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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
15
Local notices report Mrs. Samuel Knox and Louise Duttera ill with typhoid and scarlet fever respectively. Picnics planned at Conewago Chapel Grove July 31 and St Mary’s Parish July 17. Community events include parades, sermons, school appointments, car sales, and road work near Abbottstown and McSherrystown.
The Battlefield commission announces the dedication of the Virginia memorial on Confederate avenue with appropriate ceremonies planned for October. The event marks a commemorative act honoring regional historical ties and involves official ceremony by the Battlefield commission and local authorities.
A careless man who tinkers with his mowing machine while still attached to the team and in gear danger is cautioned by editors across newspapers. The incident underscores the need to unhitch and shut down before maintenance.
Harry Oyler of Gettysburg sustained a badly sprained shoulder when a porch swing used by several people fell to the floor after a steeple gave way Friday evening.
Miss Julia Krise was visiting Baltimore when neighbors in Gettysburg discovered a burst water pipe at her residence flooding several rooms and prompting a call for her return.
Clyde Bream of Gettysburg is in critical condition with typhoid fever in Bunkie Louisiana where he works for the Standard Oil Company.
Mrs. Catharine Staub, near Gettysburg, mother of Mrs. Adam Long nearby, was stricken with paralysis weeks ago and in serious condition. she is now reported improving.
Paul Swamley the young son of Mr and Mrs T M Swamley of West High street has shown great improvement after typhoid fever. His nurse Miss Boyer of York has left the case.
Mrs J IX Hoffman of East Berlin owns a small lemon tree bearing several lemons. Two largest fruits have just matured measuring 15 by 15, 12 by 14 by 13 inches and weigh 27 and 17 ounces respectively.
At a meeting of the Arendtsville board of school directors the following teachers were elected for next year. High School Professor D. W. Lehman assistant Miss Mary Rice grammar E. Cecil Stover primary grades H. C. Lady.
Information before Squire Harnish charges Vincent Bushman proprietor of the Hampton hotel with supplying liquor to a man of known intemperate habits. Bushman furnished bail for his appearance at the hearing.
Reuben B. Lyles of Gettysburg was jailed briefly by Tax Collector Bumbaugh for non payment of back taxes. He stayed about an hour until 4.89 dollars due plus costs were paid and he was released.
Lower Brothers of Table Rock drill a well at the new double brick dwelling being built by Henry Menges on Lincoln Way East. They recently completed three wells at Waldheim, each nearly 200 feet deep.
Nicholas Lingg orders a 12 ton auto truck scale for his Lincoln Way West warehouse occupied by J H Duttera to handle increasing business and weigh heavy trucks from East Berlin.
Pen Mar opened for the season on Saturday signaling a busy summer ahead. Extensive improvements and equipment additions have increased park attractions beyond previous years.
The members of St Josephs Catholic church in Bonneauville, led by Pastor Rev Father Shanahan and district organizer Edgar P Hamilton of the Grand Lodge, plan to establish a council of the Pennsylvania Catholic Beneficial League in the town.
The executive committee of the Odd Fellows reorganized in Hagerstown to advance preparations for the sixth annual reunion of members from Southern Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia West Virginia and the District of Columbia to be held at Pen Mar on August 5.
Twenty four young people visited Miss Esther Feiser of Lincoln Way East on Monday evening to extend congratulations and best wishes for her birthday anniversary. The group joined in the celebration and the evening was enjoyable.
On Thursday Hon. Jos. S. Weaver of New Oxford reached the 29th milestone of his wife’s journey. On Wednesday evening about thirty close friends gathered as a surprise at his home to pay their respects in a very enjoyable evening.
John Ferry of McSherrystown and formerly from near this place was arrested by Constable Hensel on a warrant issued by R. M. Straley of New Oxford. The charge, based on information from Hamilton resident Jacob Mummert, alleges Ferry secured two horses under false pretenses. After hearing, with bail denied, Ferry is committed to Adams county jail to await court action.
The Helping Hand Circle of the First Lutheran Church will stage a cake and candy sale Saturday afternoon in front of Joseph Holtz's home on Lincoln Way West.
A thief opened the Strasbaugh restaurant cash drawer after closing on Thursday night and stole 38.77 dollars from a two dollar register ring up. Proprietor Guy Strasbaugh was away. John Rinehart and Joseph Miller reported the loss Friday morning and found the rest intact with no signs of entry.
Buckets of bright red paint left accessible to livestock at Charles Harney’s farm near the Hoffman Orphanage in Mt. Joy Township Two Taverns led to the death of a valuable cow and the loss of four hogs. Several animals drank the liquid while he painted his barn, causing severe losses with little recovery chance for the remaining hogs.
Harry Stevens a Heidlersburg horse dealer was acquitted in Dauphin county court on Friday on the charge of receiving stolen goods. He pleaded not guilty and brought the horse to court to prove the animal was not worth fifty cents.
T J Herman found a bright silver ten cent piece dated 1829 while digging in the Lincoln Way West lot near his home. The coin shows an eagle on the obverse and the reverse reads 10 c, larger than a dime. heavy rains may have uncovered it after years buried.
Miss Ida E. Feiser resigns from the intermediate school after three terms and a recent election to 1915-16. She accepts a position as teacher of a grade school in Steelton, Pennsylvania.
Highway crews ordered to oil the State road between Gettysburg and New Oxford with heavy crude oil containing naptha. The oil is laid on the surface under pressure and covered with a layer of fine surfacing stone.
Viewers from Adams and York counties approved a bridge over Beaver creek linking Hamilton township Adams county and Paradise township York county. Commissioned by Adams and York counties, the Beaver creek bridge cost 2138.20 with each county paying half. Builders A G and F M Wagam an of Dallastown York county won the bid at 1984.
Elmer Butt’s horse collapsed with a broken leg at the rear hitching area of the Reformed Church in Abbottstown on Saturday evening and was euthanized Sunday after a suspected colic. James Stoneselfer and three friends were jolted by a cracker thrown from Lieberlick's Pool Room in Midway on Saturday night, the buggy overturning but with no serious injuries.
LeRoy Rife of Mt Pleasant township and his family narrowly escaped death when a Gettysburg engine struck their Reo on Carlisle street Hanover as they crossed Western Maryland tracks. The car was jammed against a telegraph pole, saving a rollover. Mrs Rife and two children suffered only shock while Edgar and Florence were injured.
From the forehead to the eye there were eight stitches and a small cut. Florence two years old had six stitches on her forehead. Clarence six, was jolted forward and bruised the right side of his face. Mr. Rife unharmed. The children received surgical care at Dr. J S Bittinger’s office. They were briefly unconscious then recovered and were in good spirits. Witnesses said it was remarkable none died. The auto was badly damaged with top torn, rear axle bent, and body splintered.
Mrs Charles Strasbaugh a night nurse in the insane department at the county home cut her throat with a razor about 1 pm Tuesday. She tried to sew the wound with a needle and thread, was found four hours later by her husband, and the gash required nine stitches. The injury is not considered serious. She had been resting after washing with other women and returned to her room before dinner.
The Western Maryland railroad joins a summer timetable effective Sunday June 20. The New Oxford eastbound arrival moves from 9 04 to 10 01 a m and runs Highfield to York daily except Sunday. The westbound Baltimore to Highfield train arrives 9 48 rather than 9 49 a m. The 4 07 p m Highfield to Baltimore becomes 6 12 p m. The York to Highfield westbound at 5 12 p m arrives New Oxford at 6 29 p m daily except Sunday. Pittsburgh express remains eastbound 6 05 a m and westbound 10 59 p m. The schedule shows two Baltimore Highfield services daily and one York Highfield service daily.
The Western Maryland Railway Company will use The Mason and Dixon Line as its slogan on all printed matter and signage. The road will be officially titled Western Maryland Railway Company The Mason and Dixon Line, reflecting its route across Maryland and Pennsylvania.
The Post Office Department plans to discontinue Littlestown route 3 effective July 1. Carrier Mehring loses service as patrons switch to a Hanover route serving Adams County from White Hall to Centennial amid strong opposition.
Mrs. Margaret M Chronister widow of Henry Chronister died Wednesday morning at 3 in the Gettysburg home of her sister Mrs Laura V Snyder aged 71 years 10 months Cancer caused death. She formerly lived near McKnightstown and had been living with her sister since March. She leaves one son Albertus C Chronister of Biglerville and five sisters four brothers. Immediate survivors include Mrs Laura V Snyder of Gettysburg Mrs Myers of Fayetteville Mrs James Lauver and Mrs Daniel Kuhn Cashtown Mrs W A Bittinger Quincy Simon S Smith Cash Town John I and William L Smith Canton Ohio Joseph Smith Polo.
A brief death notice states the deceased is survived by her husband and three children.
In loving memory of our mother Sarah A Wiest who died June 22 1914. We mourn our loss and honor her gentle voice and heart. Also notice of Emma Kime age 64 who died at the County Home from dropsy, survived by her husband Frank Kime and two sisters. funeral at H P Mark’s undertaking in Arendtsville.
Mrs Mary Sponseller Parr aged about 75 died Thursday evening at the home of her son Harry Parr in Germany township. Her husband predeceased her. She leaves a daughter Mrs Laura Rodgers of Trenton New Jersey and four sons Dr Newton I Parr of Oklahoma Harry Parr of Germany township Jacob Parr of Baltimore and John Parr near Kentland Indiana. She also leaves three sisters Mrs Jacob Hornberger Littlestown Mrs Lydia Slifer Brushtown Mrs Jacob Burr Mount Joy township and two brothers Amos Sponseller New Oxford and Rufus Sponseller Guldens.
Miss Alice J. Heilman died Thursday evening at York Hospital after surgery for appendicitis. She leaves sister Miss Sarah Heilman of Abbottstown and brothers Henry near New Oxford Charles and Louden near York. She had served as housekeeper for Andrew Boyer at Iron Ridge for 32 years and was 57 years old. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Boyer home and Reformed Church Abbottstown with Rev. W I Garrett officiating.
Isaac Hafleigh a well known Fountaindale resident died Friday afternoon at about four aged 86 years 5 months and 4 days He was a former merchant and cooper of Arendtsville He married Anna M Grayson of Liberty township on March 13 1872 She died in 1892 and he leaves a son C G Hurleigh engaged in general engineering at Bethlehem.
Mrs. Mary C Beam 78 widow of Jeremiah Beam died at Goodyear Saturday around 11 p m from gangrene after two months illness. Survived by children Mrs J W Shoemaker Carlisle John I Beam Carrisburg Edward L Beam Mt Holly Springs Mrs W D Shambaugh Albert Beam Charles F Harry R George J Beam all Goodyear and brothers and sisters William Murtorff Reading Levi Murtorff Bendersville John Murtorff Mt Tabor Albert Murtoroff Boiling Springs and Mrs Frank Slusser Mt Tabor.
John Weigand aged 85 years 8 months and 25 days died at his daughter Mrs Anna Shoop’s home in Gettyburg on Sunday at 2 30 pm after a slight cold. A native of Germany he came to the United States after the battle of Gettysburg and settled in that town. He was buried in Germany with his wife who died in 1914. Surviving children include John Weigand of McKeesport Louis Weigand and Mrs Anne Shoop among others.
Ensemble of death notices across Gettysburg Hanover and Hampton. Infant child of Mr and Mrs Martin Smith died at 30 days. John Appleby navy blue jacket Portsmouth Virginia died after illness. Mary M daughter of Harvey Martin Hanover died from heart trouble at 4 40 PM. Harriet Klingel widow of John Klingel died at Hampton home of daughter aged 74 years and 1 month with survivors Mrs Jacob Weigand and Arthur Wingel and a sister Mrs
Obituary notes Albert S. Wright of Bendersville died aged 69. A baby, child of Harvey and Mrs. Bushman near Gettysburg, died. A man was injured jumping a W M freight near Pen Mar Park and disappeared. A colt frightened by a passing train caused minor injuries to Sheriff Thompson’s sons. A state health official visited New Oxford about filthy hog pens and unsanitary businesses, provoking local reform. Red Men Hall dedication parade and speeches planned for Tampton on July 3. Adams County peach growers face heavy thinning to avoid a crop glut. 50 percent removal recommended for best prices.
Lost full set of typewriter tools between New Oxford and Hanover. Finder rewarded by notifying C. L. Licholtz, New Oxford, Pa.
For Rent a desirable house and about two acres of land in New Oxford Virginia. Call on or address Charles K. Yeager Justice of the Peace New Oxford Va. For Sate about 200 good split locust posts apply to H F Philips Bowlder Pa Gilbert Son have received another carload of Security Cement to sell at 1.10 per barrel. Ad.
The Markets section notes softening prices for No 2 choice wheat and corn futures. Analysts cite harvest pace and demand shifts as factors weighing on grain values.
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