New Oxford Local Happenings May 7 1908
Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Como dore Sanders near Mr Rock. Ed Auker advertises a chicken cholera cure. Worley sells his Midway barber shop to Robert F Stambaugh of Hanover. Local items note bankrupt trustee John L Hill and a snake hunting near Arendttaville. A Conewago Chapel mission begins a week of daily services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comodore Sanders
Mr Rock
Ed. T. Auker
Daniel A. Worley
Midway
Robert F. Stambaugh
Hanover
Conewago Chapel
Mary Lingg
Carlisle Street
Starry reelected professor with salary rise in Plainfield
Prof. D Ralph Starry of Latimore teaching in Plainfield New Jersey was reelected for the next term with a raise of ten dollars a month to eighty five dollars monthly for a ten month term. The Western Maryland railroad Blue Ridge Summit ticket office was burglarized Wednesday night with a small sum stolen from the money drawer. Charles Kappes of Gettysburg went to Baltimore Monday for foot treatment after a nail injury on Good Friday that has not yet yielded to treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Ralph Starry
Latimore
Plainfield, N. J
Western Maryland Railroad
Blue Ridge Summit
Charles Kappes
Gettysburg
Baltimore
Kappes
Prohibition Notes and Local Incidents From Carlisle Area
Reports recount shortages of J W Harper whiskey sold by local merchants, while candidate Abin Smucker files a one cent expense at Harrisburg. A ram charged three teasing boys near East Berlin. Noah Sell intervened. The Carlisle Baltimore turnpike case awarded Cumberland possession for 10500 dollars. Arendtsville residents drank neighbor’s hard cider, suspects to repay with vinegar. Jesse Dorsey, injured laborer, moved to Philadelphia hospital. Drusey described as healing with canes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
Near East Berlin
Noah Sell
Jesse Dorsey
Bittinger
Philadelphia
Drusey
Man's Painful Arm After Nail Injury Draws Notice
John Myers of near East Berlin suffers escalating hand and arm pain after a nail wound. The article notes the initial minor injury, later neglected, which now requires attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Myers
Near East Berlin
Citizens Band Concert Rescheduled for May 19 on Center Square
Bad weather last Saturday prevented the Citizens Band from presenting the full program. The group will perform a complete concert on Saturday evening May 19 at 7 o clock on Center Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Band
Center Square
Seed Giveaway From Dept of Agriculture Through Senator Penrose
The U S Department of Agriculture sends a large consignment of vegetable seeds to Irem patrons who may obtain a free package at this office while supplies last, through Senator Boys Penrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Boys Penrose
Irem
Hanover Officer Arrests Walter Bowers on Warrant
Officer Duttera of Hanover arrested Walter Bowers of Adams county on Monday on a warrant issued by Squire Sell. Bowers is charged on oath of Cora Kelbaugh of Penn township with fornication and bastardy. Defendant entered bail for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duttera
Hanover
Walter Bowers
Adams County
Squire Sell
Cora Kelbaugh
Penn Township
Local Remodeling and Injury Report at Biglerville
Mr J N Hersh renovates Pitt street home with hardwood floors repapered walls and repainted woodwork York tradesmen handle the work Emory Orndorff 11 breaks right arm while helping remove grain drills at a farm near Biglerville The New Oxford post office lists uncalled for letters including Beck Borg Eisenhart McClain Miller Pike Snyder and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hersh
Pitt Street
York Parties
New Oxford
James Beck
Charles Borg
Maggie Eisenhart
John McClain
George Miller
Annie Pike
D.S. Snyder
W. LH. Emmert
P. M
Parish clergy transfers shuffle at McSherrystown and Gettysburg
Rev. Fr. M. J. Reddin, five months at St. Mary Church McSherrystown, was transferred last week to Gettysburg to assist Rev. Fr. Hayes at St. Francis Xavier Church. Rev. Fr. W. O' Hallahan named new assistant at McSherrystown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Reddin
St. Mary Church
McSherrystown
Gettysburg
Fr. Hayes
St. Francis Xavier Church
W O’ Hallahan
Cumberland men charged with turkey goblet theft
Charles Plank and Wm Baker of Cumberland township were arrested last week by Constable John Shearer of Gettysburg on Oliver Miller's information. They were given a hearing before Justice Hill and held on $300 bail for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Plank
Wm Baker
Cumberland Township
John Shearer
Gettysburg
Oliver Miller
Justice Hill
Bicycle stolen from Rohrbaugh in Hanover incident
Daniel Rohrbaugh of New Baltimore bought a bicycle for 47.50 then rode to Hanover and parked in front of J. W. Fischer & Co. on Center Square. At 10 30 p m he found his wheel missing after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Rohrbaugh
New Baltimore
Hanover
J. W. Fischer & Co
Center Square
Mr. Rohrbaugh
York Spring Man Suffers Sprained Back After Wagon Accident
Howard Yeatts of York Spring suffers a badly sprained back after being thrown from a wagon while spreading manure on his lot when the horse started forward suddenly. He landed on his shoulders in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Yeatts
York Spring
Mr. Yeatts
Mrs Geo Study Injured in Stair Fall
Mrs Geo Study, formerly of Union township now living in Silver Run Valley, fell down stairs breaking her arm near the wrist and sustaining other injuries. She was in critical condition but is improving and progressing as well as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Study
Union Township
Silver Run Valley
Local resident Jesse T. Cashman ill in Menallen visit
Mr. Jesse T. Cashman long time Himes farm resident and recent Hampton mover was taken ill at the home of Harry Brough in Menallen township. After several days his life was despaired of due to stomach trouble, but he is now recovering, much to the relief of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse T. Cashman
Himes
Hampton
Harry Brough
Menallen Township
Rabid Sighting Story Clarified as Wandering Dog Incident
A dog reportedly rabid near New Chester belonging to Ephraim Cashman wandered to Charles Brown’s home and entered a stable. The animal, appearing oddly, was killed, correcting initial reports of multiple dog bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim Cashman
New Chester
Charles Brown
Bonneauville Chain Company Opens Shops In Bonneauville
The Bonneauville Chain Company organized about a month ago now has its shops operating at Bonneauville. Seven men are employed with plans to hire more as the outlook remains strong. The lineup includes President L C Myers Vice President J J Staub Secretary and Treasurer E L Gulden Manager Joseph Felty Directors Eugene Melhorn Fabian Staub Peter Burger John Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonneauville Chain Company
Bonneauville
L. C. Myers
J. J. Staub
E. L. Gulden
Joseph Felty
Eugene Melhorn
Fabian Staub
Peter Burger
John Wagner
Deardorff v Pepple Slander Verdict Upheld
Pennsylvania Superior Court affirms Judge Swope's ruling in Deardorff versus Pepple. Plaintiff Charles J. Deardorff wins $200 damages for slander. Executions against Catharine Pepple and her husband Calvin Pepple were issued but stayed as husband not liable for his wife’s slander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Charles J. Deardorff
Catharine Pepple
Judge Swope
Calvin Pepple
Swope
Exciting Experience of a Berlin Avenue Antique Dealer
Harry J. Smith of Berlin Avenue, dealer in antique furniture, had a frightening mishap on Monday while returning with a large corner cupboard. He attempted to ford Little Conewago creek on a private road, got washed downstream with wagon, and, after climbing a steep bank and tearing fences, reached dry land. Henry Sprenkle aided by guiding a mule and pulling the wagon ashore, and Smith reached home unharmed but shaken, vowing not to cross unfamiliar streams again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Smith
Anique
Berlin Avenue
Mr. Smith
Geo. D. Wolf
New Chester Road
Conewago Creek
Henry Sprenkle
Sprenkle
Smith
Wife of Harry Fink Dies at 60 in Hanover
Mrs Sarah A Fink aged 60 years 10 months 28 days died at her Hanover home from neu ralgia of the heart about 2 a m Sunday May 3 After failing health she retired Saturday night in fair spirits Her husband Harry F Fink survives with five children Mrs T A Davis Relay Md William J Fink Charles D Fink Mrs Peter Riser and Mrs Oscar Deckenbell all of Hanover Also surviving are four brothers Joseph Caster Edge Grove John McSherrystown George Muncie Ind and Adam Philadelphia and a sister Miss Cecelia Oaster McSherrystown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Fink
Harry F. Fink
Hanover
Adam Caster
McSherrystown
Taneytown
T. A. Davis
Relay
William J. Fink
Charles D. Fink
Peter Riser
Oscar Deckenbell
Fire accident harms Mrs Jerome Glass near Uriah
Mrs Jerome Glass was severely burned on her left limb and side when rubbish and straw ignited in her yard last Thursday. She untied and discarded her burning apron and jumped into a trough to extinguish the flames before help arrived from nearby workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Glass
Uriah
C. L. Myers
York Springs
Incendiary Fire Destroys Murray Long Barn in Gettysburg
A rear Steinwehr Avenue barn owned by Murray E Long burned down shortly after 8 pm Tuesday. The fire, likely incendiary, consumed most contents including a horse. A man seen fleeing the scene earlier is suspected. Long offers a $50 reward for information leading to the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray E. Long
Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg
Man Falls Through Mill Opening in Huntington Township
John W Wierman of Huntington township fell seven feet through a first floor hole in his mill. He suffered two broken ribs and multiple bruises and was unconscious for more than two hours before being moved home, with a physician later noting he was improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W Wierman
Huntington Township
Wierman
Large Potato Shipments From Hanover Export Record
Geo Hull and Son of Hanover shipped 20 carloads of potatoes totaling about 12 000 bushels to Baltimore Philadelphia and Savannah Ga in the past three months, the largest export of tubers from Hanover in one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo, Hull & Son
Hanover
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Savannah
Signatories on Gettysburg Battlefield property face lawsuits
U S District Attorney acts on Battlefield Commission recommendations to pursue suits against signers. Notable names include Walter A Moody formerly of York Springs now near Dillsburg and Charles E Baker of Dilleburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
U. S
Battlefeld Commission
Walter A. Moody
York Springs
Dillsburg
Charles E. Baker
Dilleburg
Death Doings James Hiram Hause York Resident 83
James Hiram Hause a well known York resident died at his son's home Tuesday afternoon at 4 30 o clock at age 83 years 10 months and 27 days after a three week pneumonia battle He was born in Adams county and was an early civil engineer in the area He moved to Dillsburg then York where he joined P A & S Small mercantile firm later becoming a member of Thomas & Chambers Co He also served in later years as collector of the York Merchants Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hiram Hause
York
Mr. Hause
Mr. House
Adams County
Dillsburg
P. A. & S. Small
Thomas & Chambers Company
York Merchants’ Association
George Henry Dies At Home Cashtown Bright's Disease
George Henry, about 55, died at his Cashtown area home Tuesday morning at 11:45 of Bright's disease. A laborer, he lived in Cashtown all his life and is survived by his wife and four daughters who also reside at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henry
Cashtown
Bright
Obituary Notices from Stoyestown and Littlestown
Mrs James Custer of Stoyestown Somerset county sister of Mrs Jas Hersh Gettysburg and former York Springs resident died at home Sunday. Elizabeth Catharine Stear nee Fisher wife of John Stear Littlestown died last Wednesday of stomach cancer after six months illness aged 71 years two months fourteen days survived by husband and several sons and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Custer
Stoyestown
Somerset County
Jas. Hersh
Gettysburg
York Springs
Elizabeth Catharine Stear
Fisher
John Stear
Littlestown
Stear
Samuel Henry
Woman Dead in Home Near Fairplay
Last Tuesday afternoon John Herr found his wife dead in their bedroom on Bull Frog road near Fairplay. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery Gettysburg. Mrs Herr is survived by her husband and their son George Herr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herr
Bull Frog Road
Fairplay
Miss Maude Beard Weds Rev Carlton L Mumford in Thurmont
The ceremony took place in the Lutheran church at Thurmont on April 29 with Rev John P Brown of Baltimore officiating. Miss Beard is the daughter of Rev and Mrs Martin L Beard former pastor of the Thurmont Lutheran church and Rev Mumford serves at St Johns Lutheran near Littlestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Beard
Martin L. Beard
Thurmont
Frederick County
Carlton L. Mumford
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Littlestown
John P. Brown
Baltimore
Groft and Strasbaugh Marry in Gettysburg Nuptial Mass
Eugene Groft son of Mr and Mrs Geo Groft Irishtown and Miss Mary Strasbaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Strasbaugh of the Washington House Gettysburg formerly of Mountpleasant township were united in marriage in a Nuptial Mass at St Francis Xavier Church Gettysburg on Wednesday morning May 6 celebrated by Rev Fr Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Groft
Geo. Groft
Irishtown
Mary Strasbaugh
Charles Strasbaugh
Washington House
Gettysburg
Mountpleasat Township
St. Francis Xavier Church
Fr Hayes
Hanover Couple Wed In May Evening Ceremony
Miss Alice G Schwalm daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Schwalm and Maurice Caler son of Mrs Sarah Caler both of Hanover were married Sunday May 3 at 6 30 p m by Rev M J Roth in a simple ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice G. Schwalm
Elizabeth Schwalm
Maurice Caler
Sarah Caler
Hanover
M. J. Roth
Aged East Berlin Woman Breaks Leg in Fall
Mrs Elizabeth Baugher, 82, of East Berlin, suffered a broken right leg above the knee after stepping into a gutter Sunday while returning from a neighbor visit. Dr. H B Hoechst reduced the fracture and she remains in critical condition after the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizabeth Baugher
East Berlin
Amos Jacobs
H. B. Hoechst
Baugher
Revenue Receipts Report for Ninth District York Office
April revenue at York Ninth district office reached 71000 dollars, 20000 less than last year. Seven new factories were licensed in April. Cigar manufacturers and tobacco dealers show little improvement. First four months of 1907 yielded 410000 dollars. this year about 270000 dollars collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Ninth
Internal Revenue District
Thief Returns Stolen Money After March Sale
After W O Moose sold property near Arendtsville last March a thief took 138 dollars in money and notes from his house. He had moved from York Springs to a Bermudian farm by April. Last week Mrs Moose found the envelope with the notes and nearly all cash, minus six dollars, and the thief returned the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Moose
C. W. Moose
Arendtsville
York Springs
Bermudiam
Marriage License Totals for Four Couples
Frank Ervin Jr of Washington DC and Daisy M Myers of York Springs obtain a marriage license. Henry Elis Wampler of Mountpleasant township and Minnie Ray of New York City also receive a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ervin Jr
Washington, D. C
Daisy M. Myers
York Springs
Henry Elis Wampler
Mountpleasant Township
Minnie Ray
New York City
Dittenhafer Retaliates Against Constable Shearer
Ambrose Dittenhafer of Cedar Ridge sues Constable Shearer for assault pointing a weapon and unlawful arrest after a 19 day jail term. He was discharged Thursday on motion of lawyer Edward A. Weaver. His personal effects were sold at a sacrifice. he plans a second suit for $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Dittenhafer
Cedar Ridge
Shearer
Dittenhafer
Edward A. Weaver
Shealer
Runaway Team at Grove’s Grocery Causes Trolley Car Breakage
Diehl Bros. millers of New Oxford lose control of a two horse team at Grove’s grocery on Frederick street. The trolley car strikes the wagon tongue, horses escape and are later caught uninjured. Driver Martin Diehl suffers only slight scratches. No other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diehl
Court items from Gettysburg term including verdicts and sentences
In the Gettysburg court term the Com. vs Harry Stevens ended with a not guilty verdict and costs split two thirds prosecutrix and one third defendant. Several larceny and assault cases were dismissed or not pros entered. Claybaugh sentenced to three years total with concurrent terms for forgery and escape. Bishop case quashed. Keitel recognizance forfeited with May appearance. Administrators discharged. guardians appointed. road viewers named. Lower cage verdict for defendant. distribution report confirmed nisi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com
Harry Stevens
Clennie
John Wesley Kauffman
Emma Kauffman
Ambrose Dittenhafer
John Shearer
J. W. Baughman
Thomas J. Brown
H. S. Stouffer
J. M. Claybaugh
Eastern Penitentiary
Swope
Claybaugh
Henry Clay Bishop
Annie S. Bishop
J. Donald Swope
Isq
Bishop
Milton F. L. Keitel
Paul M. Marshall
Thomas Marshall
Frank Garretson
Menallen Township
Albert S. Wright
D. P. Dellap
Bendersville
Cumberland Township
Edward A. Weaver
J. L. Williams
Gettysburg Times Publishing Company
Nisi
Local Base Ball Association Elects Officers at Eagle Hotel
At a May 4 meeting at the Eagle Hotel a Base Ball Association elected officers: President Harry Felty Treasurer W F Sheely Secretary Ralph Miller Manager Geo Melhorn. The president urged quick preparation of the new field on East High street with a grand stand committee named C T Hersh Herbert Sheets and Geo Melhorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Hotel
Harry Felty
W. F. Sheely
Ralph Miller
Geo. Melhorn
East High Street
C. T. Hersh
Herbert Sheets
Geo
Melhorn
Trio of Local Visits and Travels Among County Residents
Mr Harper Brown of Chicago visits his parents near Hampton with his sister Iva Chronister joining them before returning home. Mrs George Osborne of Hanover Street travels to Philadelphia and New York by auto with her husband employed there. Mrs Bracy returns to Toledo after months away, accompanied as far as York by her niece Mrs J M Martin. Dr Geo Leaks plans a brief Baltimore trip. Rev and Mrs Ritter visit friends on Philadelphia Street. Mae Gardner of York Springs stays with Geo C Sheely’s family in York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Brown
Chicago
David Brown
Hampton
Chronister
Johnstown
Jonas Chronister
Iva
George Osborne
Hanover Street
Philadelphia
New York
Henry Brady
Toledo
Ohio
York
J. M. Martin
Irishtown
Bracy
Geo. Leaks
Baltimore
C. L. Ritter
Fairfield
Co. A. Diehl
Mae Gardner
York Springs
Geo. C. Sheely
Cor
Peters Streets
Professor H M Roth Re-elected Superintendent
Prof H Milton Roth was Tuesday morning re-elected Adams county schools superintendent for a new three year term. The vote totals were H Milton Roth 99, Charles H Richter 79, W A Burgoon 16, with Roth holding a clear majority and four more votes than the other candidates combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Milton Roth
Adams County
Charles H. Richter
W. A. Burgoon
Prof. Roth
Beard Patented Mail Pouch Delivery Device
G Malden Beard of Hanover has received a patent on a device to deliver United States mail pouches from moving trains. A public test on the W M Railroad near the West End wagon works proved the device works perfectly, using a W M car and company engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Malden Beard
Hanover
United States
Notary Public Appointed for Maryland Governor Office
C Arthur Eby attorney at law son of J W Eby and wife of Adams county has been appointed Notary Public by the Governor of Maryland and qualified May 4 to enter duties of his office in the Law Building Courtland St near the court house Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Arthur Eby
J. W. Eby
Adams County
Maryland
Courtland St
Court House
Baltimore
Desirable Pianos Highlight Weaver Brand Quality
The Weaver Piano combines style and quality to attract customers and keep them. Its reputation rests on being a strictly high grade instrument with developed features and lasting appeal.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John L. Hill
Bittinger Lime Company
Allen Carbaugh
Arendtaville
Adam E Kohr
Daniel
Old Men’s Department
Alms House
Hanover Saving Fund Society
John T. Riley
Samuel
Edward Straley
Wentz Bros. & Frey
Charles Harman
John M. M. Bream
J. W. Harper
C. T Hersh
Abin Smucker
Prohibition
Assembly
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Carlisle
Cumberland
Emory Orndorff
Biglerville
George March
Moncey
Nellie Gross
Nellie Anderson
Columbus Mead
Harry L. Snyder
H M. Roth
Z. H. Cashman
Timothy Hay
Registeris Notices
Orphans’ Court
Adams Councy
B. Godmour
Eliham Wajhay
Pius S. Orner
Andrew J. Funt
John O. Bul Nnger
Mandilla
E. Keefer
Martin Baurgher
Ira Baugher
Gideon Baugher
Adams Ou Pa
N. R. Beamer
W. A Beamer
O. H. Beamer
Stary E Hook
Charles H. Hook
Zachariah Oyler
Henry M Mowery
Mary K. Bow
Hamilton Township
Adams Co
W.S. McCreary
Jacob A. Smith
Hamiltonian Township
Joseph Strine
Pius Unger
Margaret Rothaupt
Harry E. Rothaupt
Freedom Township
John L Kauffman
Alataul du Kauf
D. F Steffy Register
Scott
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