, Son & Co
G. W. Weaver & Son
John Smith
Howard Mummert
McSherrystown
Central Hotel
Mr. Mummert
Iotel
Hanover
Wm. Cashman
Gitt
Cross Pikes
Town
Cashman
Milton Bollinger
Wisconsin
Clock Doctor Anson Returns with Sure Cure for Clocks
York Springs clock expert A. Anson Jr. again visits our town with his Sure Cure for sick or tired clocks. Written requests to call at homes may be left at the Eagle Hotel or sent by postal card to New Oxford for prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Anson, Jr
York Springs
Docrox
Eagle Hotel
New Oxford
Reinstated Pensions and Increases Noted for Several
Pension agent B W Ziegler of York Springs secured back pay of 810 dollars for Samuel Albert of Tyrone township. An original widow’s pension of eight dollars per month was granted for Mrs Gibson Trimmer of Huntington township. Eli Troup of Bermudian received an eight to twelve dollar per month increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Ziegler
York Springs
Samuel Albert
Tyrone Township
Gibson Trimmer
Huntington Township
Eli Troup
Bermudian
Accident Causes Amputation of Mrs Moritz’s Finger
Mrs Ed ward Moritz of Hamilton township suffered a severe injury while moving farm machinery from a barn when her left index finger was caught and crushed, requiring amputation near the second joint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Moritz
Hamilton Township
County Sabbath Association Formed in Gettysburg
About 15 persons met in the lecture room of the Presbyterian church at Get tysburg Tuesday afternoon and organized a County Sabbath Association. H. T. Weaver of Gettysburg was elected president and Hon. R. W. Bream secretary and treasurer. About 15 vice presidents were chosen. A constitution and by laws were adopted. Dr. Mutchler of Philadelphia attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Gettysburg
H. T. Weaver
R. W. Bream
Mutchler
Philadelphia
Feiser Succeeds Father In Local Undertaking Firm
A notice states William A Feiser will take over the undertaking and furniture business from his late father A B Feiser at the old stand. Feiser is described as a courteous and obliging young man with full understanding of embalming and all branches of the trade, continuing the large trade his father built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Feiser
A. 8. Feiser
Ham mystery at East Berlin Milling Co given to thieves
A newspaper note reports Mr. Aram Seagrist finding a clean ham in the head race rack at East Berlin Milling Co. Another ham appeared recently. The article suspects a thief discarded meat to lighten a load or avoid a search warrant and invites readers to solve the mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aram Seagrist
East Berlin
Children’s Day Observed at First Lutheran Church
The Loysville Orphans Home funded by Loysville was featured in a service titled Fruits and Flowers. Despite extreme heat the church was crowded as children sang and recited. Offerings totaled 3375 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loysville
Festival Benefit For Church Of The Immaculate Conception
Festival on Center Square this Friday and Saturday June 23 and 24 to aid the church. Ice cream cake strawberries and other refreshments at moderate prices. Citizens Band provides music. all invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Center Square
Citizens Band
Foxes Rampage Reported Against Chickens on South Mountain
Local residents warn that foxes are raiding chicken coops along South Mountain causing ongoing havoc. Ranchers report several losses and seek measures to curb growing predation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Mountain
Domestic Dispute Ends With Assault Charge
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bair of Germany township quarrelled leading to a charge of assault and battery after Mrs. Bair claimed fists and kicks caused bruises. Bair says only an open hand contact occurred as she fell. She appeared before Squire Lilly and secured a warrant. Bair posted bail for the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Bair
Germany
Smith Mill
Bair
Exhibition by Immaculate Conception pupils praised
The Immaculate Conception parish schools held an exhibition in the school hall showing fancy needlework sewing penmanship drawings and crayon work. The display drew many spectators and the Sisters received high praise for teaching neat and tasteful work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception
White Lilly Washing Machine Tops Market at Slentz Store
See the lightest running and best washer on the market at D. F. Slentz's Carlisle street location. This White Lilly model claims superior efficiency and performance for household laundry needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Slentz’s
Carlisle Street
Local social notes list visits and stays around town
Mrs. John Rinehart and sister Miss Annie of Wheeling W V spend time with their parents near town. Several residents and visitors from York Hanover Philadelphia street Pitt street Trenton N J Gettysburg and Baltimore are noted for weekend or week long visits and stays with relatives and friends in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rinehart
Annie
Wheeling
W. Va
Henry Rinehart
C. E. Diehl
York
Grace Cline
Hanover
Margaret Heltzel
Philadelphia
Sarah Stough
Pitt Street
Wm. Himes, Jr
Swarthmore College
A. W. Himes
T. B. Himes
Joy
Lizzie Moir
Annville
Mary Oberle
Reudher
J. A. Sadler
Charles
Qualityville
Town
Laura Fyler
Emmitsburg
R. A. Myers
Gettysburg
Geo, N. Lauffer
West High Street
Bessie Mauger
Philadelphia St
Dorthy Beamer
Bittinger
Washington, D. C
Mies Eyster
Deaconess Home
Baltimore
J. C. Geiselman
Anna Crapster
Florence Hereh
White Lilly Washing Machine for Sale in Carlisle
The easiest, cheapest and best washing machine on the market is the White Lilly. For sale by D F Slent z in Carlisle streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F Slentz
Carlisle Streets
Death notices for Wintrode and Slifer in Littlestown region
David Wintrode of near Swartz's school house died at 3 a m Wednesday from Bright's disease and dropsy after several weeks illness, aged 48 years 6 months 20 days. He leaves a wife two sons and two daughters. Mary Ann Slifer widow of William Slifer died at noon last Thursday from heart disease after about a week illness, though long a sufferer. She had lived with Samuel and Mrs Smith at Littlestown then went to her daughter Mrs James Staub at the edge of Littlestown where she died. She was 73 years 10 months, and her husband died about nine years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wintrode
Mary Ann Slifer
William Slifer
Samuel Smith
Littlestown
James Staub
Edge
Slifer
John Hornberger
Bonneauville
Cora A
John J. Breighner
Edge Grove
John Keagy
Hanover Road
Gervaise Ignatius Staub
Henry I. Staub
Hanover
Bertha Brenneman
Jacob Brenneman
York
Quinsy
Dolly G
Charles Taughinbaugh
New Chester
Laken
Obituaries Chronicle Several Local Deaths and Burials
Multiple obituaries detail deaths from consumption tuberculosis and ailments among residents around Edge Grove Hanover road White Hall New Chester and surrounding areas. Names include Cora A Breighner Gervaise Staub Sadie Gebhardt Dolly Taughinbaugh and Mrs E M Etzler with survivors and funeral plans noted.
Willis Peters Dies at Harrisburg Home
Willis Peters died at his Harrisburg residence last Friday. The funeral was held Sunday at his former home in Center Mills. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Peters
Harrisburg
Center Mills
New Oxford Beats Hanover Juniors In Local Meet
Last Saturday New Oxford defeated Hanover Juniors 8 to 5 on the local grounds amid numerous errors. Weaver pitched well for New Oxford, Keller doubled three times in four at bats, while Bowers was wild for Hanover. Umpire Henehky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Hanover
Bowers
Weaver
Keller
Spangler
Henehky
Stolen Harness and Robes Linked to Earlier Chickens Theft
Reported last week a series of thefts includes chickens from W. H. Kling of Dichi's mill and a barn break at A. J. Brock in Mountpleasant township. Suspects used a horse and wagon, leaving the remainder of gear behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Kling
Dichi’s Mill
A. J. Brock
Mountpleasant Township
Hymenial Marriages Tied To Hanover News Circle
Hymenial Misa daughter of Charles E Cassell editor of The Hanover News and Samuel Knell of Baltimore wed at No 480 Carlisle Street Hanover at high noon Saturday Rev E M McGill officiated. A quiet New Oxford wedding followed with J Francis Stallemith and Frances Bluebaugh wed Rev S P Mauger presiding A small gathering from Arendtsville Granite and New Oxford attended with light refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Lillian Cassell
Charles E. Cassell
The
Hanover News
Samuel Knell
Baltimore
Weekly Advertiser Publishing Co
Carlisle Street
Hanover
E. M. McGill
Protestant Episcopal Church of
Thurmont
Hanson Stallesmith
New Oxford
J. Francis Stallemith
Granite Station
Msgs
Frances 8
Bluebaugh
Arendtsville
P. Mauger
the Reformed Church
Arendtaville
Granite
Bessie F. Mauger
Novel chase on rails ends with snake death
Engineer King of the W M A R spots what looks like a loose rail but finds a large black horse runner snake riding atop the rail. The chase covers over two miles as the snake keeps ahead until heat friction burns it to death, ending the strange pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Child to Marry Prisoner in Controversial Plan
Gertie Gracey an 18 year old daughter from Berewick township Adams county intends to marry Harry B. Cole a man over 45 jailed on a serious charge. She plans to wed if court and district attorney can clear legal hurdles and Cole is willing to marry despite age and legal risks. Cole was returned to York county from Maryland on requisition papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Gracey
Robert Gracey
Berewick
Adams County
Will
Harry B. Cole
Cole
Little Lady of Thirteen
York
York County
Maryland
Detective White
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Presbyterian
Pen-Mar
Gordon Robinson
New York City
New York
Edna Wolf
J. J. Wolf
Abbottstown
Church Home Hospital
John Dahlhamer
Oxford Township
Ezra Zepp
Baltimore ’Pike
Isaac Ferry
Zepp
Baltimore St
Conewago Chapel
Andrew Hykes
Hampton
Reading
Carlisle Pike
Hykes
Edw. Chronister
Sadie Gebhardt
Martin Gebhardt
White Hall
Mt. Pleasant Township
Bonneaville
Adam Mayers
A. Mayers
Lynart
New Baltimore
Daniel Lynart
Penn Township
Joseph N. Wolf
Noah Sell
Savana Sterner
Union Township
Adam Mayer
Z. H. Cashman
Scott
Scott & Bowne
49Ers Pears Street
New Snc
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