Local Happenings in New Oxford October 1908
Dr. Snyder will be away Nov 9 to 14. Grand Millinery Opening Oct 30 and 31. Bonneaulville farmer Shanebrook husked 512 bu from 4.5 acres. Numerous local property and farm deals. New Parlor Theatre nightly shows. Baltimore excursion record for Salem church. Various injuries and incidents including a broken arm, a wreck in East Berlin, and a marriage banns announced at Conewago Chapel. Community notices, sales, and ads mingle with health and fashion updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa. R. Snyder
Small News Request to Citizens drives local coverage
A plea asks friends to send any items of neighborhood interest for publication. Editors emphasize every tiny note can boost community reporting and public awareness.
Trimmer Farm Sale Moves As Family Leaves For Carlisle
Mr Jonas G Trimmer leaves his Hamilton township farm on Saturday with family for Carlisle to assist his brother in a new 5 and 10 cent store. John L Staubb, formerly at the Eagle Hotel, will occupy the Trimmer property. A Wagaman child on N Wagner's Kohler mill farm cut his head in a porch fall and was treated by a local physician. Jacob A Appler campaigns for Register and Recorder on the Democratic ticket, noting twenty five years in teaching and accuracy in county records. Union township resident Jacob M Wildasin, leg broken months ago, receives a husking party aid of about one thousand bushels of corn from neighbors. Charles Leib’s team is stolen from Abbottstown Lutheran services, later recovered near New Oxford. horse shows signs of rough treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Shanebrook
Bonneauville
Chas. G. Miller
Hanover Street
Constable Shearer
Gettysburg
Charles Johnson
Lewis Detter
East Berlin
Reading Township
William Seabright
L. C. Myers
Joseph Smith
Brush Run School House
Clara B. Wentz
Hanover
Charles Carey
Route 6
Lock Jaw
Jonas G. Trimmer
Hamilton Township
Carlisle
Trimmer
Jacob
John L. Staubb
Eagle Hotel
Mr. Trimmer
F. H. Wagaman
N. Wagner
Kohler’s Mill
Jacob M. Wildasin
Union Township
Abbottstown
Charles Leib
Near East Berlin
Leib
York
New Oxford
Valley View hotel fracas injures four. Noel and Hirt families involved
Early Wednesday at Valley View hotel in Bittinger Station a violent affray left four men injured, one seriously. James Noel and Percy Noel, related to hotel owner E M Bittinger, fought with brothers John and Joseph Hirt of Hanover and three visiting women. Noel sustained deep head wounds and arm lacerations. Percy suffered multiple cuts from neck to chest. John Hirt endured arm and head injuries. Dr M M Fleagle treated the group and the attackers returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley View Hotel
Bittinger
Hanover
Hirts
James Noel
Percy Noel
John Hirt
M. M. Fleagle
Noels
Hirt
Ilanover
John
Joseph Hirt
Hanov
Hensel Held on Assault Charge Pursuant to Warrant
On a warrant issued by Justice Straley and sworn by Percy C. Noel Hensel is charged with assault and battery with a knee with intent to murder. Straley committed the Hirts to Gettysburg jail to await a hearing.
Tyrone Republican Candidate Survives Narrow Alpine Escape
Mr B I Gise of Tyrone township running for Register and Recorder endured a near miss on a steep county hillside. While descending a mountain with Mr Sanders, a hold back strap broke causing a dangerous slide but he escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. I. Gise
Tyrone Township
Register and Recorder
Sanders
Bicycle mishap leaves couple bruised near Fairfield
Mr Gise tried to control a lively animal pulling a buggy but lost control near an embankment. The buggy turned over, Mrs Gise suffered a double somersault and the horse fled. Mr Gise was bruised and clothes torn, the buggy wrecked. He was taken to Fairfield by friends and later returned home, still sore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gise
Mrs. Gise
Missionary Convention of West Pennsylvania Synod Held
The 27th annual Wo man s Foreign Missionary Society convention of the West Pennsylvania Synod of the Lutheran Church met at the First Lutheran Church October 21 to 23. Delegates heard reports from India and Africa and attended papers on have the sons grow up and our mission class. Local leaders welcomed visitors and the event featured choir music and solo performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
West Pennsylvania
John Aberly
Guntur
India
L. B. Wolf
Watts Memorial College
Board of Foreign Missionary
Amelia Klein
Muhlenburg
Africa
Helen Beegle
J. W. Richard
Caroline Smith
Death Doings in Latimore and Baltimore Obituaries
Henry Harbold died at his Latimore township home last Friday aged about 70 after kidney illness. He lived on the family farm most of his life and is survived by his wife, a daughter Miss May, and a son George. Samuel B. Gilbert of Gettysburg died Monday in Baltimore at about age 84 after typhoid fever. He lived in Gettysburg, then Buffalo, then Baltimore and is survived by his mother, his wife, and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Harbold
Latimore Township
Miss May
George
Samuel B. Gilbert
Jacob Gibert
Gettysburg
Baltimore
Mr. Gilbert
Buffalo
Death notices from Gettysburg and Hanover outline local obituaries
Rufus Little died suddenly October 21 at his Gettysburg area home aged about 60. He is survived by a widow and several children. funeral set for October 24 at 8 a.m. from the home, with interment at Littlestown Cemetery. Angeline Slagle aged 91 to 92 died October 28 in Hanover after a lingering illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Little
Gettysburg
Angeline Slagle
Joseph Slagle
Hanover
Civil War Veteran Mr Black Succumbs After Prolonged Illness
The obituary notes Mr Black a Civil War veteran who suffered for years from a debilitating disease, confined to a chair in recent months. Event details mention attendees Rev and Mrs Burger Mrs Aberly of India Miss Klein of Africa and Dr L B Wolf with plans for a Zion church York convention and elected officers F C Karper L C Bell Emily J Young and others.
Historian Mrs J W Richard Wed at Dix Illinois
Mrs J W Richard of Get tysburg attended a biennial convention in Dix Illinois with delegates. The bride Mrs Geo N Lauffer of New York was married Wednesday noon in a ceremony conducted by Rev Henry Anstadt of College Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg
J. W. Richard
Gettysburg
Dixon
Ilinois
Geo. N. Lauffer
New
Henry Anstadt
College Lutheran Church
Happy recollections of a delightful occasion
The fragment hints at warm memories and joyful reflections about a special event described in affectionate terms. It suggests a cherished gathering with celebrations and gratitude, though specifics are unclear in the excerpt.
Local Candidates Seek Votes In County Races
Mr Jacob G Slonaker Democratic candidate for County Treasurer is praised for his long service with Standard Oil and his countywide visits. B F Gise Republican candidate for Register and Recorder is noted as well known and qualified, with a history of a prior defeat without bitterness. Z H Cashman seeks support for County Commissioner but cannot leave work to meet voters, asking votes for November 3. Simon P Stover Republican candidate for County Commissioner is described as spending Friday night and Saturday in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob G. Slonaker
Slonaker
B. F. Gise
Tyrone Township
Register and Recorder
Gise
New Oxford
Z. H. Cashman
Simon P. Stover
McKnightstown
Tau Thea Cantleman
Pleasant surprise party honors two anniversaries near town
A party at J W Fanus home on the Himes farm Friday night celebrated the anniversaries of Mrs Fanus and Mrs Peter Menges. Forty two neighbors and friends joined in games music and social conversation. Refreshments followed and guests wished the ladies many returns of happiness. Music was provided by Decker Dicks and Staub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fanus
Himes
Fanus
Peter Menges
Mesers, Decker, Dicks and Staub
Gettysburg State Memorial design chosen by Pennsylvania Commission
The Pennsylvania Monument Commission in Harrisburg selected a Barre granite and bronze memorial design for Gettysburg honoring Pennsylvanians who fought there. The double arch with a dome features a Victory statue, stands 104 feet high, and is projected to cost 140000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Monument Commission
Harrisburg
Gettysburg
Sudden Death of Mrs Mary McSherry at McSherrystown
Mrs Mary McSherry wife of Peter McSherry of Main Street McSherrystown died suddenly Thursday evening about 7 30 apoplexy as she was about to enter St Marys Church She aged 58 years 4 months 24 days Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Kate Stahl Mrs Genevieve Foust and a son Charles and sister Mrs Patrick Quinn Funeral Mass of Requiem at St Marys Church Interment Conewago Cemetery in Lebanon county Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McSherry
Peter McSherry
Main Street
McSherrystown
St. Mary’s Church
H. J. Bunty
George L. Rice
John Daugherty
Bonneauville
Kate Stahl
Genevieve Foust
Lobanon
Charles McSherry
Patrick Quinn
Lebanon
St. Mary's Church
L. Aug. Reucher
Conewago Cemetery
Lingg Child Injured Falling From Wagon Near Town
Marie Lingg, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clement Lingg, fell from a wagon while helping haul corn. She suffered a deep head gash and multiple cuts and bruises to the face and neck. A local physician treated her injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Clement Lingg
Local Auctions Scheduled Through November in Mountpleasant and Nearby Townships
Auction notices list multiple public sales in Mountpleasant and Straban Reading and nearby areas. Lewis F Bollinger near Brush Run school house hosts Oct 31 sale of personal property. John Roop and Mrs Mary Himes near New Chester hold Nov 7 sale of farm stock and implements. Robt O Wolf near Creager mill Reading township offers Nov 17 sale of farm stock and implements. H L Sponseller near Kilpatrick school house Mountpleasant schedules Nov 21 sale of farm stock and implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis F. Bollinger
Brush Run School House
Mountpleasant Township
John Roop
Mary Himes
New Chester
Straban Township
Robt. O. Wolf
Creager’s Mill
Reading Township
Squire Appler Seen as Fitting for Reg ister and Recorder
In View omyemp prewey seregeg township the Democratic candidate Squire Appler is presented as highly qualified for Register and Recorder. The text notes he is a five time Justice of the Peace and has taught in Adams county public schools for twenty five terms, described as an exemplary citizen. Citizens who know him are urged to attest to his worth, promising only good notes from inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omyemp Prewey
Seregeg Township
Register and Recorder
Squire Appler
Adams County
Kane of Franklin Tops Adams County Commission Hope
One of Adams county’s sons, J. Andrew Kane of Franklin township, emerges as a Democratic candidate for County Commissioner. He started life without cash but, through thrift, economy, and sound judgment, now owns a solid farm and proves capable of managing affairs, suggesting he would make a capable commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
J. Andrew Kane
Franklin Township
Local Nuptials At Narrows And York
Cole of the Narrows and Brinkerhoff of York wed last week with Rev. Father Noel performing the ceremony. Charles Fleagle, son of Mr and Mrs John Fleagle formerly of Bonneauville now residing in York, married Miss Brinkerhoff of York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Head of the Narrows
Father Noel
Charles Fleagle
John Fleagle
Bonneauville
York
Miss Brinkerhoff
Marriage of John N. Colestock and Bue lah L. Wilson
Deputy Sheriff John N. Colestock and Miss Bue lah L. Wilson joined in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage in New Chester on Saturday evening by Rev KE Is Dietterich. The groom is brother of M G Colestock of Adams county and the bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs M A Wilson of Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Colestock
Adams County
M. G. Colestock
Buelah L. Wilson
M. A. Wilson
Gettysburg
Lutheran Parsonage
New Chester
KE. Is. Dietterich
Markle and Feeger Married in Hanover Parsonage
John H. Markle of West Manheim York County and Miss Sadie Feeger daughter of Charles Feeger of Union Township were wed at 8 a m Sunday October 25 by Rev J A Metzger at the parsonage in Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Markle
West Manheim Township
York County
Sadie Feeger
Charles Feeger
Union Township
J. A. Metzger
Ilanover
Sightless and threatened loss of vision in two boys
May be Totally Blind. Wesley Calimer, treated long ago for injuries from a dynamite blast near Fairfield, lost left eye and risks losing sight in the right after a near Foxville explosion. The text notes James C. Cole, Democratic candidate for the Assembly, and his father, Hon. Francis Cole, as related references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Wesley Calimer
Chambersburg Hospital
Foxville
James C. Cole
Assembly
Hon
Francis Cole
Eminent Figure Prepared for Nation’s Top Post
The subject is highly qualified for the office he seeks and is considered fully capable of performing the duties. Observers note broad support from key groups and a strong track record of public service.
Informed of his Fate McWayne awaits execution in York
Sheriff Schum Friday told Richard McWayne that the Board of Pardons denied his commutation request. McWayne remained calm and said he was ready for the new life beyond, noting the execution would occur at York on Thursday. A Bryan Club rally in Livingston's hall Pitt street is planned for Friday evening with speakers including Harry J M Home Heinle and W H Long of Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Bryan Club
Bis Place
Livingston’s Hall
Pitt Street
Harry J. M. Heindle
W. H. Long
Hanover
Local residents with visiting friends and family
Miss Abbie Zellers of Gettysburg spent part of the past week with the Felty family on Hanover street. J. C. Barnitz of Philadelphia stayed several days with his mother on Hanover street and with other friends. A. J. Stock of Littlestown and family were guests at Levi Stock’s North Peters street home. John C. Diehl, Pitt street, off to a Boston Technical Institute course after years with the P R R Co civil engineering corps. Gee Lau of West High street visited McSherrystown over Sunday. Mrs. F. M. Miller of Philadelphia street and Mrs. A. E. Buckminster of Hanover returned from a Pittsburg visit. Mrs. Anna M. Smith of Hanover street visiting Gettysburg friends. Rev. Charles E. Wehler, now home in Newton, N C., left town with nephew Randolph Wolf to attend school there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Zellers
Gettysburg
George Felty
Hanover Street
J. C. Barnitz
Philadelphia
Mariah Barnitz
A. J. Stock
Littlestown
Mives “R
Levi Stock
North Peters Street
John C. Diehl
Alex. C. Diehl
Pitt Street
Technical Institute
Boston
Gee
Lau
West High Street
McSherrystown
F. M. Miller
Philadelphia Street
A. E. Buckminster
Hanover
Pittsburg
Anna M. Smith
Charles E. Wehler
Newton N. C
Randolph Wolf
J. Wolf
Milk route driver injured in Hershey crossing wreck
At 7 30 a m Saturday a milk driver, Brady, suffered fractured ribs after his horse was fatally struck while crossing the Pennsylvania Railroad at Hershey crossing in the East End on the way to York Road Creamery. The wagon was wrecked and cans shifted. Brady had eight milk cans aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
York Road Creamery
Hershey’crossing
East End
Tragic Collision Kills Horse and Injures Driver
A wagon accident left a horse dead after being struck by an engine on its right side and dragged for several feet. Mr Brady was thrown from the wagon, which was badly wrecked, and sustained broken ribs. Tremory
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Parish Farm Resident Remembered After Treatment Incident
The passage recalls Dr. R ed treatment and notes that the subject was removed to his home. It mentions Mr. Brady and his family living for many years on the Paradise Church farm near Abbottstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
Mr. Brady
Paradise Church Farm
Abbottstown
Unfortunate Travelers at Gettysburg Rain Ruined Ride
Last evening Rev. W. B. Hooper rector of the Church of the Prince of Peace and his daughter walked most of the way from York Springs to Gettysburg, arriving about midnight after their horse gave out. Several locals also walked home in mud and rain after attending a Lafean reception in Hanover. their auto failed and had to be towed into town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
W. B. Hooper
Church of the Prince of Peace
York Springs
Hooper
Lafean
Hanover
Weaver Piano Charm Highlights Lasting Tone
A charm in the Weaver Piano tone attracts attention and promises lasting quality. The Weaver Organ & Piano Co., manufacturers, York Pennsylvania, markets the instrument as irresistibly appealing to new buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Weaver Organ & Piano CO
Manufacturers
York, Pa
Dressmaking Service Offered After August First 1908
Miss Maria Mcnrnen announces dressmaking at Mrs. Catherine Hartman’s home with prompt service and reasonable prices. Call at Philadelphia Street New Oxford to arrange work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Hartman
Maria Mcnrnen
Philadelphia Street
New Oxford
Classified notices seek caretaker buyer and wood for sale
Middle aged woman wanted to take charge of a family of four children. Inquire H. J LiEMLEr Route 2 New Oxford. For sale 100 cords oak and hickory cord wood. Inquire J. P. Myxins Hampton Pa. Lost young beagle bitch white and tan with a dark spot on side answers to Ted. Address J. I. Lansmaer Hanover Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J Liemler
New Oxford
J. P. Myxins
Hampton
Beagle
Ted
J. I. Lansmaer
Hanover
Rye and seed offerings listed in agricultural notice
A short agricultural listing notes oats clover seed per pound Timothy seed rye straw Timothy hay and related feeds for sale or delivery. The fragment references standard forage crops and seed products without additional context or dates.
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. L. Slothour
Berlin
A. D
Auker
Huntington Township
Irrem
Edward K. Hetrick
Aaron Kinneman
J. J. Redding
Route 3
Redding
James H. Beaver
Cumberland Township
William Bigham
Silas Horner
Mt. Joy Township
Lake Coulson
Milton Coulson
Marine Corps
Atlantic Fleet
Joseph Holtz
Wm. C. Herman
Same Street
Dr. Kaiser
Walter Herman
Near Town
West End
Salem U. B. Church
Mary A. Bolen
Israel Trimmer
Ignatius Rickrode
Martin Rickrode
Mary E. Clunk
John Clunk
Irishtown
Conewago Chapel
Samuel Wicler
Hammers Store
R. Elderdice
Mesers
Murphey
Paradise Township
Samuel K. Sowers
Mr. Sowers
Board of Commissioners
D. I. Lafean
Congress
John C. Greenewalt
Mary Goulden
Marblehead
Mass
Augustus
Norfolk
Joseph
William
Lester, Pa
Jerome Goulden
Charles L. Frey
Mattie Frey
Nanover
N. C
George W. Lawrence
Conway
Brooklyn
N. Y
Elsesser
Virginia
Moist
Mexico City
Mexico
Buckingham
Virgie Stine
Ruby Stine
Irma Stine
Chas. B. Hanft
New York City
Jacob A. Appler
Valley View
Missionary Convention
Agnes Ehrehart
Wiliam G. Black
Mary O’neal Benner
Zens
Samuel Brady
Wentz Bros. & Frey
Balto. St
Ord
Z. H. Cashnan
Conpanee
Eaenspes
Eas
Aeeespoese
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