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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
21
Readable items include Alma Hoffman purchasing a new auto in Upper Huntington, East Berlin Mite Society netting 63.26, priests at Harrisburg retreat, local births deaths and marriages, school bids at Orrtanna, and various local bids and disturbances. The notes span community weather, education, roads, and social events across Adams and neighboring towns.
Mrs. Kathryn Rogenmuster of Philadelphia announces the marriage of her daughter Belle M. to Elton S. Ruth, a Philadelphia druggist and son of Mrs. M. D. Feiser of New Oxford. The ceremony took place on a Saturday at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York with a home to be established after September 1 at 4820 Cedar Ave., Philadelphia.
Mathias Smyser son of Amanda J. and the late Jacob M. Smyser of York and formerly of East Berlin married Miss Clara V. Gable in a June ceremony conducted by Rev. Samuel Henry Stein.
Miss Mary Strausbaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Strausbaugh of Menges Mills and Edward Gowland of York were married on Saturday evening at Paradise Catholic rectory near Abbottstown by Fr Brennan.
Arthur Ryne Miller formerly of Thomasville and New Oxford married Miss Cora FE Weigle of Biglerville by Rev H J Rohrbaugh in Akron Ohio on June 14. Miller has worked for the Firestone Rubber company for years and the couple will reside with Miller's brother Harvey O Miller at Archwood Avenue Akron Ohio.
Charles Sourber eldest son of Mrs Annie Sourber and Miss Helen R Holiday daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Holliday both of Hanover married at 5 o clock Sunday morning by Rev R H Bergstresser in a dawn ceremony.
George Alban son of Mr and Mrs James Alban from near Manchester resided with his sister Mrs Clifford Baughman in Hanover and Miss Ethel Neiderer daughter of Mr and Mrs Petter Neiderer of Midway were married at Westminster Monday morning.
Mary Tu Noble of Reading married George A. Coleman a Philadelphia dentist in a nuptial mass at St. Peter's church Reading on Thursday morning. The bride is the daughter of W. A. and Martha A. Noble formerly of Hanover.
Miss Elizabeth Donaldson Linn of Orrtanna and Francis McClean Lott of Gettysburg were married at the Linn homestead Thursday afternoon by Rev. A J Martin of York Springs, a former bride's pastor.
Miss Margaret M Cullen of Frostburg Maryland and George C Myers of Hanover Maryland were married Wednesday evening in St Josephs church rectory Hanover by Rev Fr James A Huber.
Henry H. Fritz and Miss Ethel L. Myers, both of Hanover, were married Friday evening by Rev. H. A. Robb.
George W Wolf 78 died Saturday morning from a complication of diseases. He was the last of nine children of Frederick and Louisa Wolf. Survived by wife Ida L Wolf and children Ray Wolf of York and Mrs Samuel Nagle and Mrs Wilbur Haines of Abbottstown, plus seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral from his home Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev John W Keener officiating. Interment Mt Olive Cemetery Abbottstown.
Daniel Caler died Sunday a week at his Bermudian church area farm after a four month illness from gangrene of the left foot. He was 74 and survived by his wife and several children. The funeral was held at Christchurch near Littlestown on Monday.
James Teo Timmins, son of Edward and Carrie Timmins of McSherry town, died at 2 o clock Monday morning from a complication of diseases. He was 1 year 9 months 6 days old.
Joseph E K Grim died Saturday night at the family residence near the Pigeon Hills from paralysis at age 64 years 7 months 16 days. Survived by children Abril Grim Mrs William Bortner Mrs Albert Duncan Joseph Grim Mrs John Winand Hanover Mrs Robert Kline hinst York Mrs Levi Smith Lewisburg Mrs Curtis Strausbaugh Spring Grove Daniel Grim Seven Valley and Mrs Raymond Hoke Summitville Interment was at Mummert meeting house Tuesday morning.
Fawoard C. Myers of Hanover died Sunday at 4 00 AM in County Hospital York after a complication of disease. He was a life long resident of Hanover and son of the late Lewis and Elizabeth Myers. He is survived by three brothers George Myers of York Charles and Burton Myers of Philadelphia.
Relatives report the death of Walter Noel, adopted son of Mr and Mrs Calvin Noel, from appendicitis and typhoid fever. Walter, 22 years 11 months 7 days, died in hospital last week. He leaves his parents two sisters and a brother. he was married last fall to Iva Noel of York, Pa. Mr Noel had left the county two months earlier to visit his parents in the West.
George David Arendt infant son of Mr and Mrs David B Arendt of Gettysburg dies Friday morning at 5 45 from pneumonia He was six months and thirteen days old
Deaths include Mrs Amelia Burgard of East Berlin at 22 from peritonitis after surgery in York. Mrs Addie Kinter of Latimore township dies age 79 from multiple diseases. Rev. Richard H. Colburn, former Gettysburg pastor, dies in Harrisburg. Court action after a malicious mischief incident near Manheim township yields bail. Gettysburg P R embargo stops freight to Philadelphia except essentials due to rail strike. Miss Miranda Weller dies after fall in York. Jadward Poff dies from injuries after hay hole accident near Wrightsville.
Miss Marguerite Feiser of Harrisburg City hospital expected home by Saturday. Five year old Richard Emig of East Berlin had mastoid operation at York hospital. Mrs Amanda Sidenstricker of Hanover admitted to York surgical ward. Mrs Ellen Keiser and Julia Buckingham of Hanover discharged. Anne Wildasin of Hanover admitted to York hospital. Mrs William Wilkinson of Orrtana taken to Chambersburg hospital for operation. Ethelreda daughter of Mrs William Casatt of McSherrytown taken to Philadelphia Hospital for treatment. Noah Beamer, Ex County Commissioner, home in Arendtsville after treatment for a broken leg. Richard P Mummert of Brushtown had appendicitis operation at York hospital. Paul Gardner of York Springs had appendicitis operation at Harrisburg hospital last week.
The column reports several residents under illness or recent recovery. C. T. Welsh of Lincoln Way East shows improvement after ten days at home. W. Tawers Hafer, Gettysburg Times publisher, fell ill following his mother Evavus Wafer’s funeral in Hanover. Others listed include Mrs Moses Penner Whit Run, Mrs Harry Mummert, Mary Topper, Cecelia Kiehler, John Fleming, and Mrs FE Strickhouser, with varying levels of recovery noted.
Mr and Mrs Paul Krug near town welcome a daughter Mrs Miller formerly Virginia Tudor of Gettysburg adds to the list. Rufus Roth Biglerville follow with a daughter. Calvin Kump near Orrtanna and Gilbert Fair York Springs report daughters. Charles Crouse near Litndlestown and Samuel Snyder Lit tlestown also have daughters. George Motter Two Taverns plus J D Clapsaddle Gettysburg announce a son.
Borough issues notice forbidding firing of rockets cannon crackers and all dangerous fireworks within limits on July Fourth or any time. Offenders face full legal penalties. Also note: civil service return to work policies expire July 1 for those out over 18 months. Adams county Red Cross handles applications for men.
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