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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
24
Framers Bank closes Thursday for Thanksgiving and mail routes pause. Deer hunting, odd thefts, and weddings fill local pages. A new State Tuberculosis Dispensary branch is planned for Hanover under Dr J S Miller.
Thursday morning two horses attached to D. D. Shriver’s milk wagon ran away from route 7 Gettysburg and overturned a wagon at George Bender’s farm, spilling milk and injuring Shriver who escaped through a broken window. The horses broke loose but were later recaptured.
Last Monday night about 46 to 50 young guinea fowls froze to death on Henry A. Sell’s dairy farm near Hanover. The birds refused the barn and roosted in trees, enduring fatal cold.
In Littlestown Mrs. Barker celebrated her fourth birthday anniversary on Friday. She is likely Adams County's oldest woman. She is aunt to C A Diehl, Amos Lough, and H K Schnell of the town.
Mrs. Sarah F. Himes widow of the late A B Himes of Pitt Street suffered a slight stroke last Wednesday. She is convalescing. Her son Harper Himes of Jersey City, New Jersey, visited for a few days.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles established an aerie in McSherrystown on a Wednesday evening in St Marys Hall guided by Paul W Houck Shenandoah Deputy State Organizer The new unit opens with 102 members A thief stole twelve turkeys during a supper fundraiser for Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday night Nov 14 Thomas Yingling of near Hanover is nearly recovered from a nine week typhoid illness His son also suffers from the disease and five children in the family remain ill
Last Wednesday morning Jacob Hornberger of Littlestown slipped on the steps at Mrs Catharine Staub’s residence on South Peters Street. He fell severely injuring his left leg and arm and will be out of work for some time.
John L. Hill trustee in bankruptcy sold the real estate of N. M. Bittinger at a public auction. The package included thirteen houses in Oxford and Berwick townships and the Valley View Hotel at Bittinger. Henry Schmuck of Hanover bought the whole property for 4490 dollars.
The case in which Lam Kk. Miller of Hanover prosecuted Harry Orndorff of Littlestown for a false pretense involving a typewriter has been settled. Orndorff returned the machine and paid prosecution costs after being arrested.
George C. Harman of Hanover, Civil War veteran, is confined to his home due to a wound opening from the Weldon Railroad battle near Petersburg on August 21, 1864. He also suffers knee pain from a bayonet stab at Bethesda Church, Virginia, on May 31, 1864.
Center Mills Navy announces George W Slaybaugh longtime mail messenger between Hanover post office and union station is appointed senior substitute letter carrier. Adams county native son of the late Jesse F and Emma A Slaybaugh and brother of Luther B Slaybaugh recently elected county auditor.
Paul I. Smith of McSherrystown found a mallard along a stream in Adams county that could not fly. The wing was broken by shot and partially healed. He took the live duck to York where George Miller on South Queen street chloroformed it and will mount it for Mr. Smith. The bird is a handsome male.
A West High street woman bought a new hat from a local millinery shop. She placed the hat on a bureau and discovered the mice had eaten the head off the decorative bird attached to the hat, leaving her astonished at breakfast.
Mrs. Andrew Wolford and her daughter Lillie of Hanover were in a noon Thursday runaway near Conewago township. The horse bolted after two dogs, the buggy overturned, and Mrs. Wolford suffered a severe head gash while Lillie escaped injury.
In Gettysburg this morning Squire Hill's court heard Melville F. Stallsmith charged with assault and held for January term with $500 bail. His wife testified of heavy drinking and alleged threats to brain her with a whiskey bottle. James Fuhrman faced assault charges but was discharged. Other defendants, Chas. Riggs with $250 bail and Irvin Kelly with $200 bail, were charged with furnishing liquor.
Ambrose Dittenhafer known as Ditty and his big stick visited Lower Bros. store in Table Rock on Nov 21. A warrant from Justice H B Mears led Constable Wolf to pursue the man, who denied identity and fled with the club in hand, leaving the scene after buying clothing for his son.
Ambrose Dittenhafer surrendered at 11 after a hours long chase through Straban township thickets by Detective Charles Wilson Constable Morrison and a deputy posse. He was taken to Adams county jail.
The Forty Hours Adoration begins Sunday November 29 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with an 8am High Mass Exposition. Processions, chants, and sermons follow through Monday and Tuesday ending with Benediction. Non Catholics invited. Also: Peter Brunner wins judgment on City Hotel lease in Gettysburg. sheriff seizes property.
Mr J W Fanus of Himes farms was cutting wood when an ax struck his wrist, severing an artery and causing a large gash. Local physician dressed the wound and reports it healing nicely.
A two story frame house owned by Mrs Josiah Beck opposite Gitt s mill on the road from Schwartz s school to the Baltimore pike about 24 miles from Hanover was destroyed by fire Wednesday night around 11. The building was unoccupied since William Trone moved out ten days earlier. Loss estimated at 800 with 400 insured in Farmers Insurance Co of York. Mrs Beck who lives three miles south of Hanover planned moving into her new home soon. The fire s origin is unknown but suspected incendiary.
Miss Evelyn Cole visits her uncle Edward Keiser family on West High street in Buchanan Valley. Hon. William Decker, re elected to the General Assembly, calls on his parents J G and Mrs. Decker near town. Harry Barnitz and family from Pittsburg stay with Mrs. Maria Barnitz and friends. Dorothy Roth visits aunt Sarah Himes on Pitt street. Naomi Schnell visits York and Harrisburg. Mrs Carrie Sny der injures herself dusting at Carlisle street home. Ed Auker and family spend Thanksgiving at Mifflintown. C K Yeager and CH Haar hunt near Big Flat. Chas W Myers of Brooklyn, NY visits North Peters street family.
Viewers confirmed boundary lines between Mt Joy and Moonpleasant townships and a 22 foot wide road in Cumberland township. A bridge site view for the Hafer mill to East Berlin highway was nisi. Trustees of Great Conewago Presbyterian Church receive authority to buy a parsonage. Real estate sale by J W Tudor guardian of lunatic John Tudor was confirmed. Nevin Heck farm sale in Menallen township to David Orner for 1700 was sald. First National Bank case verdict for Noah R Beamer. costs fall on Bank. Several civil cases resolved or settled. multiple viewers appointed to lay out roads in York Springs Ida Ville and Cumberland townships.
Mrs Josephine C Sachs wife of John Sachs formerly of Umterstown died early Monday at her daughter Mrs John Shue in York from dropsy and heart trouble She was 57 years 3 months 21 days Survived by husband a son and two daughters Funeral services were held in York Tuesday evening Rev P Livingston Remains were brought from York to Granite Station on the 10 o clock train and taken to Hunters Town and entered in the Presbyterian graveyard Rev Livingston conducting the grave service
George A Wehler, aged 67, died at 4 00 p m Tuesday at his East Berlin home after a Friday paralysis. He had lived in Dover and York county before moving six months ago. Survived by three sons and two daughters, he had led a retired life in recent years.
Mrs Helen Livelsperger wife of Lawrence Livelsperger died suddenly at home in Sidge Grove from heart trouble. She was 23 years old, formerly Miss Helen Feeser of Irishtown. She married May 13 1908. Survived by husband, mother, three brothers Felix Jesse Samuel, two sisters Mary and Bernadette. Funeral Saturday at 9 from Conewago Chapel with Rev Hafstermeyer.
Obituaries report John L. Smith of McSherrystown dying at 71 after a three week illness, with survivors including eight children and several siblings. Also noted are the deaths of John T. Ohler in Gettysburg, George A. Mehring near Taneytown, Md., Edward Myers of West York, Geo W. Keefer of York Springs, and Daisy Myers near East Berlin, with brief survivor details and burial mentions.
News reaches Gettysburg of the death of Robert Paxton son of Mr and Mrs Charles K Paxton of Belle Plain Kansas. He died November 6 from an accidental firearm discharge. The child suffered fatal injuries and instant death. The Paxtons, formerly Gettysburg residents, mourn with many relatives in Adams county.
Mr. H. J. Myers of Hanover, formerly from this place, celebrated the 82nd anniversary of his birthday on Tuesday.
A home wedding was held at 11 30 Wednesday at the Stallsmith residence in Gettysburg. Eldest daughter Misa Beulah A. Stallsmith married William H A Schmitt of Brooklyn. Rev L F Henry of Felton officiated.
The wedding of William P. R. Myers senior member of Myers Brothers jewelers York and Hazel Harper daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Harper Philadelphia took place at 7 oclock Wednesday evening at the bride's home in Philadelphia. The groom is a son of J. T. Myers York Springs.
Charles Noel of Bonneauville and Miss Jennie Small daughter of John Small of Edgegrove were united in marriage at a Nuptial Mass in Conewago Chapel at 7 o clock a m Tuesday, performed by Rev. Eugene Halftermeyer.
Miss Clara Jenkins of Edge Grove travels to Rock Point Maryland for the Nov 24 ceremony at St Mary Star of the Sea Church. Jane Jenkins Lancaster, daughter of State Senator S B Lancaster, wed Francis De Sales Roac, a Washington DC attorney, with Rev Joseph Myer officiating.
Andrew Miles, a well known local colored man, testified in Mary R. Delap vs J. Harry Delap baker, then died hours later at his home after a court appearance. He had been ill for weeks and moved to Gettysburg from Frederick, Maryland. He is survived by his wife. The item ends with an unsolicited advertisement for telegraphy training by the National Telegraph Institute.
The Weaver Organ and Piano Co offers a free catalogue upon request from York Pennsylvania. Also listed is a four acre rental property four miles from New Oxford with improvements. Clerk Jacob F Thomas will hold a public sale of farm stock and other items on Saturday November 28 on his farm between Hunterstown and New Chester.
On Philadelphia street the Gobrecht property occupied by Mr. Colestock applies to R. M. Straley of Oxford for action.
Starting after August 1 1908 Miss Marthia Mourren will be at Mrs Cath arine Dartman home to do all dressmaking promptly and at reasonable prices Call Philadelphia Street New Oxford for service and details
A Sunday excursion to Hagerstown Maryland via the W M Railroad is organized by Hanover Council No 871 Knights of Columbus. The schedule shows departure in the morning with stops at New Oxford Gettysburg and Fairfield and a return from Hagerstown at 8 45 p m. Everyone is invited and trains provide good accommodations.
A concise markets item lists Clover seed Timothy seed and hay prices with figures showing daily shifts and ranges. Timber and grain mentions appear with figures like 65 70 74 and 435 m, indicating price points or indices, alongside cryptic codes.
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