Cherries and crops in town reflect yearly prices and happenings
Local notes recount John Colestock joining C L Eicholtz office, farm prices from years past, land sales near New Oxford, traffic lights orders by Chief Chronister, and wedding fêtes at Irishtown. The Glidden Tour plans from New York to San Francisco include New Oxford. Community events include school appointments, church activities, and a Lincoln Highway repair crew at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Colestock
C. L. Eicholtz
Pius Long
New Oxford
Bertha Weikert
Fom
New York
San Francisco
Oxford
Joseph J. Smith
Irishtown
Bryan J. Smith
Wride
Anastasia Hemler
Lincoln Highway
Borea
C. W. Baker
First Lutheran Church
New Oxrd
Clearfield
Maytown
Lancaster County
BE. L. Webler
Larry Lough
Kepner
H. A. Weikert
Incoln Way
West
M. D. Neidick
Hampton
York
Chas. Staub
Sound Hill
Wm. F. Sheely
Town
New Oxford School Board
Daniel Ruff
Mary McIlhenny
Minnie Lau
Cora Breighner
John Breighner
John H. Seagy
Edgegrove
Elizabeth Bream
Norwood
Bream
Newark
Del
Columbia University
Guyon A. Smith
Reading
F. S. Smith
Hanover Street
Lafaytte College
John D. Stock
Ella Kohler
Ittlestown
Lutheran Church
C. E. Sponseler
Alwine’s Grove
Loysville
Ladies of
St. Paul's Missionary Society
J. C. Birely
Lkely
Hood College
Frederick
Pearless Orchestra
Hanover
Heart of Humanity
Crystal Theatre
Mount Misery maps ignite trouble at Oxford hostelry
After a confrontation over refusing service to Anthony Storm at the Oxford, Geo F Grove’s establishment, the incident followed Storm’s prior intoxication from a purported Gettysburg prescription. Chief Chronister arrested Storm, who sobered in the lockup before release. Local reports blame a recent influx of whiskey for multiple disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Misery
Geo. F. Grove
Oxford
Gettysburg
Anthony
Tony” Storm
Irishtown
Lockup
Calaboose
Chronister
Grove
Train schedule changes at New Oxford and nearby cities
Daily and Sunday train times adjusted for several No numbers. Train 48 departs New Oxford at 9 30 a m for Gettysburg and Hagerstown, replacing 9 35 a m. Train 45 moves to 6 26 p m from 5 29 p m. Sunday runs: 143 at 10 59 a m to Gettysburg, 161 at 9 14 a m to Gettysburg and Pen Mar, 144 to Baltimore at 6 20 p m, 162 to York at 8 48 p m. Train 46 leaves 9 14 a m instead of 9 19 a m for York. Train 44 departs 5 21 p m instead of 5 51 p m for Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Gettysburg
Hagerstown
Pen-Mar Park
York
Baltimore
Sundday
Many Noxious Animals Killed in York County Reports
York ranked third in Pennsylvania for noxious animal destruction in the 1919 to 1929 fiscal year. Sportsmen killed 320 wild cats, 4,718 gray foxes, 2,408 red foxes, 2,270 minks, and 48,885 weasels. Payouts totaled $11,802 from the Resident Hunter's License revenue. Adams County reported 138 gray foxes, 13 red foxes, minks, and 909 weasels presented for county claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Pennsylvania
Adams County
Collision in Town Leaves Rider Hurt on Golden Lane
Lawrence Strausbaugh a Berlin road resident and painter for John E. Kepner was struck as a vehicle emerged from Golden Lane and thrown from his motorcycle causing minor injuries. The motorcycle suffered considerable damage and the driver’s name could not be learned. The collision was described as unavoidable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Peters Street
Golden Lane
Lawrence Strausbaugh
Berlin Road
John E. Kepner
Miller Joins Semi Pro Red Lion Team
Cloyd Miller son of Mr and Mrs George A Miller of Hanover street signed with Red Lion semi pro team. The left fielder drove in a run with bases loaded and later made a star catch that saved the game earning over five dollars from bleacher fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyd Miller
Geo. A. Miller
Hanover Street
Red Lion
Young Miller
Miller
Died of Lockjaw In Littlestown Foundry Worker
Howard Sv02rner of Littlestown died at 1 15 Friday morning after a brief illness from lockjaw. He had earlier been burned in a foundry but recovered until swelling appeared last Saturday and despite medical efforts, the lockjaw proved fatal. He leaves a widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Sv2rner
Littlestown
Altho
Westminster Times to enter $1.50 class July 1
The Westminster Times plans a price increase to $1.50 per issue, arguing the rise offsets only a portion of higher production costs. It notes the paper cost has surged from $80 to $360 per ton and contrasts weekly papers in the West charging $2 annually, with some at $2.50 or $3. The piece highlights widespread rate hikes among weeklies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Westminster Times
State Troopers Warn Gettysburg Drivers on Eyewear
Gettysburg troopers have orders from the State Highway Department to inform motorists in this area that non-glare lenses must be used for driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
State Highway Department
Hulick Arrested Over Booze Sales to Doctor Fans
A Philadelphia druggist, Geo B Hulick formerly of New Oxford, faces a preliminary hearing after prohibition agents accuse him of selling liquor to patients of Dr H M Griggs. Investigators found 30 pints at Hulick's Fifteenth and Mount Vernon establishment and describe patients paying seven dollars a pint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Geo. B. Hulick
New Oxford
H. M. Griges
U. S
Manley
George B. Hulick
Fifteenth and
Mount Vernon Streets
Griggs
Agent Brown
Brown
Perguson
Hulick
O'Connor
Adams
Engineer Stops Runaway Mine Locomotive at Bittinger Spur
A Bethlehem Mines Corp quarry locomotive ran away on an embankment spur at Bittinger as a worker jumping into the cab halted the steam engine just before it plunged off the end of the track. The incident halted a potential disaster and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Mines Corporation
Bittinger
16 Year Old Couple Eloped In Maryland Wedding
Roy Hershey son of Cletus Hershey and Miss May Hershey daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Hershey of Hanover wed at Westminster Maryland. The ceremony took place at the Reform church parsonage with Rev Waick officiating. After eloping the couple faced pursuit by the bride’s father and Hanover taximan Melvin Bowers who aided the ceremony. The groom was advised to return the bride to her home. Each party is listed as 16 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hershey
Cletus Hershey
Miss May Hershey
Jacob Hershey
Hanover
Westminster
Reformed Parsonage
Waick
Melvin Bowers
Crabbs
State cop ordered conditions remedied on Wolf cattle stable
Wash Wolf of Abbottstown area corrected conditions at his cattle stable after a state officer and Constable Chronister visited his premises. Wolf reportedly sold 13 steers to Dealer Fuhrman after the warning, making about 50 cents profit per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash, Wolf
Abbottstown
Chronister
New Oxford
Wolf
Fuhrman
Parade Planned in New Oxford To Showcase Boy Scouts
Plans for a parade in New Oxford on Saturday July 3 to acquaint locals with the Boy Scouts and their activities include prominent speakers, the Hanover Boys band, and troops from nearby towns. The local Boy Scout troop cleared over $50 at the festival on Center Square Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Boy Scouts
Hanover
Center Square
Locust Tree Struck Stuns Two In Geiselman Home
Lightning struck a large locust tree in front of the frame tenement house south of town, splintering the tree and stunning Chas. Groft and J. C. Geiselman inside. Geiselman suffered more severe effects but no further damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Groft
J. C. Geiselman
Mr. Geiselman
L. G. Lawrence
Geiselman
Gettysburg Strawberries and Cherries Priced by Box
At Gettysburg on Tuesday fruit prices were posted with strawberries selling for 15 to 25 cents per box and cherries at 20 to 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Julius W. Fischer Dies Noted Hanover Citizen at 66
Julius W. Fischer longtime Hanover notary public, executor, administrator, and real estate dealer died at home after a yearlong illness at age 66. He leaves wife Alice Bowman, three sisters and a daughter who predeceased him. survived by his store J. W. Fischer & Co. and a wide array of fraternal affiliations. His death ends a prominent local career and many benefactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius W. Fischer
Hanover
Mgr. Fischar
Mercy Hospital
Baltimore
Fischer
William C
Sophia Fischer
Krentler
Alice Bowman
Coretta Miller
M. W. Lightner
Lizzie Fischer
Miriam
J. W. Fischer & Co
Europe
Edwin G. Eckert
Harry Shirk
Henry A. Bair
Augustus H. Melhorn
Mr. Fischer
Court Reserved Decision in Swartz Estate Dispute
The court reserved its decision after a hearing in the Emma B. Swartz estate dispute. According to the will her husband James O. Swartz is entitled to 5000 dollars with all excess to the Barnitz heirs. The court appointed F. M. Miller and William Sheely to appraise a Hamilton township farm. estimators value 9928 dollars, contested by the Barnitz heirs. Bouine business noted as the court appointed William C. Donaldson to the Hamiltonian township viewers board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma B. Swartz
New Oxford
James O. Swartz
Barnitz
F. M. Miller
William Sheely
Hamilton Township
Fire damages wash house at East Berlin farm
Fire Tuesday at 7 30 am destroyed the wash house and damaged the summer kitchen at Harvey Myers home on the A J Thompson farm near East Berlin. Loss about 500 dollars, partly insured. Furnace used to heat boiler in wash house caused the blaze. neighbors formed a bucket brigade to stop the flames from reaching the gable and summer kitchen. Contents of the wash house were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Myers
A. J. Thompson
East Berlin
Swartz and companions sail for France on La France
Mark T. Swartz of Haston alongside W. T. Smith former French consul and Harry B. Smith son, left New York aboard the steamship La France for a grand tour of France including the front, then Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium and back to London with plans to return in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark T. Swartz
W. T. Smith
France
Harry B. Smith
Haston
New York
la France
Paris
Spain
Switzerland
Italy
Belgium
London
Reckless driving fines handed to drivers across multiple towns
Ralph Miller and others were fined ten dollars in New York Lebanon Lancaster York and Victor for reckless driving and speeding. Chief Chronister led the arrests as police pursued violations in the borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess Ralph Miller
New York
Lebanon
Loncaster
York
Victor
Rats Kill 79 Chicks At Conewago Farm
William Stambaugh found 79 dead chicks in a hole near the Barnitz farm in Conewago township after rats or another enemy dragged and killed them during the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stambaugh
Barnitz
Conewago Township
Attorney Bange elected director at First National Bank Hanover
Attorney Guy W. Bange was elected a director of the First National Bank of Hanover to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William H. Overbaugh. The appointment expands the bank’s board as it honors the late executive’s tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy W. Bange
First National Bank
Hanover
Mr. Bange
William H. Overbaugh, Sy
Real estate sales sweep Mt Pleasant and surrounding towns
Nathaniel C. Miller bought the W A Diehl farm near New Oxford cemetery totaling 66 acres with possession April 1, 1921 through W S Rittase agency. William D. Myers moved from Hamilton to Carlisle street and bought George A Kling’s Hanover street property via W S Rittase, with possession April 1, 1921. H & Lough sold the Hanover street house to Jacob Burlington for 2000 with October 1 possession. Personal property sales exceeded 40, with Mary Becker selling property near Ritlinger to John Hamm. The Range farm along Abbottstown pike sold to Mary E Mehring for 9879 13, the 89 acre farm at 110 per acre. Albert Hollinger’s Cumberland township farm of 173 acres sold to William Mickley for 17000 with possession April 1, 1921. Francis J Martin sold two lots in McSherrystown to Francis J Lawrence. John N Greenaway bought F W Weber’s double brick in Hanover for 12000. Anthony Brady sold his Lilly’s mill site property to Augustus Strausbaugh, who sold his property to Edward Zumbrum. George Newman of Union township sold his 14 acre truck and poultry farm to H C Martin. possession March 1, 1921, via W P Stoner. The New Oxford hotel in Littlestown sold to Abe Trattner of York for 14400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel C. Miller
Mt. Pleasant Township
W. A. Diehl
Alex. Himes
New Oxford Cemetery
W. S. Rittase Real Estate Agency
New Oxford
Wm. D. Myers
Hamilton Township
Ehmma Miller
Carlisle Street
Geo. A. Kling
Hanover Street
W. S Ru‘tase
H. &. Lough
Edwin G. Lough
F. B. Sellers
Jacob Burlington
Lincoln Way
West
Burlington
Kling
Schnell
Mary Becker
Hanover
John JD. Hamm
Ritttinger
Berwick Township
H. M. Range
Abbottstown Pike
Mary E. Mehring
Albert Hollinger
Cumberland Township
William Mickley
Mercersburg
Francis J. Martin
McSherrystown
Francis J. Lawrence
John N. Greenaway
Union Township
H. C. Martin
W. P. Stoner
New Ocker Hotel
Littlestown
Abe Trattner
York
Hanover team wins 11 3 in poorly played game
The Hanover Heel and Insole Co. baseball team beat the locals 11 to 3 on Saturday afternoon. New Oxford will face the Gettysburg Independents at the county seat Saturday afternoon. Public dissatisfaction with a 25 cent admission fee is noted and calls for improvement or price cuts. York American Chain defeated McSherrystown 8 to 1 in Messers town. The Gettysburg Independents lost to Carlisle 7 to 2. Bendersville beat Aspers 5 to 2 and Fairfield 11 to 6. A Gettysburg Industrial team benefit dance raised over 50 dollars for new shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover Heel & Innersole Co
New Oxford
Gettysburg “Independents
York American
McSherrystown
MesSherrystown
Gettysburg Independents
Carlisle
Bendersville
Aspers
Fairfield
Gettysburg
York Spring Fourth of July Celebration at Ghost Park
The York Spring Fourth of July celebration moves to Ghost Park on July 5 due to the holiday falling on Sunday. The big day features baseball, matinee races, and other sports events at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Ghost Park
Ex-Congressman Brodbeck Heads to Democratic Convention
Former congressman A. R. Brodbeck departed Hanover on Monday to attend the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco as a delegate at large. He plans a five week trip visiting several western cities on the return journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Brodbeck
Hanover
San Francisco
Severe wind storm causes widespread damage across county
A major wind and electrical storm hit multiple county sections between 3 and 4 pm Thursday, uprooting trees, blowing down barns and chimneys, and cutting power to New Oxford. Notable damage occurred at farms near Five Points, Seven Hundred, Abbottstown, Fairfield, and Gettysburg, with telephone lines affected and local linemen busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Hanover
Bank
John Myrs
Hampton Meeting House
Carmen Myers
Five Points
James Falkler Enlists in 786 Motor Transport Corps
James F E Falkler of Gettysburg has enlisted as a private in the 786 Motor Transport Corps and is stationed at Camp Meade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James FE. Falkler
Gattysburg
786
Motor Transport Corps
Camp Meade
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Tony Storm
W. M. BY
Swartz
N. C
Charles Bowman
H. E. Leven
Mr. Haffacker
Stanley Smith
Conewago Creek
Joseph Musselman
Fairfield Station
Willis Musselman
C. A. Landis
S. J. Diehl
Glatfelter
William Clair
Daniel Mickley
Charles Harbaugh
Mickley
Solomon Allison
B. B. Swope
George Kebil
John Hartman
Andrew Slonaker
Harry Bucher
Cumberland Valley
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