Local Happenings and Community Notices
Farmers cut grain as regional events unfold. Grangers picnic at Williams Grove Aug 31 to Sept 5. Gettysburg encampment prep for next month. Mule dies from spasmodic colic near Huntington. Church pastorate likely shared for York Springs and Hunters town. Hanover man rescues boy in 10 foot quarry water incident. Ditzler family obituary and funeral at Abbottstown Reformed church. Diabetes claims Lewis King of East Berlin. multiple marriages at St James Lutheran and Hanover parsonages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grangers
Vicnic
Williams’ Grove
National Guard
Gettysburg
Adam Lobaugh
Huntington Township
York Springs
Hunterstown
Conewago
W. H. Bushman
Hanover
Drowned youth dies in Hanover quarry mishap
David Staub aged 18 an employee of Heel and Inneraole Co boarded with John Degroft Hanover met death by drowning Monday night in an abandoned quarry on Andrew J. Roberts farm about a mile northwest of Hanover. Staub was found drowned in the quarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Staub
Heel & Inneraole Co
John Degroft
Hanover
Andrew J. Robert
Young Staub
Death Doings Samuel Ditzler of Hanover
Samuel Ditzler of Hanover died at 8 p.m. Thursday June 16 at York City Hospital from an abscess on the lungs after several months of illness seeking treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Ditzler
Hanover
York City
Ditzler
Marriage of Rev. David S. Martin in Littlestown
A church ceremony at St. Pauls Lutheran Littlestown united Rev. David S. Martin of New Freedom York county in marriage to a local woman at high noon Wednesday. The service followed by a quiet reception as families welcomed the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest B. Oliver
Gettysburg
St James Lutheran Parsonage
J. A. Clutz
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Littlestown
David S. Martin
New Freedom
York County
Local farm accidents and business notes from Reading to York County
A series of brief items from rural Pennsylvania recount a fall injuring Hiram Griest, a hatchet mishap injuring C. Jacobs, and a 84 acre Plank farm sale to A. W. Delp for 2735. Blue Ridge Summit area housing rises with boarders. E. D. Bream becomes Phoenix Insurance manager in Des Moines. A buggy crash near Arendtsville injures none. Water plant odor unsettles New Oxford patrons. cause undetermined after inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Summit
Charmain
Monterey
Highfield
Buena Vista
Pen Mar
E. D. Bream
Boone
Iowa
H. D. Bream
Cumberland Township
Phoenix Insurance Company
Des Moines
New Oxford Water Plant
Spokes Cut On James Cole Tracts By York Springs Men
Leander Myers Parker Myers and Geo C Lerew of York Springs cut 7550 spokes on the tracts belonging to James Cole above Arendtsville during five days of last week local authorities report the tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander Myers
Parker Myers
Geo. C. Lerew
York Springs
James Cole
Arendtsville
Local Horse Injured in York Springs Accident
The fine driving horse owned by John R. Sadler of York Springs was seriously injured last Thursday night. The animal suffered a fractured hip and ribs and an eye was nearly cut out in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Sadler
York Springs
Cigar Factory Planned in Biglerville by Snyder and Hartlab
John L. Snyder and G. C. Hartlab of McSherrystown plan to operate a cigar factory in Biglerville once required government papers are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Snyder
G. C. Hartlab
McSherrystown
Biglerville
U. S
Peters graduates at West Chester State Normal exercises
Wallace V. Peters of Guernsey delivered a bright presentation as he joined the commencement graduates of West Chester State Normal School on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester State Normal School
Wallace V. Peters
Guernsey
Presbyterian Reunion at Pen-Mar Moves to July 30
The Pen-Mar Presbyterian reunion will be held on Thursday July 30 marking a change from prior years when the event was the first of three principal church reunions. It will now be the last reunion this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen-Mar
Family of Fourteen Reduced to Two Remain in Ohio Visit
James L. Taylor, father of Hanson W. Taylor, director of the Poor, began a visit to Ohio last week with his daughter Mrs. Slaybaugh. He and his sister Mr. Peter Bushey survive a fourteen member family. Mrs. Bushey is 84 and Mr. Taylor is 82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Taylor
Hanson W. Taylor
Ohio
Slaybaugh
Peter Bushey
Mrs. Bushey
Mr. Taylor
Boy Falls From Wagon in Hanover Injury
Around noon Friday Roger Palmer eight son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Palmer of Hanover fell from J W Hoffacker coal and wood dealer delivery wagon. One wheel passed over his legs between the knees and ankles causing severe cuts and bruises but no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Palmer
Andrew Palmer
Hanover
J. W. Hoffacker
Horse overturns buggy in York Springs scare
Mr. Brougher of Huntington township witnessed a horse frightened by an automobile in York Springs. The horse bolted, throwing the driver and upsetting the buggy, with a broken shaft entering the animal’s shoulder. The horse is not expected to be fit for service for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brougher
Huntington Township
York Springs
Son of Gettysburg Police Chief Injured Falling
Wilbur E. Gordon, son of Gettysburg police chief Gordon, broke his arm in two places Wednesday evening while playing near home. The injury occurred when his right arm was under his body and snapped as weight fell on it, skin was cut where the bone pierced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur E. Gordon
Gordon
Gettysburg
Prospective Mt Holly and Gettysburg trolley road gains support
In Arendtsville on Tuesday evening a meeting promoted the Mount Holly and Gettysburg trolley line. Promoters reported success in securing right of way from landowners along the proposed route, with prospects strong for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arendtsville
Mt. Holly
Gettysburg
Medal Awarded at St Mary's College Commencement
At the Commencement exercises of St Marys College in Emmitsburg Maryland on June 17 Leon J Overbaugh received a gold medal for general excellence in the Third Preparatory grade. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Overbaugh Jr of Hanover and attended the institution for his first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s College
Emmitsburg
Leon J. Overbaugh
William Overbaugh, Jr
Hanover
Dittenhafer Arrested for Forcible Entry in Hanover Case
Ambrose Dittenhafer and family were ejected from J W Baughman property in Hanover and reclaimed the premises at Cedar Ridge. On oath by O G Baughman, Dittenhafer was arrested by Constable Dougherty on forcible entry and detainer charges and committed to jail in default of $500 bail for August court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Dittenhafer
J. William Baughman
Hanover
John L. Dougherty
McSherrystown
John A. Duttera
Cedar Ridge
O. G. Baughman
J. W. Baughman
Dittenhafer
Dougherty
Squire Lilly
New Oxford Borough Fath ers Approve Street Light Contract
At a special meeting Tuesday evening the New Oxford Borough fathers, mostly local businessmen, approved a street lighting contract bid of 85 cents per night despite a rival bid of 75 cents. A brief explanation followed about why the lower bid was not accepted at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Tast
Amise
Tragic Drowning In Cold New Jersey Springs
The body of a young man named Staub was moved to Bair Bros. undertakers for burial preparations. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Staub formerly of New Oxford now in Newark New Jersey. He is survived by brothers and sisters. It is believed he contracted a chill when he plunged into very cold nearby springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucchicu Ulc Cousealy VY Vussist VU. Ade
A.lualkter
Bair Bros., Undertakers
W. A. Staub
New Oxford
Newark
N. J
Staub
Biglerville plans boundary extension and water project
The borough seeks court approval to extend its eastern boundary by about 95 acres. An ordinance, signed by the burgess, also grants Charles E. Deatrick and successors authority to build a water system along borough streets to supply residents. Obituaries note deaths of John H. Orner of Arendtsville aged about 75, Anthony Storm of Irishtown aged 77, Harper Winand of East Berlin aged 22, and Harriet Keefauver known as Harriet Moore aged 88, with funeral and burial details and survivors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Biglerville
Charles E. Deatrick
Death of John Wilson Known as Bickety Bill in Abbottstown
The Carlisle papers and Sentinel report the death of John Wilson known as Bickety Bill of Chapel Alley Abbottstown. He left Carlisle in April after selling possessions and reportedly owned two York properties. He generally had money and banked at a Carlisle bank and had no known relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Abbottstown
Carlisle
Sentinel
Wilson
Bickety Bill
Chapel Alley
Bill
York
Addition to the Museum by Mr Albert Thomas
Mr Albert Thomas near Hampton adds a white wild rabbit from a field and two families of young skunks to his museum. He notes six and seven kits in the two skunk groups and invites visits to his noteworthy collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Thomas
Hampton
Pole falls on farmer at Zieler farm in Straban
Harry Hoke of the Zieler farm in Straban township was knocked unconscious Friday afternoon when a large pole supporting barn doors fell toward him as he tried to open the doors. He lay unconscious for several minutes before regaining consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hoke
Zieler
Straban
Mrs Mabel Weaver Undergoes Successful Appendectomy
Mrs Mabel Weaver of Hanover Street, wife of Bernard Weaver, was admitted to York City Hospital for appendicitis last week. She underwent an operation at 11 o clock Wednesday morning. The procedure was very successful and she is progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Bernard Weaver
Hanover Street
York City Hospital
White Black Bird Sighted Near Straban Township
Mr Wm N Hulick reports sighting a genuine white black bird near Mrs Margaret Thomas's home in Straban township. The bird was with a nest and fledglings. Hulick attempted capture but it escaped with the flock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. N. Hulick
Margaret Thomas
Straban Township
Afflicted Staub Family Improves from Typhoid Illness
The family of James J. Staub of Hamilton township has suffered weeks of serious typhoid fever. Three children and Mr Staub were ill but are now on a fair way to recovery as friends express relief.
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James J. Staub
Hamilton Township
Staub
Death of East Berlin man titled telegraph operator
A man who had been ill for a year died before his wife could reach him. Interment was in Union Cemetery, East Berlin. Survived by his wife and son, and his parents Mr and Mrs H W King of East Berlin. He formerly worked for years as a telegraph operator and ticket agent at the Station in this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Robert Winand
East Berlin
Morgantown
W. Va
Southern Pipe Line Co
Hampton
Chas. Wolf
Mont Alto
Winand
New Oxford Flouring Mille
Harriet Keefauver
Harriet Moore
Alms House
Union Cemetery
Ast Berlin
H. W. King
Infant Daughter Dies in Hanover Family
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Staub of Hanover died at 3 30 p m Saturday June 20 from Summer complaint aged 2 months 12 days Funeral arrangements not listed in available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Staub
Hanover
Death of Hanover grocer Charles C. Sterner at 47
Charles C. Sterner of Hanover died Monday evening at 6 from a complication of diseases due to kidney trouble. He was 47 years old, 9 months, and 11 days, unmarried, and had run a grocery business for 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Sterner
Hanover
Youthful Malefactors in Hanover Burglary Case
Wm Harding Carrol and Chas Krechner, three youths, faced a hearing before Squire Sell for feloniously entering Geo Wortz grocery on June 7 and stealing pocket knives a watch gum. Wortz and officer Duttera testified. Defendants held in bail for York juvenile court on July 6. Squire Sell advised firmness and obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Wm. Harding
Carroll
Chas
Krechner
Geo. W. Wortz
Squire
Mr. Wortz
John Duttera
Chas. Hoffman
Wege’s
Duttera
York
Squire Sell
Irene Baker Visits Parentes in East Berlin
Mies Irene Baker of Philadelphia street is spending a few days at her parente home in East Berlin.
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Mies Irene Baker
Philadelphia
Parente
East Berlin
Critically Ill In Three Local Families
Mrs Margie Hemler wife of Harry P Hemler at Brush Run school house is critically ill with peritonitis and friends fear for her recovery. Mr John Reed at Edge Grove is critically ill from multiple diseases with slight hopes for recovery. Peter K Smith, longtime Mountpleasant Township resident, suffered hemorrhages Monday and overnight and remains in critical condition at his Bonneauville home.
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Margie
Harry P. Hemler
Brush Run
John Reed
Edge Grove
Peter K. Smith
Mountpleasant Township
Copper Boom Expands on South Mountain Prospectors Unite
Reports say several mining companies on South Mountain plan a heavily financed syndicate to buy land and push profitable operations. Eagle Company is cited as most active with ore assays around 5 to 6 percent copper, surpassing Lake Superior averages. Eastern capitalists mulling purchases follow demonstrations of rich ore in multiple mines.
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South Mountain
Eagle Company
Lake Superior
A Bad Mix-Up
Jacob Stick of Bart’s Church Union Township arrived in Hanover with a two mule team and a boy. A bull frightened by the wagon caused it to overturn, throwing Stick, the boy, and a calf to the ground while the wagon bed trapped them briefly. The mules bolted but were stopped as the wagon uncoupled, saving lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Jacob Stick
Real Bart’s
Union Township
Frederick Street
Stick
Feast of Corpus Christi Observed at Conewago Chapel
The Corpus Christi feast was celebrated at Conewago Chapel with large attendance and about one hundred priests. Bishop John W. Shanahan of Harrisburg officiated at 8 am Mass and the sacrament of confirmation followed for many youths. A solemn Mass at 10 am featured Rev. J Huber and other clergy. A procession to various grounds altars concluded with Benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conewago
John W. Shanahan
Harrisburg
J. Huber
Hanover
D. J. Carey
G. Brown
St. Mary’s Church
Lancaster
Father J. Hollern
York
Thos, Johnson
Shamokin
Personal notes on Miller family visit in Harrisburg
Mr. Chas Miller and his wife of Harrisburg spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Miller, East High Street. Rien Vienes Guta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Miller
Harrisburg
Geo. A. Miller
East High Strect
Local social notes and travels across town
Mr and Mrs J W Winand host visitors on West High street while Nellie Weaver Long Mad dox visit Gettysburg friends. Catherine Winand visits uncle Thomas Ehrhart Round Hill. Ruth A Coleman of Baltimore, ex student at School No 78, recommended for Western Female High School. Dr J J Snyder passes exam for full surgeon aboard USS New Hampshire bound for Panama. Royal Arcanum convention attendees Z H Cashman W H Emmer t W W Winand and Dr Wm R Snyder met in Gettysburg Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Winand
West High Street
Nellie Weaver
Long Maddox
Gettysburg
Catharine Winand
Thomas Ehrehart
Round Hill
Ruth A. Coleman
Baltimore
Grammer School
Western Female High School
Charles Lee Blair
Philadelphia
Blair
J. F. Blair
This Place
Annie Harris
C. H Robinson
Hanover Street
J. J. Snyder
U.S. S. New Hampshire
Panama
Messrs
Z. H. Cashman
W. H. Emmert
J. W W. Winand
Wm. R. Snyder
Royal Arcanum
Local Nine Tops Fairfield in Close 10 4 Victory
New Oxford traveled to Fairfield and won 10 to 4 in a tight game until late innings. Key contributors were Sheetz Besick and Marshall with strong team play and solid defense. Fairfield pitchers Musselman and Swope held off most rallies, but New Oxford pulled away in the eighth with five runs. The team now heads to Littlestown Saturday for another away game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Sheetz
Besick
Marshall
Hartman
New Oxford
R. H
Fleshman
New
Oxford
Littlestown
Unsatisfactory piano exchange offer by Weaver Piano
If your piano is not satisfactory you can exchange it for a new Weaver Piano. Ask the manufacturers or nearest agent for an exchange proposition. Weaver Organ and Piano Co. manufacturers York Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver Organ & Piano Co., Manufacturers
York, Pa
Markets Report from New Oxford by Z H Cashman
The Markets from New Oxford list choice wheat and No 2 baked rye corn oats and clover seed per ton Timothy seed rye straw Timothy hay with typical market terms and grain sizes cited by Z H Cashman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Z. H. Cashman
Choice Wheat
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H. P. Mark
Arendeville
Hahneman Hospital
George E. Snyder
San Louis Obispo
California
Grace Jamee
The
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Firet Lutheran Church
Tie Firet Lutheran
Tressler Orphans
Loveville
Horatio E. Rabenstine
Walter S. Olewine
Mr. Olewine
Harold
J. S. Mumper
Paul
Henry Dubs
Carlisle ’Pike
Willis R. Ditzler
Elmer
London
England
Raymond
Harry Stine
Almena Ditzler
D. H. Ditzler
John Ditzler
Henry Ditzler
Mt. Jackson
Frank Wolf
Amanda Ditzler
Reformed Church, Abbottstown
Lewis King
A. M. Heilman
Peter H. Breighner
Edna Thomas
Edward Hoffman
Harry Thomas
Carrie Mae Marks
Mrs. Henry Marks
Hiram Griest
Benderaville
Reading Township
C. Jacobs
John E. Plank
H. Albert Fissel
A. W. Delp
Idaville
Hawover
Charles Moose
Arendteville
Biglerville Road
Lillie Pottorff
United Egg & Butter Co
W. A. Diehl
Diehl Friday
Mountain Peach Belt
Mr. Freed
Bendersville
Bell and
Arendtsville and
Joseph Small
Hanover & McSherryetown Street Railway
Greater
John H. Orner
Anthony Storm
Oxford Township
Irishtown
John G. Stock
William Bushman
Fred Myers
Lewis G. Storm
Cletus Storm
Conewago Chapel
Eugene Halstermeyer
Chapel
Corpus Christi
Lawrence
G. Miller
D. Robinson
Feeser
C. Miller
Brown
Rif
Stough
Eckenrode
Quincan
Smiley
C. Rubingon
Oyler
Miller
Thomas
S Beard
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