Local Happenings Across Adams County and Surroundings
Community notes report births, engagements, and relocations including a son born to Mr and Mrs J N Rinehart near Cedar Ridge and Miss Edith Stock of Gettysburg engaged to Wallace Emmons of Washington DC. Others include Herrings of Hanover street selling neckties and shirts, and farm moves by Wm B Trimmer near Abbottstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Rinehart
Cedar Ridge
Andrew Harman
Uriah
Chas. G. Miller
Hanover Street
Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church
Hanover
Edith Stock
Gettysburg
Wallace Emmons
Washington, D. C
Wmn. B. Trimmer
Abbottstown
Emighsville
York County
Walking trip veteran passes through Gettysburg with family
Union veteran William W Bishop, taken prisoner at Gettysburg Day 1, walked with his wife and four children from Oneida County New York to Williamsport Maryland. They traveled with a wagon pushed by his wife and a baby carriage in which the fourth child rode. They rested with P. S. Norman north of town and drew attention for their distinctive outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
William W. Bishop
Oneida County
New York
Williamsport
Maryland
Shamokin
P. S. Norman
Democratic candidate KD Ziegler discusses political stance
A brief call from KD Ziegler, Democratic candidate for Congress, took place last Wednesday. The conversation touched on his political views and campaign focus during the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KD. Ziegler
Congress
Hunting accident leaves Charles Knouse injured in foot
Brysonia Oct 17. While hunting near the town Charles Knouse son of Oliver and Mrs Knouse shot himself in the foot badly. Authorities reported the injury and its seriousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brysonia
Charles Knouse
Oliver Knouse
Judge Swope Injured in Ugly Emmitsburg Road Crash
Gettysburg reports Judge Swope sustained very painful injuries in a driving accident on the Emmitsburg road last evening narrowly escaping serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Emmitsburg
Swope
Death Doings. Adam Arndt Dies in Hanover Home
Adam Arndt died at 3 30 p m Tuesday October 18 at his daughter Mrs Eli Renoll home in Hanover from the re- f conditions not fully shown in the excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Arndt
Eli Renoll
Hanover
Murder trials set for October Quarter Sessions at York
Two murder cases go to trial at the October Quarter Sessions in York starting Monday. George Gorogvitch, a Slav, killed Michael Tintour, a fellow countryman, at New Holland. Elias Sayers, a negro, shot farmer Lewis Barber near Delta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
George Gorogvitch
Michael Tintour
New Holland
Elias Sayers
Lewis Barber
Delta
Wo mans Inlome and Foreign Missionary Society Convention
The 27th annual convention of the Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the West Pennsylvania Synod of the Lutheran Church is planned at First Lutheran Church under Rev. Geo N Lauf fer. The event runs Wednesday through Friday October 21 22 and 28 with a brief report to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Lutheran Church
Geo. N. Lauffer
West High Street resident marks 50th birthday
Mr. A. G. Lau of West High street celebrated his fiftieth birthday on Saturday October seventeenth. His children and grandchildren joined his mother and mother-in-law for the special meals. The Citizens Band, of which he is a member and secretary, serenaded him in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Lau
West High Street
Lau
Citizens Band
Gettysburg Citizens Seek 1913 Semi centennial Appeal
A Gettysburg committee led by Rev. Dr. Singmaster ex Senator D P McPherson ex Judge Mce Clean and Madison A Garvin urged Governor Stuart to include in his next message a plan for celebrating the battle of Gettysburg’s semi centennial in 1913. The governor promised careful consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Singmaster
D. P. McPherson
MceClean
Madison A. Garvin
Stuart
Battle of
Remarkable Corn and Pears Reported by Local Youths
Master John Kaiser of Hamilton township sent in an ear of corn fourteen inches long with twenty two rows and one thousand three hundred forty two grains along with two Keefer pears weighing fourteen pounds. Merle Stokes of Hanover lost part of his left index finger in a hunting accident on a Penn township farm when a rifle discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kaiser
Henry Kaiser
J. O. Swartz
Hamilton Township
John
Merle Stokes
N. M. Stokes
Hanover
Young Stokes
Paul Luckenbaugh
Solomon Rudisill
Penn Township
Eline Buys Hotel Young in Littlestown
Lewis E Eline former Hotel Columbus proprietor buys goodwill and fixtures of Hotel Young at Littlestown after Adams County Court license transfer. Eline takes possession next to Northern Central Railway station. Bryan Club in Livingston’s hall Oct 16 hosts H H McClune speech on campaign and plans further meetings with speakers Jerry Black E D Ziegler W H Long and Gettysburg figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Eline
Hotel Columbus
McSherrystown
John Culp
Young
National Hotel
Littlestown
Adams County
Eline
Northern Central Railway
Bryan Club
Livingston’s Hall
D. H. Fink
H. H. McClune, Esq
York
Charles Bucher
Accident Injures Deputy Warden Dr. Russell Near Hanover
Deputy game warden Dr. R. J. Russell of Hanover was shot in the left arm by a revolver discharge as his buggy horse bolted after a nearby hunter fired. Russell, seated in the buggy, moved cartridges when the gun went off and drove to Hanover for treatment at Dr. R. N. Meisenhelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Russell
Hanover
Schwartz School House
Russell
R. N. Meisenhelder
Schools Inspected Across Several York County Highs
State High School Inspector W S Hertzog and County Superintendent H Milton Roth visited East Berlin Abbottstown New Oxford Fairfield and Gettysburg last week. East Berlin and Fairfield opened this term. Abbottstown and New Oxford organized last year. Gettysburg Littlestown and McSherrystown high schools have been operating for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Hertzog
H. Milton Roth
East Berlin
Abbottstown
New Oxford
Fairfield
Gettysburg
Littlestown
McSherrystown
Ribs Fractured After Wagon Fall Near Midway
William Sipling of Midway was injured Thursday evening when he fell before a wagon’s front wheels. The wheels passed over his body, fracturing two ribs on the left side as he returned from Littlestown with the team aiding in moving Lewis Kline’s effects from McSherrystown, who has taken charge of the Hotel Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sipling
Midway
Mr. Sipling
Littlestown
Lewis Kline
McSherrystown
Young
Accidental Rabbit Hunt Shoots Fairfield Boy in Face
Fairfield October 15. Huber Sanders son of James H Sanders living on the Dr. Trout farm near town was shot in the face this morning by his younger brother while rabbit hunting near home. The accident may not blind him as the bullet entered by the eye and exited below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Huber Sanders
James H. Sanders
Dr. Trout Farm
Death of a horse in quarry plunge at Bittinger Station
On October 14 a val uable horse owned by the Bittinger Lime Co at Bittinger's Station died after an Italian employee backing a cart attached to the team edged toward a quarry rim. The cart toppled over an embankment about 50 feet deep, dragging the horse to its death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bittinger Lime Co
Bittinger’s Station
Mrs Hoffnagle Removal From Wagner Property on West High
Mrs Nicholas Hoffnagle was moved on Tuesday from the Wagner property on West High street to near Menges mill in York county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Hoffnagle
Wagner
West High Street
Menges’ Mill
York County
Local Candidates Visit Adams County Afloat During Meetings
The notice highlights visits by State Senator hopefuls and county race contenders in Adams County. Martin, Cole, Cashman, Kane, and Wilson are profiled for their public service records, farming ties, and dedication to taxpayers, with remarks on campaign activity and local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Martin
Senate
James C. Cole
General Assembly
Cole
Jimmy”’ Cole
Adams County
Shot in the Neck at Hell's Mill Incident in Hanover
Yesterday near Hell's Mill in West Manheim township Philip C. Barnhart steward at the Eagles Home along with C. I. Kline and Isaac Brendle were fired upon by Franz Brehm a German tenant of Mrs James Luckabaugh. Barnhart suffered four shotgun wounds to the neck back and head while Brendle received two pellets. They were treated by Dr. G H Jordy and no arrest has been made. Brehm was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Philip C. Barnhart
Eagles
C. I. Kline
Isaac Brendle
Hell’s Mill
West Manheim Township
James Luckabaugh
Franz Brehm
Barnhart
Brehm
Brendle
Baltimoreman Mr W N Myers Visits Here
Mr W N Myers of Baltimore is spending some time with friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. W. N. Myers
Baltimore
McCleary-Medick Duo Wed in Central Indiana Ceremony
Charles M. McCleary the son of Mrs. David McCleary of Gettysburg married Edith Medick of Kokomo Indiana last week in a small ceremony. The couple plans a future home and will announce details in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. McCleary
David McCleary
Gettysburg
Edith Medick
Kokoma
Indiana
Weddings Bless Two Couples in York and McKnightstown
In York on October 11 Rev. FE Lenhart officiated at a ceremony for Claude J. Hamme of Ziegler and Miss Lottie Leib from Reading township near East Berlin. In McKnightstown a home wedding Oct 14 united Grace Deardorff with John Bream, with ministers D. T. Roser and C. L. Ritter. Grace’s husband is son of Calvin Bream of near Fairfield. Also in York Rev Dr Adam Stump’s daughter married Dr H S Crouse at the bride’s home with Rev R D Clare assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Smith
Jerome Smith
Hanover
York
Charles, Willilliam
Harry
George
Edward Smith
Peter Smith
Montanna
Mollie Smith
A. Gi. Lau
Charles Olinger
FE. Lenhart
Claude J. Hamme
Ziegler
Lottie Leib
Reading Township
East Berlin
McKnightstown
Jacob Deardorff
Grace
John Bream
Fairview Farm
Fairfield Road
Gettysburg
D. T. Roser
Arendtsville
C. L. Ritter
Fairfield
Bream
Calvin Bream
Near Fairfield
Orlena Stump
Adam Stump
H. S. Crouse
Littlestown
Brysonia
Frommeyer and Kreiger Wed in Brooklyn Cathedral
Charles A. Frommeyer son of Mr and Mrs John A Frommeyer Bonneauville and Miss Matilda B Kreiger of Brooklyn NY were married in St James Cathedral Brooklyn last Tuesday a week. After a brief stay with the groom's parents they returned to Brooklyn where he works in plumbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Frommeyer
John A. Frommeyer
Bonneauville
Matilda B. Kreiger
Brooklyn
N. Y
St. James Cathedral
Marriages Of Hull Eichelberger And Yohe Baker
Irvin P Hull and Viola Eichelberger wed at Trinity Reformed parsonage Hanover on Oct 15 with Rev M J Roth officiating. Luther Yohe and Carrie Baker, Abbottstown residents, married Oct 18 at Abbottstown Lutheran church by Rev A C Forecht. Hull teaches in Adams County schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin P. Hull
Luther A. Yohe
Carrie M. Baker
Abbottstown
A. C. Forecht
Lutheran Church
Adams County
Robbery Attempt Near St James Church Mt Joy Township
Last week on a Thursday afternoon Joseph Wolf and family in Mt Joy township were husked corn when an unknown person broke a window and entered the house. Nothing was stolen though drawers and boxes were rifled in search of money. no upstairs disorder was found, suggesting the intruder was interrupted before completing the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wolf
St. James’ Church
Mt. Joy Township
Grange Meeting Held in Miller's Hall York and Adams
Grange No 40 of York and Adams counties held two sessions in Miller's hall 2 PM and 7 15 PM Master H Haas presided and welcomed by L Eckert speakers included D P Forney C F Goldsborough and W H Long on farming taxes and fraternity Miss Emmert and Miss Cashman provided solos A L Serff D S Dubs and P S Bowman addressed practical farming duties and legislative aims Evening program featured Pomona degree and Gideon Grange music refreshments and December adjournment decision
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona Grange No. 40
York
Adams Counties
Miller's Hall
H. Haas
Hanover
KE. L. Eckert
New Oxford
C. EF. Goldsborough
Hunterstown
Wm. HW. Long
A. L. Serff
Miss Emmert
HI. A. Haas
Gideon Grange
Grange
Barns and livestock burned at Koons property
York Springs reports a fire last evening destroyed a barn hog pen chicken house hay and grain belonging to John Koons. Estimated loss about 1500 with no clear insurance status. Cause believed to be a lantern upset in the hay mow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Springs
John Koons
Weaver Piano touted as most perfect instrument
An advertisement extols the Weaver Piano from the Weaver Organ and Piano Co of York Pennsylvania as the most perfect and scientifically made piano, claiming no piano will seem as satisfactory after familiarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Weaver Organ & Piano CO
Manufacturers
York, Pa
Annual Excursion by Salem A. B. Church
Salem A. B. Church announces an October 22 excursion. Depart Fairfield 6 45 AM, Gettysburg 7 15, Hanover 7 53 with intermediate stops. Return from Hanover 6 45 PM arriving Baltimore about 9 15 PM. Rain or shine, faster service with no stops east of Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem A. B. Church
Fairfield
Gettysburg
Hanover
Baltimore
Dressmaking and Local Notices From New Oxford Area
After August 1 1908 Marta Morren advertises dressmaking at Mrs Hartmans home Philadelphia Street New Oxford at reasonable prices. Also notice for rent Diebrecht property on Philadelphia Street occupied by M G Colestock apply to R M Straley New Oxford. A middle aged woman wanted to care for four children inquire H P Heer Route 2 New Oxford. For sale 100 cords Oak and Hickory cord wood inquire J P Myers Hampton Pa. Lost Beagle batch white and tan with spot answers to Ted address J H Lansinger Hanover Pa. 2000 yards 36 inch remnants twill webleached myelin at dc Balto St Hanover
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Hartman
Marta Morren
Philadelphia Street
New Oxford
Diebrecht
M. G. Colestock
R. M. Straley
Wantted
H. P. Heer
Ted
J. H. Lansinger
Hanover
Wentz Bros. & Frey
Balto. St
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George Rice
G. L. Rice
Mt. St. Mary’s College
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George Nace
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Oxford
John Rickrode
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Mount St. Mary’s College
Semmitsburg
William Mcsherry
William H. Bowers
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Luther Sowers
Stock
H. K. Schnell
Helen Miller Gould
Charles H. Snow
Anna Palen
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C. Miller
Charles Bair
Solomon Brown
Carlisle Street
Eugene Lawrence
Irishtown
Clarence Lawrence
Adams County Teachers’ Institute
Drees Goode
Balto. St., Hanover
Philip King
Charles King
E. W. Stonebraker
Roy Lutheran
Mark
Nesday Hanover High
Gettysburg College
J. C. Myers
Mountpleasant Township
H. W. Stallsmith
J. R. Hartman
Henry Stock
Berlin Road
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Near Tow
Hartman
Raleigh
D. Kelly
Buttonwood Stock Farm
Helen H
Senator Hale
Conewago Township
Robert N. Heltzel
Locust Grove
Meyriman
Dickson
Judge
Lewis E. Yealy
J. I. Yealy
St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery
David E
Edgemont
Christ Church
Judge Swope
Z. H. Cashman
J. Andrew Kane
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Kane
C. W. Wilson
Wilson
Harry Stine
Ruth Harriet Stine
Oliver S. Trone
SaLze
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