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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1908
Page
7
Reports from Abbotstown to Biglerville cover a sewing factory project, farm sales to George Deardorff and Newton Orndorff, and residents moving residences. Other items note theater admissions, York to Hanover electric line opening subject to obstacles, local bird shooting wins, and county salary disputes.
The Rev. Dr. D. B. Lau of West Milton, weakened by prolonged illness, resigns his clerical duties and plans to relocate to his farm in Washington township near East Berlin.
Mr John Minter at Diehls Mill slaughtered two pigs weighing 412 and 522 pounds last week and rendered 375 pounds of lard from the meat. The operation occurred on the Diehl farm belonging to Mr C A Diehl where Minter resides.
Wanrep, a dependable person is wanted to represent the Singer Sewing Machine Co in York Pennsylvania. Good compensation offered. No capital required. Apply to Singer Sewing Machine Co Box 164 York Pa.
A partial distribution to the creditors of the Alleman Hardware Company of Gettysburg was ordered Friday morning. Twenty five percent, or twenty thousand dollars, was the amount ordered paid.
A heavy Sunday storm swept across parts of the state with York and Columbia reporting severe conditions and telephones burned out by lightning. The First Lutheran Ladies Aid will hold a supper in Miller's Hall on February 14 and 15 from 5 to 10 PM with meals and refreshments. Rev and Mrs M L Beard of Thurmont announce the engagement of Maude Beard to Rev Carl Mumford of St Johns Lutheran Littlestown. wedding planned in spring.
Ira Plank, brother of famed Ed Die Plank of the Athletics, has signed with the New York Americans and will head south in a month or two. Plank has pitched in the Connecticut State League for several years.
John M. Bream sold his farm adjoining Biglerville to Edward Brough for 6000 dollars retaining about 44 acres. He also sold a woodland tract of about 4 acres to a Mr Stonecipher for 1000 dollars.
Having purchased stock of 8. F. and D. Coat Manufacturers of New York at 50 cents on the dollar, G. B. Nace, Son & Co. offer coats to customers at that price. Address: 11 13 Carlisle Street, Hanover.
The White Run school remains closed for several days due to the illness of teacher Miss Ruby Walker. A marriage license was issued in York last week to Irvin O Wolgenmuth and Catharine J Swartz, both residents near East Berlin.
The condition of Miss Fannie Ditenhaler of Berlin Avenue, confined to her bed for two months, is not very encouraging at this time.
At the annual election held in the banking house between 2 and 4 o clock Monday afternoon the old Board of Directors of the Farmers & Merchants Bank were re elected.
The banns of matrimony were published for the first time at Conewago on Sunday for Harry Gebhart of Bonneauville and Miss Mamie Storm daughter of Mr Jere Storm of Mountpleasant township.
On Friday Clerk of the Courts Walters issued a marriage license to Levi J. Snyder and Zoe Emma Neely, both of York Springs, and Monday morning a license was granted to Milton J. Myers and Stella Asper, both near York Springs. Willis A. Myers of Bermudian churches keeps 100 white Leghorn chickens laying from Jan 1, 1907 to Jan 1, 1908, producing 834 dozen and 8 eggs, earning $160.77 from the eggs plus what was used at home and for hatching.
The condition of Miss Mary Smith, once listed as critically ill at her mother Mrs Agnes Smith's home in Mountpleasant Township, remains unchanged and has now developed into typhoid fever.
Frank Spearman of York Springs was injured last Saturday while sawing wood with a circular saw. His hand was ripped between the little finger and third finger as it struck the rapidly revolving blade, nearly losing part of the hand.
The regular semi annual meeting of Adams county Principals' Association convened at Meade school in Get tysburg on Saturday afternoon with all but five members present. Discussions proved highly interesting and helpful to members and visiting guests.
Reverend Lewis E Brown stationed at Mill Hall near Lock Haven has resigned due to ill health. On Tuesday his household goods were moved to his parents home on Carlisle street. He has become melancholia and remains with his family at his parents house.
Arendtsville reports Dr Merriman transported Allen Carbaugh to Philadelphia for appendicitis surgery last week. Allen is brother of Roy Carbaugh, formerly treated in Chambersburg where his operation proved fatal days later. Both are sons of J Frank Carbaugh of near Arendtsville.
Our townsman Mr. B F Gise announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Register and Recorder. He recalls losing to the present incumbent D F Steffy by a small margin three years ago and is praised as a capable gentleman worthy of the office.
A complete burglar alarm system has been purchased and will be installed in the Biglerville National Bank within a few days. The system is modern and complete in every detail, making the bank building one of the county’s best equipped structures.
A handsome brick edifice of Bart's United Brethren Church in Union Township was dedicated Sunday. Rev. J. E. Francis led the service with Rev. J. P. Kootz of West Fairview assisting, and Rev. Dr. W. H. Washinger of Chambersburg delivered the dedicatory sermon.
Fourteen leading townsmen filed today for a charter to establish the Arendeville National Bank to be opened here once preliminary steps are completed. The bank would be located in town with a fifty new share capital of $25,000 at $100 par. The charter application was sent to the Controller of Currency in Washington, D. C.
A large Idaville crowd heard five men charged with cruelty to animals after horse owner Charles Orne’s balky horse was beaten and over driven from November 17 to 25. The horse died the following day after care attempts. witnesses included relatives of defendants and some testified in their favor. Squire Straley postponed ruling to January 16.
Berlin Junction businessman W H Carbaugh, known for Carbaugh's brick yards, was taken to St Joseph Hospital in Baltimore for treatment of a badly injured leg. He was injured about fourteen years ago when a ladder broke while cleaning a well, causing a severe leg fracture that never fully healed. Doctors fear amputation may be necessary, though friends hope for a full recovery.
James Sponseller, 8 or 9, son of Mr and Mrs John Sponseller of Mountpleasant township near Brush Run school house, was kicked on the head by a horse while a local huckster visited. The hoof struck behind the left ear, leaving a flesh wound but likely avoiding a fatal skull fracture.
Friday marked Mrs. Angeline Slagle of Hanover's 90th birthday. She is the first of five generations still living, with son Harry C. Slagle at 71, grandson Harry F. Slagle at 47, great granddaughter Nellie Slagle Ziegler at 22, and great great grandson Chester Ziegler at two months.
Theo E. Warner, long time butcher and market operator, sold his meat market to William C. Herman and William Miller. The new owners, former Warner employees, will take possession around March. Herman and Miller have worked at the business for several years and know the operations well.
Pensions granted recently include amounts of 12 dollars monthly for A Eichelberger R F D No 1 Aspers John I Hart man Mummasburg John Sinner East Berlin William H Weikert Guernsey and James Bishop Fairfield. At 15 dollars a month Madison Shindledecker Virginia Mille.
Mr Charles W Shide nephew of Mr John Miller of Fast Berlin died in Miami hospital Dayton Ohio after weeks with typhoid fever. His mother Mrs Shide sister of Mr Miller now in Atlanta raised near New Chester later moved to Ohio. He left a widow and eight children eight originally, now three living. One son was murdered by bank robbers years ago. Dayton police lament his loss, as wife and youngest son Alfred were ill in bed, delirious, praying for others health while the father was dying.
Daniel Heilman longtime toll-gate keeper on East Berlin and Hanover turnpike near Abbottstown died of pneumonia at 1 30 pm Tuesday January 7 aged about 71 years He is survived by a widow and four daughters Mrs John Stambaugh Mrs Albertus Ruth both of Berwick township Adams county Mrs Jeremiah Lillich and Mrs Henry Rogers of Paradise two Jacob H Jacoby died at his Yoosts store area Tuesday morning from complications of diseases age about 80 He is survived by his wife and one son Harry who resided with him and three sisters
Emanuel Zepp died at his home in Deep Run Maryland on a Wednesday January 8 following pneumonia. He was about 70 years old and is survived by his wife Mary Baugher of Berwick township Adams county, along with two daughters and four sons.
Daisy Tawney seven months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Tawney, died Thursday night at their Gettysburg residence. The brief notice identifies the child and location with no further details.
Ferdinand Rahter died in Harrisburg on Sunday morning January 4 at age 76 from pneumonia while visiting family. funeral held Monday at 3 pm with interment in the Rahter family lot in Harrisburg Cemetery. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs Knights of Jersey City. Also noted are death notices for David I. Cress of Glenwood Iowa aged 69, a Civil War veteran, with siblings listed. and Mrs Susan Gross aged 95 of Dover township, survived by five sons and three daughters. Funeral details referenced for Strayer's church near New Oxford.
Robert D. Armor died at his Gettysburg home Friday at 1 pm in his 84th year. Born in Gettysburg in 1814, he was raised by Joel B. Danner after age seven. A silversmith by trade, he later worked as a plumber until age and retreat from labor led to his son William D. Armor carrying on the family business.
The obituary notes James Armor long served as sexton for the Methodist and Reformed churches and recounts his close call during the battle when a shell landed near the tower. A charter Odd Fellow and likely the oldest Past Grand, he helped found local Daughters of Rebecca and was once part of the Red Men at Gettysburg. He is survived by two sons and three daughters.
Miss Myrtle C Rabenstine daughter of John E and Amelia C Rabenstine Hanover died at 9 30 a m Saturday of consumption after an illness of eight weeks in her eighteenth year She is survived by her parents two brothers and four sisters
Miss Annie Heagy died at her home in Cumberland township on Saturday from Consumption aged about 45 years. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Monday morning.
James Harry Flickinger died at his Hanover home at 1 p m Sunday January 12 from a stroke of paralysis suffered January 9. He was 66 years 10 months and 16 days old, a son of the late Daniel Flickinger and never married. He was a carpenter and machinist by trade, and he had been incapacitated from work by a stroke about three years earlier.
Jacob Moul a highly respected Hanover citizen died at his home at 1 50am Monday January 18 following paralysis He was 73 years 3 months and 17 days a lifelong resident He married Rebecca Heilman on August 16 1855 daughter of Eli Heilman near Abbottstown They are survived by one daughter Mrs Lewis A Kohr and other relatives
Mr Frank Noel aged 80 died Friday afternoon at his Lampton residence from age related infirmities. A Civil War veteran he is survived by several sons and daughters. Funeral services were at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon with interment in Sampton cemetery.
Claude Anthony son of Mrs. George Anthony of Llanover and Miss Mary Gochenour of East Berlin were married at 8 30 p m Wednesday Jan 8 at the parsonage of Emanuel Reformed church Hanover by Rev Ellis S Hay pastor.
David J. Riley of Altoona and Miss Amy Stock daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Stock of Gettysburg were married in a Nuptial Mass at St Francis Xaviers Church at 6 30 Monday morning conducted by Rev Fr Hayes.
The County Commissioners notify that no further scalp bounties will be paid until further notice. The auditor general states that the state appropriation for such rewards is nearly exhausted and will likely be exhausted when the next bills are settled.
Conewago Grange P. of H. installed officers for the year with S. H. Klinefelter as Past Master and Lecturer, L. L. Eckert as Master, E. J. Wehler Overseer, W mm. Sherer Steward, David Shultz Assistant Steward, J. R. Hartman Treasurer, H. W. Hoffnagle Secretary, D. M. Diehl Chaplain, Chas. Winter Gate Keeper, Ceres Cora B. Eckert, Pomona Edith Diehl, Flora Margaret Ickert, Lady Assistant Steward Mrs. C. M. Weaver, Executive Committee S. H. Klinefelter, J. R. Hartman, F. G. Hemler.
Thursday callers include E P Sponseller a sheriff candidate and staunch Democrat. John A Foose of York visits. A Danner Buehler returnees from Atlantic City to Gettysburg. C Bosserman Latimore Township calls and travels. Fricke Pool Emmett and Hannah visit York ladies. Hamberg Hanover visits Rob inson. Rinehart family plans Cham bersburg move. Sadie Neely from Clarence Iowa stays with Feiser Philadelphia Street.
The council met Wednesday evening replacing Tuesday with Messrs Schnell Taughinbaugh McGaughy Feiser Sheely and President Sheely presiding. Minutes approved. No Street Committee report. Secretary instructed to notify United Tel and Tel Co about police supervision charges on 75 poles for 1907. A petition by many employees of 15 C Livingston’s shoe factory for a street lamp at North Water street and West Golden Lane read. Schnell and Taughinbaught appointed to investigate. Water Committee reports fire plugs in good condition. Bond redemption motion passed. Nov 7 drawn numbers 17 18 29 62 72 noted. Bills totaling 71.10 approved for payment Water 41.57 Borough 20.53. T KE Bower Secy.
Attention is called to a large clearence sale advertisement by Nace Son and Co. on page eight. The notice highlights substantial reductions and urges readers to view the advertised bargains.
The York Daily lauds The Weaver Organ and Piano Co. as a substantial and progressive local corporation and an institution worthy of complete confidence from residents and audiences abroad.
February listings document multiple local sellers and near towns such as New Chester New Oxford Hamilton Mt. Pleasant Hunterstown and Irishtown. Individuals include James Millhimes J V Staub Edw Millhimes Alex Kinneman Henry Marshall Mary C Eliz Harry Stallsmith Greg Smith and Vanson Hersh along with various township and crosspikes locations. Listings span February dates from 17 to 25 with sales near Hamilton Oxford Mount Pleasant Irishtown and surrounding areas.
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