McSherrystown notes and local moves in brief
Al Wagaman erecting a large cigar factory at Square Corner. Lewis Staub formerly of McSherrystown now with Geneva Ohio pitches for Altoona in the Tri-State League. Staub also played as Lewis Durham and once wore a Brooklyn uniform. Charles Felix and family move from New Chester to town. George F. Bender family and Charles Bair family visited New Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Wagaman
Square Corner
Lewis Staub
Geneva
Ohio
Altoona
Mr. Staub
Lewis Durham
Brooklyn
Charles Felix
New Chester
George F. Bender
Hilda
Charles Bair
Margie
New Oxford
Round Hill Social Notes Brighten Easter Week
Residents share visits across Round Hill, Hampton, New Oxford and Idaville. Chronister and family visit Fitzgerald. Kraber plans Lancaster College after Easter. Naylor and Border attend events. musical lessons with Peter Griest. Baughman reports 76 eggs from three ducks in March. A red lily has 17 flowers on Wesley Miller’s plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asher Chronister
James Simpson
Elsie
Bessie Naylor
Joseph Fitzgerald
Robert Kraber
Hampton
Lancaster Business College
Bessie Naylorj
New Chester
Mamie Border
Albert Myers
Frank Naylor
Border
Dealp
Idaville
Rev
Chrisman
Bendarsville
Nellie Simpson
Almaya
J. L. Baughman
Burglars Strike Hanover Stores In Early Morning Theft
Burglars entered A. H. Melhorn and C. L. Trout shops in Hanover early today. Melhorn’s grocery and liquor store on Center Square was entered by forced front door, cash register rifled, about $2, liquor and goods stolen, safe not opened. Trout’s drug store on Carlisle Street entered by rear window, total takings unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
A. H. Melhorn
C. L. Trout
Melhorn
Center
Carlisle Street
Center Square
Trout’s Drug Store
Carisle Street
Practical Paint Advices From Miller and Stouvan
E C Stouvan and George A Miller tout practical painting guidance for wood and white lead. The ad promotes L and M paint with a 10 to 15 year wear claim and cost around $1.20 per gallon. It cites Andrews ex mayor of Danbury Conn praising the product and notes distributors in York and surrounding regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Stouvan
George A. Miller
L. & M. Zine
Andrews
Danbury
First York Trip in 70 Years for West Manheim Farmer
Edward Raubenstine of West Manheim township York county made his first trip to York on Friday at age seventy. The journey served as his first steam car ride in his life, the second time ever riding a steam vehicle. His prior ride occurred years ago during a visit to Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Raubenstine
West Manheim Township
York County
York
Gettysburg
Dr King’s New Discovery Aids Severe Lung Trouble
Bac Ky merchant J W Williams recalls near death from lung hemorrhages twenty years ago. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a complete cure and long-term health. The remedy promises to cure coughs bronchitis and weak lungs with a money back trial offer by Ed Auker druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Williams
Bac
Ed. T. Auker
Widow Covell sues Western Maryland RR for 50000
Mrs. Nettie A. Covell widow of George B. Covell a Western Maryland locomotive engineer killed in a collision near Westminster sues the Western Maryland Railroad Company in Baltimore City Courts for 50000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie A. Covell
George B. Covell
Western Maryland
Westminster
Western Maryland Railroad Company
Baltimore
Buggies Offered by Bono Co for Professionals and Public
Bono & Co advertise a wide stock of buggies for professionals and serious buyers. They claim eight to sixteen years of use by customers, with both rubber and steel tires, and promise low prices. Visitors are invited to inspect the selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bono & Co
Arnica Salve Heals Wounds and Sores Like Magic
Local resident L. S. Napier of Bugles Kentucky reports severe piles ten years ago and rapid cure after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He praises its effectiveness on wounds burns and sores and notes it cost 25 cents at Ed. T Auker’s druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deevil
Bucklen
Napier
Bugles
T Auker
Hope's New Romance Offered by The Philadelphia Sunday Press
Anthony Hope completes a new romance Sophy of Kravona or The Woman of the Red Star praised as superior to The Prisoner of Zenda. Publication starts April 22 in The Philadelphia Sunday Press with a free six color art supplement The Masque raders. readers urged to secure copies early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Hope
Sophy of
Kravona
Hope
Philadelphia Sunday Press
Sunday Press
Adams County Orphans Court notices set for April 21 1906
Administer accounts listed for confirmation and allowance in Adams County Orphans Court. Names include guardians, executors, and administrators for estates in Gettysburg East Berlin Littlestown Reading and surrounding townships. Reading township legatees and heirs invited to respond. D F Steffy register. Nether is hereby given to all legatees and others concerned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphan's Court
Adams County
Charles S. Duncan
Orphans’ Court
John A. Noel
Reuben Bittle
Theodore Bittle
Thomas Bittle
Mountpleasant Township
Isaac B. Asper
Barbara Asper
Latimore Township
Noah Baker
Michael L. Burgard
Jacob
Wm. Shearer
Michael Livingston
Jefferson Harmon
Sophia O. Steinour
Butler,township
Bernie J. Feeser
Wm. J. Feeser
Littlestown
Leah Smith
Cornelius Smith
Reading Township
Stomachs on Stilts and the Golden Medical Discovery
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach strengthener and breath freshener, claiming it cures weak stomachs without alcohol. A testimonial from Gordonville, Texas recounts dramatic recovery after eight bottles, praising renewed appetite and vitality and warning against substitutes. It ends by touting Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Pierce
Golden Medical Deore
Omo Dussal
Gordonville
Exaa
Pierce
McSherrystown Street Plan Opens West North Street
An 1906 ordinance authorizes laying out opening and extending West North Street from Church Street to the borough western boundary at Plum Creek. It fixes the center line and 24 foot side boundaries and provides for damages and benefits to be ascertained by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West North Street
Church Street
Borough of
McSherrystown
Plums Creek
Plum Creek
Said Street
A. D
A. O Rice
John L. Beltz, JR
James H. Poist
Estate of Joseph J. Wemler notice to debtors and creditors
The administrator for the heirs of Joseph J. Homler, late of Mountpleasant township, Adams county, Pa, requests immediate payment from those indebted and urges those with claims to present them properly authenticated for settlement. L. K. Miller, Agent, P.O. New Oxford, Pa. April 6, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Wemler
Joseph J. Homeler
Mountpleasant Township
Adame County
L. K. Miller
P.O
New Oxford
Executor's Notice for John A Noel Estate in Oxford Township
Letters testamentary granted to U J Fank executor in Irishtown Adams County Pennsylvania. Creditors must pay debts to avoid probate delays and all claims must be properly authenticated for settlement. Attorney J J Williams of Gettysburg handles the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Noel
Oxford Township
Adames County
Pennsylvania
U.jd. Fank
Irishtown
Pat Qe
Gettysburg Mutual Fire Insurance seeks fire insurance copies
The Gettysburg Mutual Fire Insurance Company invites applications for fire insurance. Apply to the nearest Director. Officers listed include W. C. Sheely president Gettysburg Thomas G. Neely vice president York Springs W. E. Kapp secretary Biglerville W. T. Ziegler treasurer Gettysburg A cash premium will be charged and it is hoped all assessments will be avoided BY ORDER OF THE BOARD J O Byerary Agent New Oxford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg Mutual Fire Insurance Company
W. C. Sheely
Gettysburg
Thomas G. Neely
York Springs
W.E. Kapp
Biglerville
W. T. Ziegler
J.O. Byerary
New Oxford
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Round Hill
West End
I W. Livingston
Pitt Street
Register
Katz Funiture Co
Baltimore St
Ken
Deatrick Bros
Hanover Street
J. R. Hartman
J. L. Sheetz
Pas Calla
Sheprang
Mary Lingg
Carlisle St
Gettysburg Mutual Fire Insurance
V. H. Lilby
Seee- Gro
A. Klingel
Isaac H. Horcur
S. Mirey Miller
H. J. Snseringer
C. H. Duttera
Jos
Cscccoe
B. GucuNourRr
Giso
Schwartz
William A. Martin
Huwako G. Buccuxur
McSherryatown
Berlin
Hampton , Donneauville
Bendersville
Irem
Kentucky
Virginia
Beene
Luc
E. M. Bollinger
Hl. W, Parr
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