Skip to main content
The largest online newspaper archiveArchive Home
The York Gazette from York, Pennsylvania • 11

The York Gazette from York, Pennsylvania • 11

Publication:
The York Gazettei
Location:
York, Pennsylvania
Issue Date:
Page:
11
Extracted Article Text (OCR)

THE GAZETTE, YORK, WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 4, 1917. 11 THREATENED WITH SUIT BY BOROUGH Spring Grove Demands That P. H. Hershey Pay For the Timber He Cut From Borough Property ALL THE COUNTY NEWS (Special to The Gazette) SPRING GROVE, April 3-The contention between the borough and Hershey, in reference to some timber cut in mistake recently by the latter from borough property may result in a law- suit unless the price for same demanded by the borough is not forthcoming within the next yelled days. The borough claims $27.50, Mr.

Hershey considers this claim too high by ten dollars. Both Mr. Hershey and the borough own adjoining tracts of woodland what is known as the "bottom." Recently Mr. Hershey felled some of the trees on his plot, and in mistake got across the line, where his men cut down several large trees belonging to the borough. While Mr.

Hershey has realized his mistake and has agreed to reimburse the borough, it is the amount that they cannot get together! on. During the business session of the town council last evening the 1 secretary was instructed to collect, same within the next ten days, or suit will be instituted. In addition to this, bills to the amount of $240.61 were ordered to be paid, end routine business transacted. In the above is included $163 for light, ball. rent and water.

The members present were: Mr. president; H. Myers, Albert Stover, Clarence Senft. F. I.

Baker, G. H. Itershey and Jacob Freed. Cherrolet cars and.a Dodge met with mishaps last Saturday and Sunday along the state road between this wace and The most narrow escape was that of a party of four men from Jefferson. when the Chevrolet in which they, were traveling missed the Hildge over the Oil creek, in the vicin11.30 of York Road station, and plunged into the mire.

When approaching the bridge another fur the opposite direction and Mr. Shive was competed 1.0 6 L. NO order to prevent a collision. As there a number machines 011 the road at the tinte it was but a short time until sufficient men had collected and the car was literally lifted from predicament. While it received SOmE the funning parts remained alright and it was able to procoed under its own power.

Last Saturday while John S. Senft, of North Codorus township, was proceeding along the road in the vicinity of Amban, his Chevrolet was mired when it skidded and stuckain the mud. At this place the roadway has been in bad shape as a result of the winter springs that exist there. A large Dodge, driven by a stranger, took to 811 embankment near the school house at -Iron Ridge, when the chauffeur attempted to turn around. In reversing the engine he evidently lost control and the machine backed up the embankment into a large woodpile, where he finally got it stopped.

Mrs. Harry Brady and daughter Marzaret of Baltimore, are guests a at the nome of Mrs. Brady's mother, Mrs. Emma Myers, on Main street. Mrs.

Herman Jeager and son Henry, of Baltimore, are spending some time at the home of Mrs. Jeager's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Stauffer. The condition of Mrs.

Amanda Glatfelter, who had seriously ill with pneumonia, is improved, despite her advanced age eighty years hopes for her recovery are entertained. Jacob T. Crist, the well known local harness maker who was stricken with heart trouble last week is steadily improving. Max Harris, of the local clothing house of Harris is in Baltimore on a business trip. William Senft is reported seriously from an attack of typhoid lever.

vin Conrad, of Brooklyn, N. is here on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad. The members of the D.

W. S. sewing circle were entertained this evening at the home of Miss Lela Baublitz. Those present were Ruth Welsh, Dorothy Geesey, Irene Kraft, Roxie Bortner Lela Baublitz and Elizabeth Menges. Nine persons were admitted to church fellowship Sunday at Mt.

Zion Welsh, pastor. of these were adReformed church. chive Rev. George W. mitted by confirmation.

They were: Miriam Nace, Lovie Yost, Frank and Norman Hoke and Lawrence Stambaugh. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Berkheimer, Mrs. George Miller and Mrs.

Charles Neff were admitted by letter. At the mid-week service of Mt. Zion Reformed church, the pastor, Rev. George W. Welsh, will deliver a sermon on the life of Ulrich Zwingli, the great reformer.

There will be a meeting Friday evening of the Women's missionary society of Mt. Zion Reformed church in the church edifice. The president of the association is Mrs. Welsh. Another dwelling house is being erected 011 York avenue.

The owner of this home will be Peter Scott. The members of the Women's Missionury society of Mt. Reformed church will meet in session Friday evening. Mrs. George W.

Welsh is the president of the organization. Miss Myrtle Woodmansee entertained on Sunday at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. D.

E. Woodmansee, Earl Warner. of York: A. Rohrbaugh, Hanover and Miss Naomi Hassler, of this place. until brown on both sides.

Serve hot. of Abraham Auchey, at Jefferson sta- York, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. top, then finish baking. PETEY DINK---Maybe He Heard Petey the First Time By. C.

A. VOIGHT OH 4 HUM- GOSH, THIS IS A NICE SAID HELLO SAID -A LITTLE OH IS ER- ER DAY- GUESS ILL STAY HOME SAID SAID- THIS SAID- OH I'tc PHONE. THE BOSS I've LOUDER. YoU HEAR THAT -You -YEAHGoT. ONE OF MY PLEASE, I THIS IS DINK- CAN'T WON'T HEADACHES LITTLE GOTTA HEADACHE, BE IN- GOTTA A CANT HEAR COME DOWN TODAY A.

Nou GOTTA HEADACHE I LOUDER- I WON'T BE WIT WHAT'S THE SORE CAN'T HEAR MATTER. I GOTTA HEADACHE! A WORD Sick You SAY6 AN (Special to The Gazette) VALLEYS, April 3. -Austin Fishel and Miss Claudie Fishel, Latistreet, North York, were visitors at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George H.

Fishel, of Seven Valleys. Bert Hoff, who recently purchased the property of Emanuel Bupp, moved today from his farm to his residence in the borough, where he is now engaged in the feed business. Miss Irene Shive and Miss Annie Fishel visited York on Saturday. John Musselman purchased a new Ford touring car. W.

Klinedinst mat, purchased a new automobile after disposing of his Ford machine. A meeting with a good attention and splendid interest was held on Friday night by the Seven Valleys Literary society, in the school building. The meeting opened with devotional exercises, by H. C. Heiss, who acted in President J.

I. Hummer's stead. The minutes were read by the secretary, Miss Rosie Henry. The audience then enjoyed some select readings by H. Gladfelter, after which the debate, "Resolved, That the United States should adopt a compulsory military training course," was argued and won by the affirmative side, which consisted of C.

E. Brenneman and W. Gladfelter, although splendidly upheld by native speakers, who were, E. Fishel and H. F.

Groff. The debate was then opened for general remarks and a few good talks were given. The editor's report was read by Millard Gladfelter and proved to be very laughable. For the following Friday night, "Resolved. That congress was justifled passing the lit racy test," will be bated by Paul Shepperd and Richard Lau, on the will defended by Conrad Krout and Clifford Gladfelter SEVEN VALLEYS on the negative.

HANOVER (Special to The Gazette.) HANOVER, April The regular neeting of the Civic league was held afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the I home, Frederick street. The district chairmen submitted the following report of money collected for purchase of the new home, on Broadway: Frederick street, $25; York street. $115: Carlisle street. $55; Broadway, $130; associate members, $65: total, $390. Mrs.

J. E. Meisenhelder, the treasurer, reported $1,615 in the treasury for the new home. Mrs. C.

P. Wolcott, Mrs. M. D. Bishop and Mrs.

T. F. Chrostwaite were appointed a legislative committee by the president. Jacob Newman and C. G.

Boller, of Broadway, were York visitors today. Dr. T. H. Wortz, of Broadway, spent Sunday with friends in Baltimore.

Percell Little, a student at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, is spending the vacation at his home on East Middle street. we returned Jonas to W. Rebert Hagerstown and after family spending have the past ten days in Hanover with his parents and sister. Mrs. L.

H. Hoffacker and Mrs. Paul E. Sell, of Broadway, have returned from a visit to the latter's sister, Mrs. T.

T. Cook, in Baltimore. Mrs. Maurice Wentz. wife of M.

C. Wentz, of the Woman's hospital, Baltimore, guest at the home of Wortz, Broadway. Miss Mary Fleming, a student at Hood college, Frederick, is spending the vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H.

Fleming, Frederick streetand E. S. Swam, a student at State college, after attending the funeral of his uncle, the late John W. Swam, at Bentley Springs, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

R. H. Swam, East Middle street. WILLIAM C. KEESEY DEAD ESpecial to The Gazette) SHENK'S FERRY, April an extended illness due to a complication diseases, William Carlisle Keesey died at the family residence this morning at 6 o'clock.

Mr. Keesey was years old. The body was placed in charge of Undertaker Burg, of Red Lion, and prepared for burial. Mr. Keesey is survived by his widow and three children.

The funeral will be held Thursday forenoon at 10 o'clock with services and interment at Bethel church. LEWIS G. HAMMOND DEAD (Special to The Gazette) STEWARTSTOWN, April Gemmill Hammond, a former resident of Hopewell township, died at his home in Baltimore county, three miles, below the state line last evening at 6:30 o'clock. Mr. Hammond was stricken with paralysis about a week He lacked four days of being fifty years old.

Surviving him is his widow, three children Samuel, Margaret and Jennie Hammond, all at home. His mother, Mrs. L. P. Hammond, and three brothers, Spencer, Denver, Leonard, York, and Harry Hammond, the latter with his mother reside on the old home place in Hopewell township.

The funeral will be held Thursday in charge of Undertakers Kramer of this place. There will be services at the house, at 1:30 o'clock and in the Presbyterian church at Stewartstown, Rev. William Leishman officiating. Interment in the Stewartstown cemetery. SALT FISH BALLS One level pint of salt fish, raw.

picked very fine; 2 heaping pints of pared and sliced raw potatoes. Put the potatoes in the saucepan and fish on top, cover with boiling water; boil half an hour, drain off the water, mash fish and patoto fine together until very light; add butter size of an and dash of pepper and 2 well-beaten eggs; make in small flat balls and fry in hot lard WRIGHTSVILLE TO HAVE CURFEW REGULATION Ordinance Passed By Borough Council Last and Loan Association Officers to The Gazette.) WRIGHTSVILLE, April a meeting of the town council this evening an ordinance providing for a curfew regulation in the borough was passed. The ordinance will go into just as soon as its provisions are effect published and legally brought before the citizens. Much interest is being manifested here as a result of the military guard which has been established on the Pennsylvania railroad bridge at Columbia. Today a contingent from the First infantry of Philadelphia, N.

G. U. pitched tents between the bridge and the boat landing. It is also stated that part of the command will be brought to this side of the river and stationed on the Pennsylvania property at the foot of Hallam street. Adjutant Hunt, Captain Wagner and Lieutenant Martin are in charge of the men.

All the bridges along the Susquehanna river will be placed under military guard as a precaution. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Wrightsville Building and Loan association last evening the following officers were selected for the ensuing year: President, E. O. Sprenkle; vice president, Dr. B.

A. Hoover, and attorney, B. R. Paxton. The remaining members of the directors are: G.

H. Lehman, J. W. Filby, I. H.

Strickler, John Wails, H. L. Gilbert, A. E. Phillis and M.

S. Gohn. A secretary and treasurer, not members of the board, were also selected. They are B. H.

Hintz and W. P. Daugherty, respectively. Rev. S.

L. Rounsley, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, is confined to the parsonage suffering from an attack of illness. Yesterday Rev. Mr. Rounsley did some work around theh ouse and contracted a cold.

He is threatened with pneumonia. William V. Thompson is on the sick list at his home, Sixth and Locust streets, suffering from a severe attack of lumbago. A small child of Millard Keller is dangerously ill at the home of its parents on Second street with pneumonia. At a meeting of the men of Grace United Evangelical church recently plans were discussed for the organization of an Albright Brotherhood, and a committee was appointed to secure data the subject.

The members of this committee are: Rev. Paul Keen, Charles Ashton, A. D. Frey and R. C.

Benedict. Passion week will be observed at Trinity Lutheran church, Rev. G. William Millar, pastor, from tomorrow evening on, Saturday evening excepted. Preparatory services will be conducted on Good Friday evening to be followed with Holy communion Sunday forenoon at 11 o'clock.

A special Easter service will be rendered by the Sunday school Easter evening at 1 o'clock. Prof. W. H. Ott, a former teacher in the local schools, now principal of the Red Lion High school, was a visitor in town Sunday and delivered an a address at the United Evangelical Sunday school.

George Ellwein, the local barber who has been on the sick list the past ten days, is improving and will be able to be at work by Saturday. Rev. G. William Millar, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, was at East Berlin, Adams county, yesterday on business. winter mother, Mrs.

G. WilMrs. Barbara. Shorb, who spent the liam Millar, at the Lutheran parsonage, is visiting relatives and friends at East Berlin. Miss E.

Kathryn Millar, a teacher in the Paradise schools, Lancaster county, will spend the Easter holidays at the home of her parents, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. G. William Millar.

WIOTA (Special to The Gazette) WIOTA, April and Mrs. George E. Senft and daughter spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Senft's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Reuben Harbold, near Stoverstown. The farmers are now planting their early potatoes and sowing their oats. Mr. and Mrs. William Reachard and son Guy, spent Sunday at the home of their son, Flavius Reachard, on East street, Spring Grove.

Making garden and planting early vegetables is now in order. Mr. and Mrs. John N. Senft, of Spring Grove, and Walter Senft, of York, spent Sunday at the home of their parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Jeremiah Senft. Mr. and Mrs. Curvin J.

Snyder, of Spring Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Haar, Mr. and Mrs. Nace Bollinger and Mr.

and Mrs. John R. Myers, were Sunday guests at the home of Israel Stambaugh. Miss Mary Gotwalt spent' Sunday at the home of Jacob Schroll, of North York. Mr.

and Mrs. J. Harvey Barnhart and children, Clayton and Amy, attended the funeral of Mr. Barnhart's father, at Shrewsbury, last Saturday. Mr.

and Mrs. Claude E. Becker and children, of Menges' Mill, were Sunday visitors at the of G. H. Luckenbaugh.

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Luckenbaugh, Hamilton R. Luckenbaugh and Edwin Zeigler were Sunday visitors at the home of William D.

Auchey, near Lehman. Mr. and Mrs. William M. Luckenbaugh spent Sunday with the family "WE TURN A HOUSE INTO A HOME" See Our New Spring Furniture And Rugs And Learn How Easy It Is To Get Yours.

The values we are offering are the best to be had. NEW SPRING GOODS THAT WERE BOUGHT BEFORE THE ADVANCE IN PRICES are arriving daily and we are able to quote prices just as low as ever. Our credit System enables you to buy as much or as little as you need with the smallest outlay of cash. $175.00 SHERATON. PIECE DINING ROOM This Suit is matched piece is full size, thoroughly nicely finished, for $140.00 4-PIECE WILLIAM WALNUT BED ROOM Consisting of bed, dresser, toilet table, all pieces thoroughly well made and for Pieces sold separately.

SPECIAL SALE OF ROYAL EASY CHAIRS $22.50 solid oak frame, perial leather chair, for 7.50 Push the button and rest. tion. Mr. and Mrs. Harry L.

Zeigler were Sunday guests of the family of Jacob Burns, at Jefferson. Mrs. Conrad H. Myers, who died at Hanover last Saturday, was buried in Lischey's old burying ground on Tuesmorning. The pallbearers were: John A.

Spangler, William Reachard, William M. Luckenbaugh and Charles F. Reachard. Rev. Fred S.

Geesey officiated. Hamilton R. Luckenbaugh commenced to work for the Porter's. Brick company, at Ambau. Some farmers are selling wheat at $2.05, the highest price they have ever received.

THOMASVILLE (Special to The Gazette) THOMASVILLE, April Mary Rauby spent Sunday at the home of Miss Virgin Bailey. Paul Dick and Miss Stella Bush, of at the home Simon Holtzschwam, spent. Saturdays, evening Stambaugh. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.

William Smith, on Saturday morning. A class of nine catechumens was confirmed at Wolf's church on Sunday morning by Rev. O. P. Schellhamer.

Mrs. Alexander Hubley is on the sick list. Quite a number of young folks attended the oyster supper held at Nashville last Saturday evening. Christian Endeavor will be held at Wolf's church on Saturday evening at 7 o'clock, instead of Sunday evening. Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Lauer and children, of York, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rauby. Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Martin and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Julius, at Davidsburg. Mr.

and Mrs. Curtis Hollinger and children, of York, spent Sunday at the home of Miss Mary Martin. Thomasville Union Sunday school will hold its Easter exercises on Sunafternoon o'clock. The program will consist of recitations and dialogues. Mr.

and Mrs. John Trone of York, spent Sunday and Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Trone. Richard Hubley and George Straley were the guests of Misses Effie and Florence Baker and Ada Straley, of Farmers, on Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. John Owens and daughter and Mrs. Laura Siders, of well made and perfectly, every MAHOGANY 4- SUIT $125 AND MARY nicely finished, SUIT chiffonier perfectly, and $115 PROMPT AUTO im- DELIVER WE FURNISH HOMES and Mrs. William Owens.

The first spring communion was held at Wolf's church on Sunday morning by Rev. O. P. Schellhamer. The church was filled to capacity.

Wolf's Union Sunday school will hold its, annual Easter exercises on Sunday evening, April 8, at 7 o'clock. The program will consist of recitations, dialogues and songs. A cantata, entitled "Judith." will be rendered by a chorus of about twenty voices. MRS. SAMUEL B.

MYERS DEAD (Special to The Gazttte) RYE, April Samuel B. Myers, aged nineteen years, died last night at 11:45 o'clock, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Rachel Kohler. Death was due to peritonitis. Mrs.

Myers leaves her a two-weeksold child. are also two sisters and brother. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock, in charge of Undertaker Leader, of Jacobus. Services and interment at the East Codorus church, near Loganville. YORKER WHO SHOT GIRL DIES IN OHIO HOSPITAL (Special to The Gazttte) NEW FREEDOM, April telegram from Cincinnati, Ohio, last night announced that Albert Orwig, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Cyrus Orwig, of this place, who shot and killed Lena Ahlert at that place some time ago, when she refusal to marry him. has died in a hospital that city. At the time of the also attempted to commit suicide by shooting himself in the head. It was wound that caused his death.

Orwig is a married man. The parents wired back that if the wife is satisfied, the body should be shipped here for burial. The father is engaged in the building and contracting business. PUMPKIN PIE WITHOUT EGGS One quart of stewed pumpkin pressed through a colander: add enough rich milk to moisten it enough to fill tWO medium-sized pie plates: 1 small teaspoon salt, cup brown sugar, 1 tea spoon ginger, teaspoon of nutmeg or cinnamon. Bake in a moderately slow about three-quarters of an hour with lower crust; when partly cooked, lay narrow strips of pastry over the with high grade tapestry over best 3-PIECE TAPESTRY PARLOR frames are finished mahogany, covered Each piece is SUIT substantially built, the $59 ity steel springs, for $47.00 SOLID OAK 3-PIECE BED wash stand, -for Large Colonial ROOM style SUIT dresses, bed and $39 Pieces sold separately.

USE YOUR SERVICE CREDIT FULD-HAASO CREDIT GOOD YOUR IS -TEA FIRST The tremendous increase in the sale of Ridgways: CEYLON Tea proves exclusively that quality and economy always win. Have your grocer send you a tin. Awarded Gold Medal San Francisco 1915 Grand Prize San. Diego 1916 Easter Greeting Cards FOLD CREPE PAPER, NAPKINS, TALLY CARDS, PLACE CARDS AND ENGLISH AND GERMAN CONFIRMATION CARDS. L.

P. GROSS 40 East Market Street The Original Liquid Best hair remover and De only one with money back guarantee in each package. Every reader of this Get it from your paper secure dealer or from us. can plex ment Razor guard, Ivory and with Blades, 6 stropping Duplex consists white handle Durham packed of Domino Ameri- attach- safety in one Du- a DOMINORAZOR genuine red leather Kit DURING THE LIFE OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT DURHAM DUPLEX RAZOR CO. JERSEY CITY..

Get access to Newspapers.com

  • The largest online newspaper archive
  • 300+ newspapers from the 1700's - 2000's
  • Millions of additional pages added every month

About The York Gazette Archive

Pages Available:
8,570
Years Available:
1915-1918