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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

22

Local Happenings From East Berlin Area

Measles run through East Berlin area as Rev. Dr. Lau relocates from West Milton to a nearby farm. East Berlin sees a $1700 car arrive from Abbottstown. Hanover Light Heat and Power increases capital stock to 150000. Several local notes include fishing catches, factory fires, contracts, rail stock increases, and a Coast Artillery enlistment. Missing animals and thefts reported near Orrtanna. a man overcome by gas near Gettysburg. A baseball game saw Irishtown visitors defeat local juniors 8 to 0.

East Berlin D. B. Lau West Milton Lewis Hafer Abbottstown Hanover Light Heat and Power Company

DeGroit Injured At Long Table Works

Elmer DeGroit of Midway suffered a right hand injury when his fingers were drawn into a shaping machine around 11 a m on Wednesday at the Long Table Works. J Russell Creager, son of Joseph H Creager of Fairfield Wyoming, married Mies Wiley on April 22 at Fairfield and will settle on a local homestead.

Elmer DeGroit Midway Long Table Works J. Russell Creager Joseph H. Creager Fairfield Wyo Mies Wiley

Out L. W. Harper Whiskey Noted as Local Favorite

Local ad notes L. W. Harper whiskey widely used and hard to replace sold by T Hersh in New Oxford. Legal suit filed for 7000 dollars over husband’s death in Bittinger quarries. Alumnae of St Josephs Academy to hold May 20 reunion at McSherrystown. I C Beneficial Association plans 8 o clock Holy Communion at Church of the Immaculate Conception. One dollar Baltimore excursion Thursday poorly patronized with 86 total tickets left Hanover area.

L. W. Harper T Hersh New Oxford St. Joseph's Academy McSherrystown I. C. Beneficial Association Church of the Immaculate Conception Baltimore Hanover

Reading man injured in stair fall amid critical condition

Last Saturday Mark Keepert of Reading, formerly of Littlestown, fell on his residence stairs, suffering two jaw fractures. His condition was described as critical with his Littlestown parents wired. a Thursday letter said he remained critical but recovery hopes exist. Also advertised dress goods at 30c a yard by Wentz Bros Frey at 38 Balto St Hanover.

Allen B. Plank Gettysburg Wentz Bros. & Frey Ralto St . Hanover Mark Keepert Reading Littlestown

First National Bank Charter Planned for Littlestown

At an adjourned meeting the promoters decided to seek a National bank charter instead of a State charter, naming the bank First National Bank of Littlestown. The First National Bank of Gettysburg declared a semi annual dividend of 4 percent and a special of 2 percent. Gettysburg National Bank also reported a semi annual 4 percent and 1 percent extra. Gettysburg Water Company, 60 cents a share.

Bank Littlestown First National Bank,” of First National Bank of Gettysburg Gettysburg National Bank Gettysburg Water Company

Henry Keagy Ships 28,238 Squabs to New York Market

Henry Keagy the squad man near McSherrystown ships 28,238 squabs to the New York market. His pigeon cotes are the largest in the area and he spends each day scouring Adams county for infant pigeons.

Henry Keagy McSherrystown New York

Young Hanover Native Named ICS Arts and Crafts Principal

E Leonard Koller youngest son of the late Reverend Dr J C Koller and Mrs Alice Koller of Hanover has been appointed Principal of the Department of Arts and Crafts at the International Correspondence School of Scranton Pennsylvania The appointment marks a notable honor in his academic career and ties him to the institution in Scranton.

E. Leonard Koller J. C. Koller Alice Koller Hanover Department of Arts and Crafts International Correspondence School Scranton

Hen cackling under buggy seat surprises farmer

Howard Funt of Butler township found a hen under his buggy seat at Arendt's mill after tying his horse. Investigation showed the hen had just laid an egg, ending her duty for the moment.

Howard Funt Butler Township Arendt’s Mill

Banns of Marriage for Myers and Storm Published

Charles Myers son of Mr and Mrs Clayton Myers of Bonneauville and Agnes Storm daughter of Mr Jere Storm of Mountpleasant township had their banns of marriage read for the first time at Conewago Chapel on Sunday morning.

Marrage Charles Myers Clayton Myers Bonneauville Agnes Storm Jere, Storm Mountpleasant Township Conewago Chapel

Cashtown man reports hen lays two eggs in eight days

John M Hartman observed a hen on her nest for eight days and after catching and killing the bird found two eggs laid in succession. He reports the hen laid two eggs during the period and another egg was removed from the hen.

John M. Hartman Cashtown

Eye Injury From Garden Stake Among East Berlin Incident

Mrs. Andrew Bowser of East Berlin was injured in the garden when a stake pierced the corner of her eye. Dr. Hoechst removed the foreign object and reports a painful wound with no serious outcomes expected.

Andrew Bowser East Berlin Hoechst

Butterfly Emerges From Home Cocoon in Correne Dietrick Home

Correne Dietrick of Biglerville shows friends a rare seasonal butterfly that hatched from a cocoon kept in her house. In Mountpleasant township Leroy Rife buys the home from Susanna E C Diehl and Mrs. Morgan Rife purchases the Diehl farm from Susanna E C Diehl on private terms.

Correne Dietrick Biglerville Morgan Rife Mountpleasant Township Jesse Diehl Susanna E. C. Diehl Leroy Rife

Orrtanna man arrested for theft of patent leather shoes

On Monday Harry Metz of Orrtanna stole a pair of patent leather shoes from J. C. Nary’s store, belonging to John H. Nary. Constable J. S. Sanders of Fairfield was summoned while Squire Rife issued a warrant for Metz’s arrest. Metz was committed to Gettysburg jail on Tuesday after failing to post bail.

Harry Metz Orrtanna J. C. Nary John H. Nary J. S. Sanders Fairfield Squire Rife Gettysburg

Drowning Devastates Local Poultry, Shearer Chicks Lost

Heavy week rains drowned many young birds. Forty chicks about partridge size, belonging to Mr William Shearer near Brush Run Mountpleasant Township, were drowned with reports of widespread losses in the sector.

William Shearer Brush Run Mountpleasant

Inventor Mrs Stoner Launches Cio Esperanto Teaching Game

Mrs James B Stoner formerly of East Berlin now residing in Evanaville Indiana has created a game named Cio to teach Esperanto. It is published in America and issued by a French firm. Stoner serves as president of the Indian Esperanto association and councilor of the American association.

James B. Stoner East Berlin Evanaville Indiana America Stoner American Association

Boy Falls 16 Feet At Bowser Barn Injures Arm

Master Eugene Bowser of East Berlin fell from overhead 16 feet while helping at Andrew Bowser’s barn. He broke an arm in two places between the wrist and elbow and suffered additional bruises with possible internal injuries.

Eugene Bowser M. M. Bowser East Berlin Andrew Bowser

Miss Edna Smith Regains Sight After Hospital Stay

Miss Edna Smith daughter of Mrs. Josephine C. Smith near town was taken to Baltimore City Hospital on April 25 for failing eyesight and returned home Thursday evening. Her sight improved she now sees with the previously blind eye and doctors hope full recovery for both eyes with careful treatment in a short time.

Edna Smith Josephine C. Smith Near Town Baltimore City Hospital

Harrisburg Mayor advocates treatment over punishment for inebriates

Harrisburg Mayor Dr Ezra 8 Meale, a native of Bendersville, tells police that drunkenness is a disease and urges sending intoxicated individuals home or to saloonkeepers for care. He warns habitual drunks will be locked up until sober, then dealt with.

Ezra Meale Bendersville Harrisburg

Narrow wagon crossers near Gettysburg averted tragedy

Mr and Mrs Francis Frommeyer of near Gettysburg escaped a deadly train collision at a busy Pitt Street crossing. Their buggy was struck by a westbound W M railroad engine but they and the horse were saved though shaken. Local authorities urged a watchman or gang be placed to prevent future near misses at this dangerous crossing.

Francis Frommeyer Gettysburg W. M Pitt Street Frommeyer R. R. Co

Injured by Horse Falling Upon Him in Hamilton Township

Mr Isaac C Thomas an elderly resident 24 miles north of town suffered a severe farm accident Tuesday while plowing for David Mumma. After unhooking his team he was thrown when a lead horse shied, the off horse then rolling onto him. He was taken home, Dr Spotz Hampton attended, finding spinal and internal injuries though no major external damage. He showed some improvement but remains bedbound and in pain with hopes of recovery.

Isaac C. Thomas Hamilton Township Thomas David Mumma Spotz Hampton

Injured Farmer Suffers From Protruding Nail Incident

Jerome J. Hemler a farmer of Storm's Store Mount Pleasant Township was injured Friday morning when a protruding nail pierced his right knee while breaking a board. He brushed it off but later pain intensified forcing him to stay home. a physician treated him and he remains bedridden with severe pain.

Jerome J. Hemler Storm’s Mountpleasant Township

Damages Paid After Mule Killed at Local Railroad Crossing

C Edward Heagy recovered 150 dollars from Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad Co for a mule killed at Miller's crossing near the Cobean farm close to Gettysburg about two weeks ago. Heagy was hauling lumber when the mule became trapped between the main rail and guard rail as he crossed. The noon train killed the mule. the crossing was found out of repair and damages were paid promptly.

C. Edward Heagy Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad Company Miller’s Crossing Cobean Farm Gettysburg Heagy

Burned by Hot Metal Injures Shop Proprietor

Mr. Jacob Hoover of Pitt Street machine shops suffered a severe facial burn when hot metal struck his face while babbitting the boxing of a large wheel on Thursday. He says metal also burned his clothing, and a strike near the eye could have ruined his sight.

Jacob Hoover Pitt Street

Civil suits in Rekert court award wages and board

In a Monday session before Squire E L Rekert Reuben Noel sued 8 L Johns for wages board and meat and won 16.64 dollars. In a second suit Philip Mummert sued 8 L Johns for wages and meat and received 32.66 dollars. hk M Straley represented both plaintiffs.

Squire E. L. Rekert Reuben Noel L. Johns Philip Mummert Hk. M. Straley, Esq

Death Doings of Margaret Elizabeth Utz in New York City

Margaret Elizabeth Utz died April 29 in New York City from chronic diarrhea. She was the only daughter of Charles and Ida M. Utz and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Utz of Latimore township, aged 16 years 2 months 26 days. Interment followed at Chelton Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia.

New York City Margaret Elizabeth Charles Ida M. Utz Daniel Utz Latimore Township Chelton Hill Cemetery Philadelphia

Death of Andrew Rickrode at Union Protestant Infirmary

Andrew Rickrode of Hanover died at the Union Protestant Infirmary Baltimore last Wednesday after an operation by Dr. Walker last Friday. Pneumonia developed by Sunday, he was 76 years, 3 months and 21 days old. He leaves three sons Francis Hanover Joseph Berwick Will iam and daughter Emma Hoff man Hanover. A Civil War veteran, he served in Company G Seventy first Pennsylvania under Capt. Bairs and spent years near Hanover before moving to Hanover to work in lime burning and quarrying.

Andrew Rickrode Hanover Union Protestant Baltimore Rickrode Walker Francis Joseph Berwick Township William Emma Hoffman Seventy First Pennsylvania Regiment Bairs

Death of Mrs. Lovey Gensler Near Guernsey

After a seven month illness Mrs. Lovey Gensler died at her home near Guernsey on a Wednesday evening at 8. She was 60 years old. She leaves husband Curtis O Gensler and four children Curtis O Gensler Gettysburg Elsie Smith Biglerville Mattie A Walter York and Mervin A Gensler York, plus ten grandchildren. Funeral was at Benders church on Sunday May 10 at 10 AM with interment in Biglerville Cemetery.

Lovey Gensler Guernsey Curtis O. Gensler Piqua Ohio Elsie Smith Gettysburg Mattie A. Walter Biglerville Mervin A. Gensler York Benders Church Biglerville Cemetery

Mrs Alice Miller Dies at 41 in Hanover Home

Mrs Alice C Miller aged 41 died at her Hanover home at 1 am Friday after a thirteen week illness from a complication of diseases. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Israel Trimmer of Hanover and is survived by four sons, three daughters, her parents and one sister.

Alice C. Miller Hanover Israel Trimmer

Death of Dr Henry Clayton Markle in Jefferson

Dr Henry Clayton Markle of Jefferson York county died at his home at 10 a m Friday after six weeks illness. He suffered empyema abscess of the lungs and doctors Bennett Smyser Hoke and Brodbeck performed an operation three weeks prior. He showed slight improvement but died suddenly aged about 32.

Henry Clayton Markle Jefferson York County Bennett and Smyser York Hoke Spring Grove Brodbeck

Deaths of Dr Louis De Barth Kuhn and Mrs Elizabeth Stock

Dr Louis De Barth Kuhn died at his Brooklyn home on May 7 from infirmities. Born Oct 22 1829 in East Berlin Adams County Pa he studied at Conewago Chapel Mont St Marys Emmitsburg and Penn. He served as US Navy surgeon and helped locate the boundary with British Columbia. He later practiced in Reading and Brooklyn and helped form the Catholic Benevolent Legion. He is survived by two sons three daughters and several grandchildren. Mrs Elizabeth Wolf Stock widow of Rev Daniel Stock died May 10 at her Hanover home after a brief illness. She was 80 and daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Wolf born near Abbottstown. She married Rev Stock about 60 years ago and lived in Hanover since 1887 where their son Rev Dr Charles M Stock served at St. church.

Louis de Barth Kuhn Brooklyn N. Y East Berlin Adams County Conewago Chapel Mont St. Mary’s College Emmitsburg University of Pennsylvania Marine Service of the United States California Port Townsend Oregon British Columbia Kuhn Amelia Pettygrove Francis W. Pettygrove Portland Maine Reading St. John the Baptist Church Catholic Benevolent Legion Wie St. Mary’s Hospital Joseph J. Kuhn Charles E Denver Colo Joseph A Wash John R George R Jennie E Reilley Brooklyn, N. Y Elizabeth Wolf Stock Jane Rey Daniel Stock Hanover

Obituary for Mark's Evangelical Lutheran church member

The husband and father died June 1 1900. Surviving are an only son Rev Dr Stock and an only daughter Mrs Ida Secrist who lived with him. Two sisters survive Mrs Abraham Thom an of near Abbottstown and Mrs Daniel Minter who lies critically ill in Hanover. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 PM with interment in Mt Olivet Cemetery Hanover.

Widow Mary Ann Rhine Dies In Gettysburg At 70

Mrs. Mary Ann Rhine widow of Henry Rhine died at her Gettysburg home early Monday from indigestion aged about 70. Native and lifelong Gettysburg resident she is survived by five step-sons. Rev Dr John A Wirt of Des Moines, a Gettysburg figure, died suddenly Saturday at 60. His body will be brought to Gettysburg for burial Thursday. Rev Wirt married Martha Buehler, daughter of Mrs Fannice Buehler, of Gettysburg, who survives him with two sons.

Mary Ann Rhine Henry Rhine Gettysburg John A. Wirt Des Moines Wirt Martha Buehler Fannice Buehler

Marriages at Conewago Chapel in May Nuptial Masses

Hymenial Raymond Fink, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Fink of Irishtown, wed Miss Zeta Smith, daughter of the late Lewis Smith, in a Nuptial Mass at Conewago Chapel on Tuesday May 12. Also Lawrence Liversperger, son of Mr and Mrs John Liversperger of Edge Grove, married Miss Helen Feeser, daughter of Mrs Mary Feeser of Irishtown, in a Nuptial Mass at Conewago Chapel on Wednesday May 13.

Raymond Fink Harry Fink Irishtown Zeta Smith Lewis Smith Mr Rock Conewago Chapel Halstermeyer Lawrence Liversperger John Liversperger Edge Grove Helen Feeser Mary Feeser Haiftermeyer

McSherrystown Couple Wed in St Mary Nuptial Mass

Mr. Joseph Krebbs and Miss Sallie Myers of McSherrystown were united in marriage in a Nuptial Mass at St. Mary Church at 7 a.m. Tuesday, celebrated by Rev. Fr. Reudter.

Joseph Krebbs Sallie Myers McSherrystown St. Mary Church Fr. Reudter

RANG AND SPALDING MARRIED IN LITTlestOWN CHURCH

Mr Joseph Rang of McSherrystown and Miss Mary Spalding of Littlestown wed in St Aloysius Church Littlestown Tuesday morning May 5. The ceremony was performed by Rev Fr Kohl with Rev David S Martin pastor of St Johns Lutheran New Freedom and brother of the groom Robert M Martin and Miss Annie E Ferry of Hanover in attendance.

Joseph Rang McSherrystown Mary Spalding Littlestown St. Aloysius Church Kohl David S. Martin St. John’s Lutheran Church New Freedom Robert M. Martin Annie E Ferry Hanover

Miss Durboraw Weds Rev F Otto Woestemeyer in Philadelphia

Miss Margaret E Durboraw of 5017 Larchwood Avenue Philadelphia daughter of the late I N Durboraw Esq of Mt Joy township Adams county was married at noon Thursday May 7 to the Rev F Otto Woestemeyer of Rossville Kansas The ceremony occurred at Bethany Presbyterian Church 22d and Bainbridge streets Philadelphia with Rev Dr Wm Patterson officiating

Margaret E. Durboraw Larchwood Avenue Philadelphia I. N. Durboraw Mt. Joy Township Adams County F. Otto Woestemeyer Rossville Kansas Bethany Presbyterian Church Bainbridge Etrets Wm. Patterson

Sudden Death of Mrs Krone at Five Points

Mrs Krone wife of Jacob Crone died suddenly at her home near Five Points at noon Saturday. She was 56 years 8 months 4 days old, died from heart failure while doing housework. Survived by husband six sons and two daughters. Funeral Tuesday with interment at Bermudian. community mourns her loss.

Judge Swope affirmed in Vincent O Bold estate ruling

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a per curiam opinion, affirmed Judge Swope's decision in the Vincent O Bold estate. Dr Meisenhelder claimed 1500 dollars against the estate. auditor Kendlehart sided with him after testimony, a ruling upheld on appeal. McPherson represented Dr Meisenhelder. Delone and Sheely advised the appellants.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Swope Vincent O’ Bold Meisene Kelder C. J. Delone John Ll. Kendlehart Meisenhelder Supreme Court D. 2. McPherson Rey Dr. Meisenhelder W. C. Sheely Esys Apepellant

Marriage License for Several Couples Across Townships

Marriage license records list Carvin C. Carbaugh of Conewago Ino. with Mary V. Staub of Littlestown, William H. Miller of Conewago township with Tillie J. Renold of Hanover, Lawrence Livelsberger of Edge Grove with Helen Feeser of Irishtown, Dennis K E Bucher of Mountjoy township with Lottie Mae Shildt of Mount Pleasant township, Curtis Fahnestock of Huntington township with Leila Starner of Starners.

Carvin C. Carbaugh Conewago Ino Mary V. Staub Littlestown William H. Miller Conewago Township Tillie J. Renold Hanover Lawrence Livelsberger Edge Grove Helen Feeser Irishtown Dennis KE. Bucher Mountjoy Township Lottie Mae Shildt Mount Pleasant Township Curtis Fahnestock Huntington Township Leila Starner Starners

Death of William Metheny Found Near Fairfield Road

A 69 year old man named William Metheny, an inmate of the Alma House, was found dead near the Plank farm on the Fairfield road by Hayden Reinecker. He wandered away Thursday April 30 and was last seen Monday. Coroner Dr. Hartman deemed no inquest necessary and the body was sent to Emmitsburg for burial.

Hayden Reinecker Emanuel Plank William Metheny Old Men’s Department Mr. Plank Fairfield Road Marsh Creek J. Byron Horner Knoxlyn Mills Mr. Beard Hartman MccIlhenny Freedom Township Alma House Albert Culbertson Emmitsburg Mr. McIlhenny

Lost Stock In Bonneauville Heifer Poisoning Fatal

Francis Miller and Wesley Hahn of Bonneauville report the loss of a valuable horse each on Saturday. William Noel of Bonneauville loses a fine heifer after drinking Paris green from a preventative buck et left on the porch. The heifer died shortly after.

Francis Miller Wesley Hahn Bonneauville William Noel Paris Green Noel

Wampler Leaves Cedar Ridge For Unknown Destination

Harry Elis Wampler of Cedar Ridge who was granted a license at Gettysburg to wed Minnie Ray of New York has departed for parts unknown. Wampler lived with his mother and ran a small Cedar Ridge store. his property has been levied upon and is advertised for sale at a constable sale.

Harry Elis Wampler Cedar Ridge Gettysburg Minnie Ray New York Wampler

York and Adams Pomona Grange Meets in Hunterstown

The York and Adams Pomona Grange No. 40 meets May 16 in Straban Grange room Hunterstown Adams county. Public program 1 30 PM with music welcome address by Rev W J Beamer response by D S Dubs. Featured talks by Dr C G I Goldsborough Prof D Eberly D P Forney H M Stokes and others. Private session 7 PM opening fifth degree with miscellaneous business. Master H A Haas Lecturer K D Myers Secretary C A Grote.

York and Adan Pomona Grange Straban Grange Hunterstown Adams County D. S. Dubs CG. I. Goldsborough D. Eberly D. P. Forney H. M. Stokes Gideon Grange Orchestra Grange H. A. Haas The K. D. Myers C. A. Grote

Weaver Organ and Piano Co Advertisement Claim

The Weaver Piano is praised for beauty and quality from varnish to iron plate. The copy asserts no piano can be made better and invites readers to send for the catalogue from Weaver Organ and Piano Co in York, Pennsylvania.

Weaver Weaver Organ & Piano CO York, Pa

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William Wagner Conewago Creek Henry Raffensberger Bowlder Norman Kink Peter S. Burgard D. A. Fisher St. Paul’s Lutheran Hanover and McSherrystown Street Railway Company Ellis Weigle Arendtaville United States Coast Artillery Callie Holtz Francis Carbaugh Berlin Junction R. M. Stravey Ira Bieseck This Place Trig J. D. Small Oxford Township Bittinger Lime Co Bittinger WeEnTz Bros FREY Balto. St Judge Swope Grange Meeting W. J. Beam Z. H. Cashman Timothy Hay Eepeennaae Scott
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