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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
6
Local items include births in Carlisle street and Sagertown, postmaster appointment at Kingsdale, an incubator success in Huntington township, tomato planting in East Berlin, and a 58th wedding anniversary in Littlestown. Also notes on juror pay raise, rabies cases, Fourth of July closures, and church meeting in Abbottstown.
J E Miller and Co cigar makers of Pitt street sold their bay driving horse to Geo Zullinger of Chambersburg for 250 dollars on Friday.
A Tolchester Beach excursion run by the W M Railroad Co. Sunday attracted about 300 people from stations along the line between Gettysburg and Alesia Maryland.
The new milk law declares milkmen and farmers must not alter the measure. Going forward every gallon of milk must contain 231 cubic inches, establishing a fixed standard.
A 12-year-old son of Mr and Mrs John Keever of Hanover has scarlet fever. Health Board was notified and the house immediately quarantined.
On Thursday evening Mrs Sarah F Himes of Pitt Street felt bruising to her right shoulder and arm while walking through her yard. The Citizens Band will journey to York Springs on Saturday afternoon for an open air concert in the evening, traveling in livery wagons.
Monday afternoon George W. Wolf of Abbottetown was overcome by heat and fell from his horse but soon recovered enough to work again. James Sheetz of Menallen township lost several fingers in a sawmill accident while offbearing for Brandt Bros. Gettysburg商 Leaders ad from G. W. Weaver & Son promotes fine dress goods at reduced prices.
The Grace Reformed church on Franklin Street in Hanover was dedicated Sunday with impressive services. Rev. P Mauger served as pastor and the ceremonies drew fair-sized audiences across all services.
One old fashioned ten plate stove one hearth stove one double heater and one sheet iron heater. The latter used only a few months. Inquire at once as these stoves must be disposed of at an early date. Cons K. YearGE Pitt street New Oxford.
Mrs. William Feeser fell on the St. Matthew's Lutheran Church stairway after Sunday services breaking her left arm at the wrist and severely injuring her left hip.
A thunderstorm Thursday afternoon struck the Gettysburg Furniture Company chimney causing total demolition of the structure and a large window frame to be torn out. No injuries were reported.
J George Stecker owner of Jdanover Steam Bottling Works slipped while opening a stable window on Sunday morning at 8 20. He fell to the ground and his horse trod on his left calf causing a bad laceration.
Last Thursday Master Baker living with his uncle J. Wilson Hantz in Paradise township was struck by a wagon while making fence. The runaway horses injured his head and face and lacerated one ear.
Mrs Joseph Babylon of West High street, long troubled in mind, was moved on Thursday to the almshouse at Scettysburg for care. She is daughter of Amos Sponseller of Mountpleasant township and mother of four small children.
Roy Bittinger of Bittinger was arrested by Constable Martin Heltzel on a warrant from Squire Straley based on information from Jacob Altewelt. Charged with stealing two rolls of wire poultry fencing. Bail set for a hearing before Squire Straley this Thursday at 4 p m.
John Wetzel of Cashtown was hauling lumber for William Chapman when a rain shower spooked the horse. The saddle flap triggered a kick that struck Wetzel on the left side and knee, breaking the kneecap in three pieces.
J 1 10 Slaybaugh of Abbottetown was arrested Saturday by Constable Martin Heltzel on a warrant issued by Squire R M Straley on information from his wife Adelaid Slaybaugh. He is charged with surety of the peace and committed to county jail in default of bail to answer at the August term.
One evening last week Ausgustue Felty son of Mr and Mrs George Felty residing on Clunk farm south of town was returning from town when his young horse trod on a loose stake in the road causing him to fall. The horse’s knee was cut and bruised and the shoulder injured by the shafts end.
Franklin J. Martin of North Peters street has returned from the Presbyterian Eye and Ear Hospital in Baltimore after weeks of cataract operations. Doctors report very successful results and nearly full restoration of sight, with gradual improvement as healing continues.
The Immaculate Conception congregation will hold a festival on the church lawn Carlisle street on Friday and Saturday evenings July 5 and 6. Refreshments of all kinds will be served and a large dancing floor erected with music by an orchestra for dancing.
June 19 report from Table Rock states H M Hartman and Walter H O Neal inspected the Hoar residence and diagnosed a young woman as suffering from insanity not hydrophobia. The patient will be moved to the county hospital for treatment.
Walton Shearer seven, son of Holtz’s mill owner David Shearer, narrowly escaped fatal injury when he crawled onto a mill pulley. As the circular saw ran, he was drawn through belts and platform openings, then hurled eight feet into the air before being caught by his father. He was taken home and a physician called. initially feared skull fracture, but he is improving. The platform opening is about 8 by 14 inches.
A severe storm at about 10 o clock Thursday night saw lightning strike the chimney of the Irishtown store and residence of Mr. J. N. Martin. The chimney and roof suffered damage, a blue flame filled the room, and Mrs. Martin narrowly escaped harm. A scare crow in the adjacent yard was also struck and ignited but was extinguished by heavy rain.
A severe storm caused slate to be torn from a Littlestown roof and water intrusion after a lightning strike. Nearby trees and poles were hit or toppled, cellars flooded. Lightning also struck Lewis H. Millers barn near Sinsheim Station, catching it fire before 11 pm. Eight horses and four cows were saved. other cattle, oats, wheat, hay, and tools were destroyed. Loss pegged at least $2,000 with partial insurance.
In Gettysburg on June 20 a guided tour vehicle lost control after the driver checked his watch near Reynolds grave. The car struck a large iron ball, ejecting all occupants and injuring several. Passengers include J C Norris and wife M C Norris of Chambersburg, Charles Wagaman of Virginia, Mr Foreman, and J Warren Gilbert. Foreman suffered multiple injuries. Gilbert was badly cut and bruised. others had minor injuries.
Roper C. Miller formerly of Gettysburg announces furnished accommodations for Jamestown Exposition visitors in Norfolk Virginia at 171 Monticello Avenue. He promotes reasonable rates and notes his relocation to the area from Gettysburg.
Henry Weaver, a long time Mountpleasant township resident, died at his home near White Hall on Monday June 24 from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 70 years and 6 days old and had suffered paralysis for about two years. He leaves several children. Interment is planned for Conewago Chapel this Thursday morning.
Jacob Mears of Gettysburg died June 4 in Carthage Illinois at age 79 years 2 months and 16 days. He lived in Pennsylvania until 1854 and is survived by three sons and one daughter. Surviving daughters Hannah Walters of Gettysburg and Lydia Pannabaker of Hanover are sisters of the deceased.
Mrs Catharine Helman widow of William Helman died at her Hanover home last Tuesday evening aged 74 years and 6 days. She leaves three sons and one daughter. Mrs Adeline Sowers died at her Idaville home last Friday evening from consumption, aged about 64. She is survived by one daughter and two sons.
Mrs Ervin Johnson died of pneumonia at her Latimore home Saturday night aged about 33. She was a daughter of John Albert and wife, and leaves her husband and eight children, the youngest an infant eight weeks old.
Harry Rothhaupt, a highly respected resident, died at his Hoffmans Mill home Wednesday after a lingering illness from consumption. He was known for community service and stood as a pillar of the local town.
Mrs. Sallie Taylor widow of Alex Taylor Sr died last Tuesday the 18th at age 78 years 3 months 24 days from infirmities of old age. She passed away at the home of her son in law George Hoke in Brysonia and is survived by four children.
Miss Emma M. Bolin daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Bolin died at her home in McSherrystown on Saturday June 22 at 3 p m of peritonitis and tuberculosis aged 19 she had been ill since last September and underwent an operation at the City hospital Baltimore last October
Mise Mary Shields of Philadelphia sister of C. B. Shields of Gettysburg died after a sudden heart attack Friday. She was visiting Gettysburg when the illness struck and she passed away within about an hour.
The funeral for Elizabeth Webhler wife of Israel Webhler of East Berlin was conducted Sunday at the Holtzswam church. She died early Thursday from heart trouble in her 72nd year and is survived by her husband and two daughters Mrs. Jacob Trostle and Mrs. Wm. Juline.
Hymenial Charles E. Heckman of Steelton married Carry M. Dietterrich at the bride’s parents home in New Chester at high noon Wednesday June 26. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father Rev E E Dietterrich. Announcements note the May 8 1907 marriage of Miss Marie Bernadette Steffy to Howard Grearley Hewitt now of Ridgewood New Jersey.
William Hemler and Miss Cora G. Robinson were married in a nuptial mass at St. Vincent’s Church Tuesday morning with Rev. Frank Welsh officiating. Hemler is brother of Mrs. F. L. Fleshman of Hotel Oxford. both families hail from Midway.
At St Mary Church in McSherryetown a nuptial mass united Harry J Krichten and Rosa Hockensmith of Brushtown in marriage Tuesday morning officiated by Rev L Aug Reudter. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Hockensmith.
At 8 o clock last evening in Hanover the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Thoman Miss Carrie May became the wife of Ernest Wolf son of Mr and Mrs William Wolf of Abbottstown. Rev P E Heimer officiated the ceremony with connections to New Oxford and Abbottstown. The bride had taught in Adams county schools and her father formerly directed local schools. The groom works with Mummert Wolf Dixon Co as pattern maker and machinist and serves as business manager.
In a Thursday ceremony at 4 PM near McSherrystown Miss Mary Waltman, daughter of Mrs Waltman, united in marriage with Chas Clapsaddle of near Gettysburg. The bride, a longtime Adams County teacher, was married by her brother Rev CO A Waltman of York.
W H Shellaman a former Times employee from Gettysburg wed Lela Bowers of Mt. Holly Springs last Thursday at high noon in a small ceremony.
Harry Redding and Miss Cora Bum baugh of Gettysburg were married at Harrisburg Saturday evening at 7 30 by Rev. Father McCrafft.
Daniel Sowers of East High street and worker at Carbaugh's brick yards in Berlin Junction suffered a severe cut to the back of his left hand when his hand struck an iron post while handling brick. The injury ripped to the bone and partially severed finger tendons, forcing him to be laid off for an extended period.
The annual closing exercises of St Josephs Academy were held at McSherrys town on Thursday before parents relatives and friends. The program featured attractive musical numbers and well received drills and choruses earning high praise for the Sisters of St Joseph who prepared the students for the public event.
Hanover reports a dead man found in a Rudisill farm cornfield near McSherrystown, sparking a public safety rush. The body turned out to be a straw scarecrow blown by wind, misread by a Rural Carrier whose alerting sparked the scare and inquest push.
Mise Edna Bittinger of Bittings Station and Mise Ethel Kohler of Hagerstown left Tuesday for Plymouth to visit Edna's cousin Ralph Bittinger for a week. They will then spend a month in Maine woods at Ralph Bittinger's summer cottage.
Personal notices list J C Bierly and wife on a three week trip to Illinois and Missouri with grandchildren staying in Ladiesburg. Several others, including Eliza Dieh, Ellen Wagner, J N Little, Rev P E Heimer family, and George Lauffer, are noted for visits, leaves, or vacations in towns such as Reading, Philadelphia, Hanover, Abbottstown, New Chester, York, Spring Grove, Two Taverns, and Glen Rock.
A cryptic riddle assigns letter-number sequences to identify a Philippine leader, a Civil War general, a Secretary of State, an English explorer, and other notables. The final clue points to an open air vocal concert in New Oxford's public square as last week's answer.
A large steer ran away from a stock dealer driving cattle to a slaughterhouse and smashed into Abe Trattner’s barber shop in western York, wrecking chairs, furniture, and supplies.
A lady customer suffered two or three years with tetter and could not perform household duties. One box of Chamberlains Salve cured her. Chamberlains medicines gain high satisfaction in this community. Sold by Ep T Auker in Almond Alabama.
Market listings show prices for wheat rye corn oats and seeds. The data includes bids for choice wheat and various grains and seeds with multiple price points and quantities.
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