Local Happenings and Notices in New Oxford Item
Election looming in two weeks. Rabbit hunting starts this Thursday October 15. Birth: Oct 12 a daughter to Mr and Mrs J H Duttera Pitt Street. Political meeting at National Hotel Bonneauville Oct 16. A Hanover bricklayer sets 61 bricks per minute. Chas G Miller Hanover seeks Fall Winter stock. Wm K Weikert Mount Pleasant Republican candidate visited. Auker advertisements for cosmetics.
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Auker’s
J. H. Duttera
Pitt Street
Jacob Staub
Bonneauville
National Hotel
Center Square
Hanover
Auker
Adams County Sunday School Convention Held at Littlestown
The 5th annual Adams County Sunday School Association convention gathered last week at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Littlestown with a large turnout and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Sunday School Association
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Littlestown
Tragedy at Delta as Quarryman Shoots Wife
William Bennington a quarryman of Delta York county shot his wife as she walked with Mrs John Williams a neighbor on Sunday morning authorities say jealousy sparked the tragedy in Delta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bennington
Delta
York County
John Williams
Death Doings and Local Notices From Gettysburg Area
Obscure death and incident notices from the Gettysburg region. Edna Root dies at 18 from diphtheria. multiple local mentions of county officials, school and church affairs, and a series of partial obituaries and anecdotes involving residents such as Mr. Cashman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Root
Howard Root
Gettysburg
Cashman
Watermelon shows 35 inch circumference and 23 pound weight
Items note a 35 inch circumference watermelon weighing 23 pounds. Mrs. Snyder of Carlisle street improving after an operation at German Hospital Philadelphia. Almond Cream Lotion advertised. Local health officer A M Dittmar appointed in Hamilton and Reading townships. Various local notices include pears and fruit pricing, and renovations at McSherrystown convent and academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ux. W. Clue UL
J. J. Snyder
Carlisle Street
German Hospital
Philadelphia
Auker
Republican Candidate Mr Gise Visits Tyrone Township
Mr. B. F. Gise the Republican candidate for Register and Recorder from Tyrone township spent a brief time in town on Monday and reported a very favorable outlook for his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Gise
Register and Recorder
Tyrone Township
Clergy Supply Named for East Berlin Hamp ton Congregations
Rev. Brum baugh will supply East Berlin and Hamp ton congregations and Rev. Lewis Brown will cover Bermudian and Red Run until a regular pastor is elected.
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Brumbaugh
East Berlin
Hampton
Lewis Brown
Bermudian
Red Run
Residents relocate to Philadelphia for winter
Mrs W W Metzger and her son George of Abbottstown travel to Philadelphia to live with Mrs R Oberlander for the season and possibly make it permanent. Mr T B Himes, treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for intestinal troubles after being cared for by his aunt Mrs Helen Hendrix in Pitt Street. A lamp fire at Central Hotel York Springs was contained. a digger in Hammers Hall reports fossilized worms found while trenching.
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W. W. Metzger
George
Abbottstown
Philadelphia
R. §. Oberlander
T. B. Himes
Helen Hendrix
Pitt Street
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Central Hotel
York Springs
Sheriff Colestock Leases Property on Pitt Street
Sheriff Geo J Colestock has leased Mr C M Stough property on Pitt Street now occupied by Mr Fabian Fink and will move his family there when his term ends January 1 Mr Fink will move to the Gulden property on Hanover Street vacated by John M Bream who has moved to a new Pitt Street house just completed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. J. Colestock
C. M. Stough
Pitt Street
Fabian Fink
Mr. Fink
Hanover Street
John M. Bream
New Styles at Drees Goods Displayed by Wentz Bros and Frey
Wentz Bros. & Frey at 33 Balto. St. Hanover showcase the largest assortment and newest styles in Drees Goods. The display highlights include a broad range of fabrics and fashion fabrics for upcoming seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drees
Wentz Bros. & Frey
Balto. St
Hanover
Littlestown Borough Wins Porch Porches Case
The Borough of Littlestown won its suit against David King for erecting a front porch that extended over the pavement, violating the five foot clearance to the gutter. Squire Lilly at McSherrystown ruled in favor of the borough, imposing a $5 fine and costs on King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlestown
David King
King
Squire VY
Three at One Shot by William R. Snyder
Dr. Wm. R. Snyder earns praise as both champion fisherman and marksman. While hunting last week he dropped three gray squirrels from a tall oak with one shot and, using four shots, bagged six squirrels in a single day, within legal daily limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R. Snyder
Surprise Visit by Ladies Mite Society to Former Pastor
The Ladies Mite Society of the Reform ed church of New Oxford entertained their former pastor Rev. and Mrs. E. P. Mauger of Hanover with a surprise visit on Friday evening. The gathering featured ample refreshments and was enjoyed by all attendees including Rev. W. A. Korn and many couples and women such as Mrs. Sheely Mrs. Sheetz Mrs. Miller Mrs. Hensel and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Mite Society of the Reformed Church of New
Geo. C. Sheely
J. L. Sheetz
Geo. A. Miller
William Hensel
KE. C. Stough
Harry Roth
Willis Witter
Lucina Heltzel
Mies Maria Keli
Pomona Grange Meeting at Miller's Hall New Oxford
York and Adams County Pomona Grange No 40 P of H will hold a public meeting at Miller's Hall New Oxford on Saturday October 17 at 1 20 PM with welcome address by K L Eckert and response by H A Haar followed by talks by D Eberly C E Goldsborough and others. A Grange orchestra vocal and instrumental music and a later private meeting at 7 PM will confer the fifth degree in full form and conduct further Grange business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York and
Adams County
Pomona Grange
Miller’s Hall
New Oxford
K. L. Eckert
Conewago Grange
H. A. Haar
D. Eberly
C. E. Goldsborough
D. P. Forney
Philip S. Bowman
Grange Orchestra
Mary Emmert
Grange
Wreck near Edgemont injures Ferari showmen in rear collision
A Ferari wild west show train from New Oxford to Knoxville collided with a following section near Edgemont on Western Maryland. Several showmen were injured though none seriously. The injured were treated at Hagerstown station by Dr. J McPherson Scott. A private car was damaged but not derailed. Non of State Hillle did not arrive. Bennington attempted suicide in Coulsontown after a quarrel with his wife. He died from a self inflicted wound.
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Ferari
New Oxford
Maryland
Edgemont
York Fair
Knoxville
Tenn
York
Hagerstown
J. McPherson Scott
I. B. Snyder
Hille
Coulsontown
Bennington
Ile
Benningtons
Delta
Wo man and Foreign Missionary Society Holds 1908 Convention
The 27th annual Wo man and Foreign Missionary Society convention of the West Pennsylvania Synod will meet October 21 to 28 at First Lutheran Church. Speakers include Mrs John Aberly from Guntur India Miss Amelia Klein Muhlenburg Africa and Mrs Helen Beegle US Field Secretary. Over one hundred delegates expected with officers listed: Pres Mrs F C Karper York Chamber sburg. 1st V Pres Mrs I C Bell York. 2nd V Pres Miss Emily J Young Hanover. Rec Sec Miss Jennie M Strevig York. Cor Sec Miss Margery Lilly Mechanicsburg. Treas Mrs G C Henry Shippensburg. Historian Mrs J W Richar Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Name and Foreign Missionary Society
West Pennsylvania
Lutheran Church
John Aberly
Guntur
India
Amelia Klein
Muhlenburg
Africa
Helen Beegle
Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society
U. S
F. C. Karper
Chambersburg
I. C. Bell
York
Emily J. Young
Hanover
Jennie M. Strevig
Tragedy on the Railroad Leaves Dahl Dead in Cumberland
Jacob Dahl of Middlesex Cumberland County was killed by a train while working on the track between Shippensburg and Chambersburg. Deaf to warnings, his skull was crushed, arm torn off, and both legs broken. He died en route to Chambersburg Hospital. Survived by wife, six children, two sisters and three brothers. He was about 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Brough
Latimore
Jacob Dahl
Middlesex
Cumberland County
Shippeneburg
Chambersburg
Jacob Byers
Franklintown
John
George
Near Latimore
Henry
Harrisburg
Franchise Refused In Gettysburg Water Plant Bid
Gettysburg Town Council Tuesday night voted down an ordinance referred by the Ordinance Committee. The proposal, backed by Wm A Scott and Josu and others, sought a franchise to establish a new water plant in the borough but was reported unfavorable due to lack of an organized group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Scott
Josu
Typhoid and other items from Adams County area
Taken to hospital Mr Joseph IH Peterman and his son near town were moved to York Hospital Monday with typhoid fever. Peterman’s wife has long suffered mental illness and two sons have kept house. One son shows walking typhoid symptoms but is improving. Dr Spotz of Hampton was summoned and admitted them for treatment. Also noted Mr M N Gladfelter lost a horse. Bishop Shanahan confirmed 180 at St Mary McSherrystown. Mrs Edward Straspaugh ill and moved to York Hospital. I G Miller from Berlin caught 50 fish in one day and 200 bass this season. Remains of infant J Emanuel Yealy arrived for interment at St John’s Littlestown. Adams County Fruit Growers plan a Dec 16–18 meeting in Bendersville. Bryan Kern Club formed in Pitt Street with 30 members and officers elected. Public meeting Friday with speakers. Coal outfit reportedly sold to McConnellsburg firm amid hopes of a profitable vein.
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Joseph IH. Peterman
Near Town
York Hospital
Peterman
Spotz of
Hampton
J. W. Shanahan
Harrisburg
St. Mary Church
McSherrystown
Edward Straspaugh
Irishtown
I. G. Miller
Berlin
J. Emanuel Yealy
Emanuel Yealy
Baltimore
St. John’s Church
Littlestown
Adams County Fruit Growers’ Association
Fruit Growers Hall
Bendersville
Bryan and Kern Club
Livingston’s Hall
Pitt Street
D. H. Fink
FE. L. Eckert
Wartman
V. Pres
C. H. Pottorff
Death of Albert Sheffer Near Schwartz School House
Albert Sheffer died at his home near Schwartz's school house about two miles west of Hanover at 12 30 p m from stomach trouble. He was 57 years 5 months and 28 days old. He was a carpenter and is survived by his wife a son and a daughter.
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Fairplay
Nettie L. Moritz
S. Moritz
Albert Sheffer
Schwartz
Hanover
Spacelay
Crooks and Biglam Wed in Walbrook Presbyterian Church
Miss Nellie Crooks eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles C Crooks of Walbrook Maryland married John William Biglam cashier of Biglerville National Bank at 7 30 Wednesday evening in Walbrook Presbyterian Church Rev John Canning pastor officiated ceremony rich with local ties and bank connections
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Walbrook Presbyterian Church
Nellie Crooks
Charles C. Crooks
Walbrook
John William Biglam
Biglerville National Bank
John §. Canning
Hanover couple wed in Maryland ceremony
Harry Greason and Miss Ja A. Tuff, both of Hanover, were married at Westminster Maryland on Wednesday October 7 by Rev. P. H. Miller.
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Harry Greason
Ja A. Tuff
Hanover
Westminster
P. H. Miller
Engagement of Katharine Winand at Musselman Canning Factory
Miss Katharine Winand of West High street is engaged as clerk and stenographer at the Musselman Canning factory in Biglerville. A separate report notes the West Pennsylvania Evangelical Lutheran Synod meeting at St. Mark's Church Hanover with about two hundred attendees. A fire at Stoney Brook near York destroyed John A. Stover’s barn, estimated at three thousand dollars, with livestock saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine Winand
West High Street
Musselman
Biglerville
West Pennsylvania Evangelical Lutheran Synod
St. Mark’s Church
Hanover
C. M. Stock
St. Mark’s
Thos. T. Everett
York
Stoney Brook
John A. Stover
Borough Council Proceedings Documented Action Oct 6
Regular session notes approvals, permits, contracts, and health board appointments. Wulick moves stone haul contract for Schriver’s crush, Moul to deliver stone at 60c per perch, and Tang water payment for livery stable use. Board of Health members named Leaks Plymire Robinson Emmett Weaver. bills totaling 265.53 authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Dicks
Sheely
J. M. Wulick
E. E. Oitenhafer
North College Alley
J. J. Miller
J. W. Moul
Schriver's
J. J. C. Miller
Mr. Moul
Hulick
Sheely Alley
Rulden
Roy Tang
G. W. Leaks
J. H Plymire
C. J. Robinson
W. I. Emmett
Frank Weaver
Finance Committee
T. EF. Bawer
Salem Church Excursion to Baltimore Details
Annual excursion by Salem A B Church on Thursday October 22 departs Fairfield at 6 45 and Baltimore return leaves 6 48 arriving at Hates ver 9 15. Rain or Shine includes stops at Gettysburg Tranover and intermediate points with fast travel east of Har.
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Salem A. B. Church
Fairfield
Gettysburg
Tranover
Baltimore
Hatesver
Har
Dressmaking and Notices From New Oxford Area
Dressmaking offered after August 1 1908 at Mrs Catherine Hartman home Philadelphia Street New Oxford expert work and reasonable prices Miss Martma Murrey. Wanted A middle aged woman to care for a family of four inquire MW Weems Route 2 New Oxford. For Sale 100 cords oak and hickory cord wood inquire J P Myers Hampton Pa. Lost Young beagle bitch white and tan dark spot on side answers to Ted address J I L Angsen Hanover Ind. 2000 yards 36 inch remnants twill unbleached muslin at Ge 33 Balto St Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weems
New Oxfred
J. I. Lansincen
Hanover
Ge. Wentz Bros. & Frey
Balto. St
Gold Coins Found Hidden in Frederick Junk Shop
Lewis Walter discovered 1800 in gold coin hidden among old rags in the Frederick shop of his late father John Walter. The trove spans 1876 to 1900, with an additional 26 in pennies found in a bale of junk. Walter seeks 2000 more believed buried in the warehouse or its contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Walter
John Walter
Frederick
Mr. Walter
I. H. Walter
Hanover
Weaver Piano Delicacy and Strength Highlighted
Old time strength and durability are paired with modern piano making science in the Weaver piano. The York, Pennsylvania makers emphasize near perfect tone and touch in this period device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Weaver Organ & Piano CO
York, Pa
Markets Report From New Oxford Prices Listed
The page lists prices for choice wheat at .95 and No 2 ne Lt 4 86 baked, along with rye at 65 70, corn 75 80, oats 45 50, clover seed per lb 05 to 10 18, Timothy seed around 88, and rye straw near 600 700. Units and some text are garbled but show multiple grain, seed, and straw prices in a typical market brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Z. H. Cashman
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Chas. G. Miller
Wm. K. Weikert
Mountpleasant Township
Eteran
Charles A. Kane
Orrtanna
W. W. Hartman
J. J. Lill
H. T. Weaver
Geo. Hartman
Carrie Musselman
B. I. Gise
Bowlder
Daniel Crone
Louis Artzberger
Evaline C. Forrest
Nevin Steckenluber
Brysonia
A. M. Dittmar
Hamilton
Reading
Felix Decker
Save
C. M. Weaver
Mountpleasant Farm
Route 2
Cha
Iris
Alfred M. Clay
State Hospital
Fountain Springs
Biddle
Clay
Sisters of St. Joseph
New Academy
P. Garmly Company of
J. J. 1Ill
Shamokin
Charles Dalzell
Hammers
Squire
Highland Township
Esther
Frank P. Straley
E. W. Cashman
Catharine Straley
Pomona
Bev
Mr. Hecckenluber
Thomas Heckenluber
Arendtsville
Lewis FE. Kumerant
Crettysburg
Mr. Kumerant
Oberrode
Thesse-Darmstadt
Germany
America
Pennsylvania
Kumerant
Elizabeth Gintling
Mary Tyson
Fr. Kumerant
Philipsburg
Arthur McDonnell
Geo. W. Stewart
Adam P. Kumerant
Wm. Tragesser
Ilenry S. Weaver
Alice Houck
Theodore Houck
Missionary Convention
Cor
Margery Lilly
Mechanicsburg
Treas
G. C. Henry
Shippensh’g
J. W. Richar
M. N. Gladfelter
Chas. G. Miller’s
Nanover Street
Theodore B. Brown
Hattie C. Warner
John Warner
M. J. Roth
Council Proceedings
J. P. Myers, Hampton
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