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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
14
Readable items report a horse death in Pitt Street and a large pumpkin crop in Adams County. Reunions, hospital entries, storms, theft, and local business moves are noted along with small ads and a three year trot win at the Interstate Fair.
A trolley car hit an automobile at the Frederick and High Street crossing around 4 20 p m Sunday. Occupants escaped unhurt but the car lost a rear wheel. Charles T Hersh owner of the Eagle Hotel New Oxford and his nephew Elton Ruth were in the auto on a trip to visit his father in law when the machine’s engine was disabled.
Inclement weather pushed the Bryan and Kern Club gathering from Thursday evening to this Thursday evening in Livingston Hall on Pitt Street. Prominent speakers are expected to address the assembled group.
Mrs I C Stock who formerly lived here has gone to Baltimore with her family after a year and a half in York Springs. Her son Guy will enter Johns Hopkins University and daughter Nina will enroll in an art school in Baltimore.
Mrs Geo W Lawrence was serenaded with a surprise party hosted by her sons at her Irishtown home on Tuesday evening September 29. Guests enjoyed dancing and refreshments then departed after a pleasant evening. Mrs Snyder underwent a successful kidney operation at German Hospital Philadelphia.
On Monday night Mr J E C Slaybaugh of Abbottstown was returning home when the king bolt broke at the cross-pikes below town. The horse ran on leaving John and the rear portion in the road. Slaybaugh gathered the blankets and was then taken home.
Dan Kelty with Dillon Queen of Buttonwood stock farm Gettysburg wins the 2.17 pace at Lynchburg Va for a $300 purse in three straight heats. Times run 2.18 2.183 and 2.18. It marks Kelty’s fourth win this week as his string dominates down in Dixie this fall.
A enjoyable party at John Kerrigan's Cedar Ridge home on Monday evening September 28 honored Mr and Mrs Andrew Mullen of Bloomington Maryland. Guests enjoyed games music and other entertainments before dining with all returning home pleased.
Prof J W Thoman of Hanover sold his Adams county property in Hamilton township between Abbotts town and East Berlin to William Furney of Hanover for 1500. Furney then sold to Thoman a two story frame house barn vacant lot on Maple Ave and Commerce St in Hanover on private terms. Furney plans to move to his new home on April 1.
Our townsman Z H Cashman Democratic candidate for County Commissioner makes county trips to drum up support. He reports an encouraging outlook and, if known countywide, would need no canvassing and win a large majority. He is described as a gentleman qualified to protect taxpayers.
George Pittentorf of Heidlersburg has come back from Baltimore Hospital where treatment for an eye injury caused by a spike in Biglerville was given. He is greatly improved. Aerie members in Hanover elect officers including President Joseph J. Bunty and Secretary Robert Hart. The notice also promotes a larger selection of dress goods by Wentz Bros. & Frey.
A Hersh auto collided with a runabout near Rennyille Square as the rear wheel struck the other vehicle. Motorman Spangler could not stop in time but Mr Stout, Mr Hersh, and young Ruth escaped uninjured. Only the runabout’s rear wheel was splintered and will need replacement.
Saturday night burglars visited the Jos Class home on the Carlisle pike in Oxford Township. They forced a rear window, took pantaloons from the bed post, cigars, and tobacco, leaving only those items. From the Emlet farm home of Rohrbaugh they entered by a cut window pane and searched the house though only one dollar was missing. The intruders traveled by team, clearly seeking cash.
A gas tar explosion in the cellar of A. B. Mummert’s Main Street department store in East Berne caused a smoky blaze that filled the cellar and first floor with merchandise damaged by smoke and water. Mummert suffered injuries from the incident but no flames spread.
A fragment notes barrels of coal oil and other inflammable materials. The text provides no further context on location dates or parties involved.
Dr Charles M Swartz aged 80 years 8 months 24 days died in Pueblo Colorado on Saturday Oct 3 after a lingering illness from tuberculous meningitis He was born and raised in this place a graduate of the University of the South and the University of Michigan He had taken a higher course at Poly Clinic Hospital Philadelphia and moved to Pueblo about six years ago due to declining health
He was survived by his father and one brother Mr Mark T Swartz cashier of the Nazareth Pa bank who was at the bedside when he died and accompanied the remains. Dr Swartz was a member of Tebron Lodge No 465 F and A M of New Oxford and a member of a Pittsburg Odd Fellows lodge.
The Adams County Conference of the West Pennsylvania Synod convenes October 20 1908 at St John’s Lutheran Church Lampton Pa with opening sermon by Rev Geo N Lauffer and a full schedule of devotional services Bible study and church duties led by named pastors. closing sermon to be given by Rev D T Roger. Deceased include Miss Fannie and Miss Annah Alberta and Miss Charlotte Pearson aged 89. Mrs Charles Prosser 92 and Mrs Jane Wolf 90 remain in Latimore township.
Constable Dougherty arrested William Murren of Union and Valentine Wildasin of Conewago township on warrants by Squire Lilly charging tollgate toll evasion on nanover turnpike. Murren paid 6.80 for fine and costs. Wildasin paid 11.74 after a hearing and was released.
Charles Wagner of Carlisle Street spent several days on his farm near Heidlersburg picking apples. Mr Simon P Stover of McKnighter Town, Republican candidate for County.
Miss Annah Alverta Ditenhafer died at her father J E Ditenhafer's Berlin Avenue home after a brief tuberculosis illness. She was 20 years old and had long suffered invalidity. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with interment in New Oxford Cemetery and services at the First Lutheran Church.
Miss Rachael Herring of Fairfield was found dead in the yard at her home on Wednesday afternoon. She lived alone and was about 65 years old. Death is attributed to heart disease.
Erwin Ebersole of Reading township died on Wednesday morning from heart trouble after an illness of one week. He was about 40 years old and a successful thresherman. The funeral was held Saturday morning at the Lower Bermudian church.
Jacob Riffle, 85, resident of Littlestown, died at his barn from a stroke while supervising work Friday morning. Survived by his third wife, daughter Mrs. Raymond Harner of Germany township, and son Charles Riffle of Duryea. buried at Hanover with two wives and five children. Henry Clay, about 65, of near Hanover, died Friday night from a paralysis stroke at Keller farm on Westminster road. Survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters.
Mrs Frances Elizabeth Little wife of John I Little of near Hanover died suddenly at 8 15 p m Sunday Oct 4 from paralysis at age 50 years 4 months and 6 days. Burial details not provided.
Dr. R. J. Russell pursuing Williams Harman, a Gettysburg sportsman, nabbed him near New Chester Adams County on September 29 for shooting squirrels out of season. Harman paid a $10 fine. his companion escaped. The doctor was knocked down by a barbed wire fence and scratched while pursuing the other man. The warden fired a warning shot into the air.
A large barn on Millard Shultz’s Bermudian area farm burned completely on Jas Thurs. Fire crews fought the blaze but the structure was a total loss, with no immediate report of injuries or other buildings affected.
A large fire consumed wheat 60 tons of hay and many oats in a fine 110 by 50 foot building. The house was saved by gathered neighbors. Mr. Shultz was at York Springs and learned of the blaze upon nearing home. Lost value runs to thousands, partially insured. A beagle named Ted is missing. Several Hanover residents visited and delegates to Littlestown Sunday School are named. a moving picture theater room is being prepared near Pitt Street.
Miss Mary Smith has entered City Hospital Baltimore to train as a nurse. Miss Blanche Weaver and sister-in-law Mrs Bernard Weaver visit Philadelphia while Miss Elizabeth Kerrigan and Mrs Andrew Mullen tour Cedar Ridge and Bloomington Md. John Kerrigan hosts, B Z Cashman and J W Sheetz depart for Johns Hopkins studies. Infant Earl Anthony Rutters dies aged 2 months 19 days. Harry George dies after typhoid at New Chester aged about 18. funeral at Musamert's meeting house near East Berlin led by Rev. Baker.
Miss Amelia and Helen Himes are noted in a fragmentary account mentioning names like Joe Robert L Roan Boy Black Bird and Willie Benton Lucy Ann. The readable text hints at family or local memory references without a full narrative or date.
Racing matinee scheduled for Saturday October 10 at Conewago Driving Park near New Chester. The program features several strong horses from Dillsburg and surrounding area expected to compete for top honors.
Harry Nagle ten years old son of Mr and Mrs John W Nagle died at home in Gettysburg on Sunday from tonsillitis. The Nagle family includes fourteen children.
Hymenial Francis Shrader and Emma Elty wed in a Nuptial Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Samuel Althoff and Myrtle Parr wed in Hanover, with the couple soon to reside there. Wiley Hammond Smith and Nina Gertrude Livers united in St. Aloysius Church Littlestown. James Henry Sanders and Mary Bernadette Sneeringer married at St. Joseph's Hanover with Charis Sneeringer as best man and Rose Topper bridesmaid.
Clinton Zepp of West Manheim York County and Miss Mary FE Gobrecht of Union Adams County were married Tuesday evening September 29 at 7 o'clock by Rev J A Metzger in the Lutheran parsonage at New Baltimore.
Mr Jefferson McIntire and Miss Wes Wagner of Straban township united in marriage at the bride home in New Chester on Sunday evening October 4. Rev Dr W Alhern officiated with Mr and Mrs Francis Miller as attendants and only immediate families present.
Notrick announces absence from office for ten days from October 1 to October 10 1908 Dr HL Pech of York will oversee his practice during the absence Also a notice seeks a middle aged woman to care for a family of four children and advertises new chiffon collars available from Wentz Bros Frig in Hanover Pa plus a wood sale from J P Myers in Stampton Pa.
Martha Murnren offers dressmaking at reasonable prices at the home of Mrs Catherine Hartman on Philadelphia Street New Oxford starting after August 1 1908. Also noted is Squire S W Hammers near Hammers Hall narrowly escaping injury when a brace and bit shell exploded at his shop, shattering the shell and narrowly missing harm.
Mr G Aschbach, a leading eastern Pennsylvania piano dealer, writes that the Weaver piano is a high quality instrument, compares favorably with top makes, and deserves dealer patronage. He urges readers to request the Weaver Organ and Piano Co catalogue from York PA.
Markets section lists prices for Choice Wheat at 95 cents No 2 quality and Rye at 65 cents, Corn 75, Oats 45, Clover seed 10.18 per ton, Timothy seed 100.18, Rye straw and Timothy day rates appear, with scattered notation and illegible figures.
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