New Oxford Item Company Ad and Local Health Notes
The New Oxford Item Company offers yearly terms with rates for in and out of county subscribers and options for yearlong ads. The column also lists multiple local residents—Miss Nettie Swartz, Mrs. Mary Swartz, Chas Myers, Mrs. Amos Sponseller, Mrs. Henry P. Noel, Mrs. Belle Hemler, Miss Sallie Flair, Mrs. Lewis Smith, Simon P. Miller, Mrs. Chester Gravatt, Mrs. Guy A. Staub and children, Hida Maea, Mrs. Edwards Felty, William MecClear, Miss Alice Griest, and Elma Wachter—suffering from illnesses including bronchitis pneumonia and influenza, plus mumps outbreaks in York Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Swartz
Trarion
S. C
Lincolnway
Miss Swartz
Mary Swartz
Chas Myers
Brush Run
Amos Sponseller
W. High Sr
Henry P. Noel
Mt. Misery
Belle Hemler
Bonneauville
Sallie Flair
Lewis Smith
Simon P. Miller
Littlestown
Chester Gravatt
Weekend Visitors and Local Residents Share Time Across Towns
A long list of residents from New Oxford to Gettysburg and Harrisburg spent weekends visiting relatives and friends in Lebanon and nearby towns. Notables include Rt. Rev. Philip R. McDevitt visiting a local rectory, and many families from Hanover, York, Waynesboro, and Lincolnway areas hosting or visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Chronister
Ethel Chronister
New Oxford
Lebanon
Hershey
Paul
Chronister
Philip R. McDevitt
D. D
Harrisburg
Chas. Robert
St. Petersburg
Jonas Rebert
White Hall
I. W. Livingston
Lincolnway
Lillian Allwood
Hanover
Gladys Sadler
J. S. Graybill, Jr
Lancaster
Guy Auker
Mifflin
Ed. T. Auker
Harry Fleshman
Waynesboro
John C. Fleshman
West High St
Wm. McClain
Wrightsville
Forker
Charles Garner
Elizabeth
John P. Eyler
Near Gettysboro
Harriet Sadler
Dorothy Remmel
Gettysburg
Grace Yohe
Geo
A. Klinger
Guyo Miller
State College
Chas, Kalbach
Richland
J. S. Sheetz
Center Square
David Fogleman
Denver
F. L. Martin
Emmitsburg
G. W. M. Stock
New York
H. S. Sheets
Hanover St
Lear Livingston
Edgar Diller
Brookline
Local Notes from Hunterstown Heidlersburg and New Chester
Birth announced for a son born May 8 to Mr and Mrs Chester Leas of New Chester. Church services held at Pines and Heidlersburg Lutheran with sermons titled The Better Plan. James Milchimes builds a grandstand for a June 6 opening race between Hunterstown and New Chester. A social visit list from New Oxford and nearby towns is provided. Children’s Day planned at St John’s Reformed in New Chester for June 14. S S convention at Bermudian well attended despite weather. several delegates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Leas
New Chester
the Pines
Heidlersburg Lutheran Church
James Milchimes
Hunterstown
J. Proctor i Snyder
New Oxford
C. A. Brame
Eugene
Charles
George Milchimes
Robert
Darius Shull
Mildren
Nace
Steelton
Kready
Pauline
Olive
Miss Marshall
Orrterna
Harry Small
John Miller
Annie Brame
Clair Tate
Gettysburg
R. D
Bessie Felty
York
Harvey Brown
Ella Brown
Hanover
Geo. Raffensperger
St. John’s Reformed Church
J. Harold Little
Reformed Church
Bermudian
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Luther T. Cashman
Bessie Kemper
Ethel Houck
C. Grant Deatrick
Adams County Synod elects Gladfelter president at New Baltimore
The Rev. Paul Gladfelter of Abbottstown was chosen president of the Adams county conference of the West Pennsylvania synod during a business session Tuesday at St. Pauls Lutheran church New Baltimore. Other officers elected were the Rev. J I Hummer Littlestown secretary and Rev. Ralph W Baker Fairfield treasurer. The next meeting will be at Grace church Two Tav lers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gladfelter
Abbottstown
Adams County
West Pennsylvania
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
New Baltimore
K. Mowrer
Belmont reunion invitation in Tyrone Township
A friendly note invites former classmates to a Belmont school reunion in Tyrone Township Adams County on Ascension Day. The message promises a warm welcome and opportunity to reconnect with old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont School
Tyrone Township
Adams County
Victrolas and Edisons Bargains in May Gale
Nace's Music Stores in Hanover Pennsylvania and Gettysburg Pennsylvania offers Victrolas as low as 15 dollars during the May sale. The ad promotes affordable music instruments and directs readers to visit the two locations for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nace's
Hanover
Gettysburg
Deaths and obituaries in Adams County area
Long obituary list from Gettysburg to Hanover notes Miss Johanna M. Faust Craig Rogers and Victoria Groft among the deceased. Survivors include children, spouses, and siblings with interments in Fayetteville and local cemeteries. Additional deaths include Elza J. Hossler Casshtowne, Clarence Morell Billerville York Springs Civil War veteran, Annie M. Fickes Hanover, Catherine Myers Abbottstown, John F. Garrett Hanover, and Susannah Pearsall Gettysburg, with funeral details and ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna M. Faust
Henry Kalbfleisch
Gettysburg
Charlotte V. Rogers
J. H. Rogers
Craig Rogers
Biglerville
Anna
Elizabeth Rogers
Fayetteville
Ignatius J. Lawrence
Sarah Lawrence
Joseph F.groft
Groft
Cigarmakers Union, No
McShmerrystown
Minnie Keath
Lancaster
Jacob Esaley
Charles Weisensale
Hanover
Clarence
Morell
Billerville
York Springs
Morrell
Washington, D
Fickes
E. E. Kine
Waynesboro
J. W. Wortz
Fairveld
C. S. Fickes
W. ZB. Malaun
First Lutheran Church Installations and Services Outline
Sunday church school at 4 tom. worship with sermon 10 a.m. theme A Painful Following. Choir under Miss Kathryn Winand. Christian Endeavor 6 p.m. Prayer service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Special service Sunday May 24 when pastor officialy installed. Morning sermon by Professor M Coover Gettysburg Seminary. Evening sermon by Rev. Bowersox. Large attendance urged. St Pauls Reformed Church New Oxford Service 10 a.m. worship, sermon 10 a.m. Mission Band 2 p.m. Sunday School 2 a.m. St Marys New Oxford Mass times 7:30 and 10:00 a.m. Benediction 7 p.m. Immanuel Reformed Abbotsown Sunday School 9 a.m. Mother’s Day service 7 p.m. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
New Oxford
George E. Sheffer
Church School
Kathryn Winand
Christian Endeavor
Sundloy
St. Paul's Reformed Church
A. P. Frantz
Emory M
Marriages Bind Couples in Local Churches This Week
Several couples tied the knot in area churches. Catherine Hufnagle wed Leroy Smith at St Marys McSherrystown in a nuptial mass conducted by Rev Aug Reudher. Noah B German and Clara G Small wed in Hanover at St Josephs. Robert F Pair married Helen M Furl in Frederick with Rev Dr A S G Rupp officiating. J Robert Lilly and Gladys R Hemler united at St Vincent Midway with Rev Father W A Haygen presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
McSherrystown
Catherine T. Hufnagle
Peter Hufnagle
Brushtown
Leroy C. Smith
Francis Smith
Edgegrove
Aug. Reudher
Gertrude Hufnagle
Paul Smith
Locust Grove
F. X. Colgan
Noah B. German
Clara G. Small
Hanover
St. Joseph's Church
Joyce
Nev
W. A. Haygen
Three Killed as Train Strikes Overland Sedan at Stoneybrook
A late night collision on the P RR line at Stoneybrook grade crossing killed two youths and a girl, injured another girl, and seriously injured a boy passenger. Victims are Carvin Walgamuth 17, Dover Rooner driver Eva Dieh 19, Mary Cook 19. injured Walter Eisenhower 18. All from York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland
Stoneybrook
P. RR. Company
Carvin Walgamuth
Dover Rqoner
Eva Dieh
William H. Dieh
York
Mary Cook
Leo Cook
Walter Eisenhower
Marriage Licenses for Hatter J Bair and Misa Gouker
Hatter J Bair of Littlestown and Misa Matilda A Gouker of Hanover obtained marriage licenses. Bair is son of Mr and Mrs wm S Bair and Gouker is daughter of Mr and Mrs Pius P Gouker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatter J. Bair
Wm. S.bair
Littlestown
Misa Matilda A Gouker
Pius P. Gouker
Hanover
Way Sale of Pianos at Naces Music Stores
Piano sale in Hanover and Gettysburg areas invites immediate pricing and flexible terms. NACES MUSIC STORES markets prices as low as possible and offers terms to fit buyers even if purchase is delayed.
Also Mentioned on This Page
NEW Oxford Item Company
Politica
American Press Association
Heidlersburq
Catherine Myers
Michael Myers
Charles W. Myers
Hamilton ‘Township
Mummert’s
Mary Ghaifelter
Spring Grove
Frank I. Myers
Rufus Myers
Decatur
LSL
Prudence Stallsmith
Granite Station
Lutheran Church
John F. Garrett
Susannah Pearsall
Edward Woodward
Dev
Naces Music Stores
Hanover, Pa
Gettysburg. Pa
Golden Rule
West Market St
York, Pa
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