Local Happenings and notices from March 19 1908
J B Klunk to open monumental works at McSherrystown and Auk ers offer new line jewelry. Born to Daniel M Diek of Mountpleasant a daughter. Richoltz of Tyrone township killed a parker weighing 550 pounds. Sheriff Colestock sells Samuel A Firer property in Fairfield to J Harry Bennet for 400 dollars. Constable Geiselman of Gettysburg resigns after 33 years. James Staub Jr of East Berlin catches a 194 lb carp at Eigenhart mill race. E M Bollinger leases Hartman farm near Hampton. Spangler buys Mt Holly Springs property and moves spring. Gettysburg organ project with Carnegie funding. Weather prophets foresee late spring. Easter Sunday April 19 is late. Hoff goose eggs weigh 113 ounces and measure 8x12 inches. Central Pennsylvania Conference meets York March 18–24. Wild geese migrate northward. honking noted. Hanson Hersh builds new stable on New Chester road. Mears receives live alligator from son Norman in Georgia. Hens begin laying a new batch of eggs. ad for Brown Leghorn setting. George Swartzbaugh of Exchange Hotel Hanover breaks ankle. Early gardening and planting noted. Grandfather’s old whiskey advertised from Old I W Harper via C T Hersh New Oxford. Mrs Agnes Sneeringer improving after illness. Lewis Goodenberger buys woodland and land from estate of Samuel Sterner. Charles H Duttera of Littlestown announces candidacy for Congress in the 20th District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel M. Diek
Mountpleasant
Frank Richoltz
Tyrone Township
Colestock
Samuel A. Firer
Fairfield
J. Harry Bennet
A. M. Geiselman
Gettysburg
James Staub Jr
East Berlin
Eigenhart
E. J. Spangler
Mt. Holly Springs
Carrie Bishop
Episcopal Church
Carnegie
Jacob Hoff
Huntington Township
Norman
Georgia
E. R. Chronister
Hamilton Township
Slott Machines Burned at Gettysburg Courthouse
Constable Gouker of Littlestown and District attorney John D Keith burned a number of slot machines at the Gettysburg courthouse. The machines were brought from Littlestown. James Sheffer of Baltimore bought Spahr property near East Berlin and will occupy it this spring. Spahr and family will move to New Oxford. E L Fohl of Biglerville, P R railroad employee, injured his knee working last week. Edward Shultz near Latimore fell into a sawdust pit and injured his head. he cannot work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gouker
Littlestown
John D. Keith
Court House
Gettysburg
James Sheffer
Baltimore
C. A. Spahr
East Berlin
Reading Township
Spahr
New Oxford
E. L. Fohl
Biglerville
P. & R. Railroad
Edward Shultz
Latimore
Estates in Germany and Philadelphia Reach Baker Family Heirs
The text notes a German estate worth 41.5 million dollars and a Philadelphia estate ranging from 200 to 250 million dollars, to be inherited by descendants of the Baker family who settled in Eastern Pennsylvania. It mentions one ancestor reportedly married to Felix Ohrner Sr., with many descendants in Adams County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Philadelphia
Bermudian Farmer Ships Eighth Carload of Hay
J Frank Lerew of Bermudian shipped to Harrisburg the eighth carload of baled hay from his large Bermudian farm. The shipment represents about $1500 worth of hay taken from the farm in a single season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Lerew
Bermudian
Harrisburg
Poisoning Prompts Reward Offer for Culprit
Postmaster Gil P Emmert and his well trained painter Cog Nellie were poisoned last Thursday afternoon. Emmert offers a $25 reward for the arrest and conviction of the offender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil. P. Emmert
Cog Nellie
Thanks Extended For Fine Musical Concert
Mr J W Fanns on the Himes farm near town returns thanks through this medium to Messrs John Staub Harvey Brown and John Dicks for the fine musical concert at his home Thursday evening. Come again boys. Miss Elsie Weaver of Hanover had a left hand artery severed by a plate breaking while washing dishes Friday evening requiring several stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fanns
Himes
Messrs
John Staub
Harvey Brown
John Dicks
Elsie Weaver
Edward Weaves
Hanover
Pittsburg men charged with horse stealing in Gettysburg
Wm. Thomson of Pittsburg formerly Gettysburg and Elmer Barber of Pittsburg were arrested in Gettysburg Sunday by Policeman Gordon and Detective Wilson on a telegram from George Wagner of Pittsburg charging them with horse stealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Thomson
Pittsburg
Gettysburg
Elmer Barber
Gordon
Detective Wilson
George Wagner
District Attorney Wins York Turnpike Damus Proceedings
The Superior Court in Cumberland County sustains damus proceedings brought by District Attorney Keith to maintain the York turnpike, upholding the county’s action in a similar prior case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
York Turnpike
Superior Court
Cumberland County
Feiser's on Philadelphia Street Promotes Spring Furniture
Parties planning housekeeping and those needing furniture should visit Feiser's furniture establishment on Philadelphia Street before buying elsewhere. The Spring line is large and prices are as reasonable as furniture can be furnished for anywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feiser
Philadelphia Street
Gettysburg Priors Summer National Guard Encampment
Gettysburg looks to host the Pennsylvania National Guard division encampment this summer with certainty only after local citizens subscribe funds to cover Gettysburg’s share of the expenses for accommodating the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Bank Declares 2 Percent Semiannual Dividend
At a March 11 meeting of the Farmers Bank board in McSherrystown a 2 percent semiannual dividend was declared payable to stockholders on or after May 1. The action leaves a surplus and undivided profits of 20,000 dollars, with an average 8 percent annual return on capital stock since organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank
McSherrystown
Explosion at Walter phosphate mill causes roof collapse
A large steam digester at John Walter's phosphate mill, the old Rudi Sill mill about 14 miles from Hanover on the W. M. A. R., exploded at 1 30 p m Monday. The blast blew the roof off the building and damaged the interior. Walter, standing near the machine, was blown to the rear but unharmed. Loss estimated at $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walter
Rudisill
Hanover
Walter
Hungry Musselman Arrested on Highway Assault Charge
Harry Musselman known as Hungry Musselman was arrested in Hanover Monday morning by Officer Duttera on a warrant issued by Justice Sell. He faced a hearing before Squire Sell and, failing bail, was committed to jail for action at the April sessions of the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Musselman
Musselman
Hanover
Duttera
Justice Sell
Squire’Sell
Windstorm damages trees fences and injures girl near Gettysburg
A Sunday windstorm battered the upper county area blowing off a box car roof near Round Top and Gettysburg. A brick from Park Noel’s house struck Miriam Taylor on the shoulder causing severe bruising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Top Siding
Gettysburg
Miriam
George Taylor
Park Noel
Bendersville National Bank Receives Charter Approval
Comptroller of Currency approves charter for Bendersville National Bank and a meeting elects directors W L Snyder Wm C Yeatts J G Stover S B Gochnaur L A Warren Frank Garrettson Waybright Rice Jacob Snyder The board elects Dr J G Stover president B Gochnaur vice president Wm C Yeatts secretary The bank is expected to begin business March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bendersville National Bank
Comptroller of Currency
W. L. Snyder
Wm. C. Yeatts
J. G. Stover
S. B. Gochnaur
L. A. Warren
Frank Garrettson
Waybright Rice
Jacob
Snyder
B. Gochnaur
Fall from Masonic Building awning saves Gettysburg worker
Otha Adams fell from the second floor of the Masonic Building in Gettysburg while cleaning windows at Dr. Hartman's office. He landed on a large storefront awning in front of the Davis clothing store, which broke but prevented a serious injury as he rolled to the pavement and resumed work shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Gettysburg
Otha Adams
Davis Clothing
Adams
Dr. Hartman
Attempt to Burn Barn in Gettysburg
On Friday evening between five and six oclock Asbury Reed found an arson attempt at his barn on South Washington street Gettysburg. He discovered a pile of rubbish set alight and extinguished it before any damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Reed
South Washington Street
Gettysburg
Bittinger Line Company Seeks Involuntary Bankruptcy
A petition filed in Scranton seeks the appointment of a referee in involuntary bankruptcy for the Bittinger Line Company of Bittinger. Liabilities are $20,000 with small assets. Petitioners include Ehrhart-Conrad Co H W Miller Co and George J Stocker of Hanover Bottling Works. Maurice and Leroy Bittinger, owners, are named. The lime plant and a general store burned last December causing about $3,000 loss. Leroy Bittinger also has ties to Valley View Hotel but it remains unaffected. Many workers are employed but job loss is not expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bittinger Line Company
Bittinger
United States
Scranton
Ehrhart-Conrad Co
H W. Miller Co
George J. Stocker
Hanover Bottling Works
Maurice
Leroy Bittinger
John R Bittinger
Valley View
Where Is Lerew Carlisle Men Seek His Return
Carlisle businessmen seek information leading to the capture of C. S. Lerew who moved from Adams County to Carlisle and once ran a livery on Dickinson Avenue. He allegedly began stealing cash and goods from local merchants, cashing a $10 check at the Letort Hotel before fleeing Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
C. S. Lerew
Adams County
Dickinson Avenue
Lerew
Robert E. Kabish
Letort Hotel
Mystery Vandal Drains Wine from Mt Rock Home
Gregory F M Smith of Centennial Cigar Co Hanover faced a break in at his Mt Rock residence in Mountpleasant township early Thursday. Intruders forced the back door and took a few samples of wine while no other items were disturbed. The couple has been living at the Central Hotel in Hanover since winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory IF. M. Smith
Centennial Cigar Co
Hanover
Mt. Rock
Mountpleasant Township
Fire at Gettysburg damages Stansbaugh livery stable
A Wednesday evening blaze at the Stansbaugh livery on Railroad Street, Gettysburg, started in the hay loft and burned little else after horses wagons and harness were saved. Loss to Mr Strasbaugh estimated at 400 dollars, fully insured. Proprietor Mr Chas Strasbaugh formerly hailed from Mountpleasant township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stansbaugh
Gettysburg
Strasbaugh
Chas Strasbaugh
Mountpleasant Township
Plank Secures Higher Salary for 1908 Season
Eddie Plank of Table Rock Adams county the crack Athletics pitcher will receive 4250 for 1908 an increase of 750 over last year when pay was 3500 Plank held out threatening retirement unless granted A telegram from Manager Mack came on eve of club departure for New Orleans requesting interview held a half hour before Philadelphia departure at which time Mack acceded to the demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Plank
Table Rock
Adams County
Plank
Mack
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Dr John A Greenewalt Announces Senate Bid
Dr John A Greenewalt of Chambersburg announces for State Senator. Prominent local physician with war service and a record of clean politics, he would represent the Franklin Adame district with effort for constituents’ best interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Greenewalt
Chambersburg
Franklin- Adame
Greenewalt
Death Doings in Straban Township
Enos Brown aged 76 died at his Hunterstown home Tuesday night from infirmities and a severe cold. A retired farmer and lifelong Straban resident, he belonged to the Reformed Church at New Chester. Survived by his wife and three children M. Zinn Gettysburg Harvey Brown Zinn farm and Mrs Clayton Wagner Straban. Funeral at 9 Friday morning from his home with service and interment at St John Church New Chester Rev Dr Korn officiating. Mrs Brown is critically ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Brown
Hunterstown
Mr. Brown
Straban Township
The
Reformed Church
New Chester
M. , Zinn
Gettysburg
Harvey Brown
Zinn
Clayton Wagner
St. John Church
Korn
Brown
Death of Gettysburg child Anna Kendlehart at age nine
Anna Catharine Kendlehart, nine, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kendlehart of Gettysburg, died Tuesday night at 11 after a weeks illness. She had convulsions and kidney trouble. She is survived by her parents one sister and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Catharine Kendlehart
William Kendlehart
Gettysburg
Obituaries for Mrs Finnefrock and Mrs Sneeringer
Mrs. David Finnefrock aged 11 died at her Lancaster home last Friday. remains moved to Fairfield and buried at Catholic cemetery. Survived by husband three daughters and one son. Elizabeth Sneeringer nee Lansing er of Shipley Ill formerly Littlestown died Thursday at 76 from paralytic stroke. survived by several children a sister Mrs John Eline Littlestown and a brother Mr Wm Sneeringer Emmitsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Finnefrock
Lancaster
Fairfield
Elizabeth Sneeringer
Lansinger
Shipley
Ill
Littlestown
Sneeringer
John Eline
Wm. Sneeringer
Emmitsburg
Mrs Hoffheine Dies After Long Illness In York
Mrs. Hoffheine 38 years old died Friday at 1 30 at her home 454 Salem avenue York after a lingering tuberculosis illness She is survived by husband and three sons Morgan William and Charles The family resides in York for 18 years formerly of East Berlin The funeral was from her mother Mrs Agnes Hild ebrand York at 2 o clock Monday Interment in Greenmount cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Berlin
York Pike
Julia Shuman
Rosa
Lewis S. Hoffheine
Salem Avenue
York
Morgan
William
Charles
Hoffheine
Agnes Hildebrand
Greenmount Cemetery
Mrs Martha Cook Dies at 44 in Gettysburg Home
Mrs. Martha Cook wife of Geo Cook died Monday morning at her Gettysburg residence aged 44. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Cook
Geo. Cook
Gettysburg
Mrs Dietrick Dies at Home Near Cendersville
Mrs Edward Dietrick died at her home near Cendersville at 2 PM Monday, aged 70 years 3 months and 6 days after about five weeks of illness. Survived by her husband two sons and four daughters. She was a sister of Mrs Peter Yeatts of Heidlersburg and Mrs Annie Hankey of Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dietrick
Cendersville
Dietrick
Peter Yeatts
Heidlersburg
Annie Hankey
Gettysburg
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Kepner in Hanover
Mrs Elizabeth Kepner widow of Elias Kepner formerly of Abbottstown died at the home of her sister Mrs Charles How in Hanover Tuesday night aged about 65 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kepner
Elias Kepner
Abbottstown
Charles How
Hanover
Mrs Henry Utz Dies at Home near Two Taverns
Mrs Henry Utz died at her home near Two Taverns on Thursday and was buried on Saturday in the Pines graveyard near White Ran. She leaves a will giving everything to her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Utz
Pines
White Ran
Large litter born in Tyrone towne ship brood sow
Mr. Frank Richoltz of Tyrone towne ship reports his brood sow recently gave birth to twenty pigs. Fifteen pigs remain alive and thriving. twelve stay with the mother and three are nursed on the bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Richoltz
Tyrone Towneship
Boy Injured in School Wrestling Match
Eleven year old Roy Diehl of Mountpleasant township suffered a bad accident at Kohler's school during a wrestling bout. He fell and broke bones near the elbow and dislocated the left elbow. The injury occurred on Wednesday while wrestling with another pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Daniel M. Diehl
Mountpleasant Township
Kohler
Last Notice on Arrearages and Post Office Rules
The paper warns subscribers about arrearages under Post Office Department rules. It states advance payers are unaffected, urges those in arrears to pay before April first, and notes that continued nonpayment will send unsettled accounts to collecting attorneys even if Second Class privileges are cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Local notes from Smithsburg and New Oxford addressees
Rev F Heese of Smithsburg Md former pastor spent Monday with friends in town. Founp February 22 on street in New Oxford black collarett. Owner can have game by paying for notice. Mrs Henry Myere formerly of this place now convalescing at her home near New Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Heese
Smithsburg
First Lutheran Church
New Oxford
Black Collarett
Henry Myere
New Chester
Farm Barn Burns Near Mountjoy Two Taverns
A barn on the William Plunkett farm in Mountjoy township near Two Taverns burned to the ground Wednesday night. The old structure held several tons of hay in the loft and had not been used recently. The fire’s cause is unknown but arson is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Plunkett
Mountjoy Township
Combined Marriages Highlight Local Church Ceremonies
Hymenial notices recount the marriages of Felix W. Ginter and Marie A. Mumma at Immaculate Conception, officiated by Rev. Father Johnson. Ada B. Snyder wed in Menallen Township as Rev. & A. Diehl led the ceremony. Calvin I. Fiscel and Lulu Wolf joined in Mount Joy and Mount Pleasant townships, with Rev. E. I. Dietterrich presiding at the Lutheran parsonage in New Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix W. Ginter
Miller and Cashman
Wmn. Ginter
Marie A. Mumma
David J. Mumma
North Peters Street
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Father Johnson
Allen E. Sheely
Menallen Township
Ada B. Snyder
Wm. L. Snyder
Bendersville
A. Diehl
Vareh
Calvin I. Fiseel
Allen Fiscel
Mt Joy Township
Lulu Wolf
Frederick J. Wolf
Mountpleasant Township
New Chester
E. I. Dietterrich
Adams Democrats Choose Ziegler for Congress in Adams
The Adams county Democratic meeting at the Globe hotel Gettysburg endorsed Hon R E D Ziegler as their congressional candidate. Debate centered on Rule No 4 electing the chairman by voters versus by committee members. The amendment failed after tense discussion. W C Sheely named national delegate at York conference if he supports Bryan, replacing Bucher who withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Adams County
R E. D. Ziegler
Globe Hotel
S. Miley Miller
Bucher
W. C. Sheely
York
Sheely
Bryan
York Adams Democrats End Nomination Battle For 20th District
A York meeting of leading Democrats from York and Adams counties settled the 20th District Congressional race. I. D. Ziegler will be the candidate as H N Gitt and C A Hawkins withdrew as delegates. Adams participants included S Miley Miller C B Dougherty W C Sheely J L Butt and Charles Bucher. A Republican sheriff aspirant Jesse A Milhimes from Conewago township is also announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Adams Counties
Messrs. H. N. Gitt
I. D. Ziegler
Chas. A. Hawkins
20Th Congressional
LK. D. Ziegler
HH. N. Gitt
Hanover
C. A. Hawkins
Adams County
S. Miley Miller
Adams County Democratic Committee
C. B. Dougherty
W. C. Sheely
J. L. Butt
Charles Bucher
Jesse A. Milhimes
Conewago Township
Milhimes
Savep Her Son's Life By Dr. King's New Discovery
In Ava Missouri Mrs Rupe credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her son's life after a severe lung illness resisted by a physician. After beginning the remedy on a druggist suggestion he improved and returned to steady carpentry work. The notice promotes the cough cold cure at 60 cents and 1 dollar with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Rupe
Dr. King
Ep. T. Arkker
Social notes from Gettysburg area visits and moves
Miss Fannie Stoffy of Gettysburg visited friends in town Thursday and Friday. Miss Ida Sunday of Hanover stayed with her sister Mrs. C. T. Hersh at the Eagle Hotel. Madaline Myers at West Chester Normal school spent days with her parents on North Peters street. Mrs. Geo. Osborn and gon returned from Baltimore. Mr. Wm. R. Stambaugh of Qualityville visited York County before returning home. Several other locals and relatives were noted visiting or relocating, with moves among Peters Street and Center Square households. A Democratic candidate for Director of the Poor, J. C. Thomas of Hamilton township, received a favorable mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Stoffy
Gettysburg
Ida Sunday
Hanover
C. T. Hersh
Eagle Hotel
Madaline Myers
West Chester Normal School
C. W. Myers
North Peters Street
Geo. Osborn and
Gon
Baltimore
Wm. R. Stambaugh
Qualityville
York County
Brooklyn
N. Y
Marguerite Emmert
W. E. Emmert
Center Square
M. J. Smith
Marion
H. Smith
Philadelphia Street
Columbia
Agnes Aumen
York
Smith
C. 11. Robinson
Hanover Street
P. G. Breighner
Gettyeburg
Mise Helen Young
J C. Geiselman
Near Town
Charles Geiselman
Pius Smith
Pius J. Miller
Diehl
Diehl's Mill
York Pike
Mary Kurtz
Walter Herman
Mountpleasant Township
Miller
Joseph Felty
Carlisle Street
Martin Heltzel
J. C. Thomas
Hamilton Township
Thomas
City Council Posts Bids for Public Works Roles
The Council will meet on March 24 to receive bids for 1 Pumper 1 Lamp lighter 1 Street Commissioner and 1 Tapper. It reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Car and Musical Instruments Sent to Caro leen NC
Letters from buyers praise Weaver organs and pianos. They mention car-load shipments to Caro leen North Carolina and express high satisfaction with the Weaver piano and organs. Musicians present at the opening were highly pleased with the Weaver piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroleen
N C
Michael Bros & On
Spring Sales Listings For Mt Pleasant Area Sale Dates
A fragmented notice lists spring sales with dates in March in Mt Pleasant and New Oxford regions. Names include Harry Stallsmith, Chas Haar, Annie Mummert, Alice Melhorn, Greg Smith, U Hanson Hersh, Kh Sponseller, W A Wagner, Jacob Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stallsmith
Mt. Pleasant Two
Chas. H. Haar
New Oxford
Annie E. Mummert
Alice Melhorn
Greg
F. Smith
Irishtown
U Hanson Hersh
Kh. S. Sponseller
Agt
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. B. Klunk
Auker’s
E. M. Bollinger
Pitt Street
George Swartzbaugh
Exchange Hotel
I. W. Harper
C.T. Hersh
Agnes Sneeringer
Jno. Sneeringer
Brush Run
Lewis Goodenberger
Berwick Townrship
Alice Sterner
Samuel Sterner
Charles H. Duttera
State Assembly
Congress
Greg” Smith
al T. I. Bower, Sec'y
Timothy
New York City
Scott
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