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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1908

Page

14

Local Happenings Chamfered by Hanover Notices

Local news items from Hanover area include property sales in Hamilton and Franklin townships, a cattle loss near Seven Hundred, seasonal drought relief, a scarlet fever case in Abbottstown, an engagement announcement for Miss Anna Stoner, and a new dress goods display at Wentz Bros. & Frey. Also reported are a smallpox quarantine in Gettysburg and a Roanoke race win by Hale.

Hanover Wentz Bros. & Frey Balto St

Lightning hits Stock residence. no injuries reported

During a Monday electric storm lightning struck Rev. C. M. Stock's cupalo in Hanover. A portion exploded in the dining room where Mrs. Stock and her daughter sat, but no injuries or further damage occurred beyond the stated impact.

Cupalo Rev. C. M. Stock Hanover

Peroxide Cream Promises Clear Skin and Blackhead Removal

Druggists offer peroxide cream for skin troubles at 25 cents. Claims to remove blackheads and improve complexion without growing hair. Reproduced endorsement from Ep. T., Auxer, A. D 8S representative.

Auxer A. D

White blossoms on locust tree near Brush Run school

A small wild locust tree in full bloom stood on Mr. John Sneeringer's farm along the Ronneauville road near Brush Run school house last week. The tree wore numerous white blossoms, an unusual sight for this season.

John Sneeringer Ronneauville Road Brush Run School House

Plank to sue railroad over stock loss in crossing dispute

Pierce Plank of near Granite files suit against Western Maryland Railway after an excursion train killed three cattle and a sheep on Thursday. He alleges the engineer failed to blow the whistle at the crossing.

Pierce Plank Granite Baltimore Maryland Plank

Pastor Lau Accepts Call to West Manheim Lutheran Charge

Rev. D. B. Lau of East Berlin, recently elected pastor of the Lutheran congregations of West Manheim township, has accepted the call and moved with his family into the Lutheran parsonage at Hanover.

D. B. Lau East Berlin West Manheim Hanover

Land sales record in Hamiltonian township details purchases

Clark Marshall administrator sold 68 acres of mountain land in Hamiltonian township to N. H. Musselman for 25 dollars an acre. He also sold 134 acres of woodland to Charles Rudisill for 81.50 per acre and the Fairfield house and lot to Harry Gallagher for 900 dollars.

Clark Marshall Marshall Hamiltonian Township N. H. Musselman Charles Rudisill Fairfield Harry Gallagher

Band Reorganized in McSherrystown Under New Management

At St Mary's hall in McSherrystown on Friday evening the People's Band was reorganized with Charles Hombach and Seb H Weaver in charge. The group starts with 20 members and may grow to 30 soon.

St. Mary’s Hall McSherrystown People’s Band of Place Charles Hombach Seb. H. Weaver

Clergy urged to finish Home for Orphan Boys project

At the triennial synod of Harrisburg diocese Bishop Shanahan urged clergy to intensify efforts for completing the Home for Orphan Boys under construction in Paradise township York county fourteen miles east of Abbottstown. church leaders called for continued fundraising and support.

Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg Shanahan Home For Orphan Boys Paradise Township York County Abbottstown

Reward Offered for Thief in Iron Ridge Horse and Buggy Tire Theft

A $170 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of the thief or thieves who on Wednesday night, Sept. 23, stole a horse from Wm. H. Reachard near Iron Ridge and a new steel tire bug gy from J. Emory Moul at the same location.

Wm. H. Reachard Iron Ridge J. Emory Moul

Public sale planned by Mr Trimmer in Hamilton township

Mr. Jonas G. Trimmer of near Seven Hundred school house Hamilton township will hold a public sale of farm stock and implements on Saturday Oct 24 He will move his family to Carlisle to assist his brother Jacob who runs a large 5 and 10 cent store in that Borough

Jonas G. Trimmer Seven Hundred School House Hamilton Township Trimmer Carlisle Jacob

Collision near Henry Hart place damages Moose vehicle

Mr. Charles Moose of Arendtsville collided with the team of Mr. Conrad Guise heading to a Table Rock school house festival on Saturday evening. Both shafts of Moose’s vehicle were broken and his horse ran away without further damage at the Henry Hart place.

Charles Moose Arendtsville Table Rock Conrad Guise Mr. Moose Henry Hart Place

Illness Closes Kilpatrick School In Mountpleasant

Miss Nancy Sadler daughter of Mr and Mrs J Aug Sadler of Qualityville is confined to her home with illness causing Kilpatrick school in Mountpleasant township where she teaches to close last week Prof Nicholas Jeltzel in charge this week

Nancy Sadler J. Aug. Sadler Qualityville Kilpatrick School Mountpleasant Nicholas Jeltzel

Pipe blast burns Latimore man after tobacco mix up

James A. Fickel, a longtime smoker from Latimore township, mixed a 22 calibre cartridge with his tobacco. After a meal he lit his pipe. a bang shattered the pipe bowl, causing a severe facial burn. The Gettysburg National Bank plans a new one story building on its current site with modern banking conveniences.

James A. Fickel Latimore Township Mr. Fickel Gettysburg National Bank

Hanover woman injured in carriage accident at Glenville funeral

Mrs. H. C. Albaugh of Hanover was badly injured when a horse ran away at the funeral of Mrs. Harriet Albaugh in Glenville. She was thrown from the buggy, suffering facial lacerations and internal injuries.

H. C. Albaugh Hanover Glenville Harriet Albaugh Albaugh

Ice house mishap leaves Berlin Junction boy with scalp wound

A young son of Mr and Mrs Wm C Alwine of Berlin Junction was injured when a sliding ice block from the lower to upper ice house struck his head. The deep scalp cut was treated and sewn by a local physician.

Wm. C. Alwine Berlin Junction Alwine

Winter railroad schedule from New Oxford to Gettysburg and Hanover

The Winter schedule from New Oxford shows 9:44 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. departures to Gettysburg and westward with 9:04 a.m. and 4:09 p.m. to Hanover and York. A Sunday 10:07 a.m. to Gettysburg and 5:09 p.m. to Hanover is listed. Advert shows wool cloth and crepes from Wentz Bros & Frey.

W. M Railroad New Oxford Gettysburg Hanover York Wentz Bros & Frey Balto. St

Sudden Death in Hunterstown Known Chair Maker

Henry Decker, 81, respected Hunterstown resident and former chair manufacturer, died suddenly at home from heart failure after attending a wood sale. Survived by wife and children John, George, Peter Decker of Bowlder. Mrs. Sarah Lee. Henry and Charles Decker of the locality. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 from his home. interment in Presbyterian cemetery. Rev. Ruth of York Springs conducted services.

Hunterstown Henry Decker Decker Muselman Beamer Goldsboro Ile

Excursion Train Kills Cattle Near Granite

The Baltimore excursion train from Gettysburg struck a herd of 15 cattle near a sharp curve before Caldwell farm in fog. Three cattle and one sheep were killed, others injured. passengers were shaken as the train stopped suddenly. Owner Pierce Plank valued the cattle highly and investigated the scene.

Baltimore Gettysburg Granite Caldwell Farm Pierce Plank Plank

Poor Directors Win Court Rules Salaries Upheld

Judge Swope rules in favor of the Poor Directors against the County. The decision grants the increase in salaries due them under the act of June 7, 1907, and the directors will receive the back pay and ongoing raise.

Swope

Raubenstine Leaves Nampton Hotel Move to Hanover Home

Toratio Raubenstine moved his family and belongings to his former Hanover residence last week. Three months earlier he bought the National Hotel Hampton's goodwill and fixtures, ran it until selling to Henry E. Nace for $5000. Felix Decker of East Berlin now runs the hotel for Mr. Nace.

Toratio Raubenstine Nampton Hanover Mr. Raubenstine National Hampton Henry E. Nace Felix Decker East Berlin Mr. Nace

Pioneer improves mail pouch system for moving trains

Malden I. Beard of Hanover showcased private tests on the W. M. railroad near Hopkins wagon works validating a remodeled patent device for receiving and delivering U S mail pouches on moving trains. Three tests ran at 10 30 and 50 miles per hour, using empty pouches then 30 pound and 60 pound loads.

Malden I. Beard Hanover U. S W. M Hopkins Wagon Works

Surprise Birthday Party for Mr Beamer in Straban

An enjoyable surprise party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter H Beamer in Straban township to celebrate Mr Beamer's birthday anniversary. Over one hundred people attended enjoying social conversation games music and refreshments before returning home.

Walter H. Beamer Straban Township Mr. Beamer Mr. B

Topeka contractor Edward A. Clark visits York Springs after 47 years

Edward A. Clark of Topeka Kansas and his wife visit Isaac Spurtzel and wife in Huntington Township. Clark last visited York Springs 47 years ago, was born in Fast Berlin and lived at Dear dorff's mill in Latimore. He served as drummer in Co J 127th Penna Inf and re enlisted in 22nd Penna Cavalry. He later moved west and built a successful business.

Edward A. Clark Topeka Kansas Isaac Spurtzel Huntington Township Mr. Clark York Springs Fast Berlin Samuel Ziegler Deardorff’s Mill Latimore Township Co. J 127Th Penna 22Nd Penna, Cavalry

Lough Family Reunion Spans Several Homes In Area

Surviving relatives of the late George Lough and his wife gathered in a reunion last week. The party included Win A Lough and daughter Zora of Dixon Jr. Mrs E C Slagle of Hanover and daughter Mrs Lillie Hertz of Midway joined Mr and Mrs E G Lough of New Oxford and others in visiting Friday at Mrs Slagle home in Hanover and Sunday at J Proctor Snyder near town and at E G Lough Hanover street. The group also included Proctor Snyder and family and H E Lough and family of East High street. Mrs Ada Lamps visited briefly at I G Lough residence.

George Lough Win A. Lough Zora Dixon, Jr A. A. Lough Frederick City E. C. Slagle Hanover Lillie Hertz Midway E. G. Lough New Oxford Slagle J. Proctor Snyder Town Hanover Street Proctor Snyder H. E. Lough East High Street Ada Lamps I. G. Lough

Woman Fights and Kills Large Blacksnake in Table Rock Area

Near Benders church Mrs. Luther D. Roth confronted a five foot long blacksnake in the church cemetery area. After a 15 minute struggle using a hoe and a stone, she killed the reptile which had stalked her property and previously visited the Roth home. The snake had a white ring around its neck and white stomach, a notable specimen in the region.

Table Rock Luther D. Roth Roth Benders Church Mrs. Roth

Collision injures 16 year old Samuel Diller in York County

Samuel Diller aged 16 son of Jos Diller of Heidelberg township near Barrs meeting house York County was in a foggy Saturday evening accident. He and his younger brother fell from horseback sustaining a fracture of the skull base and Samuel remains unconscious in critical condition. His step mother Mrs Anna Diller died suddenly in Hanover on July 9.

Samuel Diller Jos. Diller Heidleberg Township Barr’s York County Young Diller Samuel M. M. Fleagle Anna Diller R. N. Meisenhelder Ilanouver

Open Season Rules for Various Game Birds and Mammals

The article lists open season dates for many game species from 1907 laws, including pheasant, quail, woodcock, wild turkey, deer, bear, rabbit, and others with specific dates. It sets daily, weekly, and seasonal bag limits and bans wages hiring for several species. It also bans hunting with dogs for deer and requires dog collars for owners to avoid dog killings by wardens.

Local and Medical Notices from Carlisle and York

Mrs. Snyder of Carlisle street was taken to the German Hospital in Philadelphia for a planned surgical operation by her husband Dr. J J Snyder. Angeline Slagle aged 91 underwent successful removal of an abscess from the left side performed by Dr Charles Wagner and is recovering. Dr G Beneane Svorz Hampton Pa announces a ten day absence from Oct 1 to Oct 10 1908 with Dr H W Fechner of York to cover practice.

Charles Forney George Forney Conewago Township Hanover Presbyterian Hospital Philadelphia J. H. Bittinger Angeline Slagle Charles Wagner Norice H W. Fech York

Death Doings William Wise dies at 19

William Joseph Wise died at his Hanover home Wednesday morning of consumption after an illness since April. He was 19 years, 8 months and 26 days old and survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Wise and one sister Mrs. William House.

William Joseph Wise Hanover William Wise William House

Ty Rone Township Man Dies at 69 of Heart T polys

Jeremiah A Starner died around midnight Tuesday at his Ty rone township home from heart disease. He was 69 years old and survived by his wife, three children, one sister and four brothers.

Jermiah A. Starner Tyrone Township Ile

Death of Albert Singleton at 60 near Gardner's Station

Albert Singleton died Tuesday evening at his home near Gardner's Station. He was 60 years old and survived by his wife one daughter and one son.

Singleton Albert Gardner’s Station

Mrs Alice Bender Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs Alice Bender wife of John Bender of near Goodyear died at Carlisle hospital Tuesday evening after a lingering illness. Her age is listed as 389 years and 17 days with remains brought to Goodyear Friday. She is survived by five brothers and two sisters.

Alice Bender John Bender Goodyear Carlisle

Obed Jacobs Widow Passes Away in York Springs

Mrs. Obed Jacobs died at her home in York Springs Sunday night aged about 68 after years of dropsy. She was born to Jacob P. Lerew of Latimore township and was the widow of Obed Jacobs. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. John King of Trantington township and a son Edward.

Obed Jacobs York Springs Jacob P. Lerew Latimore Township John King Trantington Township Edward

Death of Dr Vanseoyee Ties York Springs Roots to Los Angeles

Dr Vanseoyee, born and raised near York Springs, died at his Los Angeles home on September 9 at age five years.

Vanseoyee York Springs Los Angeles California

Civil War Veteran William Mumper Dies in Alliance Neb

William Mumper aged 66 years 7 months 15 days died at his Alliance Nebraska home after a long illness He was a Civil War veteran serving in Company K First Penna Reserves He was the son of Mrs Catharine Brough of Gettysburg and lived in Gettysburg briefly after the war before moving West where he remained until his death.

William Mumper Catharine Brough Gettysburg Aliance Nebraska Company K First Penna. Reserves

Deaths in McSherrystown and area recalled in local notices

Notices report the death of Mrs Mary Catharine Rice wife of Dr A Curtis Rice at McSherrystown after a two week illness aged 35 years. Also listed are infant deaths including David Francis Walters and Marie Madaline Smith and the death of Hannah A Stover in Cumberland County. Interments noted at St Marys Cemetery and church services held at St Marys McSherrystown.

Death of Mrs Annie Zortman Near Abbottstown

After a prolonged illness Mrs Annie Zortman wife of John Zortman died Wednesday night at home near Abbottstown aged about 35. She is survived by her husband three children and her mother Mrs Emanuel Mummert. Funeral was held Friday at 9 30 am with interment at Abbottstown Rev A M Forscht officiating.

Mary Catharine Rice A. Curtis Rice Fifth Streets McSherrystown Rice Joseph G. McKinney A. C. Rice George L. Rice Cyril Aileen Rodney Carroll Leon Leonilla Mary Loretta Charles F. Smith Regina Hambach Robert, Burton Girover McKinney St. Mary’s Church L. Aug. Reucher Owen Kirby St. Mary’s Annie John Zortman Abbottstown Emanuel Mummert A. M. Forscht

Widow Mrs. Elmira Krug Dies in Clarendon Pennsylvania

Mrs. Elmira Krug widow of Rufus Krug died at 6 p m Friday at her daughter Mrs David S Trones home in Clarendon Warren County Pennsylvania She was 85 or 86 and died of infirmities Geise her maid served her The Krug family long lived along the McSherrystown and Handover turnpike before moving to Clarendon after her husband’s death Surviving mo…

Elmira Krug Rufus Krug Hanover David S. Trone Clarendon Warren County Krug Geise Silver Run McSherrystown Handover

Krug Family Noted in Local Obituary List

Four sons George S. Krug cashier of the People's Bank Charles R. and Milton G. Krug of Hanover and John E. Krug of Oxford township, and one daughter Mrs. Katie Trone appear in the family obituary notice.

Bers George S. Krug The People’s Bank Chares R Milton G. Krug Hanover John E. Krug Oxford Township Katie Trone

Griffin and Deardorff Tie The Knot In Dover

Clarence T. Griffin son of Mr and Mrs T C Griffin of Hamilton township and Miss Rosaminta Deardorff daughter of M R Deardorff and wife of Hall York county were united in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage Dover by Rev Dr Fastnacht on Sunday morning Sept 20.

Clarence T. Griffin T. C. Griffin Hamilton Township Rosaminta Deardorff M. R. Deardorff Hall York County Dover Fastnacht

Passano and Weaver Tie Nuptial Knot at Midway Church

In St. Vincent's Catholic Church Midway a Nuptial Mass was held Wednesday at 6 30 a m uniting Joseph S Passano and Miss Irene R Weaver The couple were attended by Miss Elsie Weaver and Stanley Weaver The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Weaver of Midway and the groom son of Mrs J S Passano of Arlington.

St. Vincent’s Catholic Church Midway Joseph S. Passano Irene R. Weaver J. A. Mahony Elsie Weaver Stanley Weaver

Ziegler and Harbaugh Wed in Uniontown Home Ceremony

Daniel Ziegler Jr of Midway and Lulu Harbaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs 8 T Harbaugh Uniontown Carroll county Md were married at the bride’s home Sunday September 27 by Reverend L F Murry pastor of the Church of God.

Daniel Ziegler, Jr Daniel Ziegler Midway Lulu Harbaugh T. Harbaugh Uniontown Carroll County L. F. Murry Church of God

Couple Marries at East Berlin Parsonage

Mr. Addison Baker of East Berlin and Mrs. Lillie Dubbs of Hanover wed by Rev. A M Heilman at the East Berlin parsonage. The couple will reside in East Berlin.

Addison Baker East Berlin Lillie Dubbs Hanover A. M. Heilman

Neiderer and Hagerman Wed at Canewago Chapel Nuptial Mass

In Canewago Chapel on Tuesday morning Rev. Eugene Haltermeyer officiated at the Nuptial Mass for Alphonsus Neiderer son of Peter Neiderer of near Mt. Rock and Miss Bessie Hagerman daughter of Joseph Hagerman of Mt. Rock. Relatives and friends attended the ceremony.

Canewago Chapel Eugene Haltermeyer Alphonsus Neiderer Peter Neiderer Mt. Rock Bessie Hagerman Joseph Hagerman

Wanted and notices mix of local ads in Hanover area

A middle aged woman is sought to care for four children by HW P HeMirr Route 2 New Oxford. Mrs H W Eckert will hold a Fall Millinery Opening Oct 2 3 at 33 Balto Street Hanover. Inquire J P Myers Trampton Pa for oak and wickery cord wood. Lost Beagle Bitch Ted seeks J H Lansinger Hanover Pa. Cattle sale at New Chester Oct 3 1 pm includes steers heifers cows and 10 stock bulls. Bryan and Kern Club organized in Livingston building Pitt Street this Thursday at 7 30 with Chas Bucher and others speaking.

HW. P. HeMirr New Oxford Catile New Chester Levi Maron Bryan and Kern Club Livingston Building Pitt Street Chas. Bucher

Dressmaking Notice by Miss Maria Mernen

Dressmaking available after August 1 1908 at Mrs. Catherine Hartman’s home. Prompt service at reasonable prices. Call Miss Maria Mernen, Philadelphia Street, New Oxford.

Catharine Hartman Maria Mernen Philadelphia Street New Oxford

Stolen Money and Items Reported in Wenksville Area

Three suspects took 35 dollars from Samuel Tuck’s home and a gold watch revolver and 1 50 in cash from Fiscel’s home. Homes were empty, loot found on second floors. Investigators Addlesperger and Mummert traced the trail to Hunters Run Cardale Junction and toward Shippensburg. Authorities in Shippensburg not yet contacted.

Wenksville Samuel Tuck Fiscel C. J.stables Addlesperger Menallen Mummert Bendersville Hunters Run Cardale Junction

Weaver Organ and Piano Co Catalogue Offer

Catalogue details from Weaver Organ and Piano Co of York Pennsylvania offer free mailed information on all piano makes. Consumers are urged to apply for the catalogue to compare features and prices before purchasing.

Weaver Pianos Weaver Organ & Piano Co, Manufacturers York, Pa

Markets Prices From New Oxford Market

Market prices list grains and seeds including wheat corn oats clover and timothy seeds with bids and quotes for rye straw hay and other feed items. Figures are shown in cents per unit and vary by grade and weight. the OCR fragment shows multiple numbers and units.

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G. W. Weaver & Son Edward King Same Township Conewago Benjamin Trimmer Daniel Baker Cora G. M. Freed Warren F. K. Hafer Chas. G. Miller W. C. Wintrode Brushtown William Myers Seven Hundred Josephine Byer Cedar Ridge Mountpleasant Township Ella Slusser Mary A. Smith Looscarf Evangelical Lutheran Synod of West Pennsylvania St. Matthew’s Church Chas. M. Stock D. D Sb. Wentz Bros. & Frey George Freed Franklin Township Robert Beary Biglerville Freed Anna V. Stoner Wenz Bros. & Frrey James McDaniel McDaniel James A. Tawney Minesota Tawney Church of the Immaculate Conception Frank Shrader Henry Shrader Irishtown Emma Eltz Joseph Eltz Roanoke Senator Hale Buttonwood Stock Farm David Kelly David Francis Walters George Walters Marie Madaline Leo Smith MesSherrystown Hannah A. Stover Isaac Stover George B. Heberlig Maple Grove Cumberland County Stover H. WH. Eckert Tanover Street Balto. Street Sam J. P. Myers Trampton Beagle Ted J. H. Lansinger Hanover, Pa Z. H. Cashman Choice Wheat
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