News: Items From The Franklin Repository, June 28, 1899, Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA Contributed and transcribed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Sue Marcus Smrcus@verizon.net March 26, 2009, 1:34 pm Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/franklin/ _______________________________________________ Source: Franklin Repository, Wednesday, June 28, 1899 Auditors' Notice Estate of John MILLER, late of Chambersburg, Pa., deceased. The undersigned Auditor appointed by the Orphans Court of Franklin county, Pa., to audit the first and final account of John MILLER, dec'd to pass upon any claims presented, or exceptions to said account. To determine the widow's dower, and to make distribution of the balance to and amongst those legally entitled to receive the same, will sit for the purposes of his appointment at his office in post office building, Chambersburg, Pa., on Wednesday the 26th day of July A.D. 1899 at 10 o'clock a.m., when and where all parties interested are required to make and prove their claims or be forever debarred from coming in upon said fund. - Geo. A. KYNER, Auditor Executor's Notice Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary upon the estate of Mary Maria SHEARER, late of Fannett township, Franklin county, Pa., deceased, have been granted to the undersigned, to whom all indebted to said estate should make prompt payment and to whom all those having claims or demands will present them properly authenticated for settlement. - J. Mc. SHEARER, West A. SHEARER, Executors Administrative Notice Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been granted letters of administration upon the estate of Susan BREWER, late of Montgomery township, Franklin county, Pa., deceased, to whom all persons indebted are requested to make prompt payment and any having claims or demands to present them properly authenticated for settlement, - John H. WILSON, Conococheague, Washington Co., Md. Melted Her Stove Miss Amanda MILLER, south Second street, turned the wick of her oil stove too high yesterday and melted the reservoir off the stove. There were lots of smoke, flames and excitement for a time but no great damage was done except to the stove. Store Robbed Early Wednesday morning someone entered the general store of Jas. M. JONES, at Richmond, through a window, and stole about $30 worth of sugar, candy, shoes, clothing, etc.. There is no clue. Quarrel Over a Fence Waynesboro, Pa., June 21 - Luther GOETZ, of Rouserville, near here, is at the point of death and Ezra MILLER is under bail charged with assault with intent to kill him. MILLER is a prosperous farmer and GOETZ is a well-to-do shoemaker. Their trouble is said to have arisen over the boundary line between their properties. GOETZ was authorized to build a fence on the land claimed by MILLER. The story goes that MILLER stood guard and that when GOETZ’s wife attempted to cross over he struck her. GOETZ is then said to have procured an ax and made a rush for MILLER, who is charged with hurling big stones which felled GOETZ. MILLER is then said to have beaten him. Stable Burned Lemasters, June 23 - The large stable of Isaac STONER was destroyed by fire early this morning with all its contents, including a horse, two hogs, lots of hay, carriages, implements and harness. About 2 a.m. flames were discovered breaking through the roof and the building was then too far gone to be saved. The origin is unknown but was likely incendiary. A small insurance in the Lurgan Mutual will not cover the loss. This was our first experience with a big fire. John H. GLUCK discovered it and gave the alarm. The church bells were rung and nearly all our citizens responded and formed a bucket brigade which did very efficient service. The adjoining buildings, stable and workshop of Abram THOMAS, separated on the north by a 12 foot alley and the stable of Josiah McKINNIE on the south were both saved by hard work. Mr. STONER’s loss will exceed $300. Fannettsburg Fannettsburg, June 25 - Two very sad accidents occurred in our village last week. While Virgie, a seven year old daughter of Mrs. Lydia HARTMIRE, was playing the street with a dog belonging to Mrs. Belle EDMONDSON, the dog became savage and bit Virgie several times before she could escape. The wounds were very painful for a time, but at this writing the patient is much better. Mr. T.C. McALLEN fell from a load of hay on Saturday. The injuries received are very painful but are not thought to be serious. The farmers are very busy now with the hay and grain. Miss Lulu HUDSON, of Shade Gap, is visiting friends in town. C. O. SKINNER, of Chambersburg, is visiting friends here. Sarha KUHN , of Chambersburg, is the guest of Miss Mame KEGERREIS. Mr. MOWEN and son, Bard, of Mercersburg, who have been visiting in the family of M. Wm. KEGERREIS, have returned home. Prof. Clarence GORDON, of Centre College, Danville, Ky., is spending his vacation with his parents. Miss Margaret SHAFFER, of Philadelphia, is home on short visit to her parents. Mowersville Mowersville, June 26 - Harvesting is commenced for this section in good earnest. The best fields are dead ripe. The hay crop is not as heavy as expected it would be. Mr. John STERN’s barn is not raised yet, may be able to raise this week. Mr. STERN could not furnish the stone fast enough for the masons. The masons have been working at the new schoolhouse at Otterbein the past week. They are now ready to commence the brickable work. The foundation of the old house was only 8 to 10 inches deep, which was the cause of the house cracking so badly. In order to get a solid foundation the present contractors need to dig from 3 to 5 feet deep. The directors of Lurgan township have made the following appointments: Roxbury Grammar, Miss Ida MOWERY; Roxbury Primary, David ROLLER; Lurgan, Thomas FAUST; Shearer, John RHONE; Donnavine, Minnie STAYMAN; Ocker Hill, Huston McCULLLOUGH; Mowersville, Mary BRECHBILL; Otterbein, Wm. BRUMBAUCH; Pleasant Hill, Arthur CLIPPINGER. Prof. S. I. FAUST, of Dayton, Oh., is on a visit in the section. Mr. J. J. STOUFFER who purchased the store at this place last spring has placed a large line of goods in the house, also much improved his property by painting and a new pike fence around the yard. Concord Concord, June 26 - Harvest is much earlier this year, some of our farmers are through hauling in wheat and have most of their hay up. The apples are falling off a great deal on account of the drouth [sic]. Mrs. Dr. McDONALD, of Shiremanstown, came to this place last week where she expects to make her home with her mother, Mrs. Ella ROBERTSON. Mr. William MACLAY cut his foot last week with an ax though not seriously. Mr. Barney WISE who had his finger taken off by a large mill saw is able to do some light work and his wound is healing nicely. Some of our young men have gone to Cumberland to harvest. Miss Mary ROBERTSON can boast of the grandest rose bush in town if not in the valley. The variety is ”The Queen of the Prairie rose” and it has had over a thousand roses on it and is yet quite full of fresh roses and buds. The flower is not extremely fragrant and of a deep pink color. The showers of Saturday evening and Sabbath forenoon were received with gladness after some weeks of drouth in a section reaching from Spring Run to East Waterford and we feel like exclaiming - Thy visit brings the showers. Thy floods enrich the field. They blessing so provides it, that earth our food shall yield. Nyesville Nyesville, June 25 - Bartie LEIDIG, a daughter of Adam LEIDIG, met with a very peculiar accident recently. While working about one of the horses it bit her very severely in the face, just below the mouth. Dr. LEBERKNIGHT was summoned and carefully sewed up the wound. The weather last week was all that could be desired. The temperature was not high, and many of the nights cool enough for one to sleep under a blanket to be comfortable. It was such weather as the farmer desired for hay making, much of which was housed during the week. Some farmers have commenced cutting grain as the wheat is sufficiently ripe. Supervisor John GLASS, of Greene township, with a force of men, greatly improved the road through our town on Monday of last week. Kasiesville Kasiesville, June 26 - We are glad to say that Mrs. Ward BLAIR, who has been ill for several weeks past, is much improved and is able to be up and about the house a little. At half-past nine o’clock on Wednesday evening the long barn on Mr. Harry SHAFFER's farm above this place was destroyed by fire with all of its contents. Mr. SHAFFER had just been hauling in hay. It was the work of an incendiary. There was insurance on it of about $200. Mr. SHAFFER is to be pitied, he has just buried his wife and six months old child, is crippled in his arm and that arm he broke some time ago, yet with all his misfortunes he tries to make his way in life. Robt. F. TYLER, oldest son of Rev. T. B. TYLER, fell from a sherry tree while picking cherries on the farm of Henry TRUMPHOWER. He fell about twelve feet, dislocating his left wrist which disables him from work for some time. The limb of the tree broke throwing him down. General News The handsome drag, which we credited Frank H. STOUFFER with owning, it seems belongs to Landlord W. H. SHANK, of Hotel Washington. Mrs. John F. KUHN, of Oil City, Pa., is the guest of her parents, Mr. And Mrs. Adam WOLFF, north Second street. Mrs. Seward BALDWIN, after a visit to her parents, Hon. And Mrs. W. Rush GILLAN, has returned to her home in Waverly, N.Y., accompanied by her sisters, Misses Ruth and Gail GILLAN. They will pay a visit to Cornell University during the commencement. Mr. George W. BRITSCH Jr. Has gone to Pittsburgh. Dr. And Mrs. E. A. HERRING, who were visiting Waynesboro, have returned to Virginia. Prof. Frank E. FLICKINGER, formerly superintendent of our borough schools, will be married in New Bloomfield on the 22d to Miss Julia L. TRESSLER, of that place. Mr. Benjamin BLOOM of Conn & Bloom is visiting in Dry Run. Mount Hermon Commandery, No. 261, Knights of Malta, will be instituted on June 21st at Whitman, Massachusettes, by Grand Commander, Walter W. SAVAGE and staff. Miss POGUE, who makes her home with her sister, Mrs. George JOHN, had her back badly injured by the accident at the circus on Monday night. She is somewhat better. A list of young men who passed the examination for admission to West Point on the 13th, as telegraphed to the press, contains the name of A. Jackson WHITE, of Chambersburg. Mr. Will LEISENRING is home from Gettysburg College. He was the very efficient manager of the baseball club this year. The commencement exercises of Corpus Christi School will be held in Rosedale, Wednesday, June21st at 10 a.m. Miss Alice FROMMEYER and Gallitzin FARABAUGH will graduate. Mr. And Mrs. J. K. SHATZER, Mercersburg, are the guests of their daughter, Mrs. G. A. HORNBAKER. Jere MARTIN, of Thurmont, was overcome by heat in Waynesboro, Wednesday and falling from a car cut his head and face on some stones. Waynesboro Zephyr says: Mrs. Susan FOLK, who has been in Chambersburg Hospital of the Children’s Aid Society, several weeks for treatments was discharged Tuesday. She goes away greatly improved and expects in a short time to be able to resume her household duties. Prof. Samuel GELWIX has gone to Edinboro, Erie Co., to aid in examining the normal class. The office of fourth vice president of the Pennsylvania railroad company was revived by the election of Samuel REA to that position. Mr. REA was first assistant to the late President Frank THOMPSON and is a brother-in-law of D. A. ORR, formerly of town. Mrs. KINTER has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. D. W. MEANS, of Middle Spring. Mr. And Mrs. Wm. SEILHAMER are home from a visit to his parents in Middle Spring. Cards have been issued for the marriage of Miss Hattie M. HARBAUGH, Baltimore, to Frank B. DAVIS, Waynesboro, on Wednesday afternoon, June 21, at half-past one o’clock, in the Third Reformed church, Baltimore. At the home of the bride, one mile north of Clear spring, on Wednesday evening the 7th, Miss Fannie E. DRAPER, daughter of James T. DRAPER, was married to John C. COFFEY, a prominent farmer of Williamson, by Rev. T. O. KEISTER, of the Lutheran church, Greencastle. Chaplain Ezekiel LIGHT, of the Soldiers Home at Dayton, Ohio, and his good wife, are guests of his cousin, Mr. A. L. HUBER, east Catherine street. Mrs. Letta SKAGGS, Hagerstown, formerly of this place, received a gold medal for best performance at a contest at the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music. D. Newton MINICK, of Lebanon, is in Georgia after watermelons. Mrs. KALBACH, of Lebanon, is the guest of her brother, Mr. J. C. STAUDT, Philadelphia. Godfrey GOETZ has moved from Greencastle to Hagerstown. Misses Mary and Elizabeth LEAR, of Greencastle, were bridesmaids for their cousin, Miss Ida V. BUELL, of Baltimore, who recently married Mr. Wm. AVERY. Prof. J. H. REBER, the new principal of the Waynesboro schools, is a son of Mr. David REBER, or Orrstown. Jonathan BOWSER, of Williamsport, Md., aged 71, recovered his speech 3 years ago after being dumb for 8 years. Recently he arose from the bed upon which he had lain constantly for 14 years. His entire recovery is hoped for. Mrs. George MILLEISEN and Mrs. W. H. WIDNER have returned to their homes in Shippensburg and Carlisle. Miss Hattie McNULTY returned with the former for a visit. Mr. And Mrs. J. A. STRITE were in Hagerstown Thursday attending the wedding of Mr. STRITE’s brother, Abraham C. STRITE, who was married to Miss Louella C. CLAGGET, in St. Mark’s Protestant Episcopal church, by Rev. Octavius PARKER.