New Oxford Item Company Offers Subscriptions and Printing
The New Oxford Item Company announces a Thursday publication with annual rates of 1.00 in advance or 1.50 if unpaid within the year. Out of county subscribers pay 1.50 in advance or 2.00 if not paid. Advertisements priced reasonably with yearlong discounts. Job printing services available. Neutral in politics. Foreign advertising through The American Press Association. Entered as second class mail matter.
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NEW Oxford Item Company
The
American Press Association
Oversight Delays Hartman Execution in Trooper Slaying
Philip A. Hartman, condemned for the murder of Trooper Francis I. Haley, faces a postponed execution after clerk Luther C. Plank failed to file the trial transcript with Governor Pinchot within the legal 30 day window. About 500 pages of record will be resent as Judge McPherson ordered.
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Philip A. Hartman
Francis I. Haley
McPherson
Luther C. Plank
Pinchot
Hartman
Gifford Pinchot
Headless body found near Vancouver tied to Walter Flemming case
A headless body pulled from the Columbia River near Vancouver is believed to be Walter Flemming of Fairfield. Deputy Sheriff Kemp reports a farm quarrel, desertion after unpaid wages, and a fire the same night, leading to Flemming’s disappearance and authorities suspecting an arson/foul play to blame him. Kemp seeks photos and further information from Constable C. H. Wilson in Gettysburg.
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Walter Flemming
Fairfield
Columbia River
Washington
Vancouver
Wash
Thomas ©. Kemp
Clarke County
C. H. Wilson
Gettysburg
Flemming
Mitchell's
Flemmng
Kemp
Flemmin
Mothers' Fund Trustees Hold Meeting in Gettysburg
The Mothers' Assistance fund trustees met in the Red Cross rooms, Gettysburg, to oversee aid for eleven Adams county mothers and thirty-two children. Appointed by the state governor, they emphasize helping truly needy mothers while avoiding support for those in comfortable circumstances. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Chronister recently moved into Amosir Myers' property near York Springs.
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Mothers’ Assistance Fund
Red Cross
Court House
Gettysburg
Wm. A. McClean
Wm. D. Himes
New Oxford
Margaret McMillan
Donald McPherson
Wm. Robert
Cashtown
Wm. 8S. Adams, Peach Glen, and Mrs. Grace Bream
Fairfield
Pennsylvania
Adams County
Meckley Slain as Suspect Spangler Confesses
A fatal shooting case unfolds with Sarah Meckley dying after an alleged attack by Ervin Spangler. Meckley testified she was threatened and shot after a confrontation over personal affairs and finances in York. Spangler recounts meeting Meckley in the square and claims self defense after she allegedly threatened to swear life on him. The case includes emotional family scenes and a funeral with about 40 attendees.
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Mes
Sarah Meckley
Ervin Spangler
Spangler
Beaver Street
Alderman Owen
York
Sarah
Square
Gettysburg
Market Street
Mason Avenue
Wiest
Thomasville
Meckley
Clayton Spangler
City Hall
Brother
Peters Will Case Appeals Petition Hearing In Orphans Court
J Frank Peters of Atlantic City appeals probate of his mother Lovina Lydia Peters will to John P Myers Hampton nephew and chief beneficiary. The petition seeks an issues hearing on sound mind undue influence and whether the writing is the last will. The case notes a $4800 judgment note and Myers alleged control of Peters finances after moving her to Hampton.
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J. Frank Peters
Atlantic City
Lovina Lydia Peters
Register and Recorder's Office
John P. Myers
Hampton
Peters
Orphans’ Court
Lovina Lydia
Lydia L. Peters
York Springs
Myers
Atorney
Local birth announcements and community notes
A string of birth notices from Hanover and nearby towns includes a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Weaver on Tuesday, a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Shreader on Wednesday noon, a 9 3 4 pound daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Rife, a son for Mr. and Mrs. Hilterbrick of Littlestown, a son for Mr. and Mrs. Miller of York Springs, and twins for Mr. and Mrs. Baughman of Park Ridge New Jersey. Abbottstown teachers depart for new posts and a Lancaster visit by the Breighner family is noted after a dog mauling minor injury to Loretta Breighner. The Adams County Firemen’s Association plans a large Labor Day parade at Biglerville with seventeen fire companies, six bands and about 200 firemen. The Freed family reunion gathers at Forest Grove park with forty members from multiple towns. Gasoline prices in the area are listed at 23 to 29 cents per gallon including tax. Abbottstown students head to Gettysburg and Harrisburg schools, with confirmation at Beenenaribe church on Sunday. Elmer Myers joins the Harrisburg baseball club.
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Allen Shreader
Hanover Street
Vernon Rife
Pleasant Township
Paul E. Hilterbrick
Littlestown
Gilbert Miller
York Springs
C. Ralph Baughman
Park Ridge
N. J
Baughman
Lela Rudisill
Alta Rudisill
Hanover
New Oxford
Abbottstown
Norman Haar
Elsie Eisenhart
Ebbensburg High School
William Cashman
Cidman High School
Mar Johnstown
Fred V. Baker
Mt. Pleasant High School
Lewis Breighner
Lancaster
Loretta Breighner
Adams County Firemen’s Association
Biglerville
Freed
Forest Grove Park
York
Spring Grove
Lancaster County
Atlantic
Gulf
Amoco
Gladys Alwine
Ruth Cranmer
Gettysburgh High School
Tom
Meckley Family Tragedy Leaves Community Stunned
Pallbearers included Harry Anthony Osker Griffin Emory Alwine and Carvin Grim as more than 1,000 gathered to view Mrs. Meckley's body at her home. The shooting stemmed from over two years of trouble between the Meckley family and Sler.
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Harry Anthony
Osker Griffin
Emory Alwine
Carvin Grim
Convicts Sentenced in Eastern Penitentiary for Larceny and Liquor Offenses
Russell Matthews and Ludwig Sims drew sentences in the Eastern Penitentiary after pleading guilty to larceny of chickens and auto tires. Matthews received four counts totaling four to years, Sims two to five years. John Small faced six months in jail and a $100 fine for illegal liquor possession and sale, with Harry Laughman paroled and fined $100. Additional sentences covered assault, probation for liquor offenses, and various estates and guardianships.
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Russell Matthews
Ludwig Sims
Penistentiary
Matthews
Sims
John Small
Harry Laughman
Small
Lquor
Sylvester C. Collings
Littlestonh
Hetrick
Hanover
McPherson
Willard Morelock
Butt
Maurice Schlosser
Louis Wagaman
Amanda J. Roth
Biglerville
Catharine M. Feaser
MeSherrystown
Amanda Hesson
Littlestown
Sarah A. Noel
MeSherrysltown
Maud ¢. Diehl
New Oxford
Alfred Palmer
Germany Township
Joseph S. Noel
Mt. Pleasant Township
William Plunkett
Littles Town
John T. McIntire
Strahanton
Clara S. March
East Berlin
Lincoln Trust Company
Gunardian
Catherine J. Wagner
Daniel J Wagner
Washington Wolf
Lydia Wolf
Local Notes on Illnesses and Recoveries
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Bunty is recovering from tonsillitis. Clayton Myers of Bonneauville is recovering from enteritis. A son of Mr Chronister ofinear town suffers tonsillitis. Mrs Ernest L Pea of Philipsburg formerly Miss Tda Fetser has recovered from appendicitis. Col Henry Snyder of Resex Junction Vermont is improving after a serious illness. Miss Edna Bower of Berlin Avenue is improving. John Pentz of York Springs has been suffering from a severeness.
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Edna Bower
Berlin Ave
John Pentz
York Springs
Rostonian Shoes for Men Shoes of Quality for Ladies
W. H. Miller & Son of York Pennsylvania announces Rostonian shoes for men and quality school shoes for boys and girls and ladies. The advertisement highlights durable footwear for families in York and surrounding areas.
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W. H. Miller & Son
York, Pa
Marriage Licenses for John Keckler and Bernadetta Bowling
John Keckler of Gettysburg and Bernadetta S Bowling of York Springa obtain marriage licenses. Keckler is son of Samuel and Mrs Keckler. Bowling is daughter of John and Mrs Bowling.
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John. Keckler
Gettysburg
Samuel Keckler
York Springa
Bernadetta S. Bowing
John Bowling
Yeburg
Deaths in Abbottstown and surrounding areas
Several local obituaries recap sudden and lingering deaths. Maggie Jane Meckley age 44 dies from heart trouble at home in Abbottstown, survived by husband Samuel and children Herbert and Clair with relatives in Hanover and Baltimore. funeral at the Lutheran church with Revs. Gladfelter and Frantz. Also remembered: Mrs Maria Trimmer 82, died in Davidsburg after long illness, survived by multiple children and siblings. William H. Logman, 47, of McSherrystown, died after a period of poor health. Charles E. Lambert, near St James church in Meyers town ship, died of illness. Wesley Alban of Freeland MD dies while visiting Hanover, heart condition. Mrs Mary Little dies in Philadelphia August 4, daughter of late William and Mary Plank. John W. Myers, 42, Union township farmer, dies after three-year illness. funeral at Christ Church. Maria Nace, 85, Lil Liestown resident dies after fall in Hanover. funeral Friday.
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Maggie Jane Meckley
Samuel Meckhley
Samuel Meckley
Abbottstown
George N
Sarah Werte Bollinger
Herbert Meckley
Hanover
Clair Meckler
Wade Bollinger
Baltimore
Jennie Bollinger
Lutheran Enurely
Paul Gladfelter
P. Frantz
John A. Hull
Neath Davidsburg
Albert L. Trimmer
Mulberry
Chauncey S. Trimmer
Ork
Davidsjbina
Emme Crawford
Harry
Charles
Elizabeth Losman
Louisa Lawrence
Ralph Losman
Jearethy Wolkert
New Oxford
Charles E. Lambert
Me.roy Township
St. James Church
Wesley H Alban. Freeland
Clair Trone
Anover
Mary. Little
Frank Little
Philadelphia
William and Mary Plank
Adams Caipty
John W. Myers
Union Township
Miss Grave Myers
Harry Wiklesin
Littlestown
Raymond Water
Christchurch
Maria NaNee
Liltiestown
Warne Hospital
Miss NaNee
Louisa Miller
Lloyd Yingling
Nace
Hampton Items Highlights Weekend Guests And Local Notes
A long list of weekend visitors and social visits from York, Baltimore, Scranton, and surrounding towns fills Hampton items. Folks stay with Julius Hampt on and other hosts. other notes include local school openings, political candidacy, and upcoming area baseball games at Abbottstown and Spry Grove with times and venues.
Marriages Brighten New Oxford Hanover and Gettysburg
The article notes multiple 1920s era nuptials across New Oxford Hanover and Gettysburg. Bernard F. Gebhart and Else R Kuhn wed at St Marys New Oxford with Paul Kuhn as attendant. Emily Ruth Schriver and Jacob F Marquet tied in Hanover with a large family reception. Wimbert Neely and Mrs Clee Connor married at the Gett...
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Bernard F. Gebhart
John Gebhart
Bittingers
Else R. Kuhn
Jos. Kuhn
Berlin Junction
St. Mary's Church
New Oxford
Geo. L. Rice
Paul Kuhn
Lattherud Parsonage
Emily Ruth Schriver
Jacob Schriver
Jacob F. Marquet
Hanover
Wentz
Thomas
Westminster Street
Bessie Wentz
Flarry Thomas
Westminster
Liverboro
Stahlman
Marquet
Shippensburg Normal School
Clee Connor
Altoona
Wimbert Neely
New Chester
W. C. Robinson
Getyehure Presbyterian Church
Claueh
Elsia Connor
Elizabeth Cleiver
Haverstown
Maryland
John R. More
Bowmansdale
Neely
W. W. Neely
Gettysburg National Bank
Shippensburg
Altland House
Abbottstewi
Ays
Gettyeburg
Willa Moser
Gettyspurg
FP. J. Stine
Emma Crouse
Lenna Crouse
Littlestown
Neyin Wamp
Rufus Kamp
Littletown
George BE. Rowersox
Shrewsbury
Church announcements and weekly services listed
The record lists weekly schedule for First Evangelical Lutheran, Methodist Episcopal New Oxford, St Pauls Reformed Abottsown and St Marys New Oxford churches. It includes service times Sunday school morning worship Bible study and midweek gatherings plus Holy Communion planned for October and special rally day September 27. Other churches note masses and weekday services with rector Frantz and pastor McMorris.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
George E. Sheffer
Church School
A. Mn
Christian Endeavor
Shkurvest
Holy Communion
Methodist Episcopal Church
New Oxford
J. W. McMorris
Epsworth League
St. Paul's Reformed Church
A. P. Frantz
Uel Reformed Church
Abbottstown
St. Mary's Church
Geo. L. Rice
Hospital patients and local notices from September event
Ruth Mann of Hanover formerly New Oxford, discharged Friday from York hospital after surgery. Louis Sooper, general manager of Enmanitsburg Garment Co, underwent operation at Hebrew Hospital Baltimore this week and is getting along nicely. Mrs Albert Keller Gettysburg and Miss Marie Smith Littlestown admitted to Warner hospital. Minor Community Association annual fair set for Two Taverns September 9-10.
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Ruth Mann
Hanover
New Oxford
York Hospital
Lous Sooper
Enmanitsburg Garment Company
Hebrew Hospital
Baltimore
Albert Keller
Gettysburg Ri
Marie Smith
Littlestown
Warner Hospital
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Oxford
Philip Hartman
Adams Couitian
Mothers’ Fund Trustees
J. F. Chronister
Amas Ir Myers
James R. Weaver
John T. Powell
Flora J. Powell
Kermit Markle
Laura Erb
Mount Pleasant Township
Chase Stable
J. Clayton Rider
Bernadette W
George J. Benner
Lillie M. Hartland
Cleveland G. Hartlanb
Clair M. Jacobs
Effie J. Jacobs
J. L. Williams
George E. Heagy
Zella Heagy
J. Benner
Bessie Linn
Misa Lin Nway
Rostonian
Daniel Schimmel
William
Alvin Ginsberg
Sylvan Fleishman
Scranton
Julius
Frank Treger
Noone
Rhue
Annie Oyler
Frances Berry
Albert, Weikert
Clarence Wolt
Preston Myers
Chas, Wilkinson
Robert Wilkinson
Harry Fyers
Nancy Weaver
Sarah ‘Hoechst
J. R Hartman
W. W. Leib
Charles Staub
Viola Ehrhart
Bud McKinney
Gayle Rickrode
Glenn Smith
S. W. Hykes
J. A. Hykes
David Wolf
Lewis Wagaman
Paradise
John Miller
Irvin
E. Riffler
Miller's Mill
Hag
Bear's
Churcil Services
Minor Community Association
Niewspa
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