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Lawyer, David A. - 1908

Items of Interest

Two hogs butchered by David A. Lawyer, of Biglerville, weighed 675 pounds.
~ Adams County News, Gettysburg, PA, Saturday, November 28, 1908, Page 1, Column 2

Butt, J. L. - 1908

Items of Interest

J. L. Butt Esq. is making extensive improvements at Meadow Valley Farm on the Bendersville road.  He is tilling a number of acres of meadow land, planting shade trees, making substantial new post fences, painting the dwellings and in general improving the appearance of the place.
~ Adams County News, Gettysburg, PA, Saturday, November 28, 1908, Page 1, Column 2

Homan, John (Mrs.) - 1908

Items of Interest

A poultry thief entered the property of Mrs. John Homan on Baltimore street Tuesday evening and stole thirty Rhode Island reds. Efforts are being made to apprehend the party.
~ Adams County News, Gettysburg, PA, Saturday, November 28, 1908, Page 1, Column 2

Livelsperger, Ellen [Feeser] - 1908

Thursday morning, Nov. 19, Mrs. Ellen, wife of Lawrence Livelsperger, died at her home in Edge Grove, aged 23 years , and 2 days.

Before marriage the deceased was Miss Ellen Feeser, of Irishtown, and was married to Mr. Livelsperger on May 18, 1908.  She is survived by her husband, father and mother, three brothers, Felix and Jesse, at home, and Samuel, living in Hanover; two sisters, Miss Mary and Miss Bernadet, at home.

Funeral Saturday, November 21, services and interment at Conewago chapel, Rev. Father Halftemyer, officiating.
~ Adams County News, Gettysburg, PA, Saturday, November 28, 1908, Page 1, Column 2

You can visit the memorial page for Ellen [Feeser] Livelsperger.

Ohler, John T. - 1908

John T. Ohler died at his home on West Middle street at 12:30 p. m., Saturday Nov 21 from a complication of diseases.  He had been ill for about two weeks but very few people knew that he was seriously sick until Friday.

Mr. Ohler was  a blacksmith by trade but for some time has been employed at the factory of the Reaser Furniture Company.

He is survived by his wife and the following children, all of Gettysburg: Clarence, John, Ernest and Miss Mabel Ohler.

The funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
~ Adams County News, Gettysburg, PA, Saturday, November 28, 1908, Page 1, Column 2

You can visit the memorial page for John T. Ohler.

Mehring, George A. - 1908

George A. Mehring died suddenly Saturday morning, November 21, at his home near Taneytown, Md., as a result of paralysis, aged about 42 years.

The deceased was a son of the late I. Augustus Mehring, of Littlestown, and besides his mother, Mrs. Matilda Mehring, of Littlestown, he is survived by a widow and two children, an only brother, A. D. Mehring, and Mrs. J H. Sell, Jr., of Hanover, and Miss Ella Mehring, of Philadelphia.
~ Adams County News, Gettysburg, PA, Saturday, November 28, 1908, Page 1, Columns 1 & 2

You can visit the memorial page for George A. Mehring.

Smith, John L. - 1908

John L. Smith, a highly respected citizen, died at the home of his son, Leo Smith, in McSherrystown, at 12:45 p. m. Saturday, after an illness of three weeks from inflammation of the bladder, aged 71 years.

Mr. Smith, who was a retired farmer, is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. John Belz, Mrs. Claude Mattingly, G. I. Smith, Leo, Fabian and John Smith, Mrs. Harry Hombaugh and Miss Bertha Smith, of McSherrystown, and Mrs. Edward A. Adams, of Hanover.  He is also survived by three brothers and one sister – Henry Smith, of Oxford Township, Gregory Smith, of Hanover; Samuel Smith, of McSherrystown and Sister Bridget, of St. Joseph’s Convent, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.

Funeral Tuesday, Nov. 24, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  Interment in Conewago Chapel cemetery.
~ Adams County News, Gettysburg, PA, Saturday, November 28, 1908, Page 1, Column 1

You can visit the memorial page for John L. Smith.

Zhea, John - 1908

John Zhea died suddenly at 12:20 Wednesday afternoon at his home on West Middle street, from a complication of diseases, aged 66 years.  He had been ill for several months but got out of bed on Wednesday and suddenly dropped back lifeless.

He survived by four children; John L. Zhea and Mrs. William Little, of Gettysburg; Mrs. Katie Eckenrode and Mrs. William Height of Altoona.

Funeral Saturday, November 28.  Interment in the Catholic cemetery.
~ Adams County News, Gettysburg, PA, Saturday, November 28, 1908, Page 1, Column 1

You can visit the memorial page for John Zhea.

Stoner, Ira - 1908

Tragic Death Ends Life of Ira Stoner

The many friends and acquaintances of Ira Stoner were shocked to hear that he had committed suicide Wednesday afternoon at a boarding home in Wilksbarre by shooting himself through the heart.  Mr. Stoner is a son of Cicero W. Stoner Esq., of Baltimore street, and though he left here a number of years ago to take up business in Baltimore he is well remembered by his many friends and acquaintances here.  He was aged thirty two years.

Mr. Stoner had been working for the firm of Stainey & Company of Baltimore whose business Is the manufacture of cornstarch and other such preparations.  He had been working in Wilkesbarre for only a few weeks, soliciting for the goods of his firm.  On the afternoon in question he had gone with a friend to the house at which he was staying and after remaining for a short time this friend left.  No one saw Mr. Stoner alive after this.  He shut his door when left alone and soon afterwards a shot was heard.

The occupants of the house rushed to the place and found that the door was locked.  Police were quickly summoned and forced in the door.  They were horrified to find the body of the young man lying lifeless across the bed with the blood streaming from a bullet wound in his side and a revolver lying near by.

Mr. Stoner had shot himself through the heart and death was practically instantaneous.  The matter was at once taken in hand by the Wilkesbarre police and late Wednesday nght the relatives here and in Baltimore were notified of the tragic end of the young man.

Various motives are ascribed for the rash act.  One is that Mr. Stoner was despondent over ill health, and another that he had business troubles.  The real reason will probably never be known.

The body will not be brought to Gettysburg but will be taken to East Berlin to-day where it will be interred in the family plot beside hat of his mother and several other relatives.

Ira Stoner is survived by his father and step mother, Mr. and Mrs. Cicero W. Stoner, of this place; his wife and two children, of Baltimore; and one brother, Dr. Henry Stoner, also of Baltimore.
~ Adams County News, Gettysburg, PA, Saturday, November 28, 1908, Page 1, Column 1

You can visit the memorial page for Ira Stoner.

Reinecke, John - 1937

45 Years Ago
John Reinecke, a student of Franklin and Marshall College, at Lancaster, was home several days this week visiting his mother.
~ The Nazareth Item, 04-Mar-1937, Page 3, Column 1

Lambert, A. S. - 1937

A.S. Lambert received a consignment of cars, the first consignment to arrive since the General Motors strike was called about December 15th.  In this week's lot were four new cars.
~ The Nazareth Item, 04-Mar-1937, Page 2, Columns 2 & 3

Scaife, Robert - 1937

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scaife, spent part of the week in New York City.
~ The Nazareth Item, 04-Mar-1937, Page 2, Column 2

Fehnel, Henry - 1937

Mid Week Lenten services conducted by Rev. R. L. Kerstetter, in St. John's Lutheran Church are largely attended.  Miss Adeline Graybill and Henry Fehnel sang a duet accompanied by Mrs. Frank Harding at the organ.  The sermon theme was "The Testimony of Christ".
~ The Nazareth Item - 04-Mar-1937, Page 2, Column 2

Harding, Frank (Mrs.) - 1937

Mid Week Lenten services conducted by Rev. R. L. Kerstetter, in St. John's Lutheran Church are largely attended.  Miss Adeline Graybill and Henry Fehnel sang a duet accompanied by Mrs. Frank Harding at the organ.  The sermon theme was "The Testimony of Christ".
~ The Nazareth Item - 04-Mar-1937, Page 2, Column 2

Kerstetter, R. L. (Rev.) - 1937

Mid Week Lenten services conducted by Rev. R. L. Kerstetter, in St. John's Lutheran Church are largely attended.  Miss Adeline Graybill and Henry Fehnel sang a duet accompanied by Mrs. Frank Harding at the organ.  The sermon theme was "The Testimony of Christ".
~ The Nazareth Item - 04-Mar-1937, Page 2, Column 2

Graybill, Adeline - 1937

Mid Week Lenten services conducted by Rev. R. L. Kerstetter, in St. John's Lutheran Church are largely attended.  Miss Adeline Graybill and Henry Fehnel sang a duet accompanied by Mrs. Frank Harding at the organ.  The sermon theme was "The Testimony of Christ".
~ The Nazareth Item - 04-Mar-1937, Page 2, Column 2

Bethune, Abraham Lincoln - 1889

A. L. Bethune
Undertaker and Embalmer

No. 200 Fifth Street and Bullitt Avenue, would respectfully announce to the public that he is fully prepare to furnish a full line of Coffins and Caskets, Robes, Wrappers, Gloves, etc.

 Embalming by the latest and best methods on short notice and most reasonable terms.  White and Black hearses furnished without extra charge.  Carriages furnished for funerals at low rates.

I also represent a full and reliable line of Life, Accident, Fire and Stock Insurance Companies.  Reasonable rates and fair dealing my motto.  When needing anything in my line, give me a call and be convinced.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 3, Column 5

You can visit the memorial page for Abraham Lincoln Bethune.

Keenan, E. W. - 1889

Political Announcements

E. W. Keenan, of Latrobe, is a candidate for Sheriff subject to the decision of the Democratic primary
election, Saturday, June 8th.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 3, Column 5

You can visit the memorial page for E. W. Keenan.

Hayden, John R - 1889

Political Announcements

John R. Hayden, of Hempfield Township, is a candidate for Poor House Director, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 3, Column 5

Dyson, James - 1889

Fell Down a Well

James Dyson, who was engaged in digging a well on First street, Irwin, on Monday, started to go down the well to put of a blast when the rope broke and he fell a distance of 40 feet sustaining injuries that may prove fatal.  Several ribs were broken and he was badly cut and bruised about of the head.  His leg was also badly injured.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 3, Column 5

Sisley & Knipple - 1889

From Far And Near
Minor Mention of Interesting Home And County News
The News Sifted out and Separated from the Chaff—Boiled Down for the Benefit of the Dispatch Readers.

A marriage license was granted on Tuesday to Chas. H. Sisley, of this place, and Catharine J. Knipple, of Scottdale, Pa.

~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 3, Column 1



Personal Paragraphs
Brief Mention of Our Guests and the Shifting of Our People

Mr. Charlos Silsley of Jeannette, and Miss Kate I. Knipple, of this place,will be united in marriage on the evening of Tuesday, May 28, by Rev. W. R. Funk. They will go xx bridaxxtom of two weeks, during which time they will visit friends in Ohio and other places. After which they will return to Jeannette and take up housekeeping. The Independent extends their wishes for their xx xx xx
--  Scottdale Independent

~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 3, Column 4

You can visit the memorial page for Charles H Sisley.
You can visit the memorial page for Catharine J [Knipple] Sisley.

Knipple, Catharine J - 1889

Personal Paragraphs
Brief Mention of Our Guests and the Shifting of Our People

Mr. Charlos Silsley of Jeannette, and Miss Kate I. Knipple, of this place,will be united in marriage on the evening of Tuesday, May 28, by Rev. W. R. Funk.  They will go xx bridaxxtom of two weeks, during which time they will visit friends in Ohio and other places.  After which they will return to Jeannette and take up housekeeping.  The Independent extends their wishes for their xx xx xx
-  Scottdale Independent


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~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 3, Column 4

You can visit the memorial page for Catharine J Knipple.

Sisley, Charles H - 1889

Personal Paragraphs
Brief Mention of Our Guests and the Shifting of Our People

Mr. Charlos Silsley of Jeannette, and Miss Kate I. Knipple, of this place,will be united in marriage on the evening of Tuesday, May 28, by Rev. W. R. Funk.  They will go xx bridaxxtom of two weeks, during which time they will visit friends in Ohio and other places.  After which they will return to Jeannette and take up housekeeping.  The Independent extends their wishes for their xx xx xx
- Scottdale Independent

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~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 3, Column 4

You can visit the memorial page for Charles H Sisley.

Sobieski, John (Col) - 1889

Personal Paragraphs
Brief Mention of Our Guests and the Shifting of Our People

Col. John Sobieski has been secured to speak on the amendment in this county om May 30th, June 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th at places to be decided upon by the committee.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 3, Column 4

McCartney, Lizzi - 1889

Personal Paragraphs
Brief Mention of Our Guests and the Shifting of Our People

Mrs. Lizzi McCartney, who has held the position of station agent at Manor for a number of years, has tendered her resignation.  She intends to remove to Chicago.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 3, Column 4

Hunter, James - 1889

Personal Paragraphs
Brief Mention of Our Guests and the Shifting of Our People

Mr. and Mrs. James Hunter, who have been spending their honeymoon in Richmond, Indiana, returned to their former home in Irwin Sunday night.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 3, Column 4

Wilson, Milton - 1889

Personal Paragraphs
Brief Mention of Our Guests and the Shifting of Our People

Milton Wilson and J. L. Kunkle, of Irwin are now sojourning in the old world.  They expect to visit Ireland, England, Scotland and France.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 3, Column 4

You can visit the memorial page for Milton Wilson.