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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1925

Page

6

Hanover area notices and town news highlight weekly transfers

S J Haverstick buys J Milton Wehler property on Lincolnway East and plans a public sale of personal property on Saturday Oct 10. Numerous moves and injuries dot the town as residents relocate and events unfold including a 96 year old woman's fall, a back injury, and local repairs and social gatherings in Hanover New Oxford Irishtown and nearby areas.

S. J. Haverstick J. Milton Wehler Lincolnway Wehler Hanover Kosher Harry Walter W. High St Geo A. Miller John H. Wolf E. High St A. P. Wagner L. W. Straley Emma Miller Carlisle St Harry Weikert Miller Chas Kuhn Weikerts C. P. Smith Lincoln Ralph Hockensmith Square Corner John N. Hersh Wallace Peters Biglerville Macon Ga Henry Hersh Consuelo Proudfit Samuel Gallagher Los Angeles Cal Trishtown Lilly's Mill Francis Rabine Center Square Slaybaugh & Stough Chas. H. Haar Essex Geo. H. Leaks Lincolnway W Good’s A. A Storm York Storm George Munchel W. H Paul Herman Lancaster John F. Miller New Oxford Grocer Helen Shrader Irishtown Lawrence E. Gingerich Cross Keys Earl Gladfelter East Berlin Kime Gettysburg Pennsylvania Motor Patrol N. O. Fire Company Worley F. Rudisill Alberta L. Leppo New Oxford West York Cc. E. Myers Leo Golden Bonneauville Jennie M. Stock New Ox Herbert & Sheets Klingel

Public sale planned near Round Hill for cattle and hogs

Edgar H Leer announces an October 24 sale of cows and many hogs near Round Hill store. The long list of Hampton area residents includes Miss Laura Miller visiting Philadelphia and Miss Margie Kepner ill. Neighbors attended rallies, church events, and social visits across New Oxford, Hanover, York, and beyond as families moved between farms and towns.

Edgar H Leer Round Hill Laura Miller Philadelphia Margie Kepner Hampton School Henry Raffensperger Harry Myers Frank Ridebaugh Mechanicsbureg Jonas Wolf Chester Chronister Pechard Holly Wm. Moose Kathleen York Richard Yingst Penna Julius Schimmel Baltimore Ralph Zartman Marlet Eltz Hanover H. Deatrick’s Daisie Thomas Frank Zartman John Ehrhart Hudson Geo. Taughinbaugh Fdw Stough Luther Cleaver Joyce Richard Kline Gardners Harry Albert Preston Myers Thomasville Reformers East Berlin Grahaman Shippensburg Joseph Grahill Bert Heindel Chas. Leese’s Jennie Chronister Gee Diller Dillsburg Elizabeth Hulick New Chester S. W. Stock Harry Hulick Frank Beamer Guernsey Walter Myers David Longenecker Edith Froly Norman Mahla Reading Anna March Henry Klinedinst Urias Becker Chas John Charles Nennis Nillsburg Luther Bankett Abbottstown Elwood Jacobs Gladys Riley Mildred Shelfeman Charles Leatherman Victory Albert Myers Russel Emma

Numerous local residents reported ill in week

The column lists many residents from Gettysburg to Irishtown and Abbotstown, all noted for illnesses from grippe and tonsillitis to typhoid fever. Names include Mrs. Glass, John Sneeringer, Lloyd Sindlinger, Miss Mary Ginter, Mrs. Krise, George W. Sherman, Mrs. Hertz, Mrs. Roland, Mrs. Jacoby, W. H. Spangler, Mrs. Bollinger, Mrs. Little, George Staub, Mrs. Timmins, Rev. Mark McElwee, Marie and Pauline Staub, Mrs. Bievenour, Mrs. Slagle, Mrs. Hespelhorn, George Gise, Nellie Staub.

John Glass W. High Sr John Sneeringer Bonneauville Lloyd J. T. Sindlinger Irishtown Mary Ginter Gettysburg R. 9 Smith Rock Emory Krise Centennial George W. Sherman Westminster Wm. Todt Pleasant Two Hertz Grippe J. C.roland Cross Keys Wm. Jacoby W. H. Spangler Swift Run John Bollinger Hanover St Amos Little Lincolnway George 3. Staub Pear McSherrystown F. X. Timmins Albert Sneer Inger McSherrystown Mark McElwee Conewago Marie Pauline Staub Bonnanville Theophilus Bievenour Abbottstown William Slagle Berwick Township

The Item Expands to Eight Pages and Seven Columns

In a progressive move The Item switches to an eight page seven column format. The western Adams County weekly showcases modern machinery and emphasizes its role as the most read paper in southern central Pennsylvania. It urges continued community support after forty five years of publication.

New Oxford and Vicinity Pennsylvania Stem Adams County

Brysonia Potato Growers Sell 10000 Bushels to Washington

Ten thousand bushels from the Brysonia Cooperative Potato Growers Association are sold to Standard Grocer Company of Washington DC for 1.15 per bushel. The Russets grade, US No. One, will ship three carloads weekly as bankers and locals expect improved farm finances and lower local prices.

Brysonia Brysonia Cooperative Potato Growers’ Association Standard Grocer Company Washington, D. C Adams County R. E. Underwood Washington U. S State Department of Agriculture

Boy Wins Prize Steer in Adams County Baby Beef Club

Eugene Klunk, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph C Klunk, fed a Hereford that ranked first of 53 in Adams County and qualified for Chicago national stock show November 25 to December 5. The steer, purchased by Sears Roebuck and Co in Chicago, will be shipped to Johnstown for carload shipment to Chicago. Klunk earned an all expenses paid trip to the show. The animal grew from 489 to 785 pounds in four months, a 59 percent gain, bought at 10 cents per pound and sold at 20 cents per pound for a net of 28.70.

Eugene Klunk Joseph C. Klunk McSherrystown Road Adams County Underwood Chicago Sears Roebuck &Company Johnstown United States

Bible study series opens at Great Conewago church

A special meeting for conference and Bible Study begins Saturday evening at the Great Conewago Presbyterian church in Hunterstown led by Dr. AI W all, with a musical program by Mrs. Lau. Topics schedule through the week include Why Study the Bible and The Devil His Origin and Doom. Local obituaries, visits, and social notes follow with multiple residents listed.

Great Conewago Presbyterian Church Hunterstown AI. Wall Detroit Lau John W. Tate Alice Adams Gettysburg William Bankett Heidlersburg Biglerville William F. Shull H. R Houck W. S. Houck Lloyd Ecker George Decker Charles T. Hersh New Oxford Pines M. M. Sharrer Edward A. Bonsall, Jr Esther I. Williams Pennsylvania Sunday School Association Adams County Heidlersburg Lutheran Church J. Harold Little J. Milton Lough Charleston D. Grant Deatrick Belmont Stine, Plank Tipton Clarence Shull Shull Hampton the Pines Dan Wolf Cyrus Wolf Abbottstown Alvin Groupe Robert Weaver Chas Hart Geo, Myers John Miller Franklin Miller John Groupe Edward Wright Minnie Neely Wierman Neely Mary Cooley Oris Harry Johl Clarence Stough Harrisburg Augustus Stough Chas. Hoff Hanover Curtis Eisenhart York Springs W. H. Hoff Raymond Wolf Kepner Emory Wolf Alex. Wolf Raymond Shank Wm. Shank Warren Trostle East Berlin Elmer Moul Chas Shull Doubs Wm. Shull D. H. Sharrer Melvin Sharrer David Kime Alvin Mummert Howard Mummert Greenridge Harry Little Jeff McIntire Bernardrist Grant Mace Steelton Amela Gerdus A. H Kready Olfive Pauline Orrtanna Arthur Brame Jacob Aughinbaugh F. G. Deatrick Palmyra Ira Kleppe New Chester Martin Gulden Meade Taylor Arendtsville Martin Felty Ralph Fair Clair Tate Bessie Felty Harrison Kimme Bermudian

Social notices and a fatal pedestrian accident near McKnightstown

A long list of visitors and residents' movements includes Miss Margaret Shanahan of Pittsburgh and Mrs J C Birely of town. A fatal pedestrian accident near McKnightstown claims John A Miller 73, struck by a Gettysburg driver F Kint. coroner's inquest absolves driver. Miller's survivors include widow Adeline Sower, children Merl L and three daughters. Funeral at Flohr's church.

Kint Lancaster Gettysburg Miss Hoffman Engle Merl. L McKnightstown Harr. Geyer Fayetteville J. ¢C. McCarney York Edward Rhowls Toe Sdis Inquisiturex Ober Blaroe Ion

Local Birth Announcements From Various Families

Mr and Mrs George Martin Jr of Trishtown welcomed a son on Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Weaver of Bonneauville reported a daughter. Mr and Mrs Millard H Garman of Hanover announced a daughter. Mr and Mrs Spurgeon L Wolf of Littlestown had a daughter on September 26. Mr and Mrs Edward Gobrecht of Hanover had a daughter. Mr and Mrs Howard C Beard of Gettysburg welcomed a boy. Mr and Mrs Oliver Cluck of Clearville had a daughter. Mine Mre Edgar Smith of York Springs noted a 50N. Mr and Mrs Roy E Fife of Delphi Indiana announced a son. Mrs Fife was Kathryn E Roatsong daughter of Gideon B Routford Apple.

Oliver Cluck IBM le Edgar Smith York Springs Roy E. Fife Delphi Indiana Fife Kathryn E. Roatsong Gideon B. Routsord Appers

Smith Clawson and Robert F Smith Wed in Dayton Ohio

Miss Helen Clawson daughter of Mr and Mrs FE C Clawson Indiana Pa and Robert F Smith son of Mrs F S Smith New Oxford were married on August 10 in Dayton Ohio. They will reside with the groom's mother in Indiana until a trip to Columbus Ohio where Mr Smith is a salesman for Teller Kent Organ Erie.

Helen Clawson FE. C. Clawson Indiana Robert F. Smith F. S. Smith New Oxford Dayton Ohio Columbus Smith Teller-Kent Organ Company Erie

Local weddings spark community notices in New Oxford area

Abbotstown groom Geo E Rutter Jr and Irene Carbaugh of Berlin Junction wed in St Marys New Oxford Mass A dinner followed. Multiple couples from New Oxford Gettysburg Littlestown and Hanover linked in ceremonies with Rev Fr Rice and Rev W D E Scott officiating. Church notices detail services at First Lutheran New Oxford Epispopal and Reformed churches.

Geo. E. Rutter, Jr Abbottstown Irene C. Carbaugh Frank Carbaugh Berlin Junction St. Mary's Church New Oxford Geo. L. Rice Raphael Edna Carbaugh Prother Carbaugh James A. Robinson Marian Milton C. Cline Pennyalle Earl C. Hershey Calvin A. Hershey Hanover F. S. Lindaman Christ Reformed Church Littlestown George J. Leister McSherrystown Mamie Mummert John Mummert R. B O. C. Dean Marjorie J. Slaybaugh Arthur Hughes Gettyeburg Gearry W. Bankard Harrisburg Camp Curtin Memorial Norrisburg Harry K. Stauffer L. K Younng Mr. Joy

Judge McPherson Speaks at Adams Fulton GOP Meeting

Judge D P McPherson, Republican incumbent for common pleas court seats in Adams and Fulton counties, led a Republican committeemen gathering at Natural Springs park. County chairman J Price Oyler hosted as about sixty committeemen and workers attended, with reports from several districts and the event described as enthusiastic and helpful.

New Oxford Defeats McSherrystown In Ten Inning Thriller

New Oxford edged McSherrystown 1 0 in ten innings after tying the game in the ninth. Jim Baugher delivered a clutch hit in the 10th, driving in the go ahead run as Bones Smith added an insurance single. McSherrystown scored once in the sixth on a stolen base and a squeeze play attempt that fell short.

New Oxford League Cadets MccSherrystown Jim” Baugher Smith McSherrystown Nogif Med Miller Small Mary's Senft Nate N. QO Soewer Midway Weil

Woman Found Dead in White Hall Home

Mire Catherine Duttera widow of Anos Iuttera was found dead Tuesday afternoon by her daughter in a wash house at White Hall. A physician said she died recently from heart disease while about to help with corn husking. She was 68, survived by a daughter Mrs Stewart Schildt a son Alvin three sisters and a brother. Funeral Friday at the church with burial at Christ Reformed cemetery.

Mire Catherine Duttera Anos Iuttera White Hall Ino Stewart Schildt White

Rally Day at First Lutheran Draws 364 in New Oxford

Rally Day at the Church School of First Lutheran in New Oxford drew 364 attendees the last Sunday in September. Harry Seimler oversaw the school as superintendent, with Miss Mary Grace Hoover guiding choral decorations. The special building fund offering exceeded one hundred dollars as the school showed strong enthusiasm and a desire to work.

Church School First Lutheran Church New Oxford Harry Semler Mary Grace Hoover

SQUIRE MYERS COURT HEARS TWO LOCAL CASES

At a Saturday hearing before Squire Myers the case Regina Smith versus Leo Long from Oranga street ended with both parties paying costs. In another matter Mrs Leo Laughman versus Annie McWilliams of Bittingers the defendant paid the costs after the prosecutor agreed to stay proceedings over an assault and battery claim.

Squire Myers Regina Smith Leo Long Oranga Strie Leo Laughman Annie McWilliams Bittingers

Harness racing matinee set for October seventeenth at Milhimes Grove

The Drivers Association schedules a Saturday matinee on October seventeenth in Milhimes Grove with four harness classes, a mule race, and a pony race. Refreshments will be available. attendees urged to arrive early and bring friends.

Milhimes’ Grove Drivers Association Arrarea

Trespass Notice for Sale in Office 5¢ Six for 25c

Classified notice offering a trespass notice service with pricing 5 cents each or six for 25 cents and option to mail. Indicates insertion in the paper for a season and mentions bug related phrasing. text is a partial OCR fragment.

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