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MKW OXFORD ITEM. MMF OXTttED. FA. New Oxford Items THTJIBDAY, NOT. 2, 1916.

i Local Happenings. Miss Anna Long, of Hanover, recently had a tumor removed from her forehead. Ed. C. Stough, of Quality ville, has painted the residence of Franklin March, in New Chester.

Guy Houck, of Hanover, was paroled by Judge Rots, of York, on Wednesday, on plea of guilty to furnishing liquor to minors. Jacob Hoffman, aged 80 years, of Idaville, recently killed an 18-pound wild turkey gobbler on the North mountain near McClure's Gap. The Rev. Donahue, a York county minister, has been appointed pastor of the York Springs M. E.

charge. Jesse H. Fissel, of Harrieburg, formerly of Huntington township, is associated with the opening of the Watkins, a Atlantic City. The apple evaporating plant at Latimore under the superintendent of C. J.

Hoff- hotel in Walter 8. Gibnty entered pha of guilty to an indictment charging adultery and abandoning an infant and was sentenced on Wednesday to year tar York jail. Giboey is the concerned ia the abandonment of the baby ia the Hanover station, in August. Friends of Mrs. N.

Lingg tendered her a surprise parly at her home, near town, on Wednesday evening, in honor of her fifty-second birthday anniversary. A delightful evening is re-ported to have been spent by those in attendance. After sailing all the way from Frederick a toy balloon dropped into a cornfield on the farm of Allen L. Knouse, near Gettysburg, who found attached to it a shipping tag of Rice Haller, Frederick wholesalers, entitling the finder to a pound of coffee, if presented before November 1st. A corn crop of unusual yield was that raised by David Clouser on the Abraham Keagy farm, at the toll-gate, near Littlestown.

On a plot of 2)4 acres the yield was 448 bushels, and on another of 5 acres it was 1048 bushels Fathers Brennan and O'Callahan, of Paradise, gave a dinner on Thursday in honor of their guest, the Superior General of the Franciscan Order of the United man, is running full time. Last week, the states. The Rev. Fr. Stock, of this place, and other nearby priests were in attend- company purchased 2.000 bushels of apples from W.

S. Adams. Twenty-one persons from this place accompanied the Salem U. B. excursion to Baltimore on Thursday.

There were 362 persons in all who, made the journey. Charles Noel has moved his family to the Linpg property, near town, from the Miss Eliza Diehl property on Lincoln Way, West. George Parr, a Littlestown cigar manufacturer, raised the salary of his employes $1 per thousand, last week. C. Krtifer, of Latimore township, sold two cows, last week, to Samuel Davis, of York Springs, for $87.50 and J73.60, respectively.

Erne Keagy, daughter of Abram Keagy, of Conewago township, claims that she husked 115 bushels of corn in one day. Harry Shuler, of Arendtsville, has a radish that weighs 8Ji pounds Night thieves recently stole 20 chickens from Rufus Diehl and 15 from Philip Hartzell, both of near Arendtsville. The present enrollment of the Arendtsville High school is 44, of which are none-resident students. Jacob and Rebecca Smith, of York formerly of Latimore township, have made an assignment for their creditors to M. L- Powers, of Bermudian.

The first of a number of meetings of the Abbottstown Literary Society was held in the school building on Friday evening. A pleasing program was rendered. The Littlestown P. O. S.

of A. band won a prize of $5 at the Farmers' Day parade held in Gettysburg. Wm. B. Mcllhenny, of the "Woodside Straban township, has purchased a Paige 6-46 auto of the Littlestown Garage company.

Miss Ruth Deatrich, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Curtis Deatrick, of near East Berlin, is suffering from a sore right band, the result of being accidentally scalded. P. E. Frick, of near East Berlin, has bought a 1917 Ford touring car.

F. G. Miller, of East Berlin, on Tuesday caught a 21-inch bass that weighed 4 Ibs. Special gospel services will be held in the Reformed church in Hampton, to begin on November 14th and continue for 2 The rabbit season opened to-day (Wednesday). John W.

Clapper, of Reading township, advertises that bis wife has left him. Prof Hemminger Mr. Latham con ducted services in the local M. E. church on Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stock were recently tendered a kitchen shower, by friends. They received many useful gifts.

Mrs. Martha Hershey, of Hanover, was committed to the York county almshouse on Friday morning. It is said that she is mentally deranged. Dr. Geo.

H. Seaks, of this place, and brother, Charles Seaks, of Shrewsbury, bagged nine partridges in this vicinity, on Friday. C. H. Himes, residing atHoltz's mill.be- yond New Chester, who has been employed at the Hanover Cabinet Works for the past year, has resigned his position there, and expects to go to Milton to seek employment.

The New Oxford Rod and Gun club will hold a special meeting in the Eagle Hotel at 7:30 o'clock on Friday evening. All members are urged to be present. Letters testamentary on the estate of George Sunday, of Hanover, have been granted to Chas. A. and Geo.

H. Sunday and Chas. T. Hersh. Mrs.

H. W. Swartz, of Lincoln Way, East, is having concrete walks laid about the buildings on her farm near Greenridge schoolhouse. Leroy Rife, of near town, is the contractor. John, 2-year-old son of Harry Jacoby, of Hanover, fell down the steps at his borne, on Monday, fracturing bis collar bone.

W. Taylor has succeeded E. D. Kissinger as agent for the American Express company in Gettysburg. He was formerly employed as cashier in the Asbury Park, N.

J.i office. A pantry full of aluminum free to ance. Enroute to York in his I. C. H.

car, on Friday morning, N.M.Dicks, accompanied by his daughter, was forced to stop at the Cross Pikes, near town, when the rear axle broke down at the left wheel. Guy Staub and Wm. McC. Gilbert dragged the Dicks machine" back to town. The special train of ex-Governor Hanly, Prohibition candidate for president passed thru New Oxford about 10:45, this (Wednesday) morning.

An hour's address was made in both Hanover and Gettysburg, to-day. The Rev. Charles W. Heathcote, formerly of Gettysburg, and now rn instructor in the Theological Department of Temple University, Philadelphia, is the autor of a new book entitled "The Essentials of Religious It is published by Sherman, French Company, of Boston. The New York State Monuments Com- mieeion has awarded to Charles W.

Kappes, of Gettysburg, the contract to erect around their 7-acre plot on the Antietam battlefield, a pipe fence similar to the fences on the Gettysburg field. The posts will be set in concrete. Mr. Kappes hopes to start the work this fall. J.

Guy Swope, a clothing merchant of North Platt, Neb and a former resident of Fairfield, a son of Mr. and Mrs E. B. Swope, of that place, was elected Grand Junior warden of Nebraska Odd Fellows, at the Grand Encampment held in Lincoln Nebraska, recently When two automobiles, one of them containing the Biglerville band, tried to pass at the entrance of a bridge, while the musical organization was enroute for Gettysburg on Friday evening the bass drum was rendered hors de music, but the band played without the drum, in Gettysburg. Charles Camplain, 10-year-old son of George Camplain, of Gettysburg, sustained a broken collar bone at the Meade school building, on Friday afternoon, when thrown heavily on his shoulder, while en- paged in a wrestling match at the recess Dumber of NewOrford tended the Democratic rally in MeSber- ryslowa Wednesday evening.

Over were present A. Brady served as chairman of the meeting. The Pleasant Hill band was present. The three candidates from this district made addresses, as did also ex-Mayor Jacob E. Weaver, of York.

Turning too far to the side of the road, in an effort to avoid striking a farm team driven hy Ralph Hershey, of near McSherrystown, on the state road a poor distance beyond Plum Creek, on Monday evening, Robert Dudrear, Robert Smith, Misses Evelyn and Janet Weaver and Mary Bunty, comprising a party of young folks from McSherrystown, had narrow escapes from serious injury, one evening last week, when the Ford automobi.e in which they were taking a joy ride left the road and crashed into the fence, wrecking the car to extent of 175. The P. O. S. of A.

band of this place, on Thursday evening serenaded Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stock, newlyweds, at the home of their brother-in-law, John C. Myers, on Lincoln Way, West, with whom they are residing for the present. Mr.

Stock is a member of the band. The band was later given a set-out at the Dicks Center Square restaurant. Roy E. Zinn, of Gettysburg, was hurt in a driving accident, on Tuesday, near the farm of Dr. J.

G. Stover, above Bendersville. Mr. Zinn was driving with a horse and buggy, when he attempted to pass a large apple wagon on a narrow strip of road The wagon caught the top buggy, tearing it off with the seat and throwing Mr Zinn to the road. He held on to the lines and kept the horse from running away though he received painful bruises on the face anc limbe.

John Miller, a former Gettysburg young man, was sentenced by Judge Gillan to the Hue ting tun Reformatory, in Chambersburg, on Tuesday Miller obtained cash and other plunder from a Greek restauran in Waynesboro, and made his escape to Gettysburg, where he was arrested by Of ficer Wilson, and most of the goods found upon him. As an aftermath of the famous Annie R. Runkle will contest, William Hersh Esq who represented Mrs. M. Ellen Ert ter, the sole legatee under the will, and beneficiary of the decedent's estate, hai entered suit before John L.

Hill, to recover counsel fees for services rendem in the protracted litigation which resulted in an jgljustment favorable to Mrs. Ertter. Ancient History. Says an exchange in an article with reference to starting work on the extension mains in this place: "Ae soon as the "gods" reaches New Ox- ord work will be started." The "gods" ame upon us on Thursday, and with their aid Contractor Bernard G. Weaver will be able to extend drink to the thirsty.

The ork will be rushed to completion. Let us give thanks "Chub" Brown. "Hen" tlenges and Geo. Miller have been blessed iy the Intruder in Abbottstown Home The alertness of Mrs. Abram Roth, of Abbottstown, on Thursday morning about o'clock, prevented an intruder in her iomefrom getting away with any plunder.

Urs. Roth observed a man in the yard at the house, and a minute later heard him inter the front door, had not been ocked so that a member of the family could enter. The woman awakened her lUsband, who descended the stairs with a revolver, but the prowler made a hasty exit, leaving the door open Nothing was disturbed. Taken by Death. John Maurice Smith, formerly of McSherrystown, died in a hospital, in New Haven, on Wednesday morning at 11:30 o'clock, following a brief illness from spinal meningitis.

He was aged 31 years, 5 months and 9 days. The sad news came as a great shock to all. The deceased was the youngest son of James and Mary (Rickrode) Smith, of McSherrystown. On August 14th he left home for the first time, going to New Haven where he secured employment as a cigarmaker. From word received, he became ill on Sunday and the following day was taken to the hospital where he died on Wednesday.

Mr. Smith leaves his parents; one brother, Ernest Smith of McSherrytown; two sisters, Mrs. Paul Smith and Mrs. Frank Eckenrode. all of McSherrystown.

Mrs. Esther Grove McCafferty, aged 40 years, sister of Calvin and George Grove, of New Baltimore, and wife of Dr. G. W. McCafferty, superintendent of the hospital of Somerset county, died on Wednesday afternoon after a lingering illness from tuberculosis.

Finger Severely Lacerated. While working about a grain drill at the arm of his father, A. A. Sanders, near Swift Run schoolhouse, on Friday afternoon, Merle Sanders, aged 21 years, had the middle finger of his right hand caujrht in the cogs of the wheel of the drill, and suffered a severe and painful laceration of that member. Injunction Proceedings Postponed Till Ninth hearing in the injunction proceedings regarding the placing of Bell telephone poles on Lincoln Way, West, scheduled to have been held on Saturday morning before Court at Gettysburg, was continued to November 9tb, after the hearing of three witnesses.

An attempt was made to effect some sort of a compromise, but failing in this, a postponement decision was reached to permit Council to take up the matter fully at its regular meeting on November 8th. A number of the authorities and residents concerned attended court on Saturday morning. hour. A motor truck driven by Harry Viener, of Gettysburg, collided with the motorcycle ridden by Charles Doerson, of near that town, on Friday afternoon, but besides damaging the cycle there were no serious results from the accident. A family reunion was held at the home of Mr.

atd Mrs. P. A. T. Bower, at Table Rock, on Sunday when members of the family of the late Jacob Bucher came together for the first time in 26 years.

The nine children were called to East Berlin by the death of their father on Tuesday. Mrs. Bower is a daughter of Mr. Bucher. A series of social gospel services was'be- gun in the Reformed church in New Chester, on Tuesday evening, to continue for two weeks.

These services will close with the Holy Communion on Sunday, November 12th. Raymond W. Swartzbaugh and Jas. E. Keady, aged 20 and 18, who escaped from the workhouse in Washington, D.

on October 20th, and stole an Auburn automobile in which they escaped, passed thru East Berlin in the evening. They stopped for gasoline and then proceeded in the direction of Harrisburg. Swartzbaugh resided in East Berlin about four years ago, when his father conducted the National hotel in that place. With milkmen raising the price of milk in many of the larger cities, there was a general feeling that the price of inilk in New Oxford would be increased from six cents to seven cents a quart. On making a canvass of local milkmen, however, any advance in the price of milk in the near future was denied.

The Rev. Fr. J. C. Foin has been transferred from Lancaster to St.

Ignatius' chapel, Buchanan Valley, by Bishop McDevitt, to succeed the Rev. Fr. Sullivan who has taken charge of a parish at Shamokin. Laury Foin and Miss Margaret Foin. of Scranton, accompanied Father Foin to the Valley.

For many years, Fr. Foin was rector of St. Joseph's church, Hanover. Cloyd Miller, of Lincoln Way, East, shot a fox squirrel on Saturday which weighed over two pounds. He also bagged four The decree of the Court in the Trostle Deardorff case, as made, was with the as sent and approval of Judge Trostle.

Th death of George A. Trimmer closed the mouth of Judge Trestle as a witness, and for that reason particularly, his counsel advised him that he could not make out his defence and he had better agree that the Court make the decree prayed for by Mrs. Deardorff. This was done. There is no antagonism between Mrs.

Deardorff and Judge Trostle except in the pleadings. No te-jtimony was taken on either side. No bearing was had, and no argument before the Court. The case was settled and the decree of the Court made by agreement of all parties concerned. Shapiro Brothers, a large manufacturing concern of York, a i ladies' waists, house dresses and middie blouses, under the trade name of "American Lady" goods, will locate a branch factory in McSherrystown, it is said, in the near future.

The firm about completed arrangements for the occupancy of the old opera house in McSherrystown. From all indications, the attendance requirements of our public schools are decidedly lax. Whose fault this is, we don't pretend to know. Children are seen in loafing places who ought to be in qchool, and they are likely thot to be there by their parents, but they seem to be having an easy time of it staying away. Someone should look into this matter of bagging school, and see that the practice is prohibited.

Clarence Swisher, son of Albert Swisher, of Round Top, was painfully hurt at the Gettysburg furniture factory on Thursday when a gash several inches in length was cut in the upper part of his leg, seven stitches being required to close the wound. Several employes were carrying a heavy piece of furniture when it slipped and one of the men was pushed against Swisher throwing him against the teeth of a revolving circular saw at which he was working. Assistant Secretary of War Ingraham and Dr. W. T.

Baylis, noted platform every family that trades at Neely's store other squirrels. Chas. G. Miller, of Fleas- in New Chester. Call st once.

Don't' ant street, shot pounds fox squirrel, i thu opportunity. 2t. on Saturday. speaker, addressed a big Democratic meeting in the court house in Gettysburg, on Friday evening. The meeting was preceded by a parade.

Associate Judge W. Howard Dicks was chosen president oT the meeting. The three local candidates also made addresses. When a motorcar from Lancaster, containing a man, woman and child, was struck by a touring car from New Jersey, containing four occupants, at the C. K.

Forry farm, on the York 'pike, near town, on Sunday afternoon, in its attempt to pass around the latter upon the approach of a team, the motorcar was whirled about three times and landed against a fence, the three riders being thrown out. The child received a severe cut on the lip, but no other serious injuries were received, and the motorcar continued on its way. The automobile did not stop. Everything is going np, but you can buy double blankets at Neely's store in New Chester from 85c. per pair up.

Newlyweds Tendered Supper. A supper by the class of the Lutheran church, at New Chester, was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Millhimes, Mr. and Mrs.

John Stitt, and Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Ehrehart, newlyweds, on Friday evening at the home of J.

Frank March, in New Chester. AH the membeas of the class were present, and a most enjoyable evening is reported as having been spent. Tt the practice of the class to give each newly married couple a sapper, and Friday evening's celebration was an elaborate affair in honor of the triple alliance. Littleatown's Oldest Resident Passes Away Miss Ellen Buddy, the oldest resident of Littlettown, was found dead in bed, early on Sunday morning, at the home of Joseph Bittinger, in that place, with whom she made her home. She was aged 95 years, 1 month and 10 days.

She was bedfast for a period of two years. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. The deceased, who was born near Littlestown, and lived all her life in that vicinity, is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. When hog cholera appeared in the pens of Cleveland Seifferd, in Fairfield, his neighbors, fearing an immediate spread of the very contagious disease, got busy butchering their hogs, on Sunday, and Water street, that town, presented an appearance a la Swift with seven families slaughtering porkers. The necessity of the occasion justified the unusual step on the Sabbath, agreed the butchers pro tern.

This week, finds whole Fairfield in a butchering bee everybody being afraid of the cholera, and being afraid of the cholera, and being unwilling to risk the loss of their hogs. Teams belonging to New ton Orndorff, of Bonneauville, and Luther Reaver of near Gettysburg, slipped their fastenings in Gettysburg on Saturday evening, and the "stolen" rigs were later found by the police in alleys near their hitching places. The Biglerville and Arendtsville bands accompanied the 700 evangelistic excursionists from the North End to Gettysburg, on Saturday evening. There were 94 trail-hitters at Sunday's services of the Nicholson-Hemminger revival, including a number from New Oxford's representation. Paul Carey, of near Gettysburg, After a ten days' illness from heart trouble, Arnold W.

Gardner, aged 70 years, a veteran ilor, and a son of the latr r. and Mrs. Daniel Gardner, of York Springs, died at his home in London, Ohio, on October 14th. The deceased is survived by his widow and four sons. Following a prolonged illness during the past year, Nelaon Unger, a former Hanoverian, died at his late home in Glen Rock, on Tuesday, aged 51 years, 10 months and 27 days.

Only a week previous, a daughter, Misj Lottie, who was an invalid for 8 years, passed away. The deceased was a son of the late Jeremiah Unger and was born and spent most of his life in the vicinity of Hanover. Eight years ago, he moved with his family to Glen Rock, where he engaged in the concrete business Mr Unger was married to Miss Jane Humbert, of Hanover, who survives with a number of children, including Miss Catherine UD- ger, of Hanover. A number of brothers and sisters also survive, inrluding Mrs. Henry Messinger, of Adams county.

Mrs. Sara E. Grove, aged 84 years, a native of Lineboro, widow of Charles Grove, died at the home of her son, Charles Grove, in Hanover, Wednesday noon, following a brief illness from infirmities. Her husband died 12 years ago, and for the past four years ehe had been making her home with her son in Hanover. The deceased leaves six children; two brothers and one sister.

Pius Zindall, a former Hanoverian, died at his home in Greenville, Ohio, on October 17th. He was aged 68 years, 2 months and 7 days. He was a son of Mrs. B. B.

Ellis, of Dayton, Ohio, whose first husband, George Zindall, was a native of Hanover. Irene daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E.

Mclntire, died at her home at Jack's mountain, on Wednesday morning, at the age of 5 years and 29 days, from Bright'e disease. Her parents and several brothers and sisters survive Interment was made in the West Fairfield cemetery, on Friday. A one-month-old child of Mr. and Mre. Hubbard Miller, of Paradise township, was interred in the Lutheran cemetery, in Abbottstown, on Tuesday afternoon.

Waltman, living in New York Slate. termcnt mt.de on Mondsy, fit more meeting bouse. Merl R. Wood, aged 28 years, a clerk in the general store of J. M.

in East Berlin, and who with his ft removed from East Berlin to Cumberland county, about two died at bis home in that place on 20th from typhoid fever. His wife and small children survive. John C. Decker, aged 62, formerly East Berlin, died on October 22nd, at home in York, from cancer. He leaveihsB wife and one son, Charles Decker, of Yerk, Reuben Asper, a native of Ground Oak church, and until two years ago a resident of Adams county, died at the home of Us brother, the Rev.

J. U. Asper, at Goodyear, on Saturday afternoon, from disease. Mr. Asper had been complaMMSj for some time, but was not taken serioasly sick until Friday night.

His age was 62 years, 3 months and 10 days. He ia aar- vived by one brother, the Rev. J. U. Aspett, and two sisters Mrs.

H. M. Smick Mrs. M. Delp, both Jiving near Gardner's.

Anna Miller, 2-year-old daughter of F. Miller, of Hanover, died on Saturday morning at 6 o'clock after a 12 hoars 9 illness from croup. The deceased is survived by her parents and a number of brothers and sisters, all at home, and step-sister, Mrs. Edgar Chonister, of tengers Station. Gcorgianna Klunk, aged 10 moatte and 7 days, died at the home of her ents, Mr.

and Mrs. Francis A. Klunk, between Conewago chapel and town, on Sunday evening, from pneu Following an illness of five months frwt a complication of diseases, Geo. W. man, of Hanover, died on Saturday afternoon.

He was aged 60 years, 1 moatk and 17 days. He ia survived by bis two sons and two daughters, and his er, all of Hanover; also by a number brothers and sisters. Mrs. Anna M. Snyder, widow of Edw- H.

Snyder, died suddenly at her how in Hanover on Sunday afternoon (roac heart trouble. She was aged 78 years, months and 11 days. Mrs. Snyder hat been a sufferer from heart trouble for the past year, and on Saturday night war seized with an attack ot bronchitis but rallied in the morning and was in herustui health, eating a hearty dinner. Aboat suddenly became very ill, deatk following in an hour.

Her husband died four years ago. Three children survive. Jacob Krug, for some years past ployed in the W. M. yards in died at his late home in that place on Sunday afternoon, after an illness of 5 weete from pneumonia.

He was aged 63 years- 1 month, and 9 days. The deceased was a son of the late George and Mary (Shttdt; Krug and was born in Conewago township. In early life he engaged in the mas- ufuctui of cigars. His wife survives witt the following children: Guy of ver; Charles of Philadelphia; Mrs. John Conrad and Miss Miriam Krug, at home.

Two sisters, Mrs. Dubs, of Hanover, and Mrs. Henry Trei- bcr, of Midway, and a brother, Wm. Krug. of Midway, also survive.

may ose the first two joints of bis middle finger on right hand and is suffering severe lacerations to two others, as the result of getting his hand in contact with a buzz saw while shoving a piece of wood against the saw, on Saturday morning. Young Carey was working on his father's sawing rig at the home of Andrew Kane, near Arendtsville, when the accident occurred. When the Ford car belonging to W. H. Carbaugb, of Berlin Junction, started before the driver was ready, after having thrown on the switch, in front of the H.

B. Fair Co', tinshop on Lincoln Way, East on Friday evening, a concrete hitching post was broken off by the onrushing car. Slight damage was done to the machine in the impact. Class No. 7 of the Zwingli Reformed S.

will hold a festival on Saturday evening in the P. O. S. of A. hall, East Berlin The Thomasvilleband will furnish tbemu sic.

Refreshments of all kind will be sen ed. Moses M. Black died at his home in Me- nallen township, on Wednesday night at 9 o'clock, after a six weeks' illness from Bright's disease, aged 72 years, 8 months and 25 days. He was a son of the late George and Katherinr Black, of Mcnallen township Mr. Black served as school director of Menallen township for a period of fifteen years, and as a road supervisor for eight years.

At the time of the. Civil War Mr. Black was in Washington and was emploved and was employed as a teamster for the government. He leavec lis wife and the following children: Willam Black, Mrs. H.

A. Naylor, Mrs. Emory Pitzer, Jerry, Lizzie and Ruth Black; Iso one brother, Michael Black, all of Me- nallen township. Mrs. George W.

Wolf died at her home' Gettysburg on Thursday morninc from the effects of paralysis. She was aged 70 years, 4 months and 8 days. About three years ago she suffered an attack of paralysis but she was able to be about with the aid of help. Last March she had another stroke which made her speechless and practically helpless. Mrs.

Hettie Wolf was a daughter of William Spaoglcr, of Stra- jan township Besides her husband she eaves a number of children; also three srothers. Mrs. Ellen Rupp died at the home of tier daughter, Mrs. James B. Aumen, in Gettysburg, on Thursday morning from a stroke of paralysis following.a sickness of about 7 weeks, 75 years, 11 months and 24 days.

She was the last of the children of Samuel Kitzmiller. She leaves two daughters: Mrs. F. M. Garlach, and Mrs.

James Aumen, of Gettysburg. Veterans Day. Veterans Day--for the purpose oT perpetuating the memory, and emulating the loyalty of the members of the Grand Army of the Republic, will be observed and celebrated by the Sons df Veterans in the Armory on Saturday, Nov. 18, 1916. To enable us to more fully do this we cordially invite the general public to participate and assist us on this day and night, make manifest our filial love for those still survive to tell again the stories of that great conflict, and aid us in-the way oT patriotic endeavor.

Bean Soup, Sandwiches, Hot Coffee, Ice Cream, Etc will be served Come one and all and commemorate the loyal acte of our forefathers. Committee. Warn the Hunters. The Trespass List in the "Item" advisaB local hunters df farms that are barrel against them. Farmers should warn the hunters that they are not desired they start out.

Add your name to our list and protect yourself. We also have Trespass Notices for sale at our office. -Private Sale of Steers. Having recently purchased fifty headcf well-bred steers, W. A.

Diehl, of Lincola Way, West, offers the lot at private sate- Anyone desiring to purchase stock, should call at the Hotel Oxford. The weigh from 700 to 9:25 pounds, and air of excellent quality. Jphn L. Deardorff, aged 78 years, died at his home about four miles from York Springs, on Friday at noon, following a protracted illness of about a month. Mr.

LJeardorff was born and raised in Latimore township, and thruout his life was engag ed at farming. He also owned the milling stand near'York Springs, known as Dear dorff's mill. He was the Republican candidate for legislature in 1S94. Surviving him are a wife and one daughter, Mrs. A good 2-horsc thimble-skein, wagon, and good home-made bed.

la- quire of W. W. Neely, New Chester. Any one in need of Ford and repairs, call at John M. Bream's Garage, Lincoln Way, West, New Oxford, Pa.

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