Local Happenings Report From Town Farm and Farmlands
Mr. Proctor Snyder lost a valuable mule on Wednesday. John W. Benner bought the Toot farm in Straban township near Granite Station. Heirs of Peter K. Smith sold their Mountpleasant farm to Hiram Groft for 2600. Abram Burkholder sold a four weeks old calf weighing 206 pounds. The heirs of William Gulden sold 83 acres in Straban to Harvey Hartlan for 31510. A Bryan League Club formed at McSherrystown Union Opera House. Mt St Marys College in Emmitsburg dedicated a new 80000 Seminary building. Public sale recently bought 26 acres in Straban by James F Bell for 1750. Mrs H H Eckert announces a Fall Millinery Opening Oct 2 and 3. The goose bone prophet predicts snow and cold winter. Prize promising soap fakirs warned by Fels Co and Grocery World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Snyder
John W. Benner
Straban Township
Granite Station
Cnear
Waltham Movement
Nace, Son & Co
Peter K. Smith
Mountpleasant Township
Hiram Groft
Abram Burkholder
Franklin Township
York County
Mt. St. Mary’s College
Emmitsburg
P. J. Donahue
Wheeling
W. Va
Conewago
Henry Tate
James F. Bell
H. H. Eckert
Hanover Street
Adams county wills appoint administrator for Isabella Carl estate
The Register of Wills of Adams county issued letters of Administration to Chas. M. Wolff Esq. of Hanover for the estate of Isabella Carl, deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Wills of
Adams County
Chas. M. Wolff
Hanover
Isabella Carl
Peroxide Cream Aids Skin Cleansing Claims
Druggists offer knowledge and experience for 25c. The product removes blackheads, clears the complexion, and does not grow hair. Presented by Auker representative Ep to promote skin care benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auker
A. D
Worley Farm Sold Near York Springs for 2850
The Worley farm in Hanover was privately sold to Michael Bowers of Huntingdon township for 2850. The 66 acre property with improvements lies near Trostle's meeting house, about 3 miles from York Springs in the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Worley
Hanover
Michael Bowers
Huntingdon Township
Trostle
York Springs
Said Township
Man Held on Murder Charge After Sanity In Question
Information was laid Saturday against John Bosserman who is in the State Insane Asylum for the alleged murder of Cornelius Baker of Reading township. If he recovers his sanity he may be arrested and tried. A Carlisle street child, five-year-old Arthur Snyder, sustained a painful head wound from an accidental fall on public school grounds. a local physician treated the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bosserman
State Insane Asylum
Cornelius Baker
Reading Township
Bosserman
Arthur
J. J. Snyder
Carlisle Street
Boy Falls From Platform At Abbottstown Paint Shop
Lawrence Rutter son of Geo Rutter of Abbottstown fell about ten feet from a platform at J E C Slaybaugh’s paint shop. He landed on his head on stone steps and was unconscious briefly but escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Geo. Rutter
Abbottstown
J. E. C. Slaybaugh
Injured Rail Worker Receives First Aid At Alesia
Mr George Smith of near town a member of the section gang on the W M railroad injured the middle finger of his left hand while loading a car with ties at Alesia on Friday. The injury was dressed by a local physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Near Town
W. M
Alesia
Injured Hanover man returns home after gas explosion
Jacob Bixler of Hanover, gravely hurt in the Western Maryland roundhouse blast weeks ago that killed Harry Widasin, is now able to go outdoors. He still wears several bandages about his head and arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bixler
Hanover
Western Maryland Roundhouse
Harry Wildasin
Graduates Complete Patrick Commercial School Class
Sixty three students graduated from Patrick Commercial School at York Friday evening. Among them were John Feiser son of Rosa J Feiser John Myers son of Af J and Mrs C H Myers and Miss Kathyran Winand daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Winand of this place. C Clark Brown son of Mr and Mrs Harry Brown of near town was also among the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Commercial School
York
John Feiser
Rosa J. Feiser
John Myers
Af.j
C. H. Myers
Kathyran Winand
J. W. Winand
C. Clark Brown
Harry Brown
Near Town
Apple crop in Biglerville drops to twenty percent
In Adams county Biglerville apple crop is estimated at about 20 percent of last season. Evaporator man John Merz warns that without more apples brought to his Biglerville plant he may be forced to close down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biglerville
Adams County
John Merz
Gettysburg Property Sells in Weekend Auction
The late William Martin’s corner property at Baltimore and High streets Gettysburg sold Saturday afternoon to Fr. William Martin of New Oxford for 8250 dollars. J. L. Butt bought five shares of First National Bank stock at 257 dollars and eight shares of Gettysburg National Bank stock at 121 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin
Baltimore and
High Streets
Gettysburg
New Oxford
J. L. Butt
First National Bank
Gettysburg National Bank
Abbottstown Purchases Remarkable 61 Piece Old Dishes Set
S H Crawford of Abbottstown reports buying a 61 piece set of old time English flowered dishes from a woman near Emmitsburg Maryland. The collection is over a hundred years old and is described as the finest ever brought to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Crawford
Abbottstown
Emmitsburg
Gettysburg College opens with enrollment near last year
Gettysburg College began a new year with freshman class around 80 and new students between 95 and 104, though some arrivals are pending. Other items note a horse incident near Slanterstown, a church call to Rev. W. S. Redcay, a birthday surprise for Miss Alverta Billman, and a white guinea chick hatched from a snake's egg after a unique discovery by Z Isaac Pecher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg College
Fire Devours Fairfield Homes in Gettysburg Suspected townwide blaze
A major fire swept through Fairfield on September 15 starting in a Water street stable. High winds fueled rapid spread to barns and Main street, burning seven stables and damaging several houses. With dry wells and limited water, residents fought flames as bells urged help. by Wednesday morning the fire was reported under control though property owners and losses remain unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Fairfeld
Water Street
Fairfield
Thumb Injury Sheds Light on Lilly’s Mill Area Man
Mr. Harry Smith son of Mr and Mrs IF C Smith residing near Lillys mill on the old Jenkins farm met with a painful mishap Thursday evening While adjusting a traction engine his left thumb was caught in gearing tearing flesh from bone and requiring six stitches The injury leaves him in considerable pain and off duty for some time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Smith
IF. C. Smith
Sawmill Accident Kills Theodore Shriner in Maryland Woods
Theodore Shriner of Taneytown was killed Tuesday afternoon at a portable steam sawmill near Mayberry when a blocked blade revolved and the handspike he used was driven into his stomach. Dr Roop could not help. he died within an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Shriner
Taneytown
Manuel
Liltabridle
Mayberry
Squire Straley's Court and Local Civil Rulings
Constable Ten sel arrested J C Myers on an assault charge on a warrant by Justice Straley. Myers bail set for November court. In a wage suit Paris Erb won $37 and costs against Howard Hartman, with Hartman denying hiring Erb though contract proven. In cruelty to animals cases Peter Naverstock and George Jones paid fines. Jones must pay fine and costs or risk arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Myers
Wm. Tensel
Justice Straley
Felix Ginter
North Peters Street
Myers
Squire Straley
Paris Erb
Howard Hartman
Adam Hoffman
Erb
Hartman
Hoffman
Ierb
Squire
Peter Naverstock
George Jones
Hanover
R. J. Russell
Averstock
Dr. Russell
Jones
Hensel
Local Birth Announcements From Berlin Junction Hamilton Township and More
A series of birth notices lists newborns for several families. Leo J. Staub and spouse welcome a son in Berlin Junction. Henry J. Moore and spouse announce a daughter in Hamilton township. Ira Klinger and spouse celebrate a son on Ntanover street. Harry F. E. Lough and spouse report a son on East High street with Sept 13 as the date. I. W. Livingston and spouse celebrate a son on Pitt street dated Sept 13. Win C. Hernan and spouse announce a daughter on West High street dated Sept 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J. Staub
Berlin Junction
Henry J. Moore
Hamilton Township
Ira Klinger
Ntanover Street
Harry FE. Lough
East High Street
I. W. Livingston
Pitt Street
Arrest of Slaybaugh on Assault Charge
On oath of Mrs. John Slaybaugh of Abbottstown Constable Kinneman arrested John Slaybaugh her husband on an assault and battery charge. Squire Carnes heard the case and in default of bail Slaybaugh was sent to the county jail to await November court. This is the third time Slaybaugh has been arrested on the same charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Slaybaugh
Abbottstown
Kinneman
Squire Carnes
Slaybaugh
Gettysburg Freshmen Sophomores Battle Turns Brutal
In Gettysburg on Washington Street near the Eagle Hotel two college classes clashed in a fierce night-long fight over posters. Eighty Freshmen advanced with paddles facing Sophomores, many injured including unconscious men, bleeding faces, and knocked-out teeth. a hospital corps formed as the dormitories received wounded students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Gettysburg College
Washington Street
Eagle Hotel
Nixon Field
Pennsylvania
Local residents visit relatives and travel notes in town
Miss Daisy Rhea left for Florence, Washington to work in a millinery shop. Several neighbors and visitors from York, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and beyond stopped by homes on Pitt and West High streets. Attendees include Miss Kathyran Winand at Patrick Business College graduation and other social visits across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McC. Gilbert
Z. H. Cashman
Gilbert
Huckstering
Augustus Feiser
Philadelphia
G. M. Neely
Harrisburg
Se. G. Lough
Car. Ntanover
Sligh Streets
RE. C. Livingston
Laura Winand
Mary Ehrhart
Mable Ehrhart
Patrick Business College
York
Kathyran Winand
Mae
Myrtle Watkins
Biggerville
Reno Bond
West High Street
T. 8. Swamley
C. S. Robinson
Denis
Leo Noel
Hanover Street
Waynesboro
James Noel
J. G. Wiest
Ashland
Ohio
Nina Miller
Geo. A. Miller
East High Street
J. A. Appler
Register and Recorder
B. Z. Cashman
David Sheely
Nipono Park
Cashman
Johns Hopkins University
Mabel Carnahane
Canton
Florence Hersh
Pitt Street
Myrton Birely
Thurmont
J. C. Birely
Carlisle Street
Death Doings of Samuel L. Devine in Edgegrove
Samuel L. Devine died at his Edgegrove home after a week with typhoid fever and bowel inflammation. He was 31 years old, married to Susan Breighner, and survived by parents five brothers and two sisters. He served as Conewago township assessor and Edgegrove postmaster, ran a general store, and belonged to local benevolent associations. Funeral was held Tuesday at 9 o'clock with a High Mass. burial at Conewago cemetery. Devine stood six feet four inches, weighing 318 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel L. Devine
Edge Grove
James Devine
Edgegrove
Susan Breighner
Daniel Breighner
John
James
Harry
Hast Prospect
York County
Eugene
Littlestown
Wim. P. Devine
Hanover
Joseph Kachler
Catonsville
R. T. Sneeringer
Conewago Township
I. C. Beneficial Society
New Oxford
Sacred Heart Beneficial Association
Conewago Cemetery
Salstermeyer
Adams County
Death of William H. Hime in Straban Township
William H. Hime of Straban township died at home after a lingering illness aged 47. He moved to the county about three years ago from Westminster Maryland. He is survived by his wife and eight children Charles and John of Westminster George Jesse Lydia May Rosa and Laura all at home. The funeral was held Wednesday meeting at the house at 6 a.m. then proceeded to Westminster for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hime
Straban Township
Westminster
Maryland
Charles
John
George
Jesse
Lydia
May
Rosa
Laura
Remains of Mrs Pfeiffer Brought From New Jersey
The body of Mrs. L. R. Pfeiffer died in Elizabeth New Jersey was brought to Hanover for a funeral at Mt Olivet Cemetery. The service was led by Rev Dr C M Stock. She formerly lived in Manchester Maryland and is survived by son Dr L H Pfeiffer of Elizabeth and sister Mrs J McG Gilbert of Center Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Lutheran Church
Hanover
W. S. Redcay
Mt. Holly
A. C. Forscht
East Berlin
Abbottstown
R. H. Clare
L. R. Pfeiffer
Elizabeth
N. J
H. D. Becker
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
C. M. Stock
Manchester
Pfeiffer
J. McG. Gilbert
Center Square
Civil War Veteran James Sweitzer Dies at 69 in Littlestown
James Sweitzer a Civil War veteran died at his Littlestown home last Friday aged 69 years 6 months He is survived by his wife one son and one daughter pediatric note not present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sweitzer
Littlestown
Ile
Mrs Mamie Garvick Dies After Illness At Hanover Home
Mrs Mamie Garvick widow of Wesley Garvick died at 11 am Saturday at her Hanover area home after a weeklong illness with typhoid malaria. She was about 26 years old and a daughter of Amos J. and Ellen Sell. She is survived by her husband and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Garvick
Wesley Garvick
Hanover
Amos J
Ellen Sell
Taft and Bauserman Twins Die In Heart Disease at 3 Days
Twin sons of Mr and Mrs Charles Bauserman near Nanover die within hours of each other. William Taft passes at 2 30 p m and Francis Christian Bauserman at 10 p m Friday September 11 from heart disease aged three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Taft
Francis Christian Bauserman
Charles Bauserman
Nanover
Death of Miss Belle Gordon at 17 in Highland Township
Miss Belle Goldie Gordon daughter of Mr and Mrs Marks Gordon died at her home in Highland township on Saturday from consumption aged seventeen. She had been a patient at a South Mountain sanitarium but did not improve and returned home several weeks ago. She is survived by her parents and several brothers and sisters all living at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Goldie Gordon
Marks Gordon
Highland Township
Miss Gordon
South Mountain
Death of Hanover man John R. Luckenbaugh at 66
John R. Luckenbaugh died at his Hanover home at 4 am Monday aged 66 years 2 months. He is survived by his second wife Miss Kate I Staub of Hanover and eight sons including Frank J Luckenbaugh of East Berlin and Hamilton Luckenbaugh of Abbottstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Luckenbaugh
Hanover
Ile
Kate I. Staub
Frank J. Luckenbaugh
East Berlin
Hamilton Luckenbaugh
Abbottetown
Miss Laura Morelock Died At 20 After Illness
Miss Laura M Morelock youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Addison Morelock of Hanover died at 5 20 pm Monday Sept 14 from spinal meningitis after illness since Friday Sept 11 aged 20 years 5 months 11 days She was Hanover High School class of 1906 graduate and Patrick's Commercial School York graduate in Sept 1907 Survived by parents two sisters and two brothers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura M. Morelock
Addison Morelock
Hanover
Hanover High School
Patrick’s Commercial School
York
Early Start Planned for National Gettysburg Celebration
Gettysburg residents approve a massive commemorative plan for the fiftieth anniversary of the 1863 battle. The effort aims to mobilize state governors, raise funds to invite Civil War veterans, and secure tents with national government support, initiating five years early to ensure a wide national event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Court House
Miller and Wisler Pair Wed in Baltimore Union
Samuel Benton Miller employed by his brother in law butcher C F Jacobs wed Miss Mae Wisler daughter of John and Mrs Wisler of Round Hill in Baltimore. They start a wedding tour to Washington and other places and plan to return home late this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Benton Miller
C.F. Jacobs
Mae Wisler
John Wisler
Round Hill
Baltimore
Washington
D. C
Local Couple Weds in West York Home Ceremony
Baron G Holtz formerly of this place and Miss Mary M Myers near New Chester were married at the bride’s uncle Reuben Troffheins home in West York on September 9. The ceremony was performed by Rev R L Barr. Holtz will return to Fort Howard in October after a two month furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron G. Holtz
United States Army
Fort Howard
Mary M. Myers
New Chester
Reuben Troffheins
West York
R. L. Barr
Holtz
Henry Myers
Baltimore
Littlestown Pair Wed in Quiet Local Ceremony
Jesse S Byers of Littlestown married Miss Carrie Mae Wallick daughter of Mr and Mrs Hianuel Wallick of near Littlestown last Wednesday evening in a simple wedding ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse S. Byers
Littlestown
Carrie Mae Wallick
Hianuel Wallick
Adams County Defeated by Lancaster Athletics 1-0 in Close Tilt
In a tense season finale on the local diamond, Adams County lost to the Columbia Athletics from Lancaster County by 1-0. Both pitchers Long and Isher starred as five and three hits were allowed respectively, with a seventh inning close call at home plate deciding the game's lone run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Lancaster County
Columbia Athletics
York County
Myenly
Gladiators
Long
Isher
Dressmaking Offered by Miss Martin Murnen in New Oxford
Dressmaker announces availability after August 1908 at the home of Mrs. Catherine Hartman for all kinds of dressmaking. Services offered promptly at reasonable prices. Call Miss Martin Murnen on Philadelphia Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Hartman
Martin Murnen
Philadelphia Street
New Oxford
Foreman Family Sells Brick Residence in Littlestown
Mrs Genevieve Foreman of Littlestown sold the brick residence she has occupied for about twenty years to Solomon Mehring. Possession is to be given October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Foreman
Littlestown
Solomon
Weave Organ and Piano Co Exchange Offer
Change for the better. If you want a fine new Weaver Piano but already own a piano or organ not fully satisfactory you can exchange. Ask for our catalogue and proposition from Weaver Organ and Piano Co manufacturers York Ta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Weaver Organ & Piano CO
Manufacturers
York
Markets Update on Wheat and Related Grains
The markets report prices for choice wheat, baked rye, corn, oats, clover seed, Timothy seed, rye straw, and Timothy hay as of November 2. Prices listed reflect market activity for these grains and forage staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fels & Co
Grocery World
William Gulden
Harvey Hartlanb
McSherrystown
Union Opera House
Radford
Senator Hale
David Kelly
Geo. Harman
Chas. G. Miller
Looscarf
John Ditenhofer
Berlin Ave
East Radford
Kelly’s Bay
Helen H
Clement Bievenour
Frank Sheely
William Toadt
White Hall
W. W. Hafer
Geo. D. Strasbaugh
Irishtown
Harry Currens
Hummers’ Hall
Gates Slaybaugh
Murray C. Price
John Price
J. H. Pecher
Hamiltonian Township
Isaac Pecher
Pecher
Clarence Stough
Slanterstown
John Butler
F. X. Billman
Miss Alverta
Liberty Township
Mr. Pecher
Faggfield
Spike
Squire Straley’s
Daisy Rhea
C. A. Cashman
Florence
Elizabeth Alwine
Larry
Clarence Laughman
Red [Hil
Rev. L
Coulson
Allen Hershey
Alma Chrenster
D. W. Woods
James M. Kent
Rosa Belle Currens
Mummasburg
Stanley Bilheimer
Elen H. Myers
Wuntington Township
Emma J. Boose
Latimore Township
C. A. Shull
Clarence T. Shull
Tyrone Township
Maggie J. McFetridge
Base
A. Sheetz
Selix
McKinney
Essick
P ” Kline
G. Lawrence
Fleshman
Columbia
Hecinger
Houck
Worms
New
Oxford
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