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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
7
Local notes report house repainting on Berlin Ave and a Salem era of events. Frog catching season opens July 1 and runs to November 1. Postmaster salary in Gettysburg rises to 2400. Various local residents incur health issues property trades and community plans are noted.
Buy a White Lilly washing machine praised as lightest running and best on the market. See it at D. F. Blentzzs on Carlisle Street.
A Friday afternoon storm struck a tree in a field of John Kaler Union Township, killing two cows that stood beneath the tree. The incident occurred after a thunderstorm hour, with no other injuries reported.
The annual picnic for the Church of the Immaculate Conception has been moved to Saturday August 19 from the previously chosen August 12 after a congregational meeting in Paradise. The change reflects decisions by the Paradise congregation and local leadership.
Doctors Dickson and W H O Neal planned to operate on Daniel Sheeler’s hand last Friday but found him too weak. He had scratched his hand after his stable burned in Gettysburg weeks earlier and developed blood poisoning. He is reported very ill.
Harter Stewart, 12, son of Mrs Mary Sewart of Midway, sustained a painful head injury after a bicycle collision in Hanover. He was unconscious briefly, suffered a deep cut above the left eye and a portion of the left ear torn away.
One night last week Charles Ridgely of Gettysburg was bitten on the little finger by a mosquito. The poison caused annoyance, the wound festered and had to be lanced. The whole hand swelled and the inflammation extended into the arm.
John Thorn and Calvin Andrews of Gettysburg were thrown from a carriage when a passing car startled their horse. Thorn broke a bone near the knee and Andrews suffered multiple bruises. Also noted are cattle culled for tuberculosis and local searches for heirs of a Maryland immigrant long deceased.
Henry Cole, already jailed on a serious charge, wed Miss Gertie C. Gracy in York jail on Wednesday. Cole, 45, and his 13 year old wife await Adams county court action before possible discharge.
Mary Cook and Naomi Criswell of Freedom township faced a hearing before Squire Hill for taking a Harvey A. Scott team and riding about town for over an hour. Neither could meet bail of $150, so they remained jailed until August court.
Last Wednesday afternoon Samuel Smith suffered a fall at the Buckey warehouse construction site in Littlestown. A ladder slipped causing a radial wrist fracture and a slight concussion.
Albert Averdson of the West End Hanover sustained a facial laceration and facial bruising when a chair leg wood burst into multiple pieces at the Crandle Long Furniture Company plant on Friday afternoon. He lost consciousness briefly before regaining awareness.
The simplest, cheapest, and best washing machine on the market is the White Lilly. For sale by D F Lurentz located on Carlisle Street.
A hungry tramp refrains from approaching the farmer, wary he may be asked to work. The cautious stance reflects a tense encounter as hunger and obligation clash in the rural scene.
J M Thoman of Berwick township raised over ten bushels per sixteenth acre of strawberries. At two dollars a bushel the crop would average 160 dollars per acre. A Round Lill party at Haines Dicks home featured games music and refreshments after ten o clock.
Charles Bream son of Harvey Bream and a Cumberland township teacher was taken to Baltimore General Hospital Monday by Dr Hartman fearing appendicitis. The Citizens Band gave another delightful concert on Center Square Saturday evening with improving players and up-to-date selections, greatly enjoyed by all, making residents proud of the group.
Blaine Johns of Blue Gables owned a sorrel horse that suffered a severe lockjaw from a recent injury when it ran away. The animal could not be cured and was euthanized on Sunday, ending a close bond with its owner.
Bad weather caused the benefit festival to move from Friday and Saturday to Monday and Tuesday. The event drew a good crowd and raised a respectable sum. Music was supplied by the Citizens Band.
Emory Sheads of Gettysburg broke his left leg above the ankle while unloading a tar barrel at the W. M. freight yards. A plank slipped as he and a drayman rolled the barrel into a car, pinning him beneath the barrel as it struck the ground.
James Martin through attorney W C Sheely sues Michael Stouter and Emory Stouter near Emmitsburg for losses from a fire sparked while Emory allegedly moved a traction engine on June 12. A straw stack and a barn owned by Annan Horner & Co. burned, along with two calves wagons machinery harness and hay.
Emory Cleveland of Straban township found two dogs destroying fowls near his coop. The black and yellow dogs killed five older birds and many young chickens, then moved to Robert K. Majors residence, tipping two coops, killing five more adults and about 30 young birds with average weight of 14 pounds, and devouring several of the hatchlings and a large turkey gobbler.
Mrs Thomas Brady of Lillys mill along with Mrs A F Brady and a neighbor attended Mass at Conewago Corpus Christi. Their buggy overturned near an embankment injuring all occupants though no bones were broken. The horse tangled in harness was caught and the buggy suffered significant damage.
York Springs resident A. Anson Jr. offers his Sure Cure medicine for all sick clocks in town. Written requests to call at residences may be left at the Eagle Hotel or mailed from New Oxford for prompt attention.
A 13 year old grandson of Jeremiah Chamberlain, born in this county, drowned on the 6th while swimming in the Wabash River near Lafayette Indiana. He was seized with cramps during bathing and his body was recovered several days later about fifty miles downstream.
Samuel Hilt longtime McSherrystown resident died at his home 598 North street at age 82 after a 15 week illness. He was a farmer and lime burner born to Henry and the late Mary Hemler Hilt. widow of Mary Anin Hemler. Survived by daughters Sister Hedwig Frank Noel Amelia Louisa Hill and two sons Lewis Dayton Ohio and Frank McSherrystown plus eight grandchildren.
Mrs Katie Snyder aged 53 wife of John Snyder died at her Topeka Kansas home Sunday a week after a long cancer illness. She was a daughter of the late Wm Pfeffer and was born and raised in Gettysburg.
George H. Bittinger a leading Butler township citizen died Thursday morning after a long illness of complications. Born in Butler township 71 years ago he lived there his whole life as a farmer. He retired years ago and moved to Biglerville last spring leaving a widow and one daughter Mrs. Dorsey Dougherty of Gettysburg as survivors.
John W. Sheetz returns from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster. Mary A. Smith visits Mellinskoot Academy in Wilkes-Barre before returning home. Wm. Himes Jr. sails from New York to Europe for several weeks then reenters college in August. Prof. William Decker and family visit Allentown relatives. Mary Kurtz stays with Mary Oberle in York. Geo. Osborne and A C Maucher arrive by auto, plan Gettysburg auto store and tours on battlefield. W A Staub, Ross Smith visit Hanover friends. Guy Stock visits grandparents J W Stock in Pitt Street. Mark Miller visits Lititz home. Ida Sunday spends days with sister C T Hersh at Eagle Hotel. Nita Cashman visits Wilmington, Del.
Hymenial report lists David E. Irvin son of William Irvin and Elsie B. Wentz daughter of Wm B. Wentz both of Gettysburg united in marriage last Thursday by Rev. T J Crotty. Irvin, a carpenter, helped build the Catholic church here years ago.
Samuel Detrow of Blue Ridge Summit Pennsylvania sold 105 acres for 10 000 dollars. He had purchased the farm about 30 years ago for 3 500 dollars for the entire property.
Mrs Lindsay of Fort William Ontario reports long standing dyspepsia and stomach pains relieved by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. She followed her druggists advice and says she has suffered no more since using them. For sale by Randolph Wen ler druggist.
Dorothy Kohler and her five year old daughter, residents of 128 High Street, Hanover, fell from a third floor dormer to the front pavement late Friday night. The child, likely somnambulistic, suffered severe facial injuries including fractures and lost teeth, with possible brain artery rupture. She was found by her father on the steps near O I M Houck's store and treated by Dr. Bittinger. she remains as well as can be expected.
Rev. Mr. Hartzel of Dayton Ohio visits relatives in Adams county. Born near Bendersville he worked with George Bittinger in Hanover for two years. He left for the West in 1854 and this marks his first East visit in 61 years. He is a United Brethren church minister.
The camp records the death of Albert B Feiser and offers sympathy to his family and the bereaved relatives. It notes his service as an undertaker in the town and requests publication in the New Oxford Item. The resolution also extends heartfelt sympathy to Charles Taughinbaugh on the loss of his wife and requests minutes inclusion and notice in the New Oxford item.
C F Collier of Cherokee Indiana credits Electric Bitters with curing severe kidney disease after suffering backache headache and low mood. He could not sit without a cushion before treatment and now reports complete recovery. Sold by Randolph Wehler druggist at 50 cents with guarantee.
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